E28 M5 Rear Euro Bumper Conversion: The Ultimate BMW E28 Upgrade
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- In this video, I dive deep into the restoration of a 1988 BMW E28 M5, focusing on the complex Euro bumper conversion. While the front Euro bumper swap was straightforward, the rear conversion presented significant challenges. Upon arrival at my shop, this classic BMW M5 showed signs of rust, particularly around the rear bumper area. After removing the North American spec bumper, the extent of the rust damage became clear, especially around the left-hand rear bumper shock.
To fully address the rust and achieve a complete Euro Spec conversion, I made the decision to remove and replace the entire rear valence/tail panel with an OEM Euro spec part from BMW. This video covers every step of the process, from rust repair to the installation of the Euro rear bumpers on this iconic E28 M5.
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Do you guys think the work it took to swap to the euro valence was worth it in the end?
~ Nick
I think it’s definitely worth it to go with the Euro valence. It isn’t a dramatic change over the US, but it’s a little extra something that goes a long way with the rest of the car, in my opinion. I also like the look of the standard European front and rear valences over the M-Technic kit, too.
I am in complete agreeance with you on the M-Technic kit. It has never had much appeal to me.
~ Nick
The answer depends on what you would calculate the total cost of the conversion (including labor) to be.
The labor for the valence itself shouldn't be too bad. Now it will require paint work, but we were planning on that anyways so that did not factor in.
The real tricky part of this is the rust. You really never know how much you'll find, and how much work it will take to repair it all. That makes for a wild unknown when cutting into an older car.
~ Nick