Frick I got hit today.....

[PhilipJCaputo]

So I'm on my way back from lunch, stopped at a light waiting for the left turn arrow. I'm first at the line, the arrow turns green, I start to go... I move forward about 2 feet... and I stall.... I've been driving the e34 for about 8 weeks now, and havn't stalled in a long time, but for some reason today I stalled.

I throw my hands up in the air, so the guy behind me will know something is wrong, turn the key back so I can turn it forward to start the car... and *WHAM* I get rear-ended...

http://rust.mine.nu/bmw/showparts.do...15&x=175&y=109

really all thats busted is item 7 from this page..

but I'm wondering... I replace item 7.... am I also going to need to replace items 3+4 (those side pieces)... I'm sure that item 7 has been sunfaded over the last 10 years.. and a new item 7 might stand out as being really new black.


Next question, other then going to the stealer, where might be a good place to get a new piece of trim??

I'll post pix tonight when I get home from work...

[Springfield1952]

My gut feel is that if you replace only the center section it will definately stand our in comparison with the side pieces. No matter how well a car is maintained, almost ten years of life will show and the new piece will stand out. Good luck.

Curt.
1994 530It

[DallasBill]

BMA will very likely have them have them... they have all the other trim.

[632 Regal]

http://www.bmaautoparts.com/

Call them, it will be cheaper than the internet order option, tell them bimmer info sent you

[PhilipJCaputo]

any chances a salvage yard might have any e34s with intact rear bumpers sitting in them??

[rickm]

Bret in RTP might have this part available. I'd get all 3 sections so they'd match.

[PhilipJCaputo]

what is rtp?

[1995 525i]

what is rtp?

Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. Bret is actually in Clayton North Carolina. I bought a rear bumper from him this past weekend for my 525. He is great to work with and has a mountain of BMW parts (mainly for e30's). He does have two 525's that are in decent shape. His prices are reasonable as well.

[PhilipJCaputo]

What is the best way to contact Bret?

[Rigmaster]

bretluterNOSPAM@hotmail.com...............

remove the NOSPAM to send email- or you can send me a private message (PM) thru this site. I try to check this site at least once a day.

Thanks
Bret.

ps- Thanks Rick + Michael for thinking of me.........