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Flavcool
08-07-2006, 12:54 AM
I've seen this mentioned, but I can't really see the difference...??

The whole nose panel someone said might is different?
DiScoTeknix
08-07-2006, 12:56 AM
There is a slight difference...
http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/10-28517-651083-36022/E36%20M3.jpg
Flavcool
08-07-2006, 01:03 AM
There is a slight difference...
http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/JiveServlet/download/10-28517-651083-36022/E36%20M3.jpg

Hmm I think I see it. The edge of the grill, the actual kidney is thicker, making the grill look smaller. So is it just that or the nose panel too?
Thanatology
08-07-2006, 01:03 AM
Other than looks, is there a mounting difference between them? In other words, are all E36 grill housings compatible with '97 grills?
DiScoTeknix
08-07-2006, 01:07 AM
I believe you need the full nose panel, not just the grills; but I maybe wrong. IMO the pre 97 kidneys look much better, specially when blacked out.
lazebum
08-07-2006, 01:11 AM
They will bolt up either way, I have a post 97 on my 92

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/lazebum/BMW002.jpg
Thanatology
08-07-2006, 01:17 AM
Ok, thanks for clarifying that lazebum.
ICTBMW
08-07-2006, 01:26 AM
They will bolt up either way, I have a post 97 on my 92

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c58/lazebum/BMW002.jpg

did you happen to upgrade your 92' nose panel?

I know the cut-out on pre/post nose panel is different.
Alpine 318is
08-07-2006, 01:30 AM
pre 96 grills wont fit on post 97 nose panel
Flavcool
08-07-2006, 01:42 AM
pre 96 grills wont fit on post 97 nose panel

But it will the other way around? anyway I'm just curious not planning on doing it.
ICTBMW
08-07-2006, 01:46 AM
You guys need to upgrade your nose panel to 97+ nose panel to fit 97+ grills

pre 97 grills will not fit post 97 nose panel
post 97 grills will not fit pre 97 nose panel

btw that picture above of the blue car, that is not a 97+ grill, that is a pre 97 grill that has been modified ie "wide grill"

http://images.andale.com/f2/100/112/19814591/photoalbum/1116461716146_92_96_e36_46_wide_chrome_grill.jpg


run a search on ebay there are tons of them, that is another alternative for newer look.
lazebum
08-07-2006, 01:47 AM
I replaced the whole nose panel...well i didnt my buddy did i was too drunk and when i saw it the next morning it was done....God the Marines have made me a drunk