Hi! I started trying to fit a number plate filler strip this morning and realised I had something going on behind the bumper. Removed it and found this bar attached between the two bumper struts. Anyone have any ideas what this is about, and whether it's necessary?
Thanks
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Thats odd. The two cars i have dont have that
No e30s again.
Shown on RealOEM but NLA so no idea what they call it, but obviously there to strengthen the bumper and distribute crash loads between the two bump absorbers.
Last edited by locknload; 06-02-2019 at 09:36 PM.
sounds like a weight reduction part to me
No e30s again.
That keeps the aluminum bumper (and subsequently, the front half of the car) from ripping in half in the event of a collision. If the car was to hit a utility pole or a tree for example it would cause a lot more damage without that piece in there. Aluminum is brittle, steel has tensile strength
Last edited by msservices; 06-03-2019 at 11:41 AM.
wow. someone did weight reduction on the ones that I have already, it seems.
No e30s again.
It's very much a factory part. #21 in the diagram https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_0551
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wow, they have the part numbers listed for white, black, and blue bumper fillers. I wonder if any of those are available new anywhere
No e30s again.
"Howdy, Folks!"
1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler.
1989 Zinnoberrot 325iX Sedan - I miss this car. (Deceased)
1998 Avus Blau 328iC - Someone else's project now
2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project
2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile.
2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio - This car is a blast to drive.
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