[ejnight]

I have made one for the E34/M30 and per OEM real the pans are the same. So this should fit your M5.
I have been making skid plates for the E30 BMW for years now. After picking up my own E34 I see the need for one here also. This is what I have made for my self. I will make a short run maybe 5 or 6 to test the waters. If you want one let me know. They are made of 10 gage steel, laser cut and come with all hardware and instructions needed. price is $185 shipping will run $15 to $30 from Vancouver WA. please feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Eric

 

[kiudog]

i would like to get one of those....

 

[Mmm-Five]

Looks like a good piece of kit.

How does this interface with the OEM front air guide (that allegedly helps high-speed stability), and does it have any effect on the rear air guide that helps cool the transmission. I assume it would use the same mounting points as the OEM version 'front aggregate protective plate' (51718105603):

BTW, realoem list different part numbers for the air guides (not for the guard) for different models, so if it doesn't use the OEM mounting points, it might need a bit of tweaking to fit around the different model's air guides.

• M5 3.6 [S38] - 51712232121
• M5 3.8 [S38] - 51712251932
• 530 & 540 [M60] - 51718147355
• 520/525/530/535 [M20/M30/M50] - 51711938182

 

[ejnight]

i would like to get one of those....

Send me and email to [email protected]

 

[ejnight]

Looks like a good piece of kit.

How does this interface with the OEM front air guide (that allegedly helps high-speed stability), and does it have any effect on the rear air guide that helps cool the transmission. I assume it would use the same mounting points as the OEM version 'front aggregate protective plate' (51718105603):

BTW, realoem list different part numbers for the air guides (not for the guard) for different models, so if it doesn't use the OEM mounting points, it might need a bit of tweaking to fit around the different model's air guides.

• M5 3.6 [S38] - 51712232121
• M5 3.8 [S38] - 51712251932
• 530 & 540 [M60] - 51718147355
• 520/525/530/535 [M20/M30/M50] - 51711938182

It works well and can not be seen unless you get in under the car. It does use the stock holes in the rear for mounting and you drill a few in the front lower support. 30min install. Very straight forward.