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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: bagslife86 on 04 January 2009, 15:32

Title: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: bagslife86 on 04 January 2009, 15:32

hi, iv ordered my r32 ABS front bumper, but just realised theres no numberplate recess on it!? what do i do? its not OEM.

was looking on tinternet for the plate surround thats on r32's but had no luck!!

cheers

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 04 January 2009, 16:28

Can't you just get a std surround for it?  They sell them here for £5 http://www.theplateman.com/home.htm


Here is a pic of one of those holder fitted and a oem one on mine.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/DSC_2482.jpg)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/patb303/DSC_2487.jpg)

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: bagslife86 on 05 January 2009, 01:09

what bumper is that on the gold car? looks shocking! looks completely different from your OEM one! hope min dnt look like that.

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: Hulmie on 05 January 2009, 07:40

that is a R32 bumper on the gold car, only difference is the black car has been lowered and also has the splitter on the bumper.

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: bagslife86 on 05 January 2009, 13:25

well i know that, but i was wondering who made it?? and painted it? because it doesnt fit right and its not the matching colour to the car...

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 05 January 2009, 23:21

The gold one is one of the replica bumpers off ebay,they are known for poor fitting.You have to pay a premium if you want a perfect fit i'm afraid.I think the lad who's car it is bought the bumper already painted,so it needs to go to the body shop to be painted to match his car.

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: nerobo on 25 January 2009, 22:03

Hi lads new here quick question about the R32 bumpers. Theres loads on Ebay that are made from fibreglass and as its been said they dont fit perfect. Where is the best place to get an OEM part from at a reasonable price?

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: jonnyturbo on 25 January 2009, 22:22

vwspeed.co.uk

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: bobbarley on 25 January 2009, 22:24

Quote from: nerobo on 25 January 2009, 22:03

Hi lads new here quick question about the R32 bumpers. Theres loads on Ebay that are made from fibreglass and as its been said they dont fit perfect. Where is the best place to get an OEM part from at a reasonable price?

Genuine R32 bumpers cost mega pounds. You won't see any change from £350.

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: Hulmie on 26 January 2009, 17:23

Dietrich do a R32 front bumper made from ABS plastic which cost roughly £250. heard there good quality and fitment aswell.

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: nerobo on 26 January 2009, 18:09

Carnt see any on vwspeed.co.uk and who are Dietrich?

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: Hulmie on 27 January 2009, 18:05

Dietrich are a german company who make aftermarket kits mainly from ABS plastic. Do a search on google for a Dietrich R32 Bumper.

Title: Re: R32 front bumper problem
Post by: nerobo on 27 January 2009, 18:10

Cheers mate