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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Mikester on 08 June 2009, 22:58

Title: retro fit bumper running lights
Post by: Mikester on 08 June 2009, 22:58
Im looking for some running lights to retro fit into a front bumper. Dont want to buy a US Spec bumper as £200-£300 for a bumper is a joke. Looking for something to graft into my front bumper.

And yes i know i have already spent about £200 on this front bumper, and thats before its return to the body shop wednesday for a touch up. lol.

Ideas? I have looked over ebay, but not found much.
Title: Re: retro fit bumper running lights
Post by: Khare on 08 June 2009, 23:00
Quote from: Mikester on 08 June 2009, 22:58
Im looking for some running lights to retro fit into a front bumper. Dont want to buy a US Spec bumper as £200-£300 for a bumper is a joke. Looking for something to graft into my front bumper.

And yes i know i have already spent about £200 on this front bumper, and thats before its return to the body shop wednesday for a touch up. lol.

See where im going?  :grin:
Title: Re: retro fit bumper running lights
Post by: Wayne on 08 June 2009, 23:01
Long shot but thinking outside the box, Volvo S or V40 have them as standard, pick up a s/h bumper and cut them out then graft into yours.
Title: Re: retro fit bumper running lights
Post by: spunkymonkey on 08 June 2009, 23:04
Quote from: Wayne on 08 June 2009, 23:01
Long shot but thinking outside the box, Volvo S or V40 have them as standard, pick up a s/h bumper and cut them out then graft into yours.

+1, just what i was thinking. will be good quality lenses too.
Title: Re: retro fit bumper running lights
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 June 2009, 23:06
Quote from: Wayne on 08 June 2009, 23:01
Long shot but thinking outside the box, Volvo S or V40 have them as standard, pick up a s/h bumper and cut them out then graft into yours.

like this?

(http://www.carlist.com/newcars/2003/image/volvov40.jpg)
Title: Re: retro fit bumper running lights
Post by: Wayne on 08 June 2009, 23:06
Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 08 June 2009, 23:06
Quote from: Wayne on 08 June 2009, 23:01
Long shot but thinking outside the box, Volvo S or V40 have them as standard, pick up a s/h bumper and cut them out then graft into yours.

like this?

(http://www.carlist.com/newcars/2003/image/volvov40.jpg)

Yes spot on, I think earlier cars were smaller
Title: Re: retro fit bumper running lights
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 June 2009, 23:07
Or these which are a bit more discreet.

(http://allworldcars.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/2000_volvo_s40.jpg)
Title: Re: retro fit bumper running lights
Post by: Mikester on 08 June 2009, 23:08
Yeah. Could try something like that. I have been on Vagcat and they list them, but dont list part numbers. So im hoping if i go to VW they could hook me up, but i reckon they will be delisted.

Yeah, those volvo ones are not bad, but would want to keep it looking roughly oem.

And Khare....... i know mate :( lol O well! All in the name of fun!