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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Hulmie on 29 August 2009, 19:15

Title: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: Hulmie on 29 August 2009, 19:15

right i have found this

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?products_id=609

my question is my mk4 golf euro spec and if not what is the difference and why is the euro spec bumper shorter?

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: T_J_G on 29 August 2009, 19:20

Your's is Euro spec as it was bought in Europe. US spec R32 bumpers have side markers.

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: Hulmie on 29 August 2009, 19:23

nice one, may look at getting one shipped over. Just check on exchange rate first

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: Jammy B on 29 August 2009, 19:40

that isn't a genuine R32 bumper, thats an ABS copy, note the word "style" in the name and the missing holes for the washer jets and the supplied "metal mesh"

i'd forget all the hassle of getting that shipped over and just keep an eye on ebay, genuine ones pop up at least 1 a week minimum!

jammy

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: Steve_PD on 29 August 2009, 19:43

Doesn't have the side markers in  :undecided:

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: jonnyturbo on 29 August 2009, 19:54

 :drool:

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: Hulmie on 30 August 2009, 15:39

euro spec ones dont have side markers do they. The one on my old car didnt have them.

its very rare ones come up on ebay and they go for anywhere between 250 - 400 quid.

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: Jammy B on 30 August 2009, 17:25

Euro bumpers don't have side markers, only USA spec ones do.

Genuine R32 bumpers are on eBay, I paid £180 for mine including all grilles, washerjet covers and number plate plinth.

ABS ones look slightly different to OEM ones and like the crap GRP ones, never fit 100% right. Save your pennies and get a proper one!


Jammy

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: Grand Master Patch on 30 August 2009, 18:18

US bumpers also stick out further than euro versions,this is down to the US having stricter rules regarding crash protection,they have a bigger crash bar over there and need a bigger bumper to accommodate it.

Title: Re: mk R32 euro spec front bumper?
Post by: Hulmie on 30 August 2009, 23:11

Thanks for that guys, well will have to rethink and look for gen item.