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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Mr_Orange on 09 March 2011, 20:36

Title: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Mr_Orange on 09 March 2011, 20:36

Hello peoples,

Is it possible to just replace the lower valance alone on a mk3 GL rear bumper, or do you have to replace the complete bumper?

Thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Wayne on 09 March 2011, 20:39

Complete bumper  :smiley:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Mr_Orange on 09 March 2011, 20:45

Hmmm.  I thought that as the case, but hoped it was separate like the mk4.

I'm hunting around for one for my brother.  His now has a fist sized hole through it where a tow bar used to be  :grin:

Thanks

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Wayne on 09 March 2011, 20:50

Not that expensive s / h tbh

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 March 2011, 09:02

Quote from: Wayne on 09 March 2011, 20:39

Complete bumper  :smiley:

Are you sure?

I was aware that it could be changed given they sell them seperately...

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Wayne on 10 March 2011, 10:04

Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 10 March 2011, 09:02

Quote from: Wayne on 09 March 2011, 20:39

Complete bumper  :smiley:

Are you sure?

I was aware that it could be changed given they sell them seperately...

All the ones I have seen the rear lower valance is one piece plus a complete bumper will be cheaper.

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: boneybradley on 10 March 2011, 11:21

Quote from: Wayne on 09 March 2011, 20:39

Complete bumper  :smiley:

thats right...it's all 1 moulding but ensure you get same as whats fitted now (plain, part coloured or fully coloured) as flaky paint never looks good

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 March 2011, 12:03

Are you talking about the bit at the bottom of the bumper?

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/kharekatoh/golf%20mk3/DSC04151.jpg)

If so then i'm almost 100% certain that it is removable..

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: N900 MJT on 10 March 2011, 12:10

I think it is - pulls away like the front splitter doesnt it?

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: kirk on 10 March 2011, 12:13

^ nope its all one piece for definate

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 March 2011, 12:17

So why are they selling after market replacement parts? Also there was a diagram on here that showed it could be removed..

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Wayne on 10 March 2011, 12:43

Quote from: P884 POT on 10 March 2011, 12:10

I think it is - pulls away like the front splitter doesnt it?

Nope, all the ones I have seen it is part of the bumper.

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: N900 MJT on 10 March 2011, 12:44

Quote from: Wayne on 10 March 2011, 12:43

Quote from: P884 POT on 10 March 2011, 12:10

I think it is - pulls away like the front splitter doesnt it?

Nope, all the ones I have seen it is part of the bumper.

I will have a look when i go on lunch

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Len on 10 March 2011, 12:46

Better tell Khare before he buys that horrible mesh thing then!

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: boneybradley on 10 March 2011, 12:48

Quote from: Len on 10 March 2011, 12:46

Better tell Khare before he buys that horrible mesh thing then!

let's not  :grin:






and them mesh, bodykit bits need the original bumper modding/cutting and then bonding on (same as when i did my p.rat bumper)

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Len on 10 March 2011, 12:51

Not quick enough Boney! :grin:
Well I just went and posted in his photoshop thread. :grin:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 March 2011, 12:53

I still think you're all wrong and i'm right!  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Len on 10 March 2011, 12:55

Well I will just have to go down my garage tonight and have a look at my original bumper!
Coz I just wont believe anybody unless I see it with my own eyes! :rolleyes: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: N900 MJT on 10 March 2011, 13:00

Well looks like it is only one unit! the only bit that comes off is the tow eye cover

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 10 March 2011, 13:02

How does the Vortex kit work then?

Won't be an entire rear bumper..

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Khare on 10 March 2011, 13:08

Hmmmmmm.....


Ahhhhh.....


f**k

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Len on 10 March 2011, 13:12

I've got a spare rear bumper if you f**k it up!  :grin:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Wayne on 10 March 2011, 13:13

Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 10 March 2011, 13:02

How does the Vortex kit work then?

Won't be an entire rear bumper..

Nope it along with most of them fits over the standard rear valance.

Just for info when I asked VW they told me it was not available and was part of the bumper.

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Khare on 10 March 2011, 13:14

True true!


Mystic blue


(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/12/article-1094216-02CA1E22000005DC-983_468x343.jpg)

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Len on 10 March 2011, 13:16

Yes of course my old bumper is mystic blue! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Khare on 10 March 2011, 13:16

That's why the high five is there! :afro:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Len on 10 March 2011, 13:18

No pic here! Funny as this place only blocks some pics and not others! :angry:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Khare on 10 March 2011, 13:20

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Mr_Orange on 10 March 2011, 20:09

So that's everyone in agreement, no doubts, definitive no to my question then?   :tongue:

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 10 March 2011, 20:13

Ive only ever seen one piece rear bumpers.

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 10 March 2011, 20:13

Quote from: Mr_Orange on 09 March 2011, 20:45

Hmmm.  I thought that as the case, but hoped it was separate like the mk4.

I'm hunting around for one for my brother.  His now has a fist sized hole through it where a tow bar used to be  :grin:

Thanks

Snap

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 10 March 2011, 20:17

Although this would say other wise but Im thinking this is for the US market.


(http://www.wagenstad.com/diagrams/go-1997-1998/8-807-50.gif)

Title: Re: Rear Bumper valance
Post by: Wayne on 10 March 2011, 20:21

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 10 March 2011, 20:17

Although this would say other wise but Im thinking this is for the US market.

I think so, I was only going by what VW told me  :smiley: