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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Chris1276 on 04 October 2011, 09:40
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On my Mk2 8v 1986 Gti 3 door I have standard small bumpers with the red trim. My question is do I change these bumpers to 90's big bumpers or leave them as small bumpers? I wouldn't say the car is standard as the previous owner has put later 90's spec doors on so the quarters part of the window is not there. It has had a respray in podesent blue, slightly lighter than the standard golf blue colour which I've always liked. Due to all the welding work that has been done on both o/s & n/s sills and rear valance it's going to have to have another full respray anyway.
So what do You think, standard or big bumpers??
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hi Chris ,
i would go for the big bumpers now that the doors have been changed ,but most people like the skinny one's too .
:rolleyes:decisions decisions ehh.
p.s can do a trade for skinny bumpers for big if you want ?.
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Even with the later moldings, I think if you keep it on it's C or D plate, big bumpers will look wrong. If you put it on a dateless private plate you may get away with big bumpers, but then a quick glance at the hazzard light switch will give the game away.
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Big bumpers, worth there weight in gold when it comes to engine work - tea stand innit
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Small bumpers ftw
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Small bumpers ftw
This. Also am pretty sure you'd have to change arch trims if you swapped for big.
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i spent a long time trying to find a black 3dr with small bumpers... they're harder to come by and they just look better (more retro) imho of course :evil:
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Dubber36,
"but then a quick glance at the hazzard light switch will give the game away." Where is the switch s'pose to be located? This could have been change by the previous owner as well. I've always loved the big bumpers with the side skirts & 16v wider arches but then since my car is an early model I should really keep it retro & rare...I really don't know, it's a hard decision. I need to put a picture up of my golf.
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"but then a quick glance at the hazzard light switch will give the game away." Where is the switch s'pose to be located?
Pre 90 spec cars had the hazzard light switch on the dash next to the fog light and rear window heater, 90 spec (big bumper) had it on top on the steering column cover.
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I prefer big bumpers myself.. think small bumpers can make the car look goofy (esp on non-lowered 5drs). Have seen a nice 3dr white one around my way,retro roof rack, lowered on nice rims etc, totally different to my slammed, dished, G60 arched, big bumper, but is v nice imo. Total opposite but equally as cool
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Fortunately I'm lowered on coil overs and have a 3 door!! :wink:
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I prefer 90 spec, so big bumpers all the way for me.
However I think mk2s should have the bumpers they rolled out of the factory with!
If I see an early golf that has big bumpers instead of small I feel a little bit sick.
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BB for me all day - but it's not what we think that matter it's what you "WANT" that matters...
BB conversion can be costly... F&R Bumpers, Arches, Side Trim & Lower sill covers with new rails & new brackets = about £300.00+ all 90 spec items fetch strong money, could be better finding a donor car in the correct colour!!
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small bumpers to be different, i think they look pretti sweet in black, well i love mine anyways . . .
(http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt223/Guitar_cory/P04-02-10_1214.jpg)
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I switched mine back to small bumpers, I fall into the correct bumpers for the age camp though.
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f**k it, take the bumpers off!
lighter car = quicker
I will agree with some though, if it came out the factory with small, keep small.
I like the look of bb mk2s but i would guess it puts on an extra few pounds in weight as well.
but then came the mk3 with extra big bumpers and anchor = heavy :laugh:
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f**k it, take the bumpers off!
lighter car = quicker
Not so quick when the engine falls out because you've taken the front bumper off :grin:
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big bumpers look good with 4 lights, small bumpers with 2 lights imo
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f**k it, take the bumpers off!
lighter car = quicker
Not so quick when the engine falls out because you've taken the front bumper off :grin:
Im sure he could rustle up 4 bolts and washers from somwhere
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Thats what I did with mine whilst it was laid up without bumpers.
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Mine had big bumpers on when I bought it. I changed it back to smalls and think it looks 100% better.
Heres a pic of the from of mine.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/Riddick/16v5-2.jpg)
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Small bumpers for me, but I agree on the age specific... why mess too much stuff... it always costs lots and and frequently doesn't quite work
Yes I realise I'm cheating a bit with the body kit but it's a period part fitted from new :smug:
(http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz88/Stupidog007/Golf%20GTi%20TT%208V/2678908-4.jpg)
Must get new pics with out the Piston heads Logo :rolleyes: add to list !
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Ok if you have a personal plate but it just looks wrong having the wrong bumpers for the age...