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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: porter_89 on 10 February 2012, 00:50

Title: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: porter_89 on 10 February 2012, 00:50

hey guys i want to go us anni on the car and i cant get a rear bumper us spec i was wondering is there a way that i can turn the standard one into a us look spec??

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: Wazzzer on 10 February 2012, 07:11

The only difference is the plate recess, I guess if you know someone that was hand with a plastic welder it could be done...

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: porter_89 on 10 February 2012, 12:56

so it could be done?? aint they taller tho??

cheers

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: Steve_PD on 10 February 2012, 13:23

Shorter plate recess and slightly wider due to US safety laws

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: jonnyturbo on 10 February 2012, 13:33

Sure I have seen a recess insert for the UK bumper

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 10 February 2012, 16:50

us spec bumper is different as said by steve due to the us laws.

you can buy us spec bumpers and rubstrips from vw but doubt they would be cheep. not sure how much tps would do them for.

however you may be able to bodge the us spec rubstip into the standard bumper then use a bit of plastic welding/filler before getting the bumper sprayed

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: porter_89 on 10 February 2012, 19:35

Yea I.really want us rear but price will be through the roof lol keep looking to see if I can find someone thats done it

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: Steve_PD on 10 February 2012, 20:22

Apparently it cost around £220 from the dealers unpainted

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 10 February 2012, 23:38

Quote from: Steve_PD on 10 February 2012, 20:22

Apparently it cost around £220 from the dealers unpainted

is that with or with out the us spec rubstrip ?

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: Wayne on 11 February 2012, 00:05

Just mod the standard one  :smiley:

Title: Re: long shot rear bumper Q
Post by: porter_89 on 11 February 2012, 00:19

its looking that way waynes james is giving me his so i might have a go with my old one and see how it goes il just get measurements bit of card and just play with it haha