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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: lord14 on 22 February 2012, 18:50

Title: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: lord14 on 22 February 2012, 18:50

what do they look like as ive been looking around for the big bumper arches and there alot more money , just want them on so it doesnt look as odd with nothing between the bumpers and arches

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: X4MGS on 22 February 2012, 19:00

They look ok...

It only looks odd when you have big bumpers & Big bumper arches and small bumper side trim or visa versa.....

As the side trim looks odd to the arches....

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: lord14 on 22 February 2012, 19:02

which ones are best to buy , because there are two types on the website vw heritage that is , at the moment just looks like the bumpers arent meant to be on the car lol with the gaps

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: X4MGS on 22 February 2012, 19:32

what do you have fitted now???

Got any pictures?

Buy Genuine if you can afford it... Some aftermarket ones aren't that good so I've read...(But I was bound to say buy genuine!!) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: lord14 on 22 February 2012, 19:39

(http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy272/lordy-18/golf005.jpg)

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: X4MGS on 22 February 2012, 19:54

Looks good like that!!!

You can get front spats I think, the same as you have on the rear...

Did you change the wing brackets when you fitted the bumpers?

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: lord14 on 22 February 2012, 19:57

i dont have a clue to be honest , i brought the car like it is now , only just started to do abit of work on it . i just like the look of the plastic arch covers , how can you check if the wing brackets have been changed ?

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: X4MGS on 22 February 2012, 21:24

either take them off (4 x 17mm bolts for both) or have a poke around with a torch...

Front should look like this - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270887524220

Rear; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280801828970

check the sliders too.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280782401611 (On the actual bumpers)...

This could be why they aren't fitting snugly....

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 22 February 2012, 21:33

I've got arches for you.  They're wheel arches for the thicker side trim, like yours.

I bought them new about 10 years ago to fit to my other Mk2.  They never went on as I dry stored it.

I'll get some pics ups tomorrow for you if you want to buy them.

You need to get the side skits to match.



 

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: X4MGS on 22 February 2012, 21:38

Quote from: The Mighty Elvi on 22 February 2012, 21:33

I've got arches for you.  They're wheel arches for the thicker side trim, like yours.

I bought them new about 10 years ago to fit to my other Mk2.  They never went on as I dry stored it.

I'll get some pics ups tomorrow for you if you want to buy them.

You need to get the side skits to match.

Big trim cars don't have side skirts... Just a textured sticker

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 22 February 2012, 21:39

Good thing I kept the receipt then!

 :grin:

I'll show you. If you want them.

Title: Re: mk2 big bumpers with small bumper arch trims ?
Post by: X4MGS on 22 February 2012, 21:42

Quote from: The Mighty Elvi on 22 February 2012, 21:39

Good thing I kept the receipt then!

 :grin:

I'll show you. If you want them.

 :huh: You've lost me.... what does a receipt have to do with side skirts that aren't fitted :undecided: