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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: beechymonza on 04 June 2012, 11:18
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I have read on here a few times that big bumpers on early 16v look crap,
Is this everyones opinion or just a minority,
As i have had them on my 88 for 12 years now, They were on when i bought it and i think it looks ok 2 be honest,,
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Looks like a big bumper but when you see the reg it becomes tat.....same as anyone trying to make any car look like a newer model or fitting big spoilers really....in case your not sure I don't like it :angry:
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Not a fan. Might be original parts but the reg plate just make them look odd? :undecided:
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I have read on here a few times that big bumpers on early 16v look crap,
Is this everyones opinion or just a minority,
As i have had them on my 88 for 12 years now, They were on when i bought it and i think it looks ok 2 be honest,,
It's your car - So It only matters what you think & Don't give a feck what other people think...
IMO - As Long AS It's Done Properly With OEM Stuff - It's Cool....
Type 19's just don't look good with BB's fitted...
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Not a fan. Might be original parts but the reg plate just make them look odd? :undecided:
This! the purists will look down on you, the "Scene" will look up to you :lipsrsealed:
Thom
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Another point to note is that 88 & 89 cars are sort of the in-between-er's....
In between what I call proper Small Bumper & proper Big Bumper cars, as they have the CE1 Loom but fitted with CE2 spec Big Boss Steering Wheels & Columns with the Big Stalks, also big boss wiper mech's from a CE2 spec, so as such they are a miss match as they left the factory...
There is a guy on here who has a BBM think it's either a 88 or 89 spec that left the factory with Big Bumpers fitted & BBM's are supposed to be 90 spec cars....
So who can say 100% it's not a factory spec!!
Just tried to find some pic's of the BBM but I can't - Bum...
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Here is a link to the car and what the owner says & I've seen the car in person...
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=225189.msg2077575#msg2077575
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I wouldnt say it becomes TAT when you see the reg,
You dont really see many MK2s about these days,
So when people see 1 that looks nice an clean,
They not gonna say, That looks like TAT cause its got big bumpers on it
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Personally, I prefer big bumpers, but it has to have the smaller side trim and wheel arches to match...
I wouldn't think Tat....
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This looks good,
http://www.matey-matey.com/gallery_light-blue_mk2.shtml
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This looks good,
http://www.matey-matey.com/gallery_light-blue_mk2.shtml
It's also got Audi 80 handles...
But I agree...
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Thats the same colour that im having mine resprayed,
I got big bumpers but the thick side trim, I might go for that slimmer 90 spec trim,
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Thats the same colour that im having mine resprayed,
I got big bumpers but the thick side trim, I might go for that slimmer 90 spec trim,
To Me that is a must do.... But it means you need new arches as well as the side trim...
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Thats what im gonna go for then,
Gonna tell the bloke not to stick the trim back on,
Or try an source some of that setup before he finishes it,,
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Sorry to jump on the thread I've been looking for my bumper brackets and found only one its a square plastic plate with some kind of metal bracket inside only found one as the building work has gone on I've lost bits to the bumper I'll post what I have but they look different mounting to whats everyone else has confused at bit I'm sure I can get it on but lost one of the brackets in the garage of horders :lipsrsealed:
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Atlas%20Grey%2016v%203dr/P1030304.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Atlas%20Grey%2016v%203dr/P1030308.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Atlas%20Grey%2016v%203dr/P1030307.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Atlas%20Grey%2016v%203dr/P1030305.jpg)
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Jay,
The wing brackets you have are genuine items, the bumper brackets do not look genuine VW ones.
The bumpers brackets from VW look like these; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280882131008
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/BB-Bracket-2.jpg)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/For%20Sale%20Items/BB-Bracket-3.jpg)
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Whats the metal bit then Ken?
So if I order a different bracket they all should fit right?
Thats whats troubling me the brackets dont look like any other brackets for sale?
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Whats the metal bit then Ken?
So if I order a different bracket they all should fit right?
Thats whats troubling me the brackets dont look like any other brackets for sale?
I recon that the bumper brackets that you have are from non genuine ones, i've never seen ones like that before...
Does this bumper have a mould line down the black textured part at the corner?
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Not sure what I'm looking for me and cosmetics dont match?
Piccy and I'll let you know
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(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/DSCF7573.jpg)
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc508/X4MGS153/Forum%20Stuff/DSCF7572.jpg)
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No mould lines and yes I had suspicions the bumper was aftermarket, but its a good quality one, but brackets have me worried.
Maybe pictures if the bumper inner mounts will help to decide if geniune ones will go right in?
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Atlas%20Grey%2016v%203dr/P1030310.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Atlas%20Grey%2016v%203dr/P1030309.jpg)
(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/Clipperjay/Atlas%20Grey%2016v%203dr/P1030311.jpg)
Looks like the configerations of those mounting tabs will go on the OEM ones looks like the bracket I have mounts only in two places you can see the rust dust on only two holes?
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Im in too minds at the moment with mine, nearly managed to sorce all the parts to convert mine to 90 spec. mine is a 88 16v with a 20vt. ive got everything tucked into the bay for a stealthy look but idealy would like to move the intercooler low down into the big bumper mouth to free up some space for a big rad. I like the look of both but always had a soft spot for the 90 spec's.
For me the only time it wouldnt work if your not using the 'full' kit ie small sides etc and the doors are the 2 piece ones.
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What you mean by the doors, Does this mean that if i get the 90 spec kit,
They wont fit because i have 88 doors :sad:
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What you mean by the doors, Does this mean that if i get the 90 spec kit,
They wont fit because i have 88 doors :sad:
No he Means the small door trim that fits a 90 Spec car
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so they will fit ok on mine :wink:
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Yes....
Straight Plug in... I would check the condition of the paint under them 1st...
When doing a 90 Spec Conversion you need;
90 Spec Arches,
90 Spec Side Trim,
90 Spec Lower Sill covers with mounts.
Big Bumpers (Front & Rear) with new Wing Hangers.
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Yeah the paint should be ok, As its being fully stripped and painted as we speak, :wink:
I already got the big bumpers on it, :smiley:
it just had the pre 90 spec side trim and stuff, :sad: