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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Hoggy on 14 August 2012, 21:47

Title: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Hoggy on 14 August 2012, 21:47
Well the kind UPS man dropped it off today so I thought I best get it fitted! :)

Was a bit worried about the fit of it as I've heard mixed reviews but took the plunge anyway..(wasn't for paying genuine)  :lipsrsealed:

Well here's the trial fit  :rolleyes:

(http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/5856/frontyr.jpg)

(http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/4172/sideangle.jpg)

(http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6365/bumpergap.jpg)

Not a bad fit at all I thought and pretty pleased overall :)

Taking it to the paint shop tomorrow to get it sprayed!

Got to get them silver meshes painted black too  :sick: Before getting genuine grills ofcorse ;)

Will post more pics when sprayed up and fitted!  :cool:

Cheers, Hoggy.
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: wolfie1981 on 14 August 2012, 21:57
looks sweet fit looks good too i will have to buy one now ive seen ne fitted.
ive seen on the bay for £90 do gen grills fit???
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 14 August 2012, 22:06
This is the £90 off ebay :)

Gen grills will take a bit of midifying but will fit ;)
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: barrym381 on 14 August 2012, 22:07
looks decent mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 14 August 2012, 22:12
Cheers Barry, Can't wait to get it painted!
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: barrym381 on 14 August 2012, 22:19
Cheers Barry, Can't wait to get it painted!
bet you cant  :grin:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: cullygti on 14 August 2012, 22:34
looks tidy mate but gen grills will be a nightmare to fit
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: cooki on 14 August 2012, 22:36
Looks good that mate. Nice tight for against the wing.
I've just got a anni splitter that I can't wait to get sprayed and fitted so I'm with you on that 1 lol.
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 14 August 2012, 22:58
looks tidy mate but gen grills will be a nightmare to fit

Cheers, Yea aint looking forward to fitting them, either a lot of time, or tigerseal ;)

Looks good that mate. Nice tight for against the wing.
I've just got a anni splitter that I can't wait to get sprayed and fitted so I'm with you on that 1 lol.

Cheers, yea I was pleasantly suprised with the snug fit! With a bit of luck it might get painted tomorrow!!
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: ALBEEEEY on 14 August 2012, 23:09
Looks good that mate. Nice tight for against the wing.
I've just got a anni splitter that I can't wait to get sprayed and fitted so I'm with you on that 1 lol.

I have brand new coilovers and Audi TT ARB gathering dust in my room and a full anni kit waiting for paint. It's agonising  :laugh:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 15 August 2012, 08:01


I have brand new coilovers and Audi TT ARB gathering dust in my room and a full anni kit waiting for paint. It's agonising  :laugh:
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Sounds like a busy weekend ahead of you then ;)

Get it done!!
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: rio_gti on 15 August 2012, 09:26
was that the wagonworx one? as i git this one and i agree its a bang on fit... just gotta get the grills too as they look like youve just driven thru halfords  :grin:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: dom on 15 August 2012, 09:55
The fit looks good, but none of the replica ones look good enough for me to get one :undecided:

There's something not quite right about them, they look too square. I'm sure it'll look great when it's painted up though, you going to fit a LCR splitter?
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: GTi_James on 15 August 2012, 11:00
i was gonna get this one but was unsure  :undecided: let us know how the grills fit when you get a chance with it, and i'm still sourcing glue for that material you have, found one from USA where it stands up to 200C heat  :shocked:

will let you know, currently got my cousin in Caroliner to test this claim if not i have found a few other sprays to use but nothing that im satisfied with
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 15 August 2012, 12:59
Dropped it off today so he said he should get it done for monday :)

Will have updated pics soon!
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: dasan on 15 August 2012, 13:34
Looking good so far..Have been mulling this up too as opposed to paying Scene Tax for Anni Spliter. Plus my standard bumper is full of chips so could do with a re-spray anyway.
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 15 August 2012, 16:58
Yea scene tax is criminal! I just fancied a change from standard :)

Don't think it was a wagonworx bumper, Jom I think. Cant go wrong for £90 brand new.

Yes, definately a hint of Halfords!! Haha
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: rio_gti on 15 August 2012, 17:06
lol you know!!

anyway they are all the same, my wagonworx one came in a FK box!!!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: jockgti on 15 August 2012, 18:37
i used a bit of tigerseal and and some well hidden self tappers for the gen grills
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 15 August 2012, 18:44
Yea Tigerseal fixes all problems ;)

Will have to see what the mesh looks like when its black. Then eventually get the gen grills and most certainly the Lcr splitter!!
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: jockgti on 15 August 2012, 20:43
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0248.jpg)
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac201/piebobs71/IMAG0247.jpg)

heres mine just after fitting,now has cold air feed trumpet in it but you get  the idea
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 15 August 2012, 20:55
I like it Jock, I like it a lot!  :evil:

Will get myself the splitter asap!

Thinking of going with a like square number plate, to the side rather than the rectangle one, what you think?
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: jockgti on 15 August 2012, 21:11
isn't there one on here with orange wheels with numberplates like that?
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 15 August 2012, 21:22
Can't say I've seen one with orange wheels?
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: jockgti on 15 August 2012, 21:31
go to the thread at the top about posting a pic of your mk4 few pages back i think
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 15 August 2012, 21:42
Oh yea, similar, but not that far ocer, sort of inbetween the two grills as to not block the cai :)
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting
Post by: Hoggy on 22 August 2012, 18:31
The Finished Article ;)

(http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/9127/20120822175202.jpg)

(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/3553/20120822175218.jpg)

What you guys think? :)

Overall I'm pleased!
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Chris. on 22 August 2012, 18:55
Any close ip of the sides where it fits and a link to ebay auction?  Tempted to get one!
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: scarr89 on 22 August 2012, 19:03
LOL! I just saw it and thought, 'Holy f**king sh!t, is he aware that it is matt black!'....Then I scrolled down  :lipsrsealed: :embarrassed:

Looking real smart mate  :cool:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Hoggy on 22 August 2012, 19:06
Any close ip of the sides where it fits and a link to ebay auction?  Tempted to get one!

There is a picture of the good fit at the start of my thread :)

Ebay Link: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=120951433012

LOL! I just saw it and thought, 'Holy f**king sh!t, is he aware that it is matt black!'....Then I scrolled down  :lipsrsealed: :embarrassed:

Looking real smart mate  :cool:

I wondered who would be the first ;)

Cheers mate, really pleased with the colour match!  :cool:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: scarr89 on 22 August 2012, 19:07
Opted for the LCR splitter also I see  :cool:

NOMNOMNOM!  :laugh:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: 1stevester1 on 22 August 2012, 19:09
Looks good  :smiley:Did you have to get the arch extensions to get ths to fit before I fork out for genuine bumper
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Chris. on 22 August 2012, 19:31
Ooo, from DPM.  Im only 20mins away from them.  Wonder if collection is available.
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Hoggy on 22 August 2012, 19:57
No LCR splitter yet :( SOON!!

I would imagine collection will be available from them, even cheaper ;)

No arch extensions required :) straight fit ;)
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: cullygti on 22 August 2012, 20:07
you can make your own arch extensions they are a piece of piss to do i might make some copies of my gen ones and sell them  :grin:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: jockgti on 22 August 2012, 21:15
looks good mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: cullygti on 22 August 2012, 21:22
oops forgot to add looks tidy mate  :cool:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Hoggy on 22 August 2012, 22:29
Cheers guys  :cool:

Next will be either the R32 rear or the sideskirts, which ever comes up first ;)
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: GTi_James on 23 August 2012, 15:07
awesome front and bargain for the price, let us know how you get on with them grills, i found this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370626387546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370626387546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648)
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Hoggy on 23 August 2012, 18:41
awesome front and bargain for the price, let us know how you get on with them grills, i found this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370626387546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370626387546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648)

Keeping standard mesh at the minute as it doesn't look too bad, L.C.R splitter next thougg.

Should hopefully stick my headlining back up at the weekend first though ;)
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: damien010685 on 23 August 2012, 23:22
Looks good mate the only thing with the reps to me compared to gen is the gens seem to look like they stick out a bit deeper or is that just me?
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: cooki on 24 August 2012, 00:27
Very very nice finished artical mate. Looks realy good. Bet your chuffed :)
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Hoggy on 24 August 2012, 08:17
It will look deeper with a lcr splitter, sooooon! ;)

And yea I'm chuffed with the way its came out :)
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: GTi_James on 24 August 2012, 08:55
awesome front and bargain for the price, let us know how you get on with them grills, i found this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370626387546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370626387546?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648)

Keeping standard mesh at the minute as it doesn't look too bad, L.C.R splitter next thougg.

Should hopefully stick my headlining back up at the weekend first though ;)

awesome stuff and i'll PM you about the bits and bobs im looking at  :grin:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: rio_gti on 24 August 2012, 13:33
looks the nuts that does, job well done!!

just gotta update your sig pic now  :grin:
Title: Re: ABS Plastic Bumper Fitting FINISHED
Post by: Hoggy on 24 August 2012, 17:54
Cheers rio, will update soon ;)