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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: JezGTI on 01 December 2003, 21:24

Title: Aftermarket bumper
Post by: JezGTI on 01 December 2003, 21:24

I have recently replaced my original rear big bumper with a new aftermarket unit.  When I spoke to the garage I was told that the aftermarket bumper they used was virtually identical to the vw original so I agreed to got with that as it was a lot cheaper fitted.  Now when you look at it on the car it looks like it is sagging where it comes around the sides and as a result appears to be about 3/4 lower than it should be.  Is this likely to be just the fitting or is it possible that the bumper just badly shaped?

Title: Re:Aftermarket bumper
Post by: lowgolf on 01 December 2003, 21:34

I have aftermarket bumpers on mine, and they do seem to sit a bit lower than the old ones did.

Title: Re:Aftermarket bumper
Post by: Leejaydoob on 01 December 2003, 21:39

if you read a few of the threads on here, a lot of people say that aftermarket ones are sh!te

Title: Re:Aftermarket bumper
Post by: Blue MK2 on 01 December 2003, 21:44

With my aftermarket front bumper i had to adjust it alot to get it looking right. Still looks out of place :-\

Title: Re:Aftermarket bumper
Post by: Gozza on 02 December 2003, 13:30

The aftermarket ones are poooop and I would recommend getting proper vw ones, however getting these is not exactly easy................ due to all the small bumper owners trying to get them also.

Title: Re:Aftermarket bumper
Post by: Blue MK2 on 02 December 2003, 14:03

if you havnt got the cash then an aftermarket one can be picked up for about ?45 but not reccomended

Title: Re:Aftermarket bumper
Post by: modulater on 02 December 2003, 22:45

Aftermarket bumpers are dogs cock. The originals are best but are expensive.

Title: Re:Aftermarket bumper
Post by: golf newbie on 05 December 2003, 18:54

nothing wrong with us small bumper owners :-*