GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: JWS Mk3 on 01 September 2007, 18:30

Title: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: JWS Mk3 on 01 September 2007, 18:30

Just wondering out of curiosity which people like better? I say big. But the small ones are starting to grow on me.

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: vw-bob on 01 September 2007, 18:34

i did go through a phase of liking big bumpers, but im sticking with the small ones

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Neaty on 01 September 2007, 19:38

big bumpers with out any hesitation. If you want small bumpers...get a mark 1

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: sesterfield on 01 September 2007, 20:04

depends on the colour for me!  :tongue:

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Neaty on 01 September 2007, 20:06

they work better with darker colours (small bumpers)

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: sesterfield on 01 September 2007, 20:10

Quote from: Neaty on 01 September 2007, 20:06

they work better with darker colours (small bumpers)

generally I agree, however there are exceptions; for example helios blue looks best to me with smalls and royal blue with big  :laugh:

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Neaty on 01 September 2007, 20:13

yea i can see that!  :grin:

i prefer big, but if the car is dark and has small bumper then thats ok, but would prefer it with big bumpers.

I dont agree with cars that should have small bumpers, having big ones. Like a D reg GTI fitted with big bumpers. i just dont think its right! bizarely!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Uruk Hai on 01 September 2007, 20:37

My first Golf was a small bumper and the one I have now is a big bumper but I prefer the small bumper model as there are fewer of them because so many people have swapped small for big bumpers on early MK2's

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: hobbiniho on 01 September 2007, 20:51

 i think small bumpers look cool and not a lot of people have them as they have gone to big bumpers but i think big bumpers look better!!

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Haribo! on 01 September 2007, 20:56

depends what look your going for really,i think big bumpers look meaner and i prefer them, but my mate has a really old skool looking mk2 with a custom exhaust running down the side and all smoothed out etc, and his would look stupid with big bumpers. but mines like big and bulky and mean just the way i like em, never been into smoothing things, i like my door handles and number plate recess etc...

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Britman on 01 September 2007, 21:14

mmm big ones for me, :grin: bigger is better a sa general concept
I think big ones suit the car a lot better looks a lot more modern and nice poise

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: nealey on 01 September 2007, 21:38

I go through phases of liking small bumpers more than big, personally though i think small bumper cars should stay small bumper and big bumper stay big bumper!

Best car to wear small bumpers is the mk1 although they look good without as well!

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Thom89 on 01 September 2007, 21:40

Big bumpers are SO 10yrs ago... time is right now to move on for a fresher look, small bumpers in perfect nick are the way to go! just my opinion , sorry if Ive offended anyone....
Tom

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Conker on 01 September 2007, 23:18

While looking for a Mk2, Im ONLY considering those with big bumpers. Praps you have to get big bumpers out of your system, a bit like how your first ferrari HAS to be red, then you can move on. LOL

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: vw-bob on 01 September 2007, 23:20

Quote from: Conker on 01 September 2007, 23:18

While looking for a Mk2, Im ONLY considering those with big bumpers. Praps you have to get big bumpers out of your system, a bit like how your first ferrari HAS to be red, then you can move on. LOL

what do u mean get it out of your system, ferrari's do have to be red  :tongue:

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Conker on 01 September 2007, 23:44

Okay, when I get round to buying my 2nd ferrari, I'll let you know if it was red or not  :laugh:

I dare any man to look at this and not spooge himself to death:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/228555.htm


Hehe... Sorry for the iranian standard hijack.

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: phil88 on 01 September 2007, 23:50

lol looks like an mr2,

yeah i agree with the small bumpers on the older cars. someone had put patterns on mine before i got it (its a d reg) Im going with the old skool look, and will be getting some small bumpers for mine.

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: vwjack on 01 September 2007, 23:57

haha, mr2 dont buy it.

i go for them both. small is lush when they are decked. big looks good 24/7. but small all the way. untill i get my 8v.

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Conker on 02 September 2007, 00:05

An MR2?!?   :cry:

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: phil88 on 02 September 2007, 01:40

lol the rims dont help it tbf,

rather have this for a bit more cash
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/201505.htm

(http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/images/201505-1.jpg)



(sorry bit off topic  :rolleyes:)

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: 8vRicey on 02 September 2007, 09:55

Each to their own, but i think big bumpers look a tad better. (IMHO)  :wink:

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: woodlehouse on 02 September 2007, 09:55

Quote from: phil88 on 02 September 2007, 01:40

lol the rims dont help it tbf,

rather have this for a bit more cash
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/201505.htm

(http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/images/201505-1.jpg)



(sorry bit off topic  :rolleyes:)

THE FERARRI WOULD ACTUALY RUN & DRIVE RATHER THAN BREAK DOWN EVERY 15 MINS , THESE TVRs ARE LESS RELAIBALE THEN THE COSSYs NOW

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: monkeyalan on 02 September 2007, 11:13

I went for small bumpers as you see big bumpers all the time and i just wanted to be different.

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: vwjack on 02 September 2007, 18:51

the mr2 with a ferrari body kit would drive better then a mars bar. the tvr would own it plus that is my dream car even if it does have 3  rebuilds. just lushness.

Title: Re: Big bumpers vs. small bumpers
Post by: Gil7130 on 02 September 2007, 19:45

It's either for me I love em both, as long as they are orig. I don't really feel the big bumper mod on an earlier car, if they're small keep small, if they're big keep em big. but then wouldnt the world be boring if we all liked the same things...

I've been looking for a mk2 for a while and at first I was looking for an early mk2 campaign, something about the purity of no plastic door trim, small bumpers and p-slot wheels, I had one years ago and absolutely loved that car but in the end fell for a big bumpered black car which I picked up yesterday and loving it so far  :cool: