Big bumpers on early 16v

[beechymonza]

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,,

[damien.wrl]

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

[Mr Blue]

Not a fan. Might be original parts but the reg plate just make them look odd? 

[X4MGS]

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...

[Thom89]

Not a fan. Might be original parts but the reg plate just make them look odd? 

This! the purists will look down on you, the "Scene" will look up to you

Thom

[X4MGS]

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...

[X4MGS]

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

[beechymonza]

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

[tomp]

Personally, I prefer big bumpers, but it has to have the smaller side trim and wheel arches to match...

I wouldn't think Tat....

[beechymonza]

This looks good,
http://www.matey-matey.com/gallery_light-blue_mk2.shtml