euro bumpers...

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TWSTD

Discussion Starter · Feb 5, 2002

I am going to be getting front and rear euro bumpers...
my stupid question of the hour is...
what else do I need to make the work?

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LostBoyScout

· #2 · Feb 5, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (TWSTDVW)

Front rebar.
If you're feelin frisky, you can get a euro rad support too, it looks neat, allows e-code lights to bolt right up, and saves a lot of weight
For the rear rebar, it's not worthwhile to buy a euro one, and besides it wouldnt do much good in an accident anyway. Best is to trim your US one, or you could go without. I go without - some gasp at the idea, but I personally don't see it being a big deal.

TWSTD

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 5, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (LostBoyScout)

thanks!
I wasn't sure if I NEEDED the rad support or not, answers that.

newveedubowner

· #4 · Feb 5, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (LostBoyScout)

i did the euro bumper conversion on my golf. i did the front rebar and euro rad support. i did not do the rear rebar, b/c all you have to do is trim the existing one a little, but some say you have to change the rear...either way, the rear rebar is $40 from pgperformance.
don't forget the fender flares
mike

TWSTD

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 5, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (newveedubowner)

no flares for me

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EvoVEnto

· #6 · Feb 5, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (TWSTDVW)

I never got the euro rebar for front or rear , it would be nice to have , but you can get around not useing it and have the car look show quality . OH , find a good shipper .

Ghetto-8v

· #7 · Feb 5, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (EvoVEnto)

Your car is gonna be sweet Jason..... http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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Jimmy Long

· #8 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (LostBoyScout)

A bit of advice on what type of euro bumpers you want for a nice fit...
I found that the front knock-off cheepooo euro bumper look's and fits quite well, as were the cheepoo rear euro bumper has a sh!ty fit... If I could do it again I would buy the real deal all around or at least a real back bumper. I have never really seen any one post this but you may want to ask around about that...
There's my $0.02
I also ditched my rear rebar, talk about weight reduction.

[Modified by Jimmy Long, 4:05 PM 2-5-2002]

Lobstrosity

· #9 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (Jimmy Long)

quote:[HR][/HR]A bit of advice on what type of euro bumpers you want for a nice fit...
I found that the front knock-off cheepooo euro bumper look's and fits quite well, as were the cheepoo rear euro bumper has a sh!ty fit... If I could do it again I would buy the real deal all around or at least a real back bumper. I have never really seen any one post this but you may want to ask around about that...
There's my $0.02
I also ditched my rear rebar, talk about weight reduction.

[Modified by Jimmy Long, 4:05 PM 2-5-2002][HR][/HR]

Actually, I have the Italian bumpers, and the fit of the rear bumper is absolutely perfect. The front is a tiny bit off (the sides don't sit quite flush with the fenders, they are a few mm off...), but the rear is dead on.
Maybe they fixed their manufacturing process, or something.

EuroStyle

· #10 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (Lobstrosity)

If you have a Jetta, you will have to buy an OM rear, as no one has the Italiam rears....and I recommend rebar...the euro is easier and it is cheap, but if you want to trim the US then go for it. Either way, the rebar may not be much but I don't want a 10 MPH hit totalling my car....
Sean

TWSTD

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (LostBoyScout)

to install the front re-bar, is it correct that AC has to be removed? How much labor is involved in installing the new re-bar?

wrdvento

· #12 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (TWSTDVW)

quote:[HR][/HR]to install the front re-bar, is it correct that AC has to be removed? How much labor is involved in installing the new re-bar?[HR][/HR]

The AC has to be discharged, not removed. Get some coolant as well, you may spill some dis-assembling everything.
Not too sure about how long it will take, yet

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Paul

· #13 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (abtvento)

You need the european front rebar (the rebar will need to be modified to fit US spec fog cluster). Euro rear rebar is usually not sold and does not fit US spec cars. US spec rear rebar will need to be either discarded or modified. You don't have to get a Euro core support.
If any of you have a ginster and would like to get euro bumpers... drop me an email relatively soon. I may be able to help you on a freshly painted pair (front rebar already modified).
Mods, I'm not selling them. I just know about a pair of bumpers that may be for sale. I am posting it because it is relevant to the topic. Lock it or not... do as you wish.

Slow N Low

· #14 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (Paul)

where did everyone get their bumpers from? im lookin to get some in the future just wonderin what kind of cost they are thanks

EchoOfGecko

· #15 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (Lobstrosity)

quote:[HR][/HR]A bit of advice on what type of euro bumpers you want for a nice fit...
I found that the front knock-off cheepooo euro bumper look's and fits quite well, as were the cheepoo rear euro bumper has a sh!ty fit... If I could do it again I would buy the real deal all around or at least a real back bumper. I have never really seen any one post this but you may want to ask around about that...
There's my $0.02
I also ditched my rear rebar, talk about weight reduction.

[Modified by Jimmy Long, 4:05 PM 2-5-2002]
Actually, I have the Italian bumpers, and the fit of the rear bumper is absolutely perfect. The front is a tiny bit off (the sides don't sit quite flush with the fenders, they are a few mm off...), but the rear is dead on.
Maybe they fixed their manufacturing process, or something.[HR][/HR]

Ditto, I have more of an issue with the front fitting well than the rear. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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EuroStyle

· #16 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (EchoOfGecko)

You do not need to do anything to the AC or radiator if you are just installing the euro rebar....this comes into play when you do the euro rad support...

Sean

JetTAFLiTe

· #17 · Feb 6, 2002

Re: euro bumpers... (EuroStyle)

quote:[HR][/HR]You do not need to do anything to the AC or radiator if you are just installing the euro rebar....this comes into play when you do the euro rad support...

Sean[HR][/HR]

ive removed both my NA rebar and rad support (to change my radiator) and i NEVER had to discharge AC nor mess with coolant (aside from what was neccessary to change teh radiator itself).

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