Hkp7

Can anybody tell me if I could bolt up a front bumper from a 91 to an 84 928?

Lizard928

It may bolt up, but attaching the lights is another story.

ledee416

I believe I was told there is a spot on the new bumpers that does not cover the way the older ones do.

9two8

Here,s an 84 that was converted here in the UK.., to S4 front and back bumpers...,



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Ken
80 928 S
5 Speed

UK

SeanR

The S4 bumper goes all the way to the front tires on the lower 1/2. The fender of the early car will not allow it to fit w/o a bunch of work.

9two8

....I guess he done a bunch of work !

Ken
80 928 S
5 Speed

UK

medipedicman

To Sean's point, IMHO it would be easier to trim the plastic bumper cover to fit the metal fenders, rather than vice a versa. The picture from the UK shows the bumper in original condition.

Here is my previous "BLACKY", it was a 83

Lizard928

You mean bumper cover. I was referring to the actual aluminium bumper under the cover.

medipedicman

You are very correct Colin, thanks for the clarification. The aluminum bumper, beneath the cover had to be trimmed quite a bit on the corners. IIRC the corners were rounded off as much as an 1 1/2" in order to accommodate the newer cover.

Hkp7

Thanks for the info, I really don't care for the expensive front spoiler that seems like they are always damaged. I also wonder if the clearance to the ground is the same since I park in an underground parking garage. My spoiler is missing and I still hear the front end scrap going down the ramp.

Ethre

HKp7 - with original shocks and springs it is very likely that your car is well below the factory spec. I would measure your actual ride height. Many here like their cars lowered below factory, but with mine at factory I generally have pretty good clearance.

Kiln_Red

I've always wondered what a 928 would look like with the S4 rear cover and S spoilers. Might not look good, but it would be interesting to see. I personally like the S spoilers better than the S4 rear spoiler.

STRIKEMASTER

If your shark is banging the nose, BY ALL MEANS CHECK THE RIDE HIGHT!!! A lot of pricy things that hang down under there. ALSO look into getting a set of "skuff plates" for it. 928intl or 928sRus will have them for about $85.00. Thick aluninium plates that bolt in under the nose. I had to cut them to fit my '83. But now when I hear "SCRAPPPPE" it's just the skuff plates, not the alternator, a.c pump etc. I still grit my teeth when I hear that noise, but at least I'm not tearing parts off!!!