Euro Turbo bumper question
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Hi,
I will collect my 97, C2 narrow body, artic silver next wednesday. Pics to be published very soon.
Would like to swap from the standard bumper to the Euro Turbo bumper.
I found an original second hand one for only 520$. However the same guy offered me a copy brand new one at the same price.
Which one should I go for ? Both need to be repainted of course so that will make no difference.
Also is it a straight swap or are some adjustments required ?
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I will collect my 97, C2 narrow body, artic silver next wednesday. Pics to be published very soon.
Would like to swap from the standard bumper to the Euro Turbo bumper.
I found an original second hand one for only 520$. However the same guy offered me a copy brand new one at the same price.
Which one should I go for ? Both need to be repainted of course so that will make no difference.
Also is it a straight swap or are some adjustments required ?
Tks to all,
WSP964 + 5 days = WSP993
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Go with the OEM...Im going to guess the copy is fiberglass....couple shots to the bumper the fiberglass has a tendency to crack....The fit and finish of the copy will not be as good as the OEM....Just make sure the condition of the used bumper is good....
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Originally posted by Silver Bullet
... the factory Euro bumper still has the license plate holder holes.
... the factory Euro bumper still has the license plate holder holes.
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Kim
Can I ask what you paid to have the bumperettes patched and bumper painted? I've been thinking about replacing my bumper with a euro but patching may be a better alternative.
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Jim
Can I ask what you paid to have the bumperettes patched and bumper painted? I've been thinking about replacing my bumper with a euro but patching may be a better alternative.
Thanks
Jim
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Wsp964, The turbo bumper will fit without modification. There is some minor work on brackets of some sort that hold the wheel well liner in place. Check out the DIY on this topic on P-car.com.
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I have a question about the patching of the bumperette holes: how big are the holes that are left over and do you need to put the Techart brake ducts or something else in there to take up the space. In other words is it a 3/4" round hole or a 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" rectangle missing.
I don't have the car in front of me to see but I would like to remove the bumperettes (front and rear although the rears are not as bad on a black car) but I am unsure if you can have "just the holes" filled or is the area underneath the bumperette removed from the bumper cap.
Thanks for letting me make a long story longer!!
I don't have the car in front of me to see but I would like to remove the bumperettes (front and rear although the rears are not as bad on a black car) but I am unsure if you can have "just the holes" filled or is the area underneath the bumperette removed from the bumper cap.
Thanks for letting me make a long story longer!!
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Originally posted by Bruce SEA 993
I have a question about the patching of the bumperette holes: how big are the holes that are left over...
I have a question about the patching of the bumperette holes: how big are the holes that are left over...
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Originally posted by Wsp964
Also is it a straight swap or are some adjustments required ?
Also is it a straight swap or are some adjustments required ?
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Originally posted by Bruce SEA 993
... do you need to put the Techart brake ducts or something else in there to take up the space.
... do you need to put the Techart brake ducts or something else in there to take up the space.
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Dan and David,
Thanks for the replies...for som reason I was thinking the bumperettes were closer to the center of the bumper by the fog light. I got the picture in my head correctly now.
I am going to need a bumper cap repainting at some point here as there are lots of chips and rash. I want to remove the bumperettes at that point.
I will sell my short clear lenses and get the longer ones.
Thanks for the replies...for som reason I was thinking the bumperettes were closer to the center of the bumper by the fog light. I got the picture in my head correctly now.
I am going to need a bumper cap repainting at some point here as there are lots of chips and rash. I want to remove the bumperettes at that point.
I will sell my short clear lenses and get the longer ones.
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I'm interested in your short lenses. One of my orange ones are cracked.