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Front bumper?? Changing?

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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby L200Lee » Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:48 am

There is original ford ones
Or
There is pattern parts

Ford ones cost more but in theory would just be a straight swap
Pattern parts are cheaper but in theory MAY be a bugger to fit as they are just copied from an original template

Both give the same finish only difference in the two is the price, and possible fitting times
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby ginsters » Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:51 am

if your not painting then try the copy,because i was painting it i wanted it to go on wihout the risk of damaging the paint and the lines not quite right

mylee fitted a copy and said he would buy a ford one next time so i used that advise
the red ones go faster...

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unfortunately the doors aint as great as the caddy

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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby Snapester » Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:03 pm

Can anyone point me to where i can buy ford parts online? Cheers
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby ginsters » Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:09 pm

Just gto your local fords
the red ones go faster...

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unfortunately the doors aint as great as the caddy

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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby coop31 » Sat Feb 12, 2011 7:25 pm

I have just changed mine today. I used a copy and it was a nightmare to get the last 2 bolts in. Get 1 from ford it will save you loads of hassle and time.
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby Mylee » Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:43 pm

Mines a pattern bumper. Seems to fit :o
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby Neilb67 » Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:49 pm

Im looking at changing my front bumper as mine is quite scratched and damaged. Im also unsure if I have some bits missing. I know im missing a lower splitter but is there an undertray as when I changed my alternator today it looked like there were a few fixing holes underneath not being used?
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby Snapester » Sat Feb 12, 2011 8:57 pm

Mylee!! Did you get pattern arches too? Where did you get it from? Im not sure whether to get a pattern or not would be nice to save the money. :wink:
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby Mylee » Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:13 pm

Neilb67 wrote:Im looking at changing my front bumper as mine is quite scratched and damaged. Im also unsure if I have some bits missing. I know im missing a lower splitter but is there an undertray as when I changed my alternator today it looked like there were a few fixing holes underneath not being used?



There is a splash guard type plastic tray
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby Mylee » Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:20 pm

Snapester wrote:Mylee!! Did you get pattern arches too? Where did you get it from? Im not sure whether to get a pattern or not would be nice to save the money. :wink:



No, original arches. I got the bumper already primed from ebay. BUT, i would go with an original if I had to get another one. Whilst it fits, it was APITA to fit.
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby coop31 » Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:24 pm

Mylee it fits mate but it was really tight to get on. I think when they copy them from ford they must make them a few mil smaller or something .
Or my was just being a pain in the a*** to fit
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby Mylee » Sat Feb 12, 2011 9:32 pm

coop31 wrote:Mylee it fits mate but it was really tight to get on. I think when they copy them from ford they must make them a few mil smaller or something .
Or my was just being a pain in the a*** to fit



Nope, same here. Seemed slightly to small
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Re: Front bumper?? Changing?

Postby Snapester » Sun Feb 13, 2011 9:25 pm

How much did you pay for a genuine ford bumper?
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