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sf1 · Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 25 Location: Connecticut

Finally had my new bumpers painted and installed . Very pleased with the look:

But on closer inspection the front looks like it's not proper aligned. Looks like it's drooping a bit:

Think it should look like this:

I loosened the mounting bolts a bit to see if I could wiggle it into a better position but it didn't budge. I suspect I'll have to pull the bumper off and modify the mounts though not exactly sure how

Any tips or suggestions on how to approach?
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Grenadiers · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:29 am Post subject:

You need Euro front fenders for the complete look so to speak. Check with Dan/Ideola, he has a set of these from me in his stock.
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sf1 · Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 25 Location: Connecticut

Carrera RSR · Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2312 Location: Somerset, UK

The mounting irons will be bent due to a parking bump probably. Use a washer or two behind the top bolt of the irons to push it forward a touch to realign the bumper. Or buy new irons.
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sf1 · Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 25 Location: Connecticut

Grenadiers · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 9:20 am Post subject:

sf1 · Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 25 Location: Connecticut

I see what you mean. Very interesting. I've always wanted to get rid of the round reflectors anyway...
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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

Dave, I didn't bring the fenders, those should still be up at your place in WI...

But I do still have that Euro front bumper...it's interesting to me, everyone always says they want one, and how hard they are to find, but no one is willing to purchase it. Shipping is a killer. I'll be taking it to Hershey, maybe it'll find a new home there.
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pcelenta · Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 546 Location: long island,ny

dave,
that is the cleanest turbo front valence I have ever seen.

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ideola · Joined: 01 Oct 2004 Posts: 15550 Location: Spring Lake MI

The bumper is sold and will be delivered to its new owner at the Hershey swap meet.

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Grenadiers · Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:34 pm Post subject:

Spliffy · Joined: 23 Jun 2009 Posts: 50 Location: North Devon England

The fit on euro bumpers seems to vary significantly. Suspect this is more to do with the moulding. The ends are quite heavy and unsuported, I suspect they may sag a bit over time. have tried replacement mounts, washer and anything else I can think of on mine with limited results. Its better than some worse than others.
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sf1 · Joined: 12 Dec 2011 Posts: 25 Location: Connecticut

john h · Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:50 am Post subject:

I assuem you are using the euro mounts as well if so use a big hammer and a long bolt through the vertical on the mounts to re align them. What you can find is with your shock absorber type mounts the front panel can be bent a little which then shows up in the saggy look.

The euro mounts are real flimisy things and it doesn't take much to deform them and the panel they mount on.
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