jaknight wrote:
Nick, you say the bumpers fit better.
Did you have to modify any part of the bumpers to fit your car? How did you install 2 additional studs / bolts in the bumpers for mounting ? Came with 3 studs / bolts.
The rolled ends contact the rear seam so, will have to modify the ends.
The over riders and corner bars as supplied in the kit from Mini Spares are of much thicker metal. When mounted to the bumper and tightened, will the mounting plate on the rear of bumper,
deform the bumper ??
Thanks
Jim
hi Jim
on my cars they have fitted with no alteration other than adding the 2 extra bolts..but its not unusual to have to make bumpers fit...so I would give it a go..first put the bumper on with the centre stud in, and look to mark the outer hole where the hole should be to bring the corners away from the seam.
file the holes and refit, then mark where to 2 extra hole are (mk1) and remove and drill . using a 3/8s bolt ,either tack in place with a mig weld or you can just bolt it .
the overiders are thicker because its no issue for pressing out the shape where as the whole bumper blade is thinner as this will stamp out more accuratly I believe.
dont over tighten the overiders , they should look fine and when the lot is bolted up I think you will be surprised how sturdy they are.
hope this helps Nick