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December 7th 2003, 23:25
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possible bumpers from another car?
ive noticed there seems to be a lot of bumperkits for the vw rabbit. does anyone know how much bigger in length the rabbit bumper is , over a std bumper? im thinking a rabbt kit might work with the space filled in between the body and bumper via a carbon fiber filler piece. i know the rabbit bumper is straight while the beetle bumper is curved. but all the new bumpers , like jefferys, are straight across, like a rabbits. so any thoughts?
thanks neil 
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December 8th 2003, 07:43
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I wouldnt use a Rabbits, maybe something curvier. Ive seen a Sunbird bumper adapted to a bug. Cant say that I really liked it, but Im sure there are other cars out there.
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December 8th 2003, 12:23
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I adapted a MK3 jetta bumper to my Mk2 Jetta, still some filling to to do to make it fit right. However I did notice that its curvature was similar to a beetle bumper.
if the width is close It just might work, the rear bumper is still quite boxy. there is quite a variety of aftermarket bumper skins for the MK3 as well, maybe you can find something that works for you. Can't say if I'd like the look or not, but I had thought that It'd work if you needed airflow up front for a rad
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December 8th 2003, 13:36
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What about a knock off new beetle RSI front bumper?
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December 8th 2003, 18:56
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genius do you have a picture of the RSI bumper? I sounds like a good idea, not only is it becasue its from a NEW beetle but its probably cheaper than any of my ideas!
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December 8th 2003, 19:15
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Nope but I will try to find some.
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December 8th 2003, 23:13
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aren't the new beetle bumpers huge? I think it'd be better to find a bumper that would be a little more proportionate to the beetle?
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December 9th 2003, 01:50
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shadow, that pretty much correct for all the non do-it-your-selfers who don't want to take the time and effort to make a model fit to an ACVW, it cost more money as well, so you probably would be better off finding one that would fit easier... GOOD LUCK!
John
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December 9th 2003, 15:10
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Here are a couple of pictures of the RSI
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/atcars/newc...beetle_rsi.jpg http://www.beetles-uk.com/carsforsale/image.php?Id=386 Rob.
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December 9th 2003, 16:16
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if somehow that would work, that would be freakin awesome. i love those pics.
neil
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December 10th 2003, 04:00
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I WOULD work, all you'd have to do is be carefull on how you trim it down to fit a Beetle. I like the pics to, that bumper could be very functional, on an ACVW.
John
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