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fitting bodykit
Posted: 29 Apr 2006, 10:19
by yellowbus
how do the fibre glass bodykits off ebay fit?
do you need to remove brackets from old bumpers and glass or fix them to inside of new bumper?
Posted: 29 Apr 2006, 21:35
by Zippy
If it's the euro style kit they're a pretty heavy moulding. I fixed mine using the 2 original mounts, lots of careful measuring etc. drill holes and fix with original bolts and plastic caps. The sections that run under the doors I've fixed with rivnuts and stainless bolts and covered all drilled holes with loads of Waxoyl. The door pods have to be bonded on with some form of sticky stuff(yet to find the techy term for this). Rear bumper is much the same.
Posted: 01 May 2006, 21:38
by benlk
I'm half way through this job, got any pictures? Bumpers are bolted on, now need to fix side skirts...
Cheers, Ben
Posted: 10 May 2006, 18:42
by Zippy
Ben
No photos from mine yet as I've not got to the door bits, they're still looking at me waiting to be painted like the bumpers.
Posted: 02 Jun 2006, 23:54
by Jonni
Out of interest, apart from cosmetics, is there any oter reason for attaching bodykit?
Posted: 06 Jun 2006, 11:28
by AIRBRICK
The STICKY STUFF you mention is sikaflex
Posted: 06 Jun 2006, 11:28
by AIRBRICK
The STICKY STUFF you mention is sikaflex
Posted: 06 Jun 2006, 11:41
by HarryMann
Out of interest, apart from cosmetics, is there any other reason for attaching bodykit?
Lower air drag, more downforce?
Reduces sprung weight (of your wallet)
euro kit
Posted: 11 Jul 2006, 13:07
by lance
the kits on ebay are made by west country kustoms as this company has gone bankrupt ,they are using various names and locations ,these kits have been on ebay for months all these kits should have a bracket system so you dont need stickystuff or to drill holes as(rust will get in)i have carat bigbumper fibreglass molds for sale if anybody interested?and mine comes with all fittings and brackets the ones on ebay dont
euro kit
Posted: 17 Jul 2006, 22:18
by tangalooma flyer
How much?
Posted: 09 Aug 2006, 20:14
by yan
I was unlucky enough to buy a set off these from ebay when they first came on. I've just spent the day at the bodyshop trying t fit them and have to say please dont waste your money . The front bumper sort of fits but the rear bumper needs cut in three places to get it any where near fitting. I left the bodyshop today gutted. I told them to do the best they can with the "pooh" I had and that I will be changeing them as soon as i find some decent one's to fit. If iI could leave the guy negative feedback I would but its to late so please dont buy them put the money towards some decent ones. Maybe that way you wont be as gutted as I was when I left the bodyshop. My vans in for a full paintjob and I all ready know when it comes back im not going to be happy.
Posted: 10 Aug 2006, 10:10
by HarryMann
Yan,
Thanks for the feedback on these... hopefully most peeps in the club will take note !
body kit
Posted: 16 Aug 2006, 20:12
by lance
better kits that fit to come soon watch this space
Posted: 17 Aug 2006, 19:57
by Downend t25
What about the kits from Elite Body Styling? Anyone had experience of these?
The bloke where I am going to get my respray done said he wouldnt touch any kit as they hardly ever fit in his experience.
Still tempted though.
Simon
Posted: 25 Aug 2006, 21:13
by yan
Ive just had the guy from the bodyshop on the phone today saying tha the front door pods will not go on with out catching and in his apinion will look "pooh". I've managed to get a hold of VW front door pods but cant tell you enough not to waste your money. I was really looking forward to getting my van back but am now dreading it. I would just like to thank the ebay "ships Anchor" who is selling these under two differnt names and since I own a sign writing company will be putting a big banner on my van at every show saying how "pooh" these kits are.