Changing Bumperettes

[nkotselas]

I have a '78 euro sc with the skinny bumpers in back, it is a turbo look conversion so i wanted to have the more masculine look of the american bumpers. Is it possible to change them easily? I think i will have to drill a third hole but do i need to move/ change the other two? and will this change actually improve the look of my car in your opinions?

Help appreciated
Thanks,
Nick

[Wil Ferch]

Wrong direction.... IMHO ..... stay narrow, stay light. Besides "looks" you don't want to add weight on that end of the car.

[McLovin]

You very well may be the only person in the world who would voluntarily do that.

[tyro]

I'll trade. Your skinny bumperettes for my larger federalized versions. Send a PM if you like.

Here's a pic of mine:

[nkotselas]

haha ok then, skinny it is! thanks guys
I already had a set and i'm going to keep my skinny ones so I have no need to trade.

[Ronnie's.930]

Originally Posted by McLovin

You very well may be the only person in the world who would voluntarily do that.

Nope - I actually like the rearward facing double Ds on my 930 and think that cars with them removed look more anemic (but each to his/her own, of course). . .

[Joe Bob]

Take em, plug the holes.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by nkotselas

I have a '78 euro sc with the skinny bumpers in back, it is a turbo look conversion so i wanted to have the more masculine look of the american bumpers. Is it possible to change them easily? I think i will have to drill a third hole but do i need to move/ change the other two? and will this change actually improve the look of my car in your opinions?

Help appreciated
Thanks,
Nick

Where ya located, I'm willing to trade as well..

[AZAirCooled]

It's a personal choice. The fat ones weigh more. I like mine with no bumperettes!

[Ronnie's.930]

Size matters !!!!

[oh snap]

after a quick search i see people say the bumperettes weigh around 15lbs. anyone know if that is that per each or for the pair?

[Ronnie's.930]

I've had mine off before, didn't weight them though, but based on the "hand scale", I would say they are an easy 5-10 pounds each . . .

[nesslar]

Originally Posted by Ronnie's.930

Nope - I actually like the rearward facing double Ds on my 930 and think that cars with them removed look more anemic (but each to his/her own, of course). . .

I think they (US Bumps) look just fine on a Carrera/SC, if a whale tail is in place....on a Targa, that is. I wouldn't spoil the lines of a coupe with a big tail, only would have a duck on there. Still, I think the Euro tits are just too much less than a handful..... Best on a coupe to have NONE....and fill the holes. $.02
And the Turbo looks just great, btw....

[nkotselas]

I am once agai undecided about this
but does anyone know how to put thhem on?I just painted it and they said i would need a different steel bumper piece in back for them to fit. Is this true?

[Porsche 911]

I agree that if track speed & performance are your priorities, don't add bigger & heavier bumpers, obviously. I have those bigger American bumpers, though, and am glad I have them:
1) I think they do look better on my car
2) I "love tapped" the rear end into a wall while backing out last week (almost had a stroke), but upon further inspection discovered zero noticeable damage to the car - thanks to the bumpers.

JMO

[mspirito]

Take them off much cleaner look. See thread about removal. Just need to fill in a few holes and worry about license plate light

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by nkotselas

I am once agai undecided about this
but does anyone know how to put thhem on?I just painted it and they said i would need a different steel bumper piece in back for them to fit. Is this true?

Yes, you need another bumper or drill holes, I have a complete bumper with bumperetts to trade, I'm back dating my SC to 74 Carerra style. Where are you located, any pix of your bumper??

[Wyvern]

removed my bumperettes today .
will make you a deal .

[P924S]

do whatever you want to your car. if you like the larger bumperettes, then put them on. you're the one that has to live with the car, you might as well be happy... but whatever you do, don't leave them off, i don't think the bumpers look right without something there.

[sm70911]

Ive been known to appreciate double D's, some E's and even a pair of G's, but these days my tastes run to slim and narrow perfectly proportioned.