Does anyone here have any experience with removing the rear bumper? The front I have mastered, however, I've never touched the rear.
Unfortunately, today I stopped to let a big lorry pass through a narrow road and was stationary (having just picked up my brand-spanking new Anni alloys on my merry way to get some F1s fitted to them) and sure enough, karma decided to balance things out today for me - some guy came skidding into my rear. He was travelling way to fast, and with the slippery roads he shunted me from the rear. I totally feared the worst - Fortunately, it wasn't at a high speed and there is very, very minimal damage.
Here are the pics:
There is a slight bulge in the inner frame where the plate sits ? you can make it out if you look carefully.
The guy was totally honest and cool about it though ? his front bumper was smashed though. He was in combat/military gear and I noticed he had a Royal Air force badge on one (or both?) of his shoulders. He has admitted full responsibility for going too fast, and has said for me to get it fixed and he will cover the payment. I?ve taken down all his details and know which base he is located at. I chatted to him earlier today and he echoed the above and said get it fixed and send me the invoice etc?
From the pics - is there a way to repair this plastic bumper - or should I just go for another one? Does anyone knows of any tips/urls or has any experience in removing the MK4 rear bumper - I would be most grateful for any advice please!
I will come off daft, but will the job just be a bolt off/bolt on? Or will adjustments need to be made to fit it straight?
At the moment the bumper has no gaps and is sitting totally OEM. However, I'm weary that a rear crash-beam may be behind and may have taken impact?
Any advice welcome. I guess there are some people who have changed to an R-Line bumper or have had their rear bumpers smoothened - when it was fit was it 100% perfect?
Thanks!
Edit: How much does a rear bumper go for? Should I go for the R-Line duel exit bumper or would that look naff on an Anni?
Unfortunately, today I stopped to let a big lorry pass through a narrow road and was stationary (having just picked up my brand-spanking new Anni alloys on my merry way to get some F1s fitted to them) and sure enough, karma decided to balance things out today for me - some guy came skidding into my rear. He was travelling way to fast, and with the slippery roads he shunted me from the rear. I totally feared the worst - Fortunately, it wasn't at a high speed and there is very, very minimal damage.
Here are the pics:
There is a slight bulge in the inner frame where the plate sits ? you can make it out if you look carefully.
The guy was totally honest and cool about it though ? his front bumper was smashed though. He was in combat/military gear and I noticed he had a Royal Air force badge on one (or both?) of his shoulders. He has admitted full responsibility for going too fast, and has said for me to get it fixed and he will cover the payment. I?ve taken down all his details and know which base he is located at. I chatted to him earlier today and he echoed the above and said get it fixed and send me the invoice etc?
From the pics - is there a way to repair this plastic bumper - or should I just go for another one? Does anyone knows of any tips/urls or has any experience in removing the MK4 rear bumper - I would be most grateful for any advice please!
I will come off daft, but will the job just be a bolt off/bolt on? Or will adjustments need to be made to fit it straight?
At the moment the bumper has no gaps and is sitting totally OEM. However, I'm weary that a rear crash-beam may be behind and may have taken impact?
Any advice welcome. I guess there are some people who have changed to an R-Line bumper or have had their rear bumpers smoothened - when it was fit was it 100% perfect?
Thanks!
Edit: How much does a rear bumper go for? Should I go for the R-Line duel exit bumper or would that look naff on an Anni?