VRS bumpers on 4x4?

Scoop · 03-12-2006, 13:38

Hello people, first post on this forum, hoping I could pool some knowledge or learn from others experience.

I should be picking up a low mileage 2001 Octavia 1.8T (150BHP) 4x4 elegance saloon this week. From experience I like the 4x4s and the increased ground clearance that the VRS doesn't offer but I like the VRS styling. Plus the money I have available I couldn't afford a nice clean VRS so this is the sensible buy, as much as it pains me to do it! Does anyone know if VRS bumpers can be used as a standard replacement for the saloon? I would imagine that if anything the VRS bumper would have more room inside it for clearance of engine components etc but wondered if I may run into trouble with mounting positions or anything else I may not be taking into consideration.

Many thanks

Sam

DaveH · 03-12-2006, 14:53

In a word, yes. No worries, just whack them on.

mdk1 · 03-12-2006, 15:03

Not sure, think Stuart j is the man for 4x4 advice.

bengie · 03-12-2006, 15:19

they fit fine, i and a few others have the vRS bumper on a 4x4. i don't have the rear but the only difference is the cut out for the exhaust. no extra clearance just nicer looks

Fabia 12v · 03-12-2006, 15:31

Yup they go straight on

Scoop · 03-12-2006, 16:11

Sweet, thanks people. Better start looking then, anyone know of a good source for second hand body parts? I am a panel beater by qualification (although not in the trade anymore so prob bit rusty) so preparing parts with minor blemishes on for painting isn't a problem, such as from reputable vehicle breakers

Bengie & DaveH - Do you have any pics of the bumper fitted on your car?

Fabia 12v · 03-12-2006, 16:39

search for skospares on the net.. they might be able to help you

Scoop · 03-12-2006, 19:42

Thanks again people, had some really helpful advice via post and PMs. Funny how a bumper and maybe a little ride height adjustment can really alter the appearance so much

Fabia 12v · 03-12-2006, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoop

Thanks again people, had some really helpful advice via post and PMs. Funny how a bumper and maybe a little ride height adjustment can really alter the appearance so much

shsssh or it'll be next on our 4x4 mods list!

Scoop · 03-12-2006, 20:08

Don't mate...

I'd never even heard of Jabba until I found this site (free plug for you guys - internet marketing works

Haha) but I was looking at Superchips and their measley power hike. Well, I think its fair to say I'll be making a trip to Peterborough in the next couple of months.

Depending on how it looks with the VRS bumper on and VRS wheels I may be lowering it as well, but I'll weigh up the pros & cons when I see what it looks like.

I really don't want to get addicted, I got an addictive hobby already that saps my cash

bengie · 04-12-2006, 00:49

here's a picture of mine but it is lowered quite a lot(too much infact).

white 4x4 estate with vRS front bumper, very low, VW Santa Monica alloys, big brakes, tinted windows and a few* choice tuning mods.

*few is relative to a WRC team

EddyH · 04-12-2006, 10:36

vRS front bumper skin is only around £140 new. There's some pics in here (post 41) of mine with the vRS front bumper, I tried attaching them to this post but the forum wouldn't let me because they're already in the other thread.

03-12-2006, 13:38	#1
Scoop Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 Members Car: Octavia 4x4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	VRS bumpers on 4x4? Hello people, first post on this forum, hoping I could pool some knowledge or learn from others experience. I should be picking up a low mileage 2001 Octavia 1.8T (150BHP) 4x4 elegance saloon this week. From experience I like the 4x4s and the increased ground clearance that the VRS doesn't offer but I like the VRS styling. Plus the money I have available I couldn't afford a nice clean VRS so this is the sensible buy, as much as it pains me to do it! Does anyone know if VRS bumpers can be used as a standard replacement for the saloon? I would imagine that if anything the VRS bumper would have more room inside it for clearance of engine components etc but wondered if I may run into trouble with mounting positions or anything else I may not be taking into consideration. Many thanks Sam Last edited by Scoop; 03-12-2006 at 13:57.

03-12-2006, 14:53	#2
DaveH Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sheffield Posts: 806 Members Car: Octavia Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? In a word, yes. No worries, just whack them on. __________________ Mondeo Tdci 115, sweet!

03-12-2006, 15:03	#3
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,187 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 167 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? Not sure, think Stuart j is the man for 4x4 advice. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

03-12-2006, 15:19	#4
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,256 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? they fit fine, i and a few others have the vRS bumper on a 4x4. i don't have the rear but the only difference is the cut out for the exhaust. no extra clearance just nicer looks __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

03-12-2006, 15:31	#5
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? Yup they go straight on __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

03-12-2006, 16:11	#6
Scoop Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 Members Car: Octavia 4x4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? Sweet, thanks people. Better start looking then, anyone know of a good source for second hand body parts? I am a panel beater by qualification (although not in the trade anymore so prob bit rusty) so preparing parts with minor blemishes on for painting isn't a problem, such as from reputable vehicle breakers Bengie & DaveH - Do you have any pics of the bumper fitted on your car? Last edited by Scoop; 03-12-2006 at 16:21.

03-12-2006, 16:39	#7
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,026 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? search for skospares on the net.. they might be able to help you __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

03-12-2006, 19:42	#8
Scoop Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 Members Car: Octavia 4x4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? Thanks again people, had some really helpful advice via post and PMs. Funny how a bumper and maybe a little ride height adjustment can really alter the appearance so much

03-12-2006, 20:08	#10
Scoop Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 9 Members Car: Octavia 4x4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? Don't mate... I'd never even heard of Jabba until I found this site (free plug for you guys - internet marketing works Haha) but I was looking at Superchips and their measley power hike. Well, I think its fair to say I'll be making a trip to Peterborough in the next couple of months. Depending on how it looks with the VRS bumper on and VRS wheels I may be lowering it as well, but I'll weigh up the pros & cons when I see what it looks like. I really don't want to get addicted, I got an addictive hobby already that saps my cash

04-12-2006, 00:49	#11
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,256 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? here's a picture of mine but it is lowered quite a lot(too much infact). white 4x4 estate with vRS front bumper, very low, VW Santa Monica alloys, big brakes, tinted windows and a few* choice tuning mods. *few is relative to a WRC team __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

04-12-2006, 10:36	#12
EddyH Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 4,908 Members Car: Audi S8 Thanks: 41 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	Re: VRS bumpers on 4x4? vRS front bumper skin is only around £140 new. There's some pics in here (post 41) of mine with the vRS front bumper, I tried attaching them to this post but the forum wouldn't let me because they're already in the other thread. __________________ EddyH Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDI Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport

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