VTS rear bumper on 1.1i forte?

1. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #1 23rd January 2009, 09:20

   Ive already asked this, but i want to clarify something. Is it possible to fit a VTS rear bumper onto a 2000 reg 1.1 forte? Does anything needed to be cut off, and how would it bond on? screws? Original Bolts? Tigerseal? Thanks, Sam.
2. Lyum Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Kingswinford, W.Midlands Posts: 124 2002 Furio 1.4

   #2 23rd January 2009, 09:33

   Yeah it does, ive been looking at the same thing and theres a guide that tells you the labour involvement
   
   http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55973
3. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #3 23rd January 2009, 09:38

   What is the flat arch model though? I dont understand?!
4. Lyum Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Kingswinford, W.Midlands Posts: 124 2002 Furio 1.4

   #4 23rd January 2009, 09:57

   Its anything but a VTR/S, i have a forte, if you look your rear arches arent rounded, they go straight across the back wheel. Hence why you will need to trim back the arch when fitting the VT kit
5. Ben Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 5469 Ecoboost

   #5 23rd January 2009, 10:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Docsamty What is the flat arch model though? I dont understand?!

   The flat arch model is the one you have...whereas westcoast, furio, VTR and VTS all have a kit on it with different front and rear bumpers and sideskirts
6. Ben Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 5469 Ecoboost

   #6 23rd January 2009, 10:03

   Flat Arch
   
   
   
   
   And the rest with the kit on
   
   
   
   
7. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #7 23rd January 2009, 10:32

   Thanks!
8. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

   #8 23rd January 2009, 10:35

   So the guide says that VTS rear bumper will fit straight onto a flat arch model?! So if buy one will it definately fit?
9. D8N_LL Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Newport, Gwent Posts: 1906 Seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport

   #9 23rd January 2009, 11:54

   NOOOOOO!
   you cant do the bumper without the arches. the bumper will stick out in the top corners. you can put a vt front bumper on but not rear without replacing the arches
10. Tom5190 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2007 Someones Bumhole Posts: 5721 Mk2 16v Desire

    #10 23rd January 2009, 12:02

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by danlewis1991 NOOOOOO! you cant do the bumper without the arches. the bumper will stick out in the top corners. you can put a vt front bumper on but not rear without replacing the arches

    this is true, yes the rear bumper will fit but it will look stupid.
11. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #11 23rd January 2009, 12:06

    somewere theres a pic of my flatarch with a vt rear bumper
    ill try to find it to show you
    they dont line up at all
    it looks shite
    
    
    EDIT: here you go
    
    
12. Docsamty Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Oxfordshire - Banbury Posts: 713 S1 Rallye

    #12 23rd January 2009, 12:37

    Ok, reason im asking is that i want to put a new backbox on, but that would mean cutting away a bit of the bumper, any advice on how to do this?
13. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #13 23rd January 2009, 12:47

    get a littl cutting disc in a dremel (or a drill) and carefully trim it
    i did it to mine before i started to vt kit it
    its not too hard tbh
14. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #14 23rd January 2009, 12:51

    this piccy gives an idea of how much will need cutting
    
    
15. SAXO-storrie Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Ayr Posts: 876 Black Mrk2 Vtr

    #15 23rd January 2009, 20:58

    a didny cut mine a got mine bent inwards worked well for me can't see a thing plus i havn't had any problems