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    Thinking of getting a T5R or R front bumper mould?

    I’ve been searching for a while for a T5R or 850 R front bumper (lower spoiler) everywhere and no joy. I even searched the States and new they have stopped doing them. This got me thinking, a) I really want one b) what happens if someone T5R or R has a frond end accident and needs replacing. So I was thinking of getting a mould done and get a batch of them done in GRP. I remember seeing this service done about 20 years ago, albeit for more expensive cars. But wondered if there’d be any interest from members here?

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    Morning buddy, there was a chap on here that did exactly this, it does make the front end look better.

    If you dig around in the search for 850R front spoiler you may be able to find the man.

    You do see a few turn up on eBay, there is also a Volvo garage/breaker in Ashford Kent that seemed to have a few broken cars with them.

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    Try Germany, these bumpers show up regulary on websites with second hand items.

    Friend has one lying around but its in the Netherlands, can ask him if he wants to sell if you want

    Just be aware that these bumpers tend to crack often, one thing you should do is reinforce them with carbonfibre, then they will outlive the car :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vasquez View Post
    Try Germany, these bumpers show up regulary on websites with second hand items.

    Friend has one lying around but its in the Netherlands, can ask him if he wants to sell if you want

    Just be aware that these bumpers tend to crack often, one thing you should do is reinforce them with carbonfibre, then they will outlive the car :-)

    Ooh yes please! That would be great thank you.

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    Asked him

    He has a black one for sale, paint is in rough shape, but i believe it has no cracks and it is solid.

    Also saw that there are 3 for sale now on websites in The Netherlands.

    If you want these links, sent me a PM, i will tell you where to look

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vasquez View Post
    Asked him

    He has a black one for sale, paint is in rough shape, but i believe it has no cracks and it is solid.

    Also saw that there are 3 for sale now on websites in The Netherlands.

    If you want these links, sent me a PM, i will tell you where to look

    Thanks sent you a PM.

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    Yep, sent you a reply with links to websites :-D

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    Quote Originally Posted by kmb View Post
    Morning buddy, there was a chap on here that did exactly this, it does make the front end look better.

    If you dig around in the search for 850R front spoiler you may be able to find the man.
    Were you thinking of Tomcat?






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    Quote Originally Posted by thunderace View Post
    Were you thinking of Tomcat?
    That's the fella, thanks!


 

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