beetle bumper question

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 9:27 am

#123777

so, it's getting to that time whne i've really gotta start thinking about this one, for my '68 beetle as it's nearing completion. the question i am asking is about running no bumpers or installing t-bars. are either of these options legal? and if not, what other options do i have apart from running ugly standard bumpers.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 9:31 am

#123778

I personally wouldnt NOT run bumpers for the fact it will stop bumps and dents.
The beetle is too exposed without them

I dont think no bumpers is legal
not sure about T bars??

What about a colour coded match??

I really like the matched head light ring, bumper, door handle etc look

Futue te ipsum!!!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 10:07 am

#123784

Like my Smoothhieee

run the bumpers cray it will make the car look better. Run the blinkers in the front bar if you can get one .

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 10:13 am

#123787

blue74l wrote:What about a colour coded match??

I really like the matched head light ring, bumper, door handle etc look

i personally think that this is one of the ugliest things that can be done to a beetle. :o

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 10:14 am

#123788

vw54 wrote:run the bumpers cray it will make the car look better. Run the blinkers in the front bar if you can get one .

if i thought it would make the car look better, i wouldn't have made this post.

as for the bumpers with the blinkers in them, i'm starting to feel like i'm gonna throw up 🙁

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 10:18 am

#123791

Each to there own.
Go for it its your car we are only suggesting

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 10:45 am

#123797

Why bother asking in the first place then???????

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 10:47 am

#123798

nbturbo

You took the words right out of my mouth but i didnt want to say that

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 7:14 pm

#123856

as i said, i'm asking if there are any other options. comprende?

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 8:12 pm

#123865

I think to be strictly legal you will have to run the originals.

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 9:02 pm

#123893

What about some 4 inch green Permapine Posts-TEK screw them to the original brackets-Paint 'em any colour you like.

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 9:46 pm

#123912

thanks for the useless sarcasm, arsewad.

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Dec 2003, 10:14 pm

#123916

speedster356 wrote:I think to be strictly legal you will have to run the originals.

balls 🙁

PHAT BUG Dave says Bini's a fool

1,698 posts · joined May 2003 · 27 Dec 2003, 11:36 pm

#123937

I used to run around with no bumpers on my old Beetle, it was like it for a couple of years.

I was pulled over a heap of times but nothing was ever said about the bumpers!

Who gives a shit about what other people like and do what ever makes you happy.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Dec 2003, 6:34 am

#123956

I know for sure if you dont run them ... then the cops will love to check you over every time they drive past.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

speedster356 Plastic not Classic Racing

1,624 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Dec 2003, 9:11 am

#123975

There are plenty running no bumpers or nudge bars/tee bars but I have had a knockback at rego inspection due to no bumpers before. Just depends on the inspection station.

Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH

Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH

Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm

Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.

cray Wolfsburg Wizard

462 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Dec 2003, 9:54 am

#123983

fair enough

i guess if you do get defected for it, what do you do? go home and put the bumpers on and head to the pits :P

thanks for the info guys 🙂

Softop Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 29 Dec 2003, 9:22 pm

#124349

nbturbo wrote:What about some 4 inch green Permapine Posts-TEK screw them to the original brackets-Paint 'em any colour you like.

An' cray said "thanks for the useless sarcasm, arsewad"

C'mon, lighten up, nbturbo could've said to go to a building site and nick some scaffolding :-)

If you drive fast enough you're past the accident before it happens !