FR Front Bumper - Anyone modified to look like Cupra? - SEAT Cupra.net

MikeShaw100 · 22-08-2007, 06:30

hi all

I am considering whether to modify my FR front bumper to look like the Cupra (larger area of black around plate and centre vent)

Has anyone changed their front bumper to the Cupra one, or opted to respray FR one?

Pictures or ideas appreciated.

Mike
LEON FR tdi, Chrono yellow, bt, 18”, armrest, chrome trim (delivery early sep 07)

wolkanku · 22-08-2007, 07:14

as far as i know FR&Cupra front bumpers are the same?

MikeShaw100 · 22-08-2007, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolkanku

as far as i know FR&Cupra front bumpers are the same?

Same shape, but Cupra has a larger, more 'inyourface' look, as more of the central area is matt black.

I have searched forum and found only one thread suggesting that the extra black area is a seperate moulded part?

mike

*DanGB* · 22-08-2007, 09:01

Well, the FR has a colour coded line at the bottom of the grill, where as the Cupra does not

seadragon · 22-08-2007, 09:02

Me too, I had no idea. I guess you cant really tell that much then, so for me its not a big deal, I would rather spend my money on something else, maybe upgrading the

speakers

MauroPT · 22-08-2007, 13:18

I gone paith My White Fr front bumper ,Cupra front is much agressive,and is a cheap modiffication,like this one:

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=57-0618

Cheers

*Jon TDI* · 22-08-2007, 13:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by MauroPT

I gone paith My White Fr front bumper ,Cupra front is much agressive,and is a cheap modiffication,like this one:

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=57-0618

Cheers

Erm........that's a link to a K&N filter!

MauroPT · 22-08-2007, 15:49

yes it is.....

It´s forbidden by the forum.....Sorry

Just to say thats a really good modification....2 or 3 horse power and moore streght bye the motor in high motor rotation.

Cheers

*STOCKY* · 22-08-2007, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by MauroPT

yes it is.....

It´s forbidden by the forum.....Sorry

Just to say thats a really good modification....2 or 3 horse power and moore streght bye the motor in high motor rotation.

Cheers

Not forbidden at all...it just has nothing to do with the thread - Bumpers lol

Anyway, I dont think you can modify the FR bumper to the accept the Cupra bit...to me it looks like the Cupra bit is all plastic and attached to the above honeycombe grill, you would need to then cut the FR bumper.

Unless the cupra item goes on over the top of the FR bumper???? I will try and check ETKA tonight

Dont think I'll be doing it...I prefer the FR bumper

MartH · 22-08-2007, 19:28

The bumpers are identical, except the cupra has two bits sprayed matt black. If you have a close look at the cupra you can see where its been painted black afterwards.

MauroPT · 22-08-2007, 21:24

Exact Marth!

I just talk at the Direct Admisson because is a cheap modification

Cheers

MikeShaw100 · 23-08-2007, 16:14

Thats what I thought MartH - Mabye I can get a local paint shop to 'jaz' up my FR - In Matt black of course.

Thanks for all the contributions.

MikeShaw100
(soon to be the proud owner of an FR)

*Moley RUFC* · 23-08-2007, 17:13

Personally i don't like making a car look like something its not. I will however be spraying my wing mirrors ebony black but only so it will match my black in.pro lights (when they turn up

)

seadragon · 26-08-2007, 23:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moley RUFC

Personally i don't like making a car look like something its not. I will however be spraying my wing mirrors ebony black but only so it will match my black in.pro lights (when they turn up

)

Good move, I kinda liked the grey FR Mirrrors when I first saw them but after I got my car I hated them, almost as much as I hate the Cupra mirrors (too shiny). I got mine colour-coded and they look amazing

elDuke · 27-08-2007, 15:22

ext
H&R sport spring(40mm)
ECS aerial
middle lip painted in black

Xe · 28-08-2007, 07:26

Is it easy/cheap to change a standard Leon front bumper to a FR or Cupra style bumper? Reason I ask is that last night some stupid pillock reversed into my car in a car park, and trashed the bumper and headlight.

wolkanku · 28-08-2007, 07:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by elDuke

ext
H&R sport spring(40mm)
ECS aerial
middle lip painted in black

elduke is this only springs....tell me that it's photoshop =))
h&r lowers the car insanely...
i was planning to buy eibach prokit , but h&r lowers properly i think...

MikeShaw100 · 28-08-2007, 12:51

elDuke - Nice Motor. Did you do the nose paint job yourself? Did you use a matt paint?

Mike

elDuke · 28-08-2007, 16:54

yeah we did it in a paint shop of a friend we paint the middle front lip and the interior part inside and outside and its black paint with a matte finish...........................

MikeShaw100 · 29-08-2007, 05:42

Nice

Mike

22-08-2007, 06:30	#1
MikeShaw100 Leon FR - Yellow Peril !! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wakefield Posts: 225	FR Front Bumper - Anyone modified to look like Cupra? hi all I am considering whether to modify my FR front bumper to look like the Cupra (larger area of black around plate and centre vent) Has anyone changed their front bumper to the Cupra one, or opted to respray FR one? Pictures or ideas appreciated. Mike LEON FR tdi, Chrono yellow, bt, 18”, armrest, chrome trim (delivery early sep 07)

22-08-2007, 09:01	#4
DanGB Who need's a Diesel.... Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 4,692	Well, the FR has a colour coded line at the bottom of the grill, where as the Cupra does not __________________ Dan's Big Turbo 06 Mk2 Leon Sport TFSI Mk2 Leon OEM Retro-fit Guides: Bluetooth / Sat-Nav MK2 Leon VAG-COM Guide - Learn how to change and add hidden features of your car!

22-08-2007, 09:02	#5
seadragon SEADRAGON Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hertford, Hertfordshire Posts: 372	Me too, I had no idea. I guess you cant really tell that much then, so for me its not a big deal, I would rather spend my money on something else, maybe upgrading the speakers __________________ 16/2/08 - Bye to SCN, a Fiat 500 owner from March, take care

23-08-2007, 17:13	#13
Moley RUFC Up in the Lickeys........ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lickey,Worcs Posts: 1,255	Personally i don't like making a car look like something its not. I will however be spraying my wing mirrors ebony black but only so it will match my black in.pro lights (when they turn up) __________________ LeonFR - Aero Dual Exhaust/ Cupra Mirrors & Grille / Black 18's / Debadged / Golf GTI pedals / Alu interior kit / LED - And I promised this one would stay standard

27-08-2007, 15:22	#15
elDuke CRONO Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Guatemala, Guatemala Central America Posts: 152	mine ext H&R sport spring(40mm) ECS aerial middle lip painted in black __________________ Seat Leon FR 2.0tfsi '07 / Evoms CAI / ECS Aerial / H&R Sport Springs / REVO stage1 / Forge Switchable Blow Off spacer and Replacement Vacuum

22-08-2007, 07:14	#2
wolkanku Full Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Turkey/Istanbul Posts: 93	as far as i know FR&Cupra front bumpers are the same?

22-08-2007, 13:18	#6
MauroPT Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34	I gone paith My White Fr front bumper ,Cupra front is much agressive,and is a cheap modiffication,like this one: http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=57-0618 Cheers

22-08-2007, 15:49	#8
MauroPT Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34	yes it is..... It´s forbidden by the forum.....Sorry Just to say thats a really good modification....2 or 3 horse power and moore streght bye the motor in high motor rotation. Cheers

22-08-2007, 19:28	#10
MartH Full Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cullompton, Devon Posts: 125	The bumpers are identical, except the cupra has two bits sprayed matt black. If you have a close look at the cupra you can see where its been painted black afterwards.

22-08-2007, 21:24	#11
MauroPT Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34	Exact Marth! I just talk at the Direct Admisson because is a cheap modification Cheers

23-08-2007, 16:14	#12
MikeShaw100 Leon FR - Yellow Peril !! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wakefield Posts: 225	Thats what I thought MartH - Mabye I can get a local paint shop to 'jaz' up my FR - In Matt black of course. Thanks for all the contributions. MikeShaw100 (soon to be the proud owner of an FR)

28-08-2007, 07:26	#16
Xe Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 801	Is it easy/cheap to change a standard Leon front bumper to a FR or Cupra style bumper? Reason I ask is that last night some stupid pillock reversed into my car in a car park, and trashed the bumper and headlight.

28-08-2007, 12:51	#18
MikeShaw100 Leon FR - Yellow Peril !! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wakefield Posts: 225	elDuke - Nice Motor. Did you do the nose paint job yourself? Did you use a matt paint? Mike

28-08-2007, 16:54	#19
elDuke CRONO Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Guatemala, Guatemala Central America Posts: 152	re yeah we did it in a paint shop of a friend we paint the middle front lip and the interior part inside and outside and its black paint with a matte finish........................... __________________ Seat Leon FR 2.0tfsi '07 / Evoms CAI / ECS Aerial / H&R Sport Springs / REVO stage1 / Forge Switchable Blow Off spacer and Replacement Vacuum

29-08-2007, 05:42	#20
MikeShaw100 Leon FR - Yellow Peril !! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wakefield Posts: 225	Nice Mike

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