56 Facelift rear valance

[ibizasport16v]

does anyone know if the part of the bumper circled below can be removed and replaced with one with a hole for the exhaust, or is it a new bumper?

 

[Nath.]

yup

about 20 quid AFAIK

 

[ibizasport16v]

take it id have to remove the whole bumper and swap it over?

 

[Nath.]

well the pre facelift ones were easy to do without removing the bumper

there was a guide somewhere on here

should be just clips and maybe a couple of screws AFAIK

 

[Nath.]

PM Rosco906

and read the FR box is on thread if you aint already

 

[ibizasport16v]

he planted the seed in my head, think id go for a stainless custom one that doesnt sound like a tank

 

[Nath.]

go for it mate and get an LCR splitter too

make sure you post some pics

 

[Guinness]

think Im planning the same as well later on, obvisouly not yet but its on my to do list lol. like everything

 

[Rosco906]

yes its changable.

About 5/6 torx screw's. 2 by arch, 3 under neath.

Its best to use a big screwdriver, and wrap a cloth around it and cellotape it so u dont mark your bumper.

Just try wedge the old 1 out. can be a little ****. I did it by using my hands aswel and using a 2nd screw driver to prob the retaining part down.

Will take no longer than half an hour.

Hope that helps

 

[Rosco906]

^^ mines an 02 reg btw.

Best to check

 

[ibizasport16v]

i think mine is different, the bumper is solid the black/grey valance thing is tucked behind, im going to the dealer for some warranty work might ask then.... or get a custom exhuast which is hidden just for the sporty growl and obviously the lifetime guarantee

 

[Rosco906]

have a look under the back of the bumper. see if you can see torx bolts

 

[ibizasport16v]

u seen the colour and state of the roads