New Front Bumper Question

[McCann87]

Thinking of change my front bumper to a LCR one, been quoted £113 from a breakers yard for "SEAT Leon 5 Door Hatchback 1.8 Cupra R Bumper - Black" now if its in good condition, no dents, paint damage etc. Is this the right bumper & is it a easy to fix on? i.e. do i have to buy any "brackets" or will it simply screw, bolt onto original bumper fixings?

Cheers

 

[hoggy90]

im not sure mate i think it should be pretty much a straight fit?
just for information what breakers is it mate?coz i cant find a single cupra r bumper all over scotland so any help would be appreciated.

 

[McCann87]

i used 1st choice, think the website is www.1stchoice.co.uk, does a search on over 250 breakers yard... or atleast thats what they say!

Always brought something up whenever i've used it so give it a go.

 

[hoggy90]

thanks mate

 

[McCann87]

Just dont be pinching that bumper

 

[M20FES]

£113 is cheap mate, seen them go for £300 on ebay....rarely see them available tbh.

 

[McCann87]

I thought it was cheap too, have asked them if they have any pics of it etc. incase its damaged!

My car hasnt got the side skirts or rear bumper from a cupra yet, wont look stupid with just this on will it?

 

[ArosaRacer]

you'll need new bumper guides and splash guards too, make sure it comes with all the grillies and fog lights otherwise it wont be a "cheap" find

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

You need new guide profiles to fit it on, not sure about the R but on the normal cupra bumpers you also need the splash shield extensions as the bumper flairs out at the bottom

Looks like I was beat to it. lol

 

[McCann87]

Cheers! Do you know where I can get them from?

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

Guide profiles are £6 each from Seat.

 

[McCann87]

My car already has fog lights on, can i not just use those? Sorry if I sound stupid! never done this before!

What could I do with my old bumper apart from putting it on eBay? Although i cant imagine many people wanting a bumper off a mk1 1.9 TDI !?

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

My car already has fog lights on, can i not just use those? Sorry if I sound stupid! never done this before!

What could I do with my old bumper apart from putting it on eBay? Although i cant imagine many people wanting a bumper off a mk1 1.9 TDI !?

No the cupra R lights are different.

 

[Phillc]

I got the LCR front bumper first it looks a bit odd from the side as its deeper than the old one, but this only speeds up the buying process on the rest. You will also need the LCR guide profiles £8ish each and wheel arch extensions £5ish each.


Way Way to slow

 

[McCann87]

Turns out the qoute i was given was for a "standard" bumper...no wonder it was so cheap!!

Its £190 for the Cupra bumper, no grills or fog lights etc & would need painting

 

[M20FES]

Turns out the qoute i was given was for a "standard" bumper...no wonder it was so cheap!!

Its £190 for the Cupra bumper, no grills or fog lights etc & would need painting

yer, not such a good deal then mate, i reckon you would spend the same again on just the fogs and grills unless u could pick them up second hand too.........then quotes for spraying it on top

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

Cupra or cupra R?

If its the facelift cupra bumper like mine you can use the original foglights.

 

[McCann87]

Cupra or cupra R?

If its the facelift cupra bumper like mine you can use the original foglights.

Cupra R I believe, bloke on the phone didnt seem to have a clue what the hell a Cupra was when I asked!!

Might go for the same bumper you have then if I can use my existing fog lights...

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

Cupra R I believe, bloke on the phone didnt seem to have a clue what the hell a Cupra was when I asked!!

Might go for the same bumper you have then if I can use my existing fog lights...

And you can use the existing top grille if you like.

Fog light grilles are only £10 each new, can't imagin the centre lower grill being more than £10 either.

 

[McCann87]

Theres one on ebay for £120 + £25 delivery, needs prime & paint though + grills.

Has anyone attempted painting something like this themselves or better getting a pro to do it?