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« on: November 27, 2009, 06:02:57 PM »
Hi again,

I was reading the post below,

http://131mirafiori.com/smf/index.php?topic=3006.0

and was wondering whether it is possible to install the Mk2 bumpers on my Mk1 131.

(If this is what Thotos suggested).

I have the original Mk1 ones and I was considering a "facelift" maybe...

If it IS possible can somebody suggest where to buy and prices?


Thanks in advance guys...
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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2009, 07:49:03 PM »
everything is possible if you know how to use co2 velder and angle grinder
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2009, 09:20:54 PM »
As far as I am aware it should be possible as the wings etc are the same. Just get the full bumper with all the brackets etc. Which would you like to fit, the CL chrome bumpers or the Supermirafiori plastic ones?
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2009, 10:41:04 AM »
To be honest I really like the Supermirafiori plastic ones.

I have seen many supermirafioris stripped in this forum and the mountings seem to be identical, so I guessed it would be an easy task. (but of course I might be wrong  Wink)
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2009, 11:24:24 AM »
Should be easy enough. I know on the series 2 it is straightforward swap from the chrome to plastic bumpers. I too prefer the look of the plastic ones.
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« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2009, 12:16:37 PM »
The chrome ones look classy, however I dont like the huge gap between the rear bumper and the chassis.

The front one is ok

I see too many in grey colour. Is that the original colour, or what is left after 30+ years Huh
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2009, 01:06:46 PM »
I think a dark grey is the original colour but I have seen some black ones too. You can paint them but I have always had problems with adhesion even when using plastic primer and so on. Huh
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2009, 06:48:04 PM »
And that problem you don't have with chrome Wink

Problem is that the plastics were made to last max 10 years and we all wanna make that 100 years! Especially in sunny countries the plastic bumpers discolour badly.
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2009, 09:04:21 PM »
On the other hand the chrome ones can rust badly whereas the plastic ones don't Wink
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2009, 09:46:56 PM »
Just get ones from a 131 sport prep & paint properly & then your ok me man, the sport ones are flat finish as opposed to the super crinkley finish?
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« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2009, 11:23:03 PM »
In my case the chrome ones have no rust (Greece is a sunny country Wink) but they also aint very shiny either...

10 years isnt that bad - fo a reasonable price, of course!
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