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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by johng, Oct 29, 2005.

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  1. johng

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    #1 johng, Oct 29, 2005
    i'm wondering if it's possible to replace US-spec 308 GT4 rubber bumpers (front and rear) with the more visually appealling euro bumpers. i'm looking at the front bumper and it doesn't seem likely without body work. it certainly doesn't look as simple as with 308 GTB/S models. any thoughts?

    thanks
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  2. GrigioGuy

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    #2 GrigioGuy, Oct 29, 2005
    It's my understanding (as a non-owner) that the bumpers are not interchangeable. There's sheetmetal changes required to make the euro bumpers fit. Robert pushed his US spec bumpers in about 2 inches front and rear, you might chat with him.


    Here's a good description of what you're facing
     
  3. FarmerDave

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    #4 Llenroc, Oct 29, 2005
    There is major difference in the sheat metal on US cars. When I owned my GT4 I found a pair of fiberglass bumpers, not sure if they are still avaliable out there or not. I moved them in a few inches and they looked much better and about 100 lbs. lighter. Regards, Vern
     
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    #7 blainewest, Oct 30, 2005
    I'm just new the the Ferrari fraternity having just bought a '75 308gt4 last month. My car is the US version with the clunky bumpers...however the fellow who owned it before me had them moved in about 2 inches per bumper and it makes a huge difference. The bumpers actually look like they were meant for the car not some afterthought. It is still not as sleek as the euro bumpers, but it is good enough as far as I'm concerned. I don't know the exact technical steps for this mod but email me and I can give you the name of the guy who did it. I'm sure he'll be happy to help you out. You can see a picture of my car on the 308gt4 registry...serial No. 10832.
     
  8. Jay GT4

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    #8 Jay GT4, Oct 30, 2005
    My US bumpers are pushed in as well. Huge difference in the look.
     
  9. ar74spider

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    #9 ar74spider, Oct 31, 2005
    Pushing in US bumpers is easy. Drill through the shocks, sticky goo will leak out, push in the bumpes, drill all the way through and put some bolts all the way through the shocks to hold them compressed. No weight savings though :(
     
  10. johng

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    #10 johng, Nov 6, 2005
    thanks for all the replies guys! just what i was looking for. sorry it took so long to reply, though.

    john
     

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