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308 Bumper conversion - help!

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  1. fchip

    fchip Formula Junior

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    OK, I have taken off the rear diaper and the US bumper (damn, that thing is heavy!) I want to save the original rear bumper shocks and have the MACarbon tubes that I would like to put in there place. I am digging through the trunk but have come to what looks like a bottom heat shield under the US trunk that seems to be riveted in place. So how am I supposed to get to the US bumper shocks?!
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  2. MBFerrari

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    Ah the discussions I have had regarding that piece...anyway, mine isn't riveted in, but it was a MAJOR pita to get out when I was trying to get to my "Quattrovalvole" and "308" emblems.

    It took two of us about an hour to get it out (working together). Since yours is riveted in, I am interested to hear the experts' advice on how to get it out. I have left mine out for the short term for a number of reasons, but still have it in one piece.

    You may want to put this question in the technical Q&A so that the heavy hitters can give you a solid response...

    MB
     
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    Are you going to reinstall the US bumper after? I'm anxiously awaiting pics of how far in this will move things. I just removed the spacer and moved the US bumper in 2 inches, here's a pic.

    I can't help much, but I have seen upwards from underneath as my car had some damage to the aluminum under just above the muffler. I know you don't want to go in that way.

    I suppose directly underneath that top panel is where the shocks live.
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    go easy there mate, that white insulation may contain asbestos.
     
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    on the gt4 there is a little cover and closet for the shock. On the fronts they bolted from under, maybe the later 308's bolted from the bottom. I have found no matter how much i think there isn't access to a certain part if you look long enough you will find it look in your WSM
     
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    MA Carbon makes rear shorties too?? I did the fronts, but wasnt aware there were shorter tubes for the rear
     
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    Just looked on MA Carbon's website and didnt see any rear bumper shortener tubes, where did you get them, and how much do they push the rear bumper in?
     
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  10. fchip

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    I just went through my stuff and realized these are the front shorties and that they don't have a set for the rear. My mistake! That means I need to grind the existing bolt holes to create a slot for the Rennspeed bumpers to fit. I was trying to avoid that on the original bumpers but this is the solution I have seen here on FChat. I guess I just need to get up the courage to take the grinder to my car!
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    I saw your PM and responded... didn't realize you had posted here too.

    It was either 18 or 20 gauge Stainless, I don't remember but I'll check the next time I'm over at the shop.

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    Chip...I'm getting that factory ANSA exhaust ready for you. If you need an extra hand, call / email me and I'll come on over.
     
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