New rear bumper

AlexD333 · 21-05-2014, 20:52

Hi all, so today i paid the almighty Rick a visit with the hope of re indexing the front torsion bar, after some debate we decided against the front torsion indexing due to stress.

So with the leak off pipes easily tackled we started chatting about mods on here, I mentioned makeitfit's steel bumper, at which point rick mentioned he had a special set of bumpers in led of a lick of paint. Needless to say I snatched them up

The rear one has been fitted to get me home and I'm returning to get the front one done later

As usual rick, you are a legend

Banshee · 21-05-2014, 22:39

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Originally Posted by AlexD333

Hi all, so today i paid the almighty Rick a visit with the hope of re indexing the front torsion bar, after some debate we decided against the front torsion indexing due to stress.

So with the leak off pipes easily tackled we started chatting about mods on here, I mentioned makeitfit's steel bumper, at which point rick mentioned he had a special set of bumpers in led of a lick of paint. Needless to say I snatched them up

The rear one has been fitted to get me home and I'm returning to get the front one done later

As usual rick, you are a legend

Each to their own and all that matey and you are welcome to that one lol

Not my cup of tea but gives you some nice clearance for off roading I suppose

AlexD333 · 21-05-2014, 23:21

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Each to their own and all that matey and you are welcome to that one lol

Not my cup of tea but gives you some nice clearance for off roading I suppose

Yeah, needs a luck of paint and a quick tidy up.

I also need a rubber grommet for the drivers side rear, any ideas where?

Sweety · 21-05-2014, 23:21

It looks nice & strong

the styling of it isn't for me but hay it's your motor not mine

AlexD333 · 21-05-2014, 23:24

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Originally Posted by Sweety

It looks nice & strong

the styling of it isn't for me but hay it's your motor not mine

Cheers dude. Want it to look as aggressive as poss. Looking forward to the front one going on

jims-terrano · 21-05-2014, 23:32

Just to be on the safe side you might be better taking it to show an mot station and asking if they'll pass. Those rear wheel s look a little exposed to me.

Barrbeast · 21-05-2014, 23:40

Think he'll be ok Jim, if you check Adz's pic thread he took his rear bumper off completely. Think the only thing they're bothered about is sharp edges that folk could cut/stab themselves on (we'll ignore the question of why they'd be that close to the rear of the truck in the first place)

Looking good Alex, remember you'll need a winch in your front bumper to make it road legal

jims-terrano · 21-05-2014, 23:44

That's good then, it would be bad news to of binned your old bumpers and then fail mot. Enjoy your modding Alex.

Sweety · 21-05-2014, 23:47

You'll have to get the rear number plate remounted now

you should be fine with the MOT & boys in blue as the tyres are covered at the top by the arches

solarman216 · 21-05-2014, 23:50

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Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Think he'll be ok Jim, if you check Adz's pic thread he took his rear bumper off completely. Think the only thing they're bothered about is sharp edges that folk could cut/stab themselves on (we'll ignore the question of why they'd be that close to the rear of the truck in the first place)

Looking good Alex, remember you'll need a winch in your front bumper to make it road legal

how does that work then? Rick

Barrbeast · 21-05-2014, 23:57

Under EU regs a steel front bumper is frontal protection and therefore not road legal but fit a winch and it becomes a winch bumper which counts as equipment and is road legal.

I'm saying nothing!

solarman216 · 22-05-2014, 00:05

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Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Under EU regs a steel front bumper is frontal protection and therefore not road legal

fit a winch and it becomes a winch bumper which counts as equipment and is road legal.

I'm saying nothing!

Yea OK

AlexD333 · 22-05-2014, 08:59

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Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Under EU regs a steel front bumper is frontal protection and therefore not road legal but fit a winch and it becomes a winch bumper which counts as equipment and is road legal.

I'm saying nothing!

Sooo, this has got me thinking. How flexible is this rule? Obviously my Tirfor winch connects to the bumpers but lives in the boot?

Or literally tie the Tirfor to my new front bumper to be

AlexD333 · 22-05-2014, 09:05

I've just had a "great" though

Im gonna get the exact definition of "winch" and see what I can get away with.

Example - if I could just have 1m of cable with a hook sitting on the ring id be laughing.

Don't really wanna buy a 300 quid elec winch.

puddle hoppers inc. · 22-05-2014, 09:22

Pop some extra rear lighting in those circular holes will help the look of it mate.

21-05-2014, 23:21	#4
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	It looks nice & strong the styling of it isn't for me but hay it's your motor not mine

21-05-2014, 23:32	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Just to be on the safe side you might be better taking it to show an mot station and asking if they'll pass. Those rear wheel s look a little exposed to me.

21-05-2014, 23:40	#7
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Think he'll be ok Jim, if you check Adz's pic thread he took his rear bumper off completely. Think the only thing they're bothered about is sharp edges that folk could cut/stab themselves on (we'll ignore the question of why they'd be that close to the rear of the truck in the first place) Looking good Alex, remember you'll need a winch in your front bumper to make it road legal

21-05-2014, 23:44	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	That's good then, it would be bad news to of binned your old bumpers and then fail mot. Enjoy your modding Alex.

21-05-2014, 23:47	#9
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	You'll have to get the rear number plate remounted now you should be fine with the MOT & boys in blue as the tyres are covered at the top by the arches

21-05-2014, 23:57	#11
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Under EU regs a steel front bumper is frontal protection and therefore not road legal but fit a winch and it becomes a winch bumper which counts as equipment and is road legal. I'm saying nothing!

22-05-2014, 09:05	#14
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	I've just had a "great" though Im gonna get the exact definition of "winch" and see what I can get away with. Example - if I could just have 1m of cable with a hook sitting on the ring id be laughing. Don't really wanna buy a 300 quid elec winch.

22-05-2014, 09:22	#15
puddle hoppers inc. Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: west midlands Vehicle: terrano se 2.7 Posts: 1,041	Pop some extra rear lighting in those circular holes will help the look of it mate.