Hi all, as the name suggests i live in botswana, (no alfa dealer) i have the only gtv6 2.5 here
there was something i noticed, the old bmw 318i matchbox, approximately the same age as the alfa series (1983-1986) have very similar looking front ends, as seen uin the link below:
http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/wp-con ... /57-12.jpg
is it possible that it can be molded to fit? could look sweet
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BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?
'83 GTV6 stock with Wildcat exhaust system
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Everything can be modified to fit, it doesn't mean it's a good idea to do so...
Personally I would never try it, is your Alfa front destroyed?
Personally I would never try it, is your Alfa front destroyed?
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Re: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?
its been ripped in half, the mounting points are ruined and the skirt is shattered :/ the bumper is only bent by about 20 degrees i just thought they looked similar enough to be cross compatible and may even look good, i ask because there are thousands of the "gusheshe" bmw here. so i wouldnt stuggle to find parts. also i believe the bmw and that alfa share some parts like fuel pump and fuel system too, theyre both bosche?
'83 GTV6 stock with Wildcat exhaust system
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If possible to repair enough to arrive at the original shape and dimensions, why not make a fiberglass one as a replacement. If it is a good outcome, you may even be able to make some extra ones and recover your costs or save for next time?
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Re: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?
If you want I can put you in touch with guys who have the moulds for my bumper/spoiler combo unit in SA . Maybe they can make a unit for you . It looks like the pics below
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Re: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?
those look really good! how much did you pay for them? ive been looking around and the cost of the bumpers aint cheap!
'83 GTV6 stock with Wildcat exhaust system
Re: BMW 318i front bumper/skirt compatibility?
Hello,
I am Angelos from greece and I am interested in this bumper.
Can you give me contact details with the manufacturers?
Thank you in advance!
I am Angelos from greece and I am interested in this bumper.
Can you give me contact details with the manufacturers?
Thank you in advance!