'S' Bumper or Standard Bumper for my 73T - Poll

Highfield · Post by **Highfield** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:15 pm

Given that I seem to have the 'S' Appearance Package, would you go for the 'S' bumper ($$$ ?) or keep the standard bumper as fitted.

I intend doing some poor ground clearance regularity events, but Gary71 says his is still well in the air

Standard as fitted :-

Lightweight_911 has the 'S' on his lovely clean white 'T' :-

Thanks for your views.

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:27 pm

S for me. But I am biased as I have one already!

I understand the steel S bumpers are a bit obscure now and £££ can add up. I tried getting a new one when my car was painted as it has undergone some weight reduction of it's own. In the end patching it up was far the better option!

I guess there are some glass fibre alternatives out there. I'd stick with S rather than the RS style though.

Highfield · Post by **Highfield** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 10:31 pm

Despite the flattering photos, my bonnet could do with a repaint - not bad, but marked over the years.

If I do this during the summer (or whenever), then that is the time to have the bumper swapped for an 'S' and painted to match.

Ian

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:52 pm

If you do start looking for a S type front, many members a very happy with Rutherford GRP fronts, I've seen a lot of cars with them and they are very good.

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewto ... rutherford

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:34 am

I have fitted several Rutherford Bumpers and they are good. The only thing to bear in mind is if you want to fit the original trim you will need to counter sink the bolt holes (on the rear) for the trim T bolts. This is due to the glass fibre being very thick.

Alan

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 9:00 am

Its a difficult one really as an S spolier can really change the look of a car.

I think it is a very personal choice.

On the northern last year :

My S spoiler

Brendans non s bumper

Mike's RS spoiler

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 10:25 am

I have a Rutherford Eng 'S' bumper on my car. When replacing the RS item that was on before I chose the S bumper as I like the look. However, had I an original non-S I certainly wouldn't have changed it.

vricardo · Post by **vricardo** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:30 am

Aesthetically speaking, I must say that my favorite is the non-S. It makes more "sense" with the rest of the car...

Personally, I don't like the "lip"...
But, hey, it's only my opinion! As Larry Flint used to say: "Opinions are like *ss-holes, everybody has one"!!!

Jim Richards · Post by **Jim Richards** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:34 pm

I prefer the S bumper; however, the choice really is one of personal preference. Your car looks great as is, and will continue to look great with the S bumper.

Lightweight_911 · Post by **Lightweight_911** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 4:48 pm

I must admit that I much prefer the non-S bumper look - I agree with Peter - I wouldn't replace a perfectly good non-S bumper unless it was a concours-type car or you were a stickler for Factory-original specs.

Highfield · Post by **Highfield** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:22 pm

Great pictures James - thank you.

50/50 split view so far.

I actually like the current non-S bumper, and having again looked at the 'lip', I do like the simplicity of the non-S curve shape.

I am certainly not going to rush in to changing it now - too many other things that I could use the money for

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

'S' Bumper or Standard Bumper for my 73T - Poll

'S' or Standard Bumper

'S' Bumper or Standard Bumper for my 73T - Poll