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Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 2 2021, 05:46 AM

Is it true ? That the lip across the front does not require removal. Only the rubber front bumper tops require removal of the lop

Posted by: Root_Werks Feb 2 2021, 03:03 PM

Correct, it actually helps support the FG.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 3 2021, 07:26 PM

Given your experience, which do you like ? Pros and Cons....

Posted by: Root_Werks Feb 3 2021, 07:42 PM

Rubber hands down for a driver. Offers more protection than people think.

Posted by: Steve Feb 4 2021, 10:06 AM

I had black AIR fiberglass bumpers front and rear on my 75 914 and I did not remove any metal. Just drilled the four holes front and rear. A rubber bumper top will not sit on top of the 75 front clip. I don’t know about the separate fiberglass bumper top. Metal bumpers will not clear the side metal rubber holders.

Posted by: Root_Werks Feb 4 2021, 11:01 AM

Correct, FG you can leave all the metal tabs (even the side ones I believe). You'll want to leave the front metal support for the late bumper alone. It offers a support for both the FG bumper top and trunk seal.

I once really liked FG bumpers. Cheap, easy to paint etc. until one of the 914's I had needed some manual moving via people power. Buddy who wanted to help put hands on the front bumper and gave a shove. You can imaging what happened. FG bumpers are for looks only.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 4 2021, 06:48 PM

Thanks for the info and tips. I was tempted to go FG so I wouldn’t have to cut the front lip and side clips.
I have the shiner front bumper and rubber top!; I’ll stick with those.