Turbo Bumpers

[Telemedic]

Ok Me again. I resently purchaced a set of turbo Bumpers for my Maesty, one is green and th other is white.

Two Questions here:-

how do you tell if guenuine? (Off of a real turbo?)

what spotlights should be fitted to the front?

[Simon]

Lucas DX95 driving lamps, but they are special in that the brackets are the other way round to ther DX95's that you used to be able to get retail. They can be modified to fit though.There is also a foglamp variant called an FX95. Other rectangular shaped driving lamps can be made to fit the bumpers too.

[MGTurbo]

Originally posted by Telemedic
Ok Me again. I resently purchaced a set of turbo Bumpers for my Maesty, one is green and th other is white.

Two Questions here:-

how do you tell if guenuine? (Off of a real turbo?)

what spotlights should be fitted to the front?

The front bumper,if genuine, will have proper moulded mountings for the driving lights. The GRP is also thicker, as is the gel coat on O.E bumpers.

Hella Comet 550's are direct replacements for the Lucas lamps but are now getting harder to find aswell.

[MGTURBOM]

It may not always be the case that the Fibreglass is thicker on the genuine articles. I remember buying a set of replica turbo side skirts for my car and found these were in fact made from a thicker fibreglass than the origionals.

[PegasusTurbo]

Hi folks,

And if your interested in something different to the turbo bumper. The Maestro EVO Kits are now available again.

[MGTURBOM]

Was there not supposed to be a Website for the Evo Kits etc ??????

[PegasusTurbo]

Hi there,

Yes, there was supose to be a website. However, i have been waylaid by my computer breaking and then fixing it and then having to fix my mums and sisters computers to boot. I will get something up soon though.

[D87 SMW]

Originally posted by Robert Purser
and then having to fix my mums and sisters computers to boot.

Pun intended? :laugh: ;)

What's the difference between the Tickford and EVO kits? :confused:

[Beaker]

A lot, I will hunt around for some pics a moment.

If you have a look on the Kool Art website, the maestro sports an evo kit.

Personally I am not too keen on the EVO kit, but then it is up to everyones individual preference. Its definitely good to have the choice tho'

[talkingcars]

EVO kitted http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgm/mgsd03/MGSD033081.JPG
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgm/mgsd03/MGSD033081.JPG

Tickford kitted http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgm/mgsd03/MGSD033074.JPG
http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgm/mgsd03/MGSD033074.JPG

[MGTurbo]

In Matthew Semple style, here's a picture of mine with a slightly modded front bumper...

http://freespace.virgin.net/lee.lord/images/P7060181.jpg

[MGTURBOM]

More Evo Maestro and MG Saloon Day 2003 pictures available at:

http://freespace.virgin.net/lee.lord/MGSD2003page1.htm

[Alan the Vanner]

Very nice! All I need to find now is a tailgate conversion for my van!;)

[BIGLAD]

Originally posted by Robert Purser
Hi folks,

And if your interested in something different to the turbo bumper. The Maestro EVO Kits are now available again.

Are the twin headlights/conversion panels available seperate, only i reckon the rest might look a bit O.T.T on the van.
But the twin headlights, i reckon they would look pretty good.:eek:

[E_T_V]

Mmmm yes I was thinking the same. Anyone know how much or where they can be got from? (The twin headlamp bits that is)

[MGTURBOM]

You can get the Headlight conversion kit from a company called CCM. They are basically the same as the HJW ones.

www.ccm.uk.net

[PegasusTurbo]

Hello BIGLAD and E_T_V,

We currently have the moulds for the HJW mk2 quadheadlight conversion as pictured on Craig Bennetts black Turbo.

Craig will tell you himself that the one`s Hector developed were a bit flimsy to say the least. Therefore, I am in the process of devloping the MK2`s further and add a bit of quality to them. e.g. proper adjusters and thicker buld holders.

However, Set`s of standard MK2`s are available.

Frames/bulb holders £100
Frames/Bulb holders/Bulbs £150

MK3`s will be better quality and sturdier, but will also cost more to reflect the extra work involved.

Please contact myself for any queries.

[matthewsemple]

Originally posted by MGTurbo
[B]In Matthew Semple style, here's a picture of mine with a slightly modded front bumper...


That's because I read the threads from top to bottom - then when someone asks a question I respond. After responding I then spot another thread where someone else has also responded so I have unwittingly duplicated a post :banghead: ...like so:

http://www.angelfire.com/home/mat99v/500frontright.jpg :D

What about this for genuine Tickford?

http://www.angelfire.com/home/mat99v/500Tickford.jpg

It is one of only about three non-original bits on my car but it is a genuine Tickford badge as fitted to Tickford-bodied Auctralian V8 supercars. I bought a pair in Cairns, Queensland. :D