Twin Cities - Looking for front/rear bumper pads (also, back after a LONG hiatus)
03-05-2024, 03:59 PM
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Twin Cities - Looking for front/rear bumper pads (also, back after a LONG hiatus)
Well, it's been 10+ year break, but I'm once again in possession of a 944 (my 5th... so far).
Right now I'm wondering if anyone in the Twin Cities area has a set of bumper pads (both front and rear) that they would like to get rid of.
Mine came without them and I'm not big on the look. Enough people seem to like taking them off that I figure I'd check here for one locally before going to fleabay.
Thanks all!
Right now I'm wondering if anyone in the Twin Cities area has a set of bumper pads (both front and rear) that they would like to get rid of.
Mine came without them and I'm not big on the look. Enough people seem to like taking them off that I figure I'd check here for one locally before going to fleabay.
Thanks all!
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03-05-2024, 05:54 PM
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I have a rear bumper which you can have (for free), includes bumper pads. Youll need to meet me in Eau Claire though. PM me if interested I can send you photos.
03-05-2024, 09:42 PM
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35-40 year old ones off ebay may be a risk. How much are new ones these days? Haven't bought any in several years, but they weren't super expensive. Although 4x will add up.
03-05-2024, 09:52 PM
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Follow-up:
The price from discount parts dealers like Gaudin or Sunset is $100-130 each. But this is what 944 Online states on their website:
"< these are the brand new type from Porsche > < and SHOULD be ordered in pairs as they will NOT match if you just install 1 side > < they are no longer rubber , but some type of plastic material > < and no longer made in Germany but in Taiwan > < they are a FANTASIC product >
brand new and genuine Porsche"
https://944online.com/rear-bumper-pad.html
Didn't know they are not rubber anymore. Haven't seen one of these in person.
The price from discount parts dealers like Gaudin or Sunset is $100-130 each. But this is what 944 Online states on their website:
"< these are the brand new type from Porsche > < and SHOULD be ordered in pairs as they will NOT match if you just install 1 side > < they are no longer rubber , but some type of plastic material > < and no longer made in Germany but in Taiwan > < they are a FANTASIC product >
brand new and genuine Porsche"
https://944online.com/rear-bumper-pad.html
Didn't know they are not rubber anymore. Haven't seen one of these in person.
03-05-2024, 11:08 PM
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Walfreyydo, that would be hugely appreciated! I'll have to look at my schedule and see if/when I can set aside some time to scoot on down that way.
Oddjob, thanks for sharing that link. Yeah I remember trying to remove the pads one of my old 944s back in college - only to find the bolts were completely rusted out and trashed. Figure I'd be finding more of that on eBay than well preserved garage queen take offs. It is interesting the remakes aren't made of rubber. Something worth looking at though.
Oddjob, thanks for sharing that link. Yeah I remember trying to remove the pads one of my old 944s back in college - only to find the bolts were completely rusted out and trashed. Figure I'd be finding more of that on eBay than well preserved garage queen take offs. It is interesting the remakes aren't made of rubber. Something worth looking at though.