Carbon replicas are very do-able but they would be extremely expensive.  I'd
anticipate ~$900 a pair from a job shop like the one I work at.

What I want to do is is build a bumper very similar to the chrome bumpers
but have it wrap around the body like the later bumpers.  Simple, slim,
sleek, black, euro, 8 lbs.

Similar to the second generation Golf/Jetta euro bumpers seen here:
http://64.177.83.160/gti/082402_DubNGrub/DSCN3047.JPG

Carbon is lighter and stronger but I'm not exactly sure if the benefits out
weigh the costs.

I'm building carbon body work for a race car as we speak for my senior
project (I'm sticky, covered in resin).  I hope to do some BMW 2002 race
bumpers, hoods, and/or trunk lids this summer.  Maybe I'll get a hold of a
straight chrome bumper and sculpt a mold.

John

'85 Silver Sunroof
'91 GTi 2.0 8v
'76 BMW 2002

>From: Mark C <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
>Reply-To: obeechi@RUNBOX.COM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices ..from the VW
>             dealer
>Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 04:27:28 GMT
>
>Wouldn't it be nice if someone would make front and repair bumpers
>aftermarket in carbon fiber instead of fiberglass...
>
>
> > just a FYI to all you folks who were wondering.  Today i called the
>local VW
> > dealer to get prices on a full set of fiberglass bumpers and lower body
> > claddding/rocker trim for the vanagon.  here's the current prices, new
>from
> > VW.
> > keep in mind - these come unpainted, in black or grey primer.
> > NEW from VW:
> > Front bumper, fiberglass - $546.00
> > Rear bumper, middle section, fiberglass - $423.00
> > Left Rear bumper end cap, fiberglass - $165.00
> > Right Rear bumper end cap, fiberglass - $255.00 (i guess its a supply
>and
> > demand thing - more people back into stuff in the right rear than the
>left
> > rear)
> > Left front door lower trim/cladding - $150.00
> > Right front door lower trim/cladding - $170.00
> > Left side rocker trim/cladding - $365.00
> > Right Rocker trim/cladding piece before slider door - $120.00
> > Right Rocker trim/cladding piece on slider door - $530.00
> > Right Rocker trim/cladding piece after slider door - $170.00
> >
> > total cost if you buy all the above NEW from VW = $2900.00
> >
> > just something to think about the next time you are backing up...
> >
> > chris
> >

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