RichCox350Z Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 I know RT and possibly Tarmac can get the rear chargespeed bumper, I've also seen that Amazon have them..? Just wondering if anyone has bought one off Amazon, and if they can tell me whether it was any good? Cheers Guys! Quote
mouthwash Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Looks like the one from Amazon is a genuine item, so will probably fit better over the replica ones available. Quote
RichCox350Z Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Looks like the one from Amazon is a genuine item, so will probably fit better over the replica ones available. Hmm OK might be worth a Gamble then! Quote
mouthwash Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 There is a thread on here from someone who purchased one from Amazon and it was a genuine one so at the price it's currently at I would be inclined to buy the genuine one. Quote
Payco Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Don't buy an original unless you have a very good body shop lined up to fit it. The RT copy was made off an original (Wassos) and was tweaked to make a better fit. A few people have moaned about the fit for the original and the copy. Both need fettling and fitting by someone who knows how to fit it. Its not a DIY job. I suggest RT if you want the job done well. 1 Quote
Pritchard Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 RT, as i understand, has fitted dozens of these, and supplies his 'own mould' of the chargespeed. I wouldnt go anywhere else... IMO. (prepared to be corrected) Quote
Grundy Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Original or Replica....not really a hard choice? Can't see any where online complaining about fitment issues, the 2 links I found, both saying the bodyshops were impressed with the fitment from out of the box. I thought all RT did was change the number plate light housing. Rather a genuine for minimal price difference. But looks like Amazons is out of stock atm. Quote
Wasso Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) Martin is right, it's a copy of my old original. The original is fine, the only bits that needed adjustment was where the boot lock goes and a whisper off where the indicator cluster sits. Literally 30 mins of fettling with a file. The original fits like a glove! I'll be honest the copy isn't that great since having mine on. The physical structure is not a patch on the original. Also the RT carbon weave is different and made with a totally different technique, as such it's made of 3 parts. The original diffuser is one single piece and has not yet been copied with the same level of perfection. Edited February 3, 2015 by Wasso 1 Quote
RichCox350Z Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Might of been a bit eager there, as I've just bought the Original one.. I guess we'll see what happens! 3 Quote
AliveBoy Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Get the original, original is always better. Any fibreglass kit will require some fettling as it's the nature of fibreglass kits to need it. Anyone who says their fibreglass bumpers fit perfectly from delivery is either naive or just plain lying. Even the genuine nismo bumpers need some tweaking to make them fit perfectly Quote
Wasso Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Get the original, original is always better. Any fibreglass kit will require some fettling as it's the nature of fibreglass kits to need it. Anyone who says their fibreglass bumpers fit perfectly from delivery is either naive or just plain lying. Even the genuine nismo bumpers need some tweaking to make them fit perfectly My V2 didn't require ANY fettling, same with Bob's (Buster) - both purchased from a well known company that sold "needs work" bodykits. Maybe we were lucky. But mine just bolted straight on, not even a wiggle needed. But that's not to say all kits in fibreglass like you say will fit first time and need adjustment. Quote
RichCox350Z Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 OK, so next question for you guys... Has anyone got a picture of their 'Modified' boot latch / number plate light bracket they made for the Chargespeed rear bumper? Quote
Wasso Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 OK, so next question for you guys... Has anyone got a picture of their 'Modified' boot latch / number plate light bracket they made for the Chargespeed rear bumper? You don't need to go to "modified" lengths. Just file and slot in?? It's the recess in which both the lock and indicator housing resides. File for perfect fitment, but that "may" just have been mine that needed additional perfecting. Quote
Payco Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 (edited) As Ian said you don't have to mod it to fit it but maybe a bit of filing to adjust it.I haven't got a close up of what you are talking about but here is a rear view of mine. Edited February 3, 2015 by Payco Quote
RichCox350Z Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Ah OK brilliant! Thanks for being patient with the n00b questions guys! Quote
Payco Posted February 3, 2015 Posted February 3, 2015 Ask away anytime, it's what the forum is all about and makes this a great place. Quote
RichCox350Z Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Ask away anytime, it's what the forum is all about and makes this a great place. Could you do me a favour please and tell me what size number plate fits? Is it 7" x 9" or smaller? Quote
Payco Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Will measure for you tonight as its not my daily driver and post tomorrow. I had to order mine online as Halfrauds and the local car shop don't stock the size needed on the chargespeed. Quote
Grundy Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 It's the same as a JDM plate according to RT's website. Quote
StevoD Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Ask away anytime, it's what the forum is all about and makes this a great place. Could you do me a favour please and tell me what size number plate fits? Is it 7" x 9" or smaller? looking at im going to guess its a 12x6" usa import sized plate Quote
RichCox350Z Posted February 4, 2015 Author Posted February 4, 2015 Ask away anytime, it's what the forum is all about and makes this a great place. Could you do me a favour please and tell me what size number plate fits? Is it 7" x 9" or smaller? looking at im going to guess its a 12x6" usa import sized plate Yea best guess it looks like the smaller 12x6" but luckily we can get number plates made up at my work, I just need to know the size so I can order it! only costs about £9, Quote
Payco Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 Will measure mine tonight and let you know.. Quote
rasco Posted March 26, 2015 Posted March 26, 2015 RichCox350Z have you had the CS rear bumper fitted? If so, what was the verdict on fitment? Ta Quote
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