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#96311 - 22/06/12 10:55 AM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: smsevencqy]
Quicksilver Talk Morgan Regular Registered: 25/05/11 Posts: 733 Loc: Hertfordshire, UK	Originally Posted By: smsevencqy When my bumber wass damaged (my own foult) on my former +4 I took it off for repair. I found the look of the car a bit more hairy without it and never put it on again. When buying my Roadster in January it was fitted with overriders and foglamps and now I think that looks good. Ken in Sweden Sounds smart. I do like over riders, but think I prefer the full metal bumpers. _________________________ David Roadster 3.7
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#96313 - 22/06/12 10:56 AM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: Quicksilver]
DaveW Roadster Guru Talk Morgan Addict Registered: 11/12/08 Posts: 3813 Loc: Yorkshire	Most modern cars would ride over a low rear bumper with enough speed. I think the spare wheel offers more protection to be honest. (if you have one). _________________________ DaveW Red Roadster
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#96314 - 22/06/12 11:04 AM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: Quicksilver]
A11OGE Talk Morgan Expert Registered: 14/05/07 Posts: 2486 Loc: Reading	Originally Posted By: Quicksilver Originally Posted By: Easter My Roadster was 10 months old when I acquired it and came with over riders, if I was ordering a new car I'd spec bumpers at the front and over riders at the rear, you see a few early + 8's with this set up. The best of both worlds. But do over riders provide enough protection in the case of a rear end shunt? Same here. After someone removed my bumper with his car last month I have been without. My son say it look more agressive. _________________________ Steve A11OGE Red 1989 4/4 4 seater 'A Morgan is for life, not just for Sundays'
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#96321 - 22/06/12 12:07 PM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: A11OGE]
Budster Talk Morgan Enthusiast Registered: 07/08/11 Posts: 1572 Loc: Devon	I prefer a nice pair of shiny bumpers. Bud __________ 2003 - 4/4
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#96336 - 22/06/12 04:30 PM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: Budster]
Neilda Talk Morgan Enthusiast Registered: 26/04/12 Posts: 1569 Loc: Surrey. UK	I went through this decision very recently and have specified my new Roadster with full chrome bumpers.... _________________________ Roadster 3.7
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#96338 - 22/06/12 05:26 PM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: Neilda]
uvk33n TM Photographer of 2008 L - Learner Plates On Registered: 08/05/07 Posts: 239	Is chrome an option - I thought they were stainless steel? _________________________ Regards Ken
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#96345 - 22/06/12 06:39 PM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: uvk33n]
DaveW Roadster Guru Talk Morgan Addict Registered: 11/12/08 Posts: 3813 Loc: Yorkshire	Stainless now as far as I know. The over-riders certainly are. I prefer over-riders front & rear. _________________________ DaveW Red Roadster
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#96364 - 22/06/12 10:36 PM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: DaveW]
Neilda Talk Morgan Enthusiast Registered: 26/04/12 Posts: 1569 Loc: Surrey. UK	You're right, polished stainless.... I assumed it was chrome. Ooops! _________________________ Roadster 3.7
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#96365 - 23/06/12 05:10 AM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: Neilda]
Quicksilver Talk Morgan Regular Registered: 25/05/11 Posts: 733 Loc: Hertfordshire, UK	Seems as if the full bumpers are fairly popular then Edited by Quicksilver (23/06/12 05:11 AM) _________________________ David Roadster 3.7
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#96404 - 23/06/12 04:50 PM Re: Bumpers, Over-Riders or the lack thereof. [Re: Quicksilver]
Ivo TM Photographer of 2011 Talk Morgan Regular Registered: 22/02/08 Posts: 952 Loc: Luxembourg	Originally Posted By: Quicksilver I have to admit Simon that it is the look of the bumpers that attracts me most - practicality comes second. A dented bumper does look horrible and I would want to replace it - but, my line of thought is that it would be a lot cheaper to replace than a damaged front wing. I'm afraid, that even a light impact would damage the bumper, and the bumper would damage the wing. My personal preference is a "naked" front and the rear with over-riders. The front ones will not provide any protection anyway, as are mounted in a weak way. I would have removed them long time ago, but, unfortunately, there is a part of the electric harness going "through" their mounting brackets. So removing means cutting the brackets, or trying to disconnect the cables, which are covered with this sticky dirty protection coating. Sunny greetings, Ivo _________________________ www.ivo.lu
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