I have a 1993 +8 that came into the US with the "shock absorber" type bumpers. However, the importer (Isis I believe) converted it to the classic UK style bumpers by welding metal (mine is aluminum) where the "shock absorber" type bumpers came through the fenders, painted it, and mounted the traditional type (lower) bumper mounts. I have since removed them, because I prefer the look without bumpers. Very easy to re-install if I ever sell the car.
