AU Front bumpers/bodykits

[trueblue]

hey, I want to know what kinda bumper i could put on my ute. I was thinking about putting a Ts50/te50 but i want to keep costs to a minimum and dont really want to change the bonnet. i was just wondering if there are any others out there that i am unaware of that i would be happy with..

I dont particually like the hawk kit. but i seen a SVO front bumper and it wasnt that bad. Anyone else got pics of bumpers or suggestions

thanks
aaron

[duaned]

Just click on the AWC link on the top of this page. And if you buy from them, you will be supporting a Ford Forums site sponsor!

[KOUPE76]

I would go to AWC first and have a look.
I also found this.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Falcon-AU-TE-...QQcmdZViewItem :togo:

[JC]

That ebay link is the Hawk front bar- TE style, what a joke!.

Try this one. It's called the Brumby bar:


Their website is http://www.canberracarstyling.com.au/index.php

[AXR-006]

There is 1 of those bars on ebay as we speak.

[JC]

Originally Posted by AXR-006

There is 1 of those bars on ebay as we speak.

I don't think so. Unless you care to post a link.

[oov802]

Originally Posted by JC

I don't think so. Unless you care to post a link.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Te50 bar on ebay, $50 starting bid in brisbane

[KOUPE76]

JC, You sound so very GRUMPY :

THANK GOD I have no kids.LOL :

[JC]

Originally Posted by BLUPRNT XR8

JC, You sound so very GRUMPY :

THANK GOD I have no kids.LOL :

Huh? I just disputed the "fact" that a brumby bar was on ebay, but asked for proof if it was.

Oh - and kids don't make you grumpy - far from it. Lack of sleep may contribute to grumpiness though (or hangover, or nagging wife etc) - but none of those afflict me at the moment.

[trueblue]

as JC said that is a hawk front bumper, its not TE style

[trueblue]

i kinda prefer the svo over the brumby one.

http://www.svomotorsport.com/body_kits/AU_pic03.jpg

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by trueblue

i kinda prefer the svo over the brumby one.

http://www.svomotorsport.com/body_kits/AU_pic03.jpg

Looks like a copy of the C2R front bar.

[trueblue]

is the c2r front bar the ts50 one or is there something different :S

[trueblue]

and how does this help me with my decisions :P

is there any other type of bar i want to see them all before i make a choice

aaron

[sfr rob]

brumby bar is so god damn ugly, fork out a bit extra get a new bonnet and a TS50 front bar and skirts, then get the quad tip read skirt from AWC too... now your talking!

[JC]

Trueblue - sorry, got as bit off topic, but you get that.

Here's a list of all of the known options for a standard AU bar replacment:
TE/TS50 bar from AWC
Hawk bar from AWC
Brumby bar from Canberra Car styling
The above 3 do not require headlight changes, but the TS50 does require a bonnet change if you have ute/XR/AU1 low series bonnet.

The following do not require a grille change, but do require a headlight change at a cost of approx $600 through The Dok:
AU1 XR front bar
AU2/3 XR front bar
XR50 bar (AWC)
Rspec XR front bar

As you can see, not a lot of choices, and the only 2 fitting your need of lowest cost is the Hawk or the Brumby Bar. Of the 2, the Brumby is by far the better looking.

[GlennBA]

what about the XR AU2/3 ute skirts and the fairmont front skirt? that would look ok i think. ;)

[AU_Steve]

There is another option it's a 3/4 front (not full replacement) made by Gruppe A or HO (Homologated Options) same business. Its a bit more understated then the T3 look, I also believe it was designed originally for Alan Moffat. Check out the photo for the front spoiler.

Cheers

[JC]

That's not bad steve - makes the front look a bit like an EF.

[JC]

I forgot about the C2R bar - they've gone out of business, but I think AWC have started building fibreglass versions of that bar. It is different to the TS50 bar, and has a seperate grille - one to suit AU1, and one to suit AU2/3.

[trueblue]

pics pics pics

[JC]

Originally Posted by trueblue

pics pics pics

Refer back to Post #9 - it's one of yours. It contains a link to a photo of the C2R bar on the SVO ute.

[FalKeen]

not doing the C2R style front, only the rear. We were afraid it may attract more Japanese whaling boats....

id go with Glenn's suggestion personally

[trueblue]

Originally Posted by FalKeen

not doing the C2R style front, only the rear. We were afraid it may attract more Japanese whaling boats....

id go with Glenn's suggestion personally

lmao, doesnt look that bad does it.

I agree with the glenn but want somthing different at teh front

aaron

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by FalKeen

not doing the C2R style front, only the rear. We were afraid it may attract more Japanese whaling boats....

id go with Glenn's suggestion personally

Don't want GreenPeace ramming you now.

[trueblue]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Don't want GreenPeace ramming you now.

i spose i wouldnt get one wouldnt want greenpeace touching my car thinking its a beached whale

lol

[LG]

Well you better be quick. C2R fronts, are nearly out.

I was told from a supplier, that they won't be getting anymore. Just a few, to clear stock, from the factory.

Goodluck trying to find one, if you have an accident though.

IMO, go the Tickford kit, or keep it stock. Otherwise T3 Kit.

Cheers

[GlennBA]

tickford kit is very nice from the front and is fairly uncommon too.
Heres a piccie

I think the skirt will AU series 1/2/3 front bars. It may even fit AU1 XR's.

Heres a pic of the rest of the kit for the utes.

[Mechan1k]

Holy Thread-mining Batman.

Juast to add ... there was a nice ute for sale with a "plastic" S1 TE50 front bar on it .... and damn did it look soooo good ... seeing as the TS50 bar is everywhere now ... the TE50 bar looked great on the front of the ute.

[mattp]

TS and TE bars are the same on each series, it's only the series that differ from each other.