FAO any1 with a GSi rear bumper...

[PhilM]

can some1 do me a hooooge favour and measure the height from the top of the bumper (or bottom of the bootlid - whichevers easist) to the bottom of the bumper at its lowest point coz i wanna check it will fit over my exhaust.
Its for an astra MK3

Cheers

Phil

[AndyMk3Astra]

Here you go, though as stated, measurements are approximations. Hope it helps

[SimonP]

It will fit Phil if it's a standard zorst. My 200ts back bumper fitted mine, there is plenty of space. You actually have more space (widthwise) on the GSi bumper as well.

[PhilM]

cheers andy - very very very very helpful
Si - yup but 'tis no longer a standard exhaust

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There about 310mm from the top of the bumper to the top of the pipes, from the pic it looks like theres a cut out where the zorst goes - if so then i cant see a problem.
The bumpers (getting the front as well) were an absolute bargin - its just a bit of a drive to get them

[SimonP]

They should fit, but you may find that you'll need to bring the back box out a bit. The GSi bumper whilst being deeper is also longer (adds length to the vehicle). You may find that the exhaust sits too far in. DaveB had this problem.

If it does just take it to the exhaust place and ask them to move it out slightly. So it sits level.

[PhilM]

hmm, move as in 5 minute tweek or £££ to chop off and re-weld as there aint much £££ around at the mo after the small engine problem

[PhilM]

hmm should i or not... Thanks to adam for this pic (BTW the reg number is P111 LBJ)


lmao

[adamSRi]

Oi!!!

Thats one of my pooring transformations.
You cheeky git.

Ah well.

Any "where the fook did my zorst go" gen?

lmao

[DaveB]

Phil, to be honest I think you will need to either get a new exhaust or cut your bumper.

I had to to both.

I had to cut the bumper (quite seriously!) to get it on, and then buy a new exhaust cos it sat too far back. Only way to try is to get the bumper on, measuring dont really help..

And you cant really move the exhaust forward, as the hangars are straight, and if it does need moving forward, it will be about 3-4" (as mines was!) and would cost you alot of ££ welding and would have to be bodged quite badly.

[adamSRi]

Oo err.
Phil wont like that news, he only just got his zorst about 3 weeks ago.

Im probably gonna be in the same situation as Im getting the Infinity kit. Is there no way you can extend the zorst out a bit?

[DaveB]

not safely and cheaply.

He only just got that zorst? aint that a peco?

Rule #27 of modifying cars - fit aftermarket/different bumpers first. Get exhausts 2nd.


At the end of the day, if the bumper isnt meant for the car its on, then chances of the exhaust fitting are slim.

With a rieger kit you really really need a powerflow one to get it how its meant to go, otherwise it will just look awful.

[adamSRi]

Ive got a Scorpion Monza exhaust.
It came on the car when I bought it, but still I dont wanna get a new one.

Phils is a Powerflow zorst.

[DaveB]

ah, powerflow. you never said that.

Thats different. Powerflow ones can always be modified. Hes got more of a chance then

But if you keep your standard exhaust with a full infinity kit, it will look really out of place.

[adamSRi]

Oi, did you read what I said lmao

I said I got a Scorpion Monza stainless steel twin-exit exhaust!!!

[DaveB]

sorry. that was wrong.

i meant standard as in, bought for a mk3 astra, rather than, made specially for a rieger rear bumper.

[adamSRi]

Aye.

But I could extend mine no?

[PhilM]

Originally posted by DaveB


He only just got that zorst? aint that a peco?

dave like adam said, its been there for more than 3 weeks, so theres no chance of it being a peco

Well, the bumper will b here next weekend so i'll try it. If it fits but looks a bit odd then i'll live with it, then sort the zorst out as and when. If it dont fit then... GSi rear bumper for sale lmao

How much r powerflow gonna chage me for extending them outwards a bit? could i take it back and say it got wet and shrunk, or maybe that it knocks against the bumper lmao

[PhilM]

oh and its a poweflow full cat back system, in stainless - no half arsed peco shite here thank u (does it look like a nova? :P :P :P)

[DaveB]

Phil: Powerflow can easily change a backbox that they have made, will probly charge you £20 or summot. (sorry for insulting u by thinking it was a peco...lmao)

Adam: no, presumably zorst has been on the car a while then. which means the welds will be old, as will the zorst.

If your paying 1k for a bodykit, and another few hundred getting it fitted then whats another 150 on a new backbox? no point keepng summot if it brings down the rest of your car is there??

[PhilM]

Originally posted by DaveB
no point keepng summot if it brings down the rest of your car is there??

*cough ur engine Dave cough*

only kiddin m8 - hope to see a 2.0 16v or a turbo under bonnet of urs soon

[adamSRi]

Hmmmm, we'll see.

[DaveB]

Phil : No one knows what engine ive got from walking round the back of my car, therefore it dont bring my car down till they see how slow it is so

[AndyMk3Astra]

Originally posted by DaveB

Rule #27 of modifying cars - fit aftermarket/different bumpers first. Get exhausts 2nd.

Tell me about it! Been waiting for fecking ages, now, soon, the time will come!!

[Rupean]

It Will Fit M8, i had twin squares fitted by powerflow and the gsi bumper fitted just right and the exhuast was in the prefect place which it where the round bit for the exhuast on the bumper is.