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Didn't have time to check for the plug under the headlight yet (swapping out old AMK for new one and finished just before dark). But I did have a quick look at my front bumper and much like the one on this website logo above, I have fogs but no holes or blanks where I would be able to place the sensors. Hadn't really thought about this before but I guess that means I will need a new front bumper with blanks or possibly with the sensors if I buy one second hand.
24th Aug 2018 12:50 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Hi
I would assume if u take the front bumper off there will be the marks where u drill the holes for the front parking sensors
But the more experienced members should be able to verify that 100% for u
24th Aug 2018 2:27 am
gstuart
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Just had a look and got some screenshots of the inside of bumpers , one with and one without holes for the parking sensors
Comparing them in the moulding it looks like a cross is marked inside the bumper where the holes should go for the front parking sensors
Yet again I might be completely wrong
If they are there I imagine the easiest way would be to use a small pilot drill to go from inside to out, then a holesaw to then go from the outside in, so get a nice neat hole
See what u think
PS, I’m going to fit some fog lights later on mine but looks like I’ll have to buy a front bumper because of the moulding inside , even buying a D4 bumper but don’t think it’s a straight swap without further mods ?
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24th Aug 2018 2:49 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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You need the bezels / holders for sensors too
24th Aug 2018 9:32 am
webego
Member Since: 06 May 2015
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Aha, nice find! Thanks for sharing those shots.
Pete, yes and they are almost as expensive as the sensors themselves. I might add a Wants post to the parts thread for the whole bumper or the parts first before buying new.
The D4 bumper is another option as I have been contemplating going through a facelift. Just have to justify the cost in my head first.
24th Aug 2018 9:55 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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what with a loom, connectors, sensors, lights etc, you may well find a bargain on ebay, even if you only use half of it.
24th Aug 2018 11:07 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
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Pete K wrote:
You need the bezels / holders for sensors too
Hi Pete
So in theory if I just bought front fogs complete with bezels and loom I could drill the fog light holes out on my existing front bumper plse
Many thks as always
24th Aug 2018 8:02 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
webego wrote:
Aha, nice find! Thanks for sharing those shots.
Pete, yes and they are almost as expensive as the sensors themselves. I might add a Wants post to the parts thread for the whole bumper or the parts first before buying new.
The D4 bumper is another option as I have been contemplating going through a facelift. Just have to justify the cost in my head first.
Hi , glad it helped , was also intrigued myself if the markings were there on the inside
Going to fit some fogs on mine at some stage , will just stick with the basic D3 bumper
Been reading a few threads ref the D4 facelift mod
24th Aug 2018 8:06 pm
Pete K
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Location: GL
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Not sure about the fog mounts.
The are 3 or so screw mounts for them
24th Aug 2018 8:29 pm
Pete K
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Location: GL
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There is a white bumper on eBay that looks like it has the fog mounts present.
So check yours
24th Aug 2018 8:35 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Pete K wrote:
Not sure about the fog mounts.
The are 3 or so screw mounts for them
Many thks and will have a look at that white one on ebay ,
Cheers Pete
24th Aug 2018 9:11 pm
Pete K
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