Hello people, first post on this forum, hoping I could pool some knowledge or learn from others experience.

I should be picking up a low mileage 2001 Octavia 1.8T (150BHP) 4x4 elegance saloon this week. From experience I like the 4x4s and the increased ground clearance that the VRS doesn't offer but I like the VRS styling. Plus the money I have available I couldn't afford a nice clean VRS so this is the sensible buy, as much as it pains me to do it! Does anyone know if VRS bumpers can be used as a standard replacement for the saloon? I would imagine that if anything the VRS bumper would have more room inside it for clearance of engine components etc but wondered if I may run into trouble with mounting positions or anything else I may not be taking into consideration.

Many thanks

Sam

In a word, yes. No worries, just whack them on.

Not sure, think Stuart j is the man for 4x4 advice.

they fit fine, i and a few others have the vRS bumper on a 4x4. i don't have the rear but the only difference is the cut out for the exhaust. no extra clearance just nicer looks

Yup they go straight on

Sweet, thanks people. Better start looking then, anyone know of a good source for second hand body parts? I am a panel beater by qualification (although not in the trade anymore so prob bit rusty) so preparing parts with minor blemishes on for painting isn't a problem, such as from reputable vehicle breakers

Bengie & DaveH - Do you have any pics of the bumper fitted on your car?

search for skospares on the net.. they might be able to help you

Thanks again people, had some really helpful advice via post and PMs. Funny how a bumper and maybe a little ride height adjustment can really alter the appearance so much

Thanks again people, had some really helpful advice via post and PMs. Funny how a bumper and maybe a little ride height adjustment can really alter the appearance so much

shsssh or it'll be next on our 4x4 mods list!

Don't mate...

I'd never even heard of Jabba until I found this site (free plug for you guys - internet marketing works Haha) but I was looking at Superchips and their measley power hike. Well, I think its fair to say I'll be making a trip to Peterborough in the next couple of months.

Depending on how it looks with the VRS bumper on and VRS wheels I may be lowering it as well, but I'll weigh up the pros & cons when I see what it looks like.

I really don't want to get addicted, I got an addictive hobby already that saps my cash :(

here's a picture of mine but it is lowered quite a lot(too much infact).

white 4x4 estate with vRS front bumper, very low, VW Santa Monica alloys, big brakes, tinted windows and a few* choice tuning mods.

*few is relative to a WRC team

vRS front bumper skin is only around £140 new. There's some pics in here (post 41) of mine with the vRS front bumper, I tried attaching them to this post but the forum wouldn't let me because they're already in the other thread.