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Originally Posted by lunarhighway
i think the main reason for the bifferent bumper is that the golf was a long running model that needed a new face... aerodinamically it might incorporate more of an airdam than the original "clasic" configuration, but with the adition of an airdam i think both setups will likely be comparable. the main thing indeed would be a front undertray.
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Oh yes no doubt they were mainly going for cosmetic "improvements" or updates, and maybe weighed in safety improvements and some aero values?
But yeah that's what I have thought too, that with a lower spoiler and closing/smoothing out some of the holes, the smaller bumper (with less weight) should be equivalent if not better option.
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Originally Posted by lunarhighway
also with a front undertray a very low airdam might not be needed. aerodynamic modern cars often have a raised airdam in the center, alowing a more smooth transition to the undertray, rather than be harch to the air. so if you go for modern aero, the old bumper might give you more freedom, while the "modern" bumper has the 'low tech' airdam function build in (vs more advanced undertray)... on the other hand, you can't be sure untill you test it that with a relative rough underside, a classic airdam isn't better than a partial undertray... or that perhaps the plastic airdam provides easier undertray attachment...
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I'd want to say I agree, but I have a feeling I am too green on some of the terms you use to say yes or no
care to add some pics of what you mean?
as you can tell I love illustrations
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Originally Posted by lunarhighway
the advantages of the newer bumper might be better crash protection, to a small degree... and also cosmetic protection (the lower metal work might dent but the plastic might not on a minor impact, and if it's destroyed it can be replaced)... not fe related, but something to take into account perhaps.
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Yes most def there is better safety on the newer one. I don't have any worries about cosmetic damage, that lower valance can be bolted off/on and is cheap and easy to get new, so no worries, been there done that in the past on these vehicles.
Yes the big bumper does crack relatively easy a pain in colder climates both due to temp and snow and ice that can hit is (been there done that too!) but currently fortunately I don't have to deal with such any more here in California.