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PostPosted: Sat Jan 16, 2010 14:31    Post subject: Bull Bars Reply with quote

Not sure if I am posting this in the right section or not but here goes!

When I bought my vit (pics in readers rides section) it came with bull bars (but not fitted) as I was told it was now illegal, but I could have them if I wanted them ....well I had them! lol .........but I am wondering now if when I get an sj for serious offroading (dont wanna use my vit to do any heavy offroading, shes way too pretty to scuff up lol) ...will these bull bars fit the sj ? ...if not what advice has anyone got about the bull bars ...maybe I should consider getting a 2nd vit to fit them to for offroading instead of an sj?

Let me know what you all think
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 0:23    Post subject: Reply with quote

unfortunately they wont fit the sj, but put them onto your vit.

if anyone ever asks why they look so shiny and new, just explain that they are an exact replacement for the ones that were fitted on it from new
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 0:28    Post subject: Reply with quote

sneaky sneaky zocko lol ...... wouldnt it be listed when registered if it had bull bars fitted though? ...and also, where could I go to get them fitted, any standard mechanic or needs a specialist? and how much roughly would it cost?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:59    Post subject: Reply with quote

anyone could fit them as it should only be 4 bolts Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:59    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone? ...... that doesnt include ME though Laughing
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 0:11    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bam-zuki wrote:
sneaky sneaky zocko lol ...... wouldnt it be listed when registered if it had bull bars fitted though? ...and also, where could I go to get them fitted, any standard mechanic or needs a specialist? and how much roughly would it cost?


Any suggestions on the above questions?
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 0:17    Post subject: Reply with quote

theyre not registered as with most options on a new car.

its only 4 bolts so as long as you can get the bars up into place, even you could fit them deary
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 0:22    Post subject: Reply with quote

even me ...wow! ... such confidence in me lol ............ might consider it then if Im not gonna get into any bother with having them fitted .....have to get my licence sorted though incase I do get stopped lol ....are the police likely to stop me with them fitted?
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:51    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also good to check the tiny print on your insurance. I had to tick a box when insuring mine that it had no BB`s. Hence...if I retro fit them I will have to notify the insurance co.  Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 29, 2010 22:28    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are now hard to insure as the claims arrising from crashes where cars have bull bars fitted are higher than without apparently. That and the fact pedestrians suffer more (tell them not to walk on roads then!)
Cut the ends off and make them into a set of nudge bars Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 30, 2010 0:25    Post subject: Reply with quote

jcmaloney wrote:
Also good to check the tiny print on your insurance. I had to tick a box when insuring mine that it had no BB`s. Hence...if I retro fit them I will have to notify the insurance co.  Rolling Eyes


that nearly caught me out, it was only on re-reading i noticed the bit about bb's
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 18:00    Post subject: Reply with quote

When I got my vit and notified my insurance company they just swapped it over, they didnt ask about bull bars!

Does anyone have any pics and/or instructions about fitting them they care to share? or just some advice/help?

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 13:39    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well I picked up a nice chunky chrome set of BB`s for the Vit in celebration of it passing the MOT !! They look dead simple to fit.
There are basically two bolts that attach (factory fitting) to the chassis & two support struts that also bolt on. The support struts were already on my Vit just between the bumper & front grille. The previous owner removed the BB`s (to save fuel!!) & found them in her in laws garage after selling the car ! She rang & all I had to do was pick them up from Devon!!  Very Happy I`ll sort some piccys out as & when I bolt them on.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 18:34    Post subject: Reply with quote

not a big fan of BB, but love a bargain like that  Cool Looking forward to the pics.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 24, 2010 19:39    Post subject: Reply with quote

Im looking for a set for mine, i mainly want them to stick some spot lights on lol just love the look for some reason Smile
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