(01-03-2014, 02:46 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote: not particularly . . . . just not very popular

(01-03-2014, 02:49 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 02:46 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote: not particularly . . . . just not very popular

Haha fair enough, I like it to be honest. Has a really nice dark tinge to it. I'm after a phase 3 rear bumper but I don't know if I can get it in this colour

(01-03-2014, 02:54 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 02:49 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 02:46 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote: not particularly . . . . just not very popular

Haha fair enough, I like it to be honest. Has a really nice dark tinge to it. I'm after a phase 3 rear bumper but I don't know if I can get it in this colour

yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

(01-03-2014, 03:09 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 02:54 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 02:49 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: Haha fair enough, I like it to be honest. Has a really nice dark tinge to it. I'm after a phase 3 rear bumper but I don't know if I can get it in this colour

yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

(01-03-2014, 03:13 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:09 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 02:54 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote: yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

(01-03-2014, 03:22 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:13 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:09 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

Ah okay I'll look out for one then as I want a different exhaust just not sure what to do. As in to just get the rear pipe or get a new system with a GTI6 manifold

(01-03-2014, 03:46 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:22 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:13 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote: it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

Ah okay I'll look out for one then as I want a different exhaust just not sure what to do. As in to just get the rear pipe or get a new system with a GTI6 manifold

pretty sure you can't put the gti6 manifold on a 1.4 engine mate . . .

(01-03-2014, 05:12 PM)kentiiboii Wrote: Iirc Rhodes blue is just what they call the China blue 406, I'm sure they're the same.

(01-03-2014, 03:13 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:09 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 02:54 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote: yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

(01-03-2014, 05:12 PM)kentiiboii Wrote: Iirc Rhodes blue is just what they call the China blue 406, I'm sure they're the same.

(01-03-2014, 05:19 PM)kentiiboii Wrote: I'm not 100% sure, but I remember looking and seeing they was listed together but different car.

(01-03-2014, 05:49 PM)kentiiboii Wrote: Yeah I'm wrong must be getting mixed up with another colour. But I know Rhodes blue rang a bell.

(01-03-2014, 06:14 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

(01-03-2014, 06:14 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

(01-03-2014, 06:19 PM)kentiiboii Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 06:14 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

Wow so I was almost right that's a first

(01-03-2014, 06:28 PM)Toms306 Wrote: I'm not sure how noticeable it would be putting china bumpers on with the different paint finish. A door or flat panel would be noticeable but I reckon you'd get away with a bumper...

This is China, for reference.

(01-03-2014, 06:19 PM)kentiiboii Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 06:14 PM)Toms306 Wrote: Noooo... They're the same colour. BUT Rhodes is just metallic, whereas China is pearlescent and has a sort of purple flec to it, very noticeable in the sun.

Wow so I was almost right that's a first

Lol, close enough! You might be thinking of Delft, I believe Delft and Rhodes are exactly the same paint code, but not 100% sure on that.

(01-03-2014, 03:13 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:09 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 02:54 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote: yeah you should do mate, what's up with yours, damaged? . .

Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

(01-03-2014, 09:44 PM)Aaron _d95 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:13 PM)Mattcheese31 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 03:09 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: Yeah it has a rip in it, does the phase 3 also have the exhaust cut out? Because mine doesn't have the cut out as it's phase 2

it's not a phase related thing the bumper cutout, it's spec related, the sportier models get the cutout, gti6, xsi, xs, Dturbo . . .

My phase 2 dturbo full colour code bumper doesn't have the cut out. I was told the phase 1 and 3 only came with the cut out bumpers.

(01-03-2014, 10:00 PM)Mark Wrote: I’ve got Rhodes Blue (KMP) too; I think it’s a nice colour. I would say it’s quite a rare colour - 18 months ago the front end of mine was damaged so I had to look for Rhodes Blue panels and I can say in my experience it is very difficult! In fact my car still has mismatched panel colours now as even when I’ve found the correct colour replacements they are in poor condition (I managed to get a bonnet, bumper and grill but had to travel quite a long way and I decided not to fit the bumper as it’s not in great condition). As far as I can tell, the colour was only on phase 2 models on an S or T plate and Meridian models….I am yet to find a phase 3 Rhodes Blue. China Blue is noticeably different when I had a China grill and Rhodes bonnet (and Nile bumper :p )

So yeah, what I’m saying is if you want a replacement, don’t be tempted to get China and don’t expect to find one rapidly unless you’re lucky!

(01-03-2014, 10:03 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 10:00 PM)Mark Wrote: I’ve got Rhodes Blue (KMP) too; I think it’s a nice colour. I would say it’s quite a rare colour - 18 months ago the front end of mine was damaged so I had to look for Rhodes Blue panels and I can say in my experience it is very difficult! In fact my car still has mismatched panel colours now as even when I’ve found the correct colour replacements they are in poor condition (I managed to get a bonnet, bumper and grill but had to travel quite a long way and I decided not to fit the bumper as it’s not in great condition). As far as I can tell, the colour was only on phase 2 models on an S or T plate and Meridian models….I am yet to find a phase 3 Rhodes Blue. China Blue is noticeably different when I had a China grill and Rhodes bonnet (and Nile bumper :p )

So yeah, what I’m saying is if you want a replacement, don’t be tempted to get China and don’t expect to find one rapidly unless you’re lucky!

I did a college course in spraying so if I have to I could just get a bumper I like and respray it with a colour match. That may be my best option

(01-03-2014, 10:08 PM)Aaron _d95 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 10:03 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote:

(01-03-2014, 10:00 PM)Mark Wrote: I’ve got Rhodes Blue (KMP) too; I think it’s a nice colour. I would say it’s quite a rare colour - 18 months ago the front end of mine was damaged so I had to look for Rhodes Blue panels and I can say in my experience it is very difficult! In fact my car still has mismatched panel colours now as even when I’ve found the correct colour replacements they are in poor condition (I managed to get a bonnet, bumper and grill but had to travel quite a long way and I decided not to fit the bumper as it’s not in great condition). As far as I can tell, the colour was only on phase 2 models on an S or T plate and Meridian models….I am yet to find a phase 3 Rhodes Blue. China Blue is noticeably different when I had a China grill and Rhodes bonnet (and Nile bumper :p )

So yeah, what I’m saying is if you want a replacement, don’t be tempted to get China and don’t expect to find one rapidly unless you’re lucky!

I did a college course in spraying so if I have to I could just get a bumper I like and respray it with a colour match. That may be my best option

I would say that's your best bet. Yeah I want a cut out bumper for mine to put a nice rolled tip exhaust on or something. Instead on the standard downward facing back box

(01-03-2014, 10:13 PM)Aaron _d95 Wrote: I have a dturbo so one up side to the downward back box it the soot blows down and sticks to the road instead of covering the back of the car.