lukes

Fitting a S8 bumper to a S6

If i brought a Mazda 1999 S8 bumper would it fit directly to my 1992 S6?
Wiring on the lights any different? and mounts etc?

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FearNoPiston

iTrader: (17)

read the description http://www.corksport.com/99-spec-j-s...ssembly-1.html

lukes

Thanks buddy, but woudl still like to clear the smoke on the "There is minor wiring that is required for installation of the front turn signals"

FearNoPiston

iTrader: (17)

there is an adapter harness if you dont want to cut and solder.

lukes

I paid 200NZD for the genuine item inc lights, corksport is a RIP at 1500USD. Thanks pretty handy with the soldering iron.

Do they bolt on directly? using the same mounts?

staticguitar313

iTrader: (2)

bolt it on, go driving!

gafu mazda

fixed

lukes

Problem found, not as easy as just bolt on and go guys..

The S6 front bumper reinforcer (under the cosmetic bumper) is not compatible with the S8 front bumper, the parkinglight/indicators are much larger and higher and do not fit in the same holes cut out for the S6 indicators/parking lights.

Solution =
Some cutting of the S6 front bumper reinforcement is needed to fit a S8 bumper

staticguitar313

iTrader: (2)

i was trying to be as vague as possible, that makes it more complicated.

Julian

iTrader: (14)

a simple search would have highlighted the fitup problems and solutions

thewird

iTrader: (8)

The S6 rebar will work with some modification or you can just buy a 99 rebar (S8) and then it will be 100% bolt-in. Often the bumper is sold with the rebar, did you only get the bumper piece?

thewird

lukes

Yeah it was second hand and did not come with bumper reinforcer, i live in New Zealand we love rotas here ,so parts are everywhere. And i am always looking for a second hand deal, very rarely do i buy brand new, hell why not cut up the s6 reinforcer :P . Although im sure as it is in the states the S8 parts are a little more rare than S6/7 .