I assume those prices are Ex. VAT, as the bumper is usually £295

You can re-use:
- The screws that hold on the bumper
- The 2 x torque bolts that go in the front
- Grills / Air intake will fit with a little alteration
- Fog lamps and mountings can be re-used

 

I wouldn't bother with the armature, I used the existing TF one on both cars without a problem. Couple of mins with a hacksaw and no need to weld the bolt on either.

The lower grill for an older TF isn't quite big enough so if buying one, make sure it's for the LE500. The old one does fit although you can just see the edge of the metal frame which annoys me.
The upper grille comes in two halves for the LE500 bumper so I think perhaps your part number is wrong.
Fog lamps (assuming you have them) are the same, don't buy those either.

 

He will need the fog lamp brackets if his current bumper is the early type with bonded fog lamp brackets!

 

Do you think I should be better buyin one of these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-TF-LE5...819909579?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cba13fbcb#ht_553wt_907
/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-TF-LE-500-MGTF-FRONT-BUMPER-VIBRANT-ORANGE-/260440988692?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ca37e1c14#ht_537wt_907

from MGfntfbitz?

 

How about This

 

Yeah, I've seen it but not sure if I want a damaged bumper I've asked the seller to send me a picture of the detail of the repair...

Money is not my priority so I prefer to pay a bit extra and get one in perfect condition.

My question is if I buy the one from MGFNTFBITZ I assume I will still need all the parts from Rimmer bros right?

Thanks for all!

 

Yes they sell just the bare bumper!

 

How about a fibreglass copy http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-TF-LE-...382535457?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35a3de8321#ht_929wt_905 not sure if anyone has used one yet so not sure on fit or quality.

Paul

 

Yet again it's fiberglass... Don't really like it for a bumper... any small hit when it's parked and will break. I think I'll order from Rimmer bros. you're sure that I won't need the armour?

 

I can't check as I'm on my phone but you might as well buy the one in primer from Mgfntfbitz if it's cheaper. Don't bother with the armature, but you will need to buy 2x m10 nuts from somewhere. Get the left and right upper grilles and lower le500 grille from rimmers and a badge.

Do you currently have fog lights on your TF, if so are the brackets screwed in or moulded on?

 

Yes I have fog lights and how do I know if the brackets are screwed in or moulded on?

 

I think the front air duct is different aswell!

 

I used the hacksaw to open up a channel from the bottom of the armature to the hole that CJJ used to weld a nut to the back. I did this as I didn't have a big enough drill bit to widen the hole.

You can easily get your hand up behind the armature and use a socket to keep it in place whilst tightening the torx screw from the outside.