Haha I did the same, until I came across the chrome bezels... The fog lights are the same, the surrounding and bezels are diff from the X. The rear is all 1pc, but you can always try to trim it or use the actual Sportback trim like above. But some creativity and massaging is required.
It's only because someone hit me that this is all moving so quickly. I'll move a little more slowly on the springs, wheels and rear bumper.
good stuff!
Totally on my list. I have ACC so I was holding off on that swap. What I do now is just pop out that emblem for road trips so that I have radar. Slots back in easily, but I have to position it 100% straight, as you noticed that it is off from the picture.
I am going to wait until spring to finish this up. Unfortunately the temp is too cold here to optimize the double stick tape. FWIW the sportback diffuser is holding up ok - the tape has failed on one of the reflectors (which I just removed for fear of losing it) and it looks a bit unfinished. Once I get a warm weather spell (which won’t realistically be until May given I live in WI), I plan to pull the diffuser back down, clean it up and tweak it a bit - then reinstall everything.
Do you think the regal gs bumper would fit on the regular sportback along with the side skirts??
I think the side skirts on a Sportback you might have a problem. There are a series of metal posts on the TourX and GS that are part of the rocker panel that secure the either the GS skirt or the TourX cladding.
Following. I've sent out request for quotes to Car-Part.com and have not heard from them at all.
car parts.com is a search engine for parts yards - it will find the parts from various places...emailing via this portal might as well be a black hole - instead call some of the yards direct (usually their phone number is listed). Most times you will get a hold of someone who can help you pretty quickly. I generally agree with @danzig997 comments - I lucked out that I found one in good condition (but definitely not perfect) and had most of the trim pieces intact (was missing one trim piece). I estimated I saved over $600 overall buying the used part vs new - but that is because it was my existing color AND I was willing to live with a few nicks and no respray. If this isn’t acceptable to you, just buy new.
Matching color used parts provide definitely an advantage. It cost around $300 to paint the front bumper with quality materials. LKQ is another great resource for used parts Used Car Parts Locator Used Auto Truck Salvage Yards
As someone who is starting to collect the parts necessary for the GS front bumper and side skirt conversion I have a couple questions. I know the tow cover comes with the bumper cover. Do I also need to order the lower molding (39078740), #5 in the picture? Sorry if this has been clarified before, just trying to get everything straight.
