We're on our 2nd prototype front Bush Bumper for the Vanagon. It is designed to compliment our rear bumper that we currently sell. In order to get more of a feel for what people want I would like it if you could answer these questions for me. - Would you want the front bush bumper more for looks or for function? - Would you want to be able to install a 8000lb winch on it? - What make of winch would you most likely install? - Would you want to pull actually pull 8000lbs with a winch? - Would you want a 2.0" trailer hitch receiver on it? - Would you want to have D rings on it? - Would you want to have rallye lights on it? - What make of rallye lights would you most likely install? - Would you want to have rallye lights AND a winch on there at the same time? - Would you want to have a skid plate that attaches to the bush bumper (making the original spare tire inaccessible)? - Would you be interested in protecting the area around the signal markers? - Would you be interested in protecting the main headlights? - Would you be willing to drill holes into the frame? - Would you be willing to remove the factory tow hook for a better fitment? - Would you be willing to make a slight body alteration to get a better approach angle? - What would be the maximum you would pay for a bush bumper? - Would you be willing to pay more for customization? - What would be the maximum you would pay for shipping? This weekend we are making the final product and a jig so that we can assemble multiple units. The design will be fairly close to the design that is on our Syncro Westfalia Joker - see http://www.fastforward.ca/gallery/0603biglittle.jpg. Our will be made a little different so that a winch can be installed and also give us a better approach angle. Lots of questions, but, lots of stuff to consider when building one of these - especially for other people. Of course, give me a list of things you would also do that I didn't mention above. I look forward to your responses. Thank you! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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