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Old 09-12-2022 | 12:31 PM
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Default My 2023 P300 S has a steel bumper.

Just went through the process of adding recovery eyes, and found my model was quite different than the P300 S in the PowerfulUK videos. One notable change was the bumper appears to be steel rather than the aluminum one I have seen a few photos of. Just thought it was an interesting find that I would bring up here, not sure if it's region or model specific.
 
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Old 09-12-2022 | 12:33 PM
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Old 09-12-2022 | 12:41 PM
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Pictures Tax in case it is applicable.



 
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Old 09-12-2022 | 12:42 PM
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The US spec hitch receiver is steel. PowerfulUK does not have a US hitch receiver


 
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Old 09-12-2022 | 12:45 PM
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Ah that is the answer. I didn't even think about the tow receiver being the modifier but that makes the most sense.
 

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Old 09-12-2022 | 06:42 PM
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Ah that is the answer. I didn't even think about the tow receiver being the modifier but that makes the most sense.
Your rig looks awesome and exactly like mine minus the mud flaps.

How difficult a DIY was this? I really want to do it.

THanks
 
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Old 09-12-2022 | 07:06 PM
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How difficult a DIY was this? I really want to do it.
Easy peasy. I took out all the screws as mapped out in the PowerfulUK video. But instead of removing the whole bumper I put a laundry basket upside down, covered it with a towel and flipped the bumper down on top of it. No cables were strained and it saved me a couple steps.

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Old 09-12-2022 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MattF
Your rig looks awesome and exactly like mine minus the mud flaps.

How difficult a DIY was this? I really want to do it.

THanks
Thanks! I adore the car and really enjoy the new tow eyes. And yes it is not too bad and the mud flaps only add work to the job. Similar to FLwolverine I used a bucket on wheels to save a few connections and support the bumper. You should go for it!
 
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Old 09-13-2022 | 08:24 AM
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I just want to swoon over that color combo....
 
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Old 09-13-2022 | 09:50 AM
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I just want to swoon over that color combo....
I certainly find it hard not to! Just smitten with it.
 
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