New Bumper...Little Help?

 
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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New Bumper...Little Help?

In light of this weekend's misfortune, I may be shopping a new rear bumper. I figure if I'm going to take a hit repainting the OEM, I might consider swapping the oem with an aftermarket. However, I'm not inclined to put money into side skirts or a new front bumper.

Is there a rear I should consider if I am not modifying the front and sides...or would a change to the rear upset the symmetry. I've searched a number of styles, but am not sure if a new rear, without modifying front & sides would look goofy. I suppose I could pony up for a front lip, if necessary, but have some other things on my wish list.

Any thoughts?
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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IMO, stay stock...

The stock rear bumper is the best looking rear bumper ESPECIALLY if your keeping your stock front and sides...
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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the impul rear is nice
Old Feb 21, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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^^
thats what i was thinking too...
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 07:56 AM
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Stay stock. I'm not a big fan of aftermarket rear bumpers.
Old Feb 24, 2006 | 01:25 AM
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^^^I dunno. I use to love the OEM look, but now it looks to plane jane to me after I got my TS body kit.
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Old Feb 24, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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Thanks for the feedback guys.

Your car looks great Gman. I love liq plat, but the nice black g's with black wheels are sharp.

Anyway, I don't want to spend for a whole kit...just contemplating swapping out the rear bumper due to ruined paint job.

I think I'll keep it stock for now. Still need wheels/tires/exhaust/suspension, etc. Performance must trump aestetics for the time being.
Old Feb 24, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by keib
Thanks for the feedback guys.

Your car looks great Gman. I love liq plat, but the nice black g's with black wheels are sharp.

Anyway, I don't want to spend for a whole kit...just contemplating swapping out the rear bumper due to ruined paint job.
If you're going to not put a front bumper or side skirts I wouldn't change the rear. The only bumper I would change with out do anything else would be the front. It would look akward with a rear bumper that hangs lower than everthing else. For stock the only thing I would add would be the OEM Aero package....front, sides, and back.
 


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