Thread #15629

jdm bumper swap

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ALEXTHESUS*PECTJanuary 24, 2009
#222964

jdm bumper swap

is it just as simple as removing the oem bumper and then putting on the jdm one for the y33?

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is it just as simple as removing the oem bumper and then putting on the jdm one for the y33?

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OGJanuary 24, 2009
#223004
i believe you have to trim/remove the bumper support.
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i believe you have to trim/remove the bumper support.
VIPFlameJanuary 25, 2009
#223226
trim the front bumper support or cut it out completely then fit the new bumper...
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trim the front bumper support or cut it out completely then fit the new bumper...
VIP-UCFJanuary 25, 2009
#223245
you'll definitely need to remove the foam bar...trim as needed...shouldn't take more that a few minutes and a dremel...
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you'll definitely need to remove the foam bar...trim as needed...shouldn't take more that a few minutes and a dremel...
LS14January 25, 2009
#223267
What are you doing with your USDM one?
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What are you doing with your USDM one?
33flavorsJanuary 30, 2009
#224566
nice touch alex, are you going to go A/S lip kit? or wald?
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nice touch alex, are you going to go A/S lip kit? or wald?
ALEXTHESUS*PECTFebruary 3, 2009
#225669
haven't finalized my decision yet. i still want you bumper!
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haven't finalized my decision yet. i still want you bumper!
AutofashionFredFebruary 3, 2009
#225671
get a JDM bumper support and call it a day! GET IT GET IT GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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get a JDM bumper support and call it a day! GET IT GET IT GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tito EscobarFebruary 3, 2009
#225766
Whats the big diff in changing the front bump?? I see cosmetically the differences but whats the reason for it? Just curious.
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Whats the big diff in changing the front bump?? I see cosmetically the differences but whats the reason for it? Just curious.
elpresidenteFebruary 3, 2009
#225770
Tito Escobar;225766 wrote:Whats the big diff in changing the front bump?? I see cosmetically the differences but whats the reason for it? Just curious.

Lip kit fitment..I assume?
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[QUOTE=Tito Escobar;225766]Whats the big diff in changing the front bump?? I see cosmetically the differences but whats the reason for it? Just curious.[/QUOTE]
Lip kit fitment..I assume?
20sburningFebruary 3, 2009
#225771
Japan has less laws about there bumpers so they can make them thinner and with more style
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Japan has less laws about there bumpers so they can make them thinner and with more style
Tito EscobarFebruary 3, 2009
#225775
elpresidente;225770 wrote:Lip kit fitment..I assume?

I can see that, but I would figure any good body shop can make the lip fit, but good point.
20sburning;225771 wrote:Japan has less laws about there bumpers so they can make them thinner and with more style

R U Serious?? lol! :smiley-rofl:
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[quote=elpresidente;225770]Lip kit fitment..I assume?[/quote]
I can see that, but I would figure any good body shop can make the lip fit, but good point.
[quote=20sburning;225771]Japan has less laws about there bumpers so they can make them thinner and with more style[/quote]
R U Serious?? lol! :smiley-rofl: