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jjm4life · 10-17-2008, 06:00 PM

well someone hit my car again. the front end isnt bashed up but the paint is really damaged and flaking off. i guess its an excuse to buy a new front bumper.

car is a 05 ww evo8 with a jdm rear and advan rs wheels. jdm mr headlights

ideas anyone?

twastheglow · 10-17-2008, 06:17 PM

I would replace the front bumper with another front bumper then get it painted to match the color of the car. But that's just my $.02. I mean, you could always replace the front bumper with another rear bumper, but I don't know how great that would look.

On the other hand, if you were trying to ask what kind of front bumper you should get as a replacement, then you should post a couple pics of what you were interested in getting.

jjm4life · 10-17-2008, 06:24 PM

alright then.. guess i wasnt clear enough

i would like to replace my front bumper, but i cant decide on what kind bumper. so i am opening it up for others to help me come up with some ideas.

twastheglow · 10-17-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jjm4life

alright then.. guess i wasnt clear enough

i would like to replace my front bumper, but i cant decide on what kind bumper. so i am opening it up for others to help me come up with some ideas.

I'm just picking on you bro. lol Are you looking to go OEM or something aftermarket?

jjm4life · 10-17-2008, 06:30 PM

nah no sweat. New yorkers are dicks by nature haha.

thats just the thing i cant decide which route. thats why i didnt post pics of my choices. i figure ill leave it open for everyone and see what comes up

twastheglow · 10-17-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jjm4life

nah no sweat. New yorkers are dicks by nature haha.

thats just the thing i cant decide which route. thats why i didnt post pics of my choices. i figure ill leave it open for everyone and see what comes up

LOL Touche.

Well, generally speaking, OEM is a lot more durable. Most aftermarket is fiberglass and can shatter relatively easy. In my opinion, if you can find something OEM that you like, go with it for that reason. And if you can find something aftermarket that you like that is made from ABS plastic or something of the likes, go with that. It's all just preference.

jjm4life · 10-17-2008, 06:34 PM

yea.. evo9 front with a SE lip is badass, but for the price its tough to make a case for oem.

peteyturbo · 10-17-2008, 06:35 PM

a nice factory evo 9 ront bumper with the factory lip..It is full of win man!!Should be close to the same price..Going through insurance or what..Key details were left unmentioned lol also did you hit somebody?? had to ask

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Originally Posted by jjm4life

alright then.. guess i wasnt clear enough

i would like to replace my front bumper, but i cant decide on what kind bumper. so i am opening it up for others to help me come up with some ideas.

twastheglow · 10-17-2008, 06:37 PM

See, that's the thing. It's hard to offer up opinions when we don't know what your wallet is like. But it sure is easy to tell you what to buy when we aren't flipping the bill. Check out evo specific forums and see who's getting rid of what.

jjm4life · 10-17-2008, 06:44 PM

nothing good for sale on evom right now

im footing the bill. working again and got plenty put aside for car modz.. just wish it were headed to the engine instead of costmetics.

and no pete, you douche, i was hit while parked on walnut st while at work. the owner was in from NY so he took my garage spot. im not going through insurance as its not worth it. i got to move my insurance, as well as residency to PA soon as it is.

peteyturbo · 10-17-2008, 07:03 PM

heh leave it to me to say the unexpected

bad place to "pack the cahh"
If you want I can try to get you a lower price on the factory 9 front..
On a side note I'm now in your shoes since I got laid off last week, it friggin blows man but it has to be for the best..
Other then that your only choice is full varis makeover

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Originally Posted by jjm4life

nothing good for sale on evom right now

im footing the bill. working again and got plenty put aside for car modz.. just wish it were headed to the engine instead of costmetics.

and no pete, you douche, i was hit while parked on walnut st while at work. the owner was in from NY so he took my garage spot. im not going through insurance as its not worth it. i got to move my insurance, as well as residency to PA soon as it is.

Evolved · 10-17-2008, 07:12 PM

I don't like VIII's that have both front and rear bumpers from a IX. I can't really explain why.

peteyturbo · 10-17-2008, 07:15 PM

Weird, because they would look exactly the same then..I'm guessing you have an IX?

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Originally Posted by Evolved

I don't like VIII's that have both front and rear bumpers from a IX. I can't really explain why.

Evolved · 10-17-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by peteyturbo

Weird, because they would look exactly the same then..I'm guessing you have an IX?

Nope, VIII. And I have a IX rear.

jjm4life · 10-17-2008, 07:39 PM

fair enough. so what would do you likek

peteyturbo · 10-17-2008, 07:57 PM

IX has the same rear as the VIII but I know what you mean.

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Originally Posted by Evolved

Nope, VIII. And I have a IX rear.

peteyturbo · 10-17-2008, 08:00 PM

jjm4life · 10-17-2008, 08:03 PM

voltex is sex but ridiculously expensive and overkill for a street car. i like the fenders way more than the front bumper.

ive thought about evo9 with or without se lip (expensive for oem)
chockets sport (can anyone even get it?)
cwest (cool but too popular)

someone has to have some ideas...

peteyturbo · 10-17-2008, 08:11 PM

you said chockets lol I'll se how much the 9 cover goes for on mon.
my opinoin for the aftermarket body parts on an evo are go all out or all stock..kinda..

jjm4life · 10-17-2008, 08:14 PM

yea i tend to agree. but there a rea few fronts that flow well with the stock body, especially since i already have an jdm rear bumper. but oem obviously looks best, and has the best fitment

10-17-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	choose for me well someone hit my car again. the front end isnt bashed up but the paint is really damaged and flaking off. i guess its an excuse to buy a new front bumper. car is a 05 ww evo8 with a jdm rear and advan rs wheels. jdm mr headlights ideas anyone? __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

10-17-2008, 06:24 PM	#3
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	alright then.. guess i wasnt clear enough i would like to replace my front bumper, but i cant decide on what kind bumper. so i am opening it up for others to help me come up with some ideas. __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

10-17-2008, 06:30 PM	#5
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	nah no sweat. New yorkers are dicks by nature haha. thats just the thing i cant decide which route. thats why i didnt post pics of my choices. i figure ill leave it open for everyone and see what comes up __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

10-17-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	yea.. evo9 front with a SE lip is badass, but for the price its tough to make a case for oem. __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

10-17-2008, 06:44 PM	#10
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	nothing good for sale on evom right now im footing the bill. working again and got plenty put aside for car modz.. just wish it were headed to the engine instead of costmetics. and no pete, you douche, i was hit while parked on walnut st while at work. the owner was in from NY so he took my garage spot. im not going through insurance as its not worth it. i got to move my insurance, as well as residency to PA soon as it is. __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

10-17-2008, 07:12 PM	#12
Evolved Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: W.C. Member #998 iTrader: (0)	I don't like VIII's that have both front and rear bumpers from a IX. I can't really explain why. __________________ I was two members away from being #1000. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-17-2008, 07:39 PM	#15
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	fair enough. so what would do you likek __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

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10-17-2008, 08:03 PM	#18
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	voltex is sex but ridiculously expensive and overkill for a street car. i like the fenders way more than the front bumper. ive thought about evo9 with or without se lip (expensive for oem) chockets sport (can anyone even get it?) cwest (cool but too popular) someone has to have some ideas... __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

10-17-2008, 08:11 PM	#19
peteyturbo Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Phila. Member #1450 iTrader: (0)	you said chockets lol I'll se how much the 9 cover goes for on mon. my opinoin for the aftermarket body parts on an evo are go all out or all stock..kinda.. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

10-17-2008, 08:14 PM	#20
jjm4life Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: boston Member #4443 My Ride: jew canoe iTrader: (0)	yea i tend to agree. but there a rea few fronts that flow well with the stock body, especially since i already have an jdm rear bumper. but oem obviously looks best, and has the best fitment __________________ current: triumph, abarth gone:RS4 evo lotus(s) noble and a bunch of jeeps

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