Hey All,

Quick question...

I have an VIII but I like the IX front bumper, and I am contemplating doing a conversion... I don't really want to spend the cash for a new OEM bumper and there doesn't seem to be any used ones available.

I am thinking about giving this a go, but I am a little concerned about fitment and the whole "duraflex" material and its ability to survive the mean streets of Jerz. Price is definitely decent at approx $340 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06...Q5fAccessories

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Anybody ever try one of these bumpers?

Any thoughts?


Thanks!

 

Personally I would either wait for a IX bumper to show up or chop the nose on your VIII. What color is your car, certain bumpers are of course easier to find than others...

 

My car is black.

 

+1 for nose chop. They look sexsy!

 

Don't do it. I bought one from Ebay few months back that thing doesn't fit at all. The quality is horrible you need a lot molding and sanding to get it smooth for painting. I still have the bumper sitting in my garage collecting dust.

 

My buddy might be putting up an evo 9 bumper for sale sometime this week. We are located in Las vegas though. not sure what shipping will cost. or what the bumpers go for .

 

Its only $440+ shipping for a new Mitsu bumper that will fit perfect from online whole salers.

 

ill trade you my IX GG bumper for yours, im at jersey shore

 

Thanks for the input everyone!

shrty10135, I sent you a PM regarding your bumper.

To everyone else, definitely let me know if you or anyone you know has a IX bumper that they want to get rid of/trade/etc.


Thanks again!

 

my opinion go with an authentic OEM 9 front, if you dont have the money just save til you have the extra bucks, or wait to find one on here used in the for sale section. i was very lucky when i got my EB 9 front from another member, it matched and came with all grils and everything. only thing was i had to drive all the way upstate to deltona florida to pick it up and im in ft lauderdale. but mos definetly dont buy one of those replica ones

 

take a look at the Northwest for sale...there are a couple bumpers on there if I recall correctly.

 

i might be looking for a bumper this week also what color is it ? pm me with info if he does .. thx