How To: Evo Rear Bumper Removal And Evo Ix Rear Bumper Install
May 12, 2005, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek888
I think the reason it looks a bit off is due to the fact that its brand new compared to the rest of the car color which has been in rain, sun and many washes. Ever notice when you get a new bumper sprayed to match the color of the car it still looks a bit off even if the paint is OEM from 
just my opinion 
just my opinion there is a difference, but not by much. my friend with an apex silver evo didn;t even know until i told him. derek888 has a point with an older car oxidizing and weather beaten and a NEW rear bumper too.
May 12, 2005, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jbigelow
no, the usdm retainer fits for the jdm one. the new rear evo IX bumper comes with supplied rivets.
May 12, 2005, 04:14 PM
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I know the crash beam is designed to prevent damage at < 15mph, at least.
What I'm wondering is, at speeds > 15mph, does the crash beam help to deflect any of that damage, or does it not really matter whether you have a beam or not?
What I'm wondering is, at speeds > 15mph, does the crash beam help to deflect any of that damage, or does it not really matter whether you have a beam or not?
May 12, 2005, 04:17 PM
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The only thing that I dont really like about this new JDM rear bumper is the Licence plate lights are sticking out from the bumper. If you could please show a picture of the plate on the car it would be appreciated. I would like to see how it sits on the bumper.
Thankyou,
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Thankyou,
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May 12, 2005, 04:26 PM
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What about the JDM bumper bracket?? doesn't the JDM car have a licence plate light on the back that is hidden from sight ? I would almost rather buy the JDM bumper bracket if you could just plug it right in .
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May 12, 2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by zstryder
I know the crash beam is designed to prevent damage at < 15mph, at least.
What I'm wondering is, at speeds > 15mph, does the crash beam help to deflect any of that damage, or does it not really matter whether you have a beam or not?
What I'm wondering is, at speeds > 15mph, does the crash beam help to deflect any of that damage, or does it not really matter whether you have a beam or not?
May 18, 2005, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by racerhead2
You guys could wait until the USDM EVO 9 to show up and then get the bumper? 
So you won't have to fit the license plate hole problem.
So you won't have to fit the license plate hole problem.
May 18, 2005, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by racerhead2
So then wait for the U.S. version and the problem is solved by MMNA
May 18, 2005, 09:31 AM
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Oh well, that blows
From looking at the pictures of the 9 bumper again, the diffuser is a cosmetic, visual thing. Don't think it really works? It doesn't cover up the back 'pocket' that the stock bumpers create
From looking at the pictures of the 9 bumper again, the diffuser is a cosmetic, visual thing. Don't think it really works? It doesn't cover up the back 'pocket' that the stock bumpers create