Hi gang,

I've got one too many nicks and scratches on my front bumper and am planning to replace it. I have located a source for a reasonably-priced genuine Gialla front bumper, but I could also get the ViS G-Speed bumper which is a Gialla clone for 1/3 the price of the Gialla (company called Racerwheel.com, anyone used them?), and I've heard both are excellent fitments though they require bumper trimming.

This is currently my daily driver and an occasional time attack car, so I'm concerned about

1) Downforce and proper air intake for brake / intercooler cooling and intake air

2) Durability for street driving (will a Gialla crack instantly with a parallel parking "bump" unlike the stock urethane bumpers?)

3) Ability to fit an AMS Intercooler without difficult modification.

Any advice or tips on the points above? I've also thought about a stock Evo 9 bumper to improve cooling and looks, but not sure.

Thanks much,
Adam

 

a few buddies of mine had evos and one guy used a Gialla front,and it wasnt driven much.he never had a problem with it at all.his was really a showcar.the other guy had the c-west style front and there about the same hight from the ground.he used about 2-3 front because they keep braking,and he finally decided to go with a evo 9 front and hasnt had a problem with it since.i say go with the evo 9 front.the gialla front might give better downforce, but for street driving the gialla front will most likly crack easily.it will run you a nice pretty penny to keep fixing the gialla front.they both have to be the same with air flow for brakes and intercooler piping.also the intercooler kit is most likely to be made for the oem front rather than a aftermarket front.
over all i say go with the evo 9 front end

 

i got a gialla although about to be replaced with Voltex and had it on for 2+ years, no problems whatsoever. Heck I'll sell it you even ';-), it'sperfect. PM me...

 

both made of fiberglass. gialla will require removal of crash beam. not sure on vis. Gialla does not require trimming like the VIS will.

 

Thanks for the help guys. Anyone know of a reasonable source for Evo IX front bumpers?

Thanks,
Adam

 

Evo IX front bumper are way expensive especially from the dealer, about $1500 for everything. Your better off getting a used one and painting it. But I am really happy with the Evo IX conversion and fits like a glove.

One thing good about IX bumpers they are super strong, wont break off.

 

I have a source to get the bumper and all parts (without the front lip) for $812 plus shipping on the Evo IX bumper. Think that's a good deal?

Best,
Adam

 

oem evo 9 front for $719.99 plus shipping.
http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/4217_4218_4498

 

Thanks for the tip sir, I meant that I can get the front bumper with the grill pieces, bolt hole plugs and all necessary hardware for $812 plus shipping. Vivid wants $985 plus shipping with the "Grill Kit." Thanks for the heads-up though!

This is the parts list I'm working from:

Description Qty MSRP Price Your Price Core Price Total Cost
Front bumper, Bumper and components, Bumper cover, Bumper cover - 2006 - 2006 1 $775.32 $558.23 $0.00 $558.23
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Upper support Upper support - 2006 2006 1 $114.78 $82.64 $0.00 $82.64
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Upper grille Upper grille - 2006 2006 1 $99.30 $71.50 $0.00 $71.50
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Air inlet duct Air inlet duct - 2006 2006 1 $31.37 $22.58 $0.00 $22.58
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Cap - Black Black Left - 2006 2006 1 $10.40 $7.49 $0.00 $7.49
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Cap - Black Black Right - 2006 2006 1 $10.40 $7.49 $0.00 $7.49
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Lower grille - Outer Outer Left - 2006 2006 1 $43.48 $31.31 $0.00 $31.31
Front bumper - Bumper and components - Lower grille - Outer Outer Right - 2006 2006 1 $43.48 $31.31 $0.00 $31.31
Total: $812.55

Thanks,
Adam

 

my bad, i did read into the vivd front.post up some pics. when you get that front on your car.

 

Will do, thanks again everyone!

:-D