I have recently aquired a 2012 evo x GSR that had a front end collision. One of my main concerns right now is im confused on what kind of bumper is OEM. I have a Duraflex evo x style bumper that came with the car unpainted but It doesn't look right, and doesn't have that center bar that has the logo on it that detaches and can be swapped for a carbon fiber one and it seems to be missing a lot of the mounting hardware the OEM has. Im findind 3 options/styles


This is the best option imo. But whats the deal with the vent at the top? Mine is 2012, should this really be what I need? I would need it repainted though (mine is the dark gray) https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Mitsub...temCondition=4

This one is the right color, needs paint redone, but now it has no vent up top. What is the difference?https://www.ebay.com/itm/2008-2009-2...temCondition=4

This one looks like a cheaper than oem one that would still accept say a carbon fiber center bar but cheaper right?https://www.carid.com/2012-mitsubish...514600516.html

Is someone able to explain the differences in the styles and maybe what exactly I should be looking at to get the front bumper looking OEM? Any help is greatly appreciated. Im am trying to save as much money as possible but want to make sure in searching for a replacement im looking at the right kind.

 

The Ebay link is an actual OEM Mitsubishi Evo front bumper cover.

If you want the front bmper looking OEM, get OEM?

Seems simple.

The cover itself is the same 2008-2015

 

There are two eBay links, three in total, that all claim to be 2012 Evo X GSR bumpers or similar yet all 3 are different bumper styles/designs. One has a vent at top and a unique lip at the bottom in the center. One has a detachable middle section. One has a fixed center section. Why are there 3 styles that all claim to be OEM? What is the difference ? Which one should my car have ? Clearly it seems the cover is not the same or these listings are all trying to scam me.

 

Your first two ebay links are both OEM bumper covers. The first one has the outward garnish included (which is what channels air to the radiator and power steering cooler) and the second one is just the bumper cover itself.

 

Ok, thank you. I got in touch with the cars previous owner and the car did have the first eBay link with the extra outward garnish. Not sure if that piece is an option , or a separate piece you buy and add on that many sellers dont sell with the bumper.

 

It's all included on the Evo 10 from the factory.

For reference, the front middle part of the bumper cover of my Evo 10 in this photo is all factory. The lower lip and fog light deletes are not as from the factory:

 

Thank you for the explanation. I have bought a bumper in that same look with everything but in blue paint. I'll have to repaint it but at least the car will look the way it should.