3IS......Hmmm maybe not???? HKS350's new front bumper mod
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11-07-12, 02:48 PM
#9
As for the work performed:
The only "old parts" reused was around the headlights.
It was then stitched together using hot bumper staples.
Then a liquid bumper epoxy was used to fuse the bumper together. Then sanded, prep and paint.
No frame, front core support etc.. issues. Just bolts right up. The chrome grill has to be stitched also to change the bodyline so it will match the hood lines.
The ends for the bumper bracket (crash bar) were cut off but its still there
It still uses the IS OEM hood gasket and cooling panel. So when you lift the hood it looks OEM.
The cost was alot really. But if you look at the options it's really inline with a JDM bumper.
4 GS OEM parts were @ $1600
Bodyshop time + Paint was $1000
So $2600
Most aftermarket bumpers are $1200 - $2200 for just the bumper not shipped.
The only "old parts" reused was around the headlights.
It was then stitched together using hot bumper staples.
Then a liquid bumper epoxy was used to fuse the bumper together. Then sanded, prep and paint.
No frame, front core support etc.. issues. Just bolts right up. The chrome grill has to be stitched also to change the bodyline so it will match the hood lines.
The ends for the bumper bracket (crash bar) were cut off but its still there
It still uses the IS OEM hood gasket and cooling panel. So when you lift the hood it looks OEM.
The cost was alot really. But if you look at the options it's really inline with a JDM bumper.
4 GS OEM parts were @ $1600
Bodyshop time + Paint was $1000
So $2600
Most aftermarket bumpers are $1200 - $2200 for just the bumper not shipped.
Last edited by HKS350; 11-07-12 at 02:58 PM.
11-07-12, 03:10 PM
#13
As for the work performed:
The only "old parts" reused was around the headlights.
It was then stitched together using hot bumper staples.
Then a liquid bumper epoxy was used to fuse the bumper together. Then sanded, prep and paint.
No frame, front core support etc.. issues. Just bolts right up. The chrome grill has to be stitched also to change the bodyline so it will match the hood lines.
The ends for the bumper bracket (crash bar) were cut off but its still there
It still uses the IS OEM hood gasket and cooling panel. So when you lift the hood it looks OEM.
The cost was alot really. But if you look at the options it's really inline with a JDM bumper.
4 GS OEM parts were @ $1600
Bodyshop time + Paint was $1000
So $2600
Most aftermarket bumpers are $1200 - $2200 for just the bumper not shipped.
The only "old parts" reused was around the headlights.
It was then stitched together using hot bumper staples.
Then a liquid bumper epoxy was used to fuse the bumper together. Then sanded, prep and paint.
No frame, front core support etc.. issues. Just bolts right up. The chrome grill has to be stitched also to change the bodyline so it will match the hood lines.
The ends for the bumper bracket (crash bar) were cut off but its still there
It still uses the IS OEM hood gasket and cooling panel. So when you lift the hood it looks OEM.
The cost was alot really. But if you look at the options it's really inline with a JDM bumper.
4 GS OEM parts were @ $1600
Bodyshop time + Paint was $1000
So $2600
Most aftermarket bumpers are $1200 - $2200 for just the bumper not shipped.
