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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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I need to replace my front bumper because in the middle at the bottom it is sagging. Now should I just go with the stock one(100.00 then labor and paint) or is there a kit out there that isn't too ricy and looks good?
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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hmm, unless you want to have a Tsunami front... go with the stock.
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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is that the only option?
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Old Aug 13, 2004 | 11:52 PM
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Originally posted by BigRich
I need to replace my front bumper because in the middle at the bottom it is sagging.
Are you talking about the horizontal piece that sits in between the fog lights? That's the airdam area, and if I'm not mistaken, it's entirely separate from the front bumper. This "sagging" problem is a common occurrence amongst all '92-'96 ES.
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 12:40 AM
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I wonder how it happens because if I remember from seeing pictures in the past, the black plastic spoiler sags along with the bumper.

I'm happy mine hasn't sagged as much.
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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 02:46 AM
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I have ultimate sagging due to all those times my mom used to hit the driveway at my school (back when I didn't drive or have the ES yet).

Here's some sagging:


More sagging:


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Old Aug 14, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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what about a 00 01 bumper oem...does anyone know any hook ups?

I've tried salvage yards but cant seem to find one
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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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It would be nice to update my front cap.. Will a new cap mount on a older car?

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Old Aug 15, 2004 | 05:53 PM
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Only 92-96 will fit on your car...
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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Are the fogs the same on a 93 and a 96?
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 08:28 AM
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92-94 are circle yellow fogs
95-96 are clear square fogs

they are interchangeable, but you will also need the lower grill... I swapped mine from square to circle.
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Old Aug 16, 2004 | 09:07 AM
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You like the circle look rather than the square? I have the circle and I cleared them to get rid of the yellow, but if the 96 mounts with no prob, I might try to go with that...
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