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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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I have a stock 01 gs43. My front bumber is little rough & I was thinking about replacing it.

Can anyone think of an aftermarket front bumber that would look a little trick but still blend with stock lines.
Do these bumper covers replace stock piece or go over it. It seems like the ones that go over stock would be not such a quality install?
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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they make bumper cover that go over bumper? that doesnt sound good.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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Full replacement bumpers usually don't blend with the car that well. For one, the bumpers lower the car at least an inch (and more than likely more). The ever popular TTE lip lowers the car a little less than 1" so it blends in OK. You are asking about a full replacement though, so lips are out.
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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What the best wasy to get an oem front bumper? How much $
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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can you just fix and repaint ?
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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I dont know. The orig owner I bought it from was a lady from Jersey. It looks like she bumped something and put small indents near license plate. Also a small straight up and down indent from like a skinny pole or something.
I don't think you can successful fill those bumpers,can you?
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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I am going to have a stock front bumper for sale as soon as I get my kit installed. It's DWPear!!! PM me!
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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by chuckb
I dont know. The orig owner I bought it from was a lady from Jersey. It looks like she bumped something and put small indents near license plate. Also a small straight up and down indent from like a skinny pole or something.
I don't think you can successful fill those bumpers,can you?
hey chuck where are you located in florida i have the best paint and body guy !!

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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 04:59 AM
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Thanks Dubs-I am in the Sarasota/Venice area. Whatcha Got?
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Thanks Dubs-I am in the Sarasota/Venice area. Whatcha Got?
iam in the clearwater area i dont have a bumper for you but i do have 1 of the best painters in 100 mile radius he is in pasco county i dont know if your willing to make the trip but he is the best and has A+++ customer service
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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DUB-
What kind of stuff have they done for you? Have they done body kits or paint matching(Hood etc.)
I'm not sure how far a drive Pasco is. Clearwater is about an hour.
I'd rather deal w/someone around here if possible. But I don't know who's good.
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Originally posted by chuckb
DUB-
What kind of stuff have they done for you? Have they done body kits or paint matching(Hood etc.)
I'm not sure how far a drive Pasco is. Clearwater is about an hour.
I'd rather deal w/someone around here if possible. But I don't know who's good.
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they have painted and installed most of my body mods perfect match always pasco county is 1 hour away from me but the guy is the best what can i say
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Originally posted by chuckb
DUB-
What kind of stuff have they done for you? Have they done body kits or paint matching(Hood etc.)
I'm not sure how far a drive Pasco is. Clearwater is about an hour.
I'd rather deal w/someone around here if possible. But I don't know who's good.
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You could try Superior Autobody in Pinellas Park. They do alot of top end ( mercedes, ferrari, porsche, lexus, etc) customs as well as regular ol bodywork. Maybe they could fix up what you got make it look new.
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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would a lsportline front bumper look good with stock rest of car?
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Old Sep 2, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by Cypress
You could try Superior Autobody in Pinellas Park. They do alot of top end ( mercedes, ferrari, porsche, lexus, etc) customs as well as regular ol bodywork. Maybe they could fix up what you got make it look new.
yes i have been there VERY expensive and big delays the owner wasnt too convincing either but how do you know of it it says your from alabama ???
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