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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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Finally found a 97+front bumper for my 92.

Do you think the car looks funny without the sides and rears upgrade?

Just need your opinion.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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It looks wierd without the rest of the body parts.
It would look alright if you got the sideskirts at least.
Do you even have the 97+front grill and fog lights?
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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i think it would look alright w/o the fogs just get the upper grill.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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It would look decent, but just get the grill like everyone else says. If you are getting the sides in the future it would be more cost effective to wait and have everything painted at once.
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Thanks for information so far...

Anyhow, does anyone have a picture of their car with just a front bumper upgrade??

I like to see one.

TY
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Duckness
i think it would look alright w/o the fogs just get the upper grill.
Paging matt and one of several gifs........
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Duckness
i think it would look alright w/o the fogs just get the upper grill.


Now, there is a pic somewhere around here, of the progress of a 97 conversion...The picture was taken with just the bumper on...and it looked kinda...well.....FUGLY!!!!

Fogs or no Fogs, You need the sides and rear.
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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really it dont look that bad. i had mine on with no sides pr rear and it didnt look bad at all. look dont worry about it. if u throw it on you'll be just fine with it. i thought maybe i should wait but whatever i got brave and tried it out and it looks great. just make sure u do complete it with something else other than notthing
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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so the 97+ bumper will fit the 92-96 models without needing headlights/hood/fenders? i never knew if u had to do a whole frontend conversion. or just the bumper..
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by gorilaFART
so the 97+ bumper will fit the 92-96 models without needing headlights/hood/fenders? i never knew if u had to do a whole frontend conversion. or just the bumper..
All you need is the bumper. It is a direct replacement of the older style bumpers.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by daSC4
All you need is the bumper. It is a direct replacement of the older style bumpers.

thanks for the info!
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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not the best pic and its not oem but you get the idea
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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tt,

Thanks for the pix...

Mine SC is silver spruce with supra rims as well!
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 96sc300tt
not the best pic and its not oem but you get the idea
Your car looks almost exactly the same as my brother's car. But instead of having the fiberglass front he added the 97 OEM front which doesnt actually look that bad unless you are stitting stock height. Just waiting for the paint and the rest of the body pieces.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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Thanks for the pix, mod...Another silver spruce with tt wheels. I now wish mine were chrome as well!

My current setup is tt eibach springs with Tokicos, so definately not riding at stock height.

Love to see your finish product.
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