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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 03:28 PM
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Default It's time that I get a new bumper

My front bumper is destroyed now.. it split where the crack is because I am riding pretty low for where I live. The bumpers flimsy and it's a replica anyways, so I'm thinking of either repairing it or getting a new one.

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Here's a picture of the car

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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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cool bumper----i think it would be an easy fix............where can i find one like that.

Thanks
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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zipties homeboy
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:16 PM
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screw sipties and bandages, i want to start seeing bright neon duct tape
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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throw that away and get the AC replica
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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Which brand is that bumper? If you are going to tear it up again you might just want to get another replica bumper. I personally am a big fan of the vertex bumper, the old one i had was really thick and held up threw all the punishment i delivered.

Even if you fix this one, if the fiberglass is super flimsy you'll tear it up again in no time.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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I say try and repair it. Thats my opinion.. The decision is up to you!
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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Car is clean, I like that bumper on it. You should buy a AC replica and install the quick disconnects on your car for both bumpers.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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get oem with lip, your car is too nice for a fake front bumper. Plus, only 80% of the club has a fake AC kit, be different
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ClearP
get oem with lip, your car is too nice for a fake front bumper. Plus, only 80% of the club has a fake AC kit, be different
Guess I'm 20%

I have a real AC and a real JIC
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Scott you're a legend, other fake replica kit cars should not be allowed to park near you lol.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:13 AM
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Aren't AC replica kits flimsy also?
Do the AIT ones and the Shine Auto ones differ a lot in material and durability?
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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get an OEM front bumper, and just add a lip.

looks 10x's cleaner than any aftermarket front bumper junk.
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by MIGS
get an OEM front bumper, and just add a lip.

looks 10x's cleaner than any aftermarket front bumper junk.
Real talk, true story lol
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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by FuMoFFuTT
Aren't AC replica kits flimsy also?
Do the AIT ones and the Shine Auto ones differ a lot in material and durability?
yes they are, I have an AIT one. It sucks *****
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