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Old 08-13-04, 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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hmm, unless you want to have a Tsunami front... go with the stock.
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is that the only option?
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Default Re: Front cap opinions

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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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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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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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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Default Yeah..

It would be nice to update my front cap.. Will a new cap mount on a older car?

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Only 92-96 will fit on your car...
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Are the fogs the same on a 93 and a 96?
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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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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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