Need opinions on a new front bumper
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Well guys/gals, I've been saving up a little here and there and have been thinking about replacing my old bumper with a different one so why not change it up a little right?
This is what it looks like now:
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2009/4-25-09%20GS300%20Shoot/4-25-09GS300Shoot-2copy.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/10-25-07VertexandGS3Update23.jpg)
Here's what I had in mind:
First add these fenders or something like them
![](https://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/9/8/2/7/2/1/webimg/294724464_o.jpg)
then a bumper like this
![](http://www.autogallery.biz/contents/media/l_bodykit-lexus-gs300-9801-explosion-fb.jpg)
or like this
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/vsgs300fb.jpg)
or like this
![](http://www.drivenbystyle.com/images/visbk/98LXGS34DVSP-001.jpg)
i like more aggressive style bumpers and with it being black i intend to integrate some more carbon fiber around the bottom and center of the bumper.
Things I like about these bumpers:
They seem to flow well with what I have going on right now
They have a nice opening for an intercooler down the road
They seem to be nice and low so when the air ride project is done it won't look off
They aren't what everyone else has
If you have any more ideas please let me know as I am just brainstorming since i think it will cost a lot more to fix my current bumper.
This is what it looks like now:
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2009/4-25-09%20GS300%20Shoot/4-25-09GS300Shoot-2copy.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/10-25-07VertexandGS3Update23.jpg)
Here's what I had in mind:
First add these fenders or something like them
![](https://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/9/8/2/7/2/1/webimg/294724464_o.jpg)
then a bumper like this
![](http://www.autogallery.biz/contents/media/l_bodykit-lexus-gs300-9801-explosion-fb.jpg)
or like this
![](http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/wm.php/images/vsgs300fb.jpg)
or like this
![](http://www.drivenbystyle.com/images/visbk/98LXGS34DVSP-001.jpg)
i like more aggressive style bumpers and with it being black i intend to integrate some more carbon fiber around the bottom and center of the bumper.
Things I like about these bumpers:
They seem to flow well with what I have going on right now
They have a nice opening for an intercooler down the road
They seem to be nice and low so when the air ride project is done it won't look off
They aren't what everyone else has
If you have any more ideas please let me know as I am just brainstorming since i think it will cost a lot more to fix my current bumper.
Last edited by carbongs; 02-10-10 at 05:05 PM.
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I'd go with the Vertex front bumper, and then add the details into that. The bumper is flawless, and very clean. That's on my next to buy list :]
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PS - If you're thinking about getting rid of your body kit, give me the first notice
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PS - If you're thinking about getting rid of your body kit, give me the first notice
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I have those fenders en route and the Vertex so go another route.
ha ha The first bumper looks like the Explosion, which is similar to the RMM except for the slats and fogs. I thought about redoing my RMM bumper to have fogs similar to the Explosion but went with the Vertex so the RMM just sits in the garage now.
Whatever you choose you'll execute it nicely. Good luck with the new look.
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Whatever you choose you'll execute it nicely. Good luck with the new look.
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hey carbonGS, i personally would go with the vivid one, hopefully it will match up to the side skirts you have now.
Regarding the fendors, I had these fendors on my 2nd Gen Gs. BE prepared for a lot of work on them. When I got them, they had to be block sanded as they were wavy. Also, you have to mold on your side skirts to lower vent cap because it is a seperate piece. My set was the second one that was brought to the US from AIT. Just be prepared for your body guy to do alot of work on them to make them fit perfect.
Regarding the fendors, I had these fendors on my 2nd Gen Gs. BE prepared for a lot of work on them. When I got them, they had to be block sanded as they were wavy. Also, you have to mold on your side skirts to lower vent cap because it is a seperate piece. My set was the second one that was brought to the US from AIT. Just be prepared for your body guy to do alot of work on them to make them fit perfect.
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Tony, I have a spare replica Explosion front bumper that my friend took off of his car when he sold it. It has a little crack on the bottom diffuser. He used it on his drift car and it was painted black also. Want me to bring it down to you when I come down at the end of this month?