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Old 10-21-09, 11:06 AM
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yes thats correct. urethane is much more a pita to fix however it can take a beating before it cracks. when it does though, its not cheap to fix.
Old 10-21-09, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
yes thats correct. urethane is much more a pita to fix however it can take a beating before it cracks. when it does though, its not cheap to fix.
haha i know it's a matter of probability, but my friend with 2gs and poly bumper, hit a tire on freeway and he kissed his kit goodbye
Old 10-21-09, 12:14 PM
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well thats a little different ha. i meant like parking and you accidently pull too far forward and hit the parking block or something. fiberglass will just crack automatically even at like 5 mph. i only had 1 glass kit that was actually pretty well made.
Old 10-21-09, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
well thats a little different ha. i meant like parking and you accidently pull too far forward and hit the parking block or something. fiberglass will just crack automatically even at like 5 mph. i only had 1 glass kit that was actually pretty well made.
^just the ha im talking about...fiberglass will crack when it is stressed directly, even at speeds less than 5mph- poly won't .

regardless whether it is OEM bumper, FRP, or poly-it wont survive a direct freeway/road hit..if the impact is strong enough to dislodge the bumper, i would worry more about possible mechanical/engine parts damage vs. the bumper.

heck, at $75 pricepoint- put the money saved away just in case a major ha--happens....lol

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Old 10-21-09, 02:48 PM
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As soon as I got off work today I started thinking about this kit. It's just too cheap to pass on....even if I don't like it that much.
Old 10-21-09, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
As soon as I got off work today I started thinking about this kit. It's just too cheap to pass on....even if I don't like it that much.
Get it, itll look good on your black GS. Might as well jump on the bandwagon as well
Old 10-21-09, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
As soon as I got off work today I started thinking about this kit. It's just too cheap to pass on....even if I don't like it that much.
get it! one for you and one for your wife.
Old 10-21-09, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
get it! one for you and one for your wife.
My wife drives the black GS and she does not want a kit. She doesn't want to have to be careful. She wants to drive....fast....without concern.....and I agree.
Old 10-21-09, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by beez43
CHANCE AND RYAN... BUY IT!!!! damn im thinking about picking it up too!!! LOL!!
AL - Bought it!. Lol. check a few posts before yours...
should be here in about a week. gives me an excuse to get my bumpers repainted. lol
Old 10-21-09, 04:27 PM
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ordered my kit last night. can't wait to get it installed. not too much of a fan of the front lip but too cheap to pass on it.
Old 10-21-09, 06:08 PM
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Great deal, but I'll wait for close out for JDM OEM Kit!
Old 10-21-09, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tuner4life
Great deal, but I'll wait for close out for JDM OEM Kit!
don't hold ur breath lol
Old 10-21-09, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
don't hold ur breath lol
LOL , I agree
Old 10-21-09, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tuner4life
Great deal, but I'll wait for close out for JDM OEM Kit!
i don't think carson toyota stock jdm oem kits like they do with the carsontuned lip kits; the jdm oem kits are almost always a special order.
Old 10-21-09, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
i don't think carson toyota stock jdm oem kits like they do with the carsontuned lip kits; the jdm oem kits are almost always a special order.
Correct, 4-8 weeks from the land of the rising sun
Carson Toyota usually gets stuff from Japan within 4-5 weeks, I think because since they are a major dealership they receive shipments more often and quicker.


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