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Old 03-19-19, 05:07 PM
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Default Esprit Japan front bumper, anyone does this yet?

I saw MIJ is selling this now. It looks really good and much better than the 3IS style bumpers. I ripped off my front lip plowing over a foot of snow this winter so am considering just going with an entire new front end vs adding another lip again.

Have not heard yet what the price will be. But assume double what the knock off's are charging.

Should note the LED's are optional, and I do not like them at all so wouldn't be adding those.

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Originally Posted by FFM
I saw MIJ is selling this now. It looks really good and much better than the 3IS style bumpers. I ripped off my front lip plowing over a foot of snow this winter so am considering just going with an entire new front end vs adding another lip again.

Have not heard yet what the price will be. But assume double what the knock off's are charging.

Should note the LED's are optional, and I do not like them at all so wouldn't be adding those.
I really like how that bumper looks. The LEDs to me look awesome! I hope they make a badgeless grill for those who would want to delete the front emblem.
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Woooo are they finally available in US now??
Do you have a link please?
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I haven’t been able to get anymore information aside from the IG postings
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I'm due for a new front bumper as well.
-What's with the fitment in this picture (passenger side bumper to fender)?
-Do they have a version that does NOT have the plate embedded in the front spindle grill?
-Is the lower lip included too?
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Originally Posted by 8cyl
Woooo are they finally available in US now??
Do you have a link please?
Probably best to contact Mod In Japan via Instagram or PM here.
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Originally Posted by tronim


I'm due for a new front bumper as well.
-What's with the fitment in this picture (passenger side bumper to fender)?
-Do they have a version that does NOT have the plate embedded in the front spindle grill?
-Is the lower lip included too?
This website would probably answer everything except for your first question.
http://www.esprit-ltd.com/contents/p..._isf/index.php

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Soo its $891 and $315 for the LEDs? Looks great but not $1200 before paint and install great. XD
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Love it...except at their website the gap from hood to bumper looks large...shows especially on the white car.
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We just had these photos sent to us of the bumper installed







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Wow im digger these photos
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Looks a TON better without the LEDs IMO.
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I like this, but am hesitant to say it will age well. I think in 10 years, we will see the massive Lexus grills and hate them.
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I think we already cleared that phase. Least I did. I hated the new styling and it just now has grown on me.

Until the 2020 redesign the RCF front end was one of the ugliest on the market.
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