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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Default Aftermarket front bumper with stock sides and rear?

Hi guys, I was thinking about getting this bumper:
http://www.duraflexbodykits.com/imag...nt-259x166.jpg and my question is: how does it look to have a aftermarket bumper on with everything else stock? Do they usually go a lot lower than stock and look out of place? I'm not planning on getting a complete body kit.
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Looks ok, many people have it, many pics have been posted.
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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I personally don't like the look. I feel that if you have a low front bumper, you at least need compatible side skirts. But, of course, that's just my opinion.
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 03:04 AM
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IMO,if you are modding a major body component like a bumper with a integrated lip,
you need other parts(skirts etc)to carry out the look.Also,the "line" of the car will be
low in the front.It will look "o.k." but it would never look "right".The bumper you have selected(a Nismo replica)is very common.You may just add a lip if you don't wish to go
any further with your body mods.
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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the aerosync bumper is one of the only ones i think look good w no kit on the rest of the car.
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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I think it could look alright, but you may want to consider doing other body modifications to compliment the styling of the bumper.
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 07:43 AM
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i honestly like the look since i had this bumper and stock sides/rear... here are a couple reference pictures.. (sorry they are ppw tho)

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I no longer have just stock side skirts.. Added the chargespeed bottomline sides and rear valences.
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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^That doesn't look too bad!
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Actually one of a select few fronts that can be ran without sides or rear.

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The aerosync would look the most OEM.

Chris
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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oo ooo oo me too

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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ParanoidAndroid
oo ooo oo me too
I knew you would chime in. haha Love that look!!

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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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I love whoring out pics lol
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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^^ Looks really nice. (Love the LE's)

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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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I like the LEs too, but im getting tired of them, I really REALLY want some work meister sp1s in gold or BLUE!
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/61208532@N05/7474084890/http://www.flickr.com/photos/61208532@N05/7474084890/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/61208532@N05/
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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That front never get's old. Too clean!
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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I think the shine amuse rep wouldnt look to bad with stock sides/rear. its not a very aggressive bumper till you put the diffuser on it.
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