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Rear bumper options.....stock vs. kit

Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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Well, i have the sudden need for a new rear bumper, coming home from the track i was rear ended and it mashed my rear bumper and left side of my exhaust.

Rather than replace the bumper with a stock one, it might be a good time to look at a nicer aftermarket option........


Heres what i want/need

Nothing to wild, i like the clean lines of the Z and would like to keep it that way.

Needs to be a full bumper replacement

Would like something that is similair in cost to a stock replacement.

and it should be durable, i often track my car so nothing that cant hold up to 120mph speeds anc rough driving.

Please post pics if you can.


The person who rear ended me, is actually a friend of mine, who may pay for the damages out of pocket, So I am trying to keep the costs low.

Thanks in advance for the help
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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What do you have for the front and sides?

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:10 PM
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I would go with the Vertex, or possibly Amuse rear....but like BAT said...what front and sides do you have...

Having a stock front and sides with a aftermarket rear will not look that good.

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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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It's going to be tough finding an aftermarket replacement at around the same price as OEM one. If I remember correctly, the stock rear bumper cost around $240.
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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INGS... clean clean clean
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 07:21 AM
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Definitely agree with Wren. Go with INGS. Beautiful lines. The closest I've seen anywhere to stock.
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 04:53 PM
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anyone seen the Wings west kit? i like it! i my go with a new OEM bumper and just add the whole Wings west kit to the car........anyone have pics of it besides the ones on their website?
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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eric...

sorry about the bad news man. it wasn't anyone i know was it?

i guess it is actually better that it was a friend of yours. easier that way for all parties involved.

anyway, sorry again. hope you find something you like.

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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 08:29 PM
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what about Stillen rear? I think it looks better than Wings West...
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 02:26 AM
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I agree with Dank311, the Vertex looks like stock. In fact the whole kit is pretty close to stock looking. The difference is that it has been stretched towards the ground a little. Very subtle (if that is what you are looking for).
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 04:49 AM
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Originally posted by bigdaddy
eric...

sorry about the bad news man. it wasn't anyone i know was it?

i guess it is actually better that it was a friend of yours. easier that way for all parties involved.

anyway, sorry again. hope you find something you like.

sean
yeah it was devin in his G35Coupe..........it'll be ok, i ordered the Wongs west kit.
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