Bumper is on!
06-10-2008, 06:58 PM
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Here are a few recent pics... The diffuser has been cut on the bottom to somewhat ease the scraping. The shop also decided to repaint it flat black for some reason and I think it looks fine, but I might get it painted gloss black later, not sure yet. I also painted/installed my tow hook (for looks only of course).
Please, do NOT mention the lack of aftermarket sideskirts.
Please, do NOT mention the lack of aftermarket sideskirts.
06-10-2008, 07:30 PM
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You need sidesk....jk
I like the way it is and even the flat black lip. I'm guessing you wont notice as many chips if they leave it that way.
I need to lower my damn car...sigh
I like the way it is and even the flat black lip. I'm guessing you wont notice as many chips if they leave it that way.
I need to lower my damn car...sigh
06-10-2008, 08:14 PM
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Nice! Welcome to Amuse clan.. One thing though.. You need to cut the bottom sides of the front bumper a little higher in order to fit the front diffuser nicely.. Right now the sides of the front diffusers are installed too low... Just my .02.
Also, because you didn't do anything on the sides and back, it looks somewhat front heavy.. I'm sure you have a plan to balance that out...
Also, because you didn't do anything on the sides and back, it looks somewhat front heavy.. I'm sure you have a plan to balance that out...
06-10-2008, 09:10 PM
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leeboy, i agree completely. I told my painter about that. He claims that he cut it properly, but I know better. He said he could cut it more but for extra $, and i really think it's not worth to spend so much money on a replica bumper. I'm done with replicas for good, and I'm glad I got this from shine because if it were the authentic amuse bumper, I'd be really upset to see all the cracks it has now from hitting speed bumps and dips. Since it already has a bunch of bubbles/waves, i've grown to appreciate it for what it is. It's good enough for these mean streets. Time to move on to the other areas of the car. Oh, and you've got one hell of a paint job.
As for the sideskirts, I can't decide what i want to do. I dont want to get amuse side skirts. I might get chargespeed or something.
As for the sideskirts, I can't decide what i want to do. I dont want to get amuse side skirts. I might get chargespeed or something.
06-10-2008, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TheShaddix
leeboy, i agree completely. I told my painter about that. He claims that he cut it properly, but I know better. He said he could cut it more but for extra $, and i really think it's not worth to spend so much money on a replica bumper. I'm done with replicas for good, and I'm glad I got this from shine because if it were the authentic amuse bumper, I'd be really upset to see all the cracks it has now from hitting speed bumps and dips. Since it already has a bunch of bubbles/waves, i've grown to appreciate it for what it is. It's good enough for these mean streets. Time to move on to the other areas of the car. Oh, and you've got one hell of a paint job.
As for the sideskirts, I can't decide what i want to do. I dont want to get amuse side skirts. I might get chargespeed or something.
As for the sideskirts, I can't decide what i want to do. I dont want to get amuse side skirts. I might get chargespeed or something.
Chargespeed sides should match very well with amuse since they are pretty similar.. Good luck.
06-10-2008, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TheShaddix
leeboy, i agree completely. I told my painter about that. He claims that he cut it properly, but I know better. He said he could cut it more but for extra $, and i really think it's not worth to spend so much money on a replica bumper. I'm done with replicas for good, and I'm glad I got this from shine because if it were the authentic amuse bumper, I'd be really upset to see all the cracks it has now from hitting speed bumps and dips. Since it already has a bunch of bubbles/waves, i've grown to appreciate it for what it is. It's good enough for these mean streets. Time to move on to the other areas of the car. Oh, and you've got one hell of a paint job.
As for the sideskirts, I can't decide what i want to do. I dont want to get amuse side skirts. I might get chargespeed or something.
As for the sideskirts, I can't decide what i want to do. I dont want to get amuse side skirts. I might get chargespeed or something.
Also you are now the fourth person to be rocking the front setup in Socal.
But it's all good cause I think you live in SD from what I've seen in the 1st photos. But I completely agree with you leeboy and you that the bumper needs to be cut some more, it looks like the rear of the diffuser is kinda hanging. But as far as your shine being crappy, I kind of find it hard to believe because my Amuse bumper was imaculate, and even after 2000 miles no chips, or dents, or anything.
As far as sideskirts my recommendation would be Ings sides and rear with the TS diffuser added to the rear. That's what I wish I would have done lol. I think it would look sic.
But all in all welcome to the Amuse family, and G/L with the future mods.
06-11-2008, 12:03 PM
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What part of SD are you from?
The front looks great... I vote to keep the diffuser semi-flat the way it is.
Too much gloss and it will take away from the rest of the bumper.
Besides, you won't have to re-finish clearcoat AND paint if it was to get scraped. Save yourself some wax as well.
The front looks great... I vote to keep the diffuser semi-flat the way it is.
Too much gloss and it will take away from the rest of the bumper.
Besides, you won't have to re-finish clearcoat AND paint if it was to get scraped. Save yourself some wax as well.