Ok, so for the past week or so I have been debating which route to go with. Yes I know I know, rookie's bumper is new and awesome looking. But I don't want people to just say rookie's bumper because it's the new thing. I want people to give me their honest opinion and what they think and which would be a smarter choice in the long run.

Nismo Bumper Used-
Pros: OEM guranteed perfect fitment, poly, doesn't chip as easy, very sutble aggressive look
Cons: People have them already, have to get it painted, expensive, Used
Price: Estimated 800 put into bumper (paint)



OR

Kurukie Bumper (rookie's) brand new -
Pros: Rare (so far), the new look, very aggressive, brand new
Cons: Fiberglass, would have to get Clear bra'd, not as perfect fitment as nismo, expensive after paint and clear bra, adding mesh for the holes
Price: Estimated 1k put into bumper (paint, clear bra, mesh)



OR

OEM 03/04 Bumper (black plastic will match body color) -
Pros: Cheap
Cons: Ugly


So what do you guys think? I really appreciate your thoughts and opinions. Hopefully I will be able to make a decision by next week. Thanks in advance fellas

 

Is it really? I always thought the poly nismo was the authentic oem bumper. it comes from the factory

 

kurukie... interesting name lol... get that one

 

get a nismo and just put a custom lip on it like the one up there with the 05 lip or try it with another, but the new kurukie haha is very nice. depends if you want that oem look or not

 

I'm bias of course, but I like Kurukie... its quality, light, looks a bit more aggressive, and has great fitment! I'm sooo happy Viet took the time to give us an alternative!

If the paint prep is done right I dont think you will have any more problems with chipping, etc than OEM (my OEM was riddled with rock chips)

(BTW, I cant stand that pic people were asking for angled shots with the Volks so I took a quick one - the bumper pics with stockers looks better)

 

yeah if I got the nismo, I would put a lip on it. Love that look

Mike, haha I love that picture actually. It looks sick, I think! Yeah I know what you mean. Just not so keen on the FG. So afraid of it cracking after puttin all that dough into it

 

yeah, FG was a concern for all of us at first... but its really not as fragile as everyone (including me) was thinking.

 

for some reason i like aero/nismo a little better then kurukie

 

I understand the reason behind the pole. Its a tough choice. (except for keeping OEM...that has to go! )

Good luck Chris. I really think you can't go wrong with either choice.

 

Kurukie !!!

 

I'm actually leaning towards the Nismo, but hey if you order it and decide you don't want it before you paint, just throw it at me, I'll be glad to take it off ya.

 

lol well im sure with no matter which choice I'll go with, I'll be sticking with it due to the fact it is a 100000% upgrade from the ugly OEM 03/04.

And Chris, don't worry. The OEM is def going. Just threw it up there to see if anyone thought otherwise haha.

Thanks everyone! Keep the opinions coming. I'll probably make a decision this coming Sunday

 

u know what i have the aero bumper but if ur buying a new one i would go with the kuruk ie

 

Nismo!!!!

 

kurukie, ordering one tomorrow for my own actually!!