Is it possible to mod an 05/06 front bumper onto an 03?

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Jan 21, 2009 | 11:54 AM
  #1  
I know that the 05/06 will not just bolt up to the 03/04 cars. But where is the problem? around the headlights? fenders? grill?

My thought is that it may be possible to use the uppper half of an 03/04 front bumper, and cut it horizontally. Then make the same cut on an 05/06, and graft the two together.

Since my parent own a bodyshop, I am content to wait until I can "acquire" both bumpers for free... Basically an 05/06 that is damaged on top and an 03/04 that is damaged on bottom...

My car showing cutline in red...


jaydafunk's front bumper showing cutline...
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Jan 21, 2009 | 12:00 PM
  #2  
Just get a Nismo front, and save the time and Hassle!
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Jan 21, 2009 | 12:02 PM
  #3  
Its all about tha Benji's... I like to make stuff work anyways... and don't have the money to just buy the Nismo, or I would...

I'm still kickin my butt for not just paying the shipping on Tim's old bumper to get it to Memphis...
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Jan 21, 2009 | 01:01 PM
  #4  
i wasnt aware you can "graph" two poly bumpers together

sounds feasible with fiberglass.....but poly?
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Jan 21, 2009 | 01:08 PM
  #5  
Quote: i wasnt aware you can "graph" two poly bumpers together

sounds feasible with fiberglass.....but poly?
the proper term intended is 'graft'... like skin graft...

Its totally possible using 2-part plastic repair epoxy on both sides of the seam, and then sanding the outer face back smooth... Then finishing with 416 PolyFlex, prime, and paint... its the same overall methods used to repair a poly bumper in body shop situations.
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Jan 21, 2009 | 06:25 PM
  #6  
honestly... way too much work for an average looking bumper. Get a nismo and call it a day. OEM nismo beats 05/06 w/ a lip and any bumper out there for the sean. Except maybe rookie's... it's a close tie.
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Jan 21, 2009 | 06:30 PM
  #7  
if you do get the 05 bumper, you gotta get the lip. w/o it it looks plain jane.
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Jan 21, 2009 | 06:48 PM
  #8  
What you are looking to do may be possible. I'm not sure of the differences but it will take some molding work to make it look right. It will also take a lot of material and time to do it right.

As others have said before it may not be worth it. If your P's own a body shop they could get you a great price on the Aero (Nismo). Just food for thought.
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Jan 21, 2009 | 10:57 PM
  #9  
I'd just go with the NISMO and call it a day. It is the best front end available for the first gen sedans and will save the time/experimenation you will be wasting trying to make the 05-06 fit.
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Jan 21, 2009 | 11:50 PM
  #10  
Wow, the 05/06 looks so much nicer on front than the 03/04 haha
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Jan 22, 2009 | 12:36 AM
  #11  
yeah i would just go with a nismo, hotdawwggman who is that chick in your icon pic? she is hot
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Jan 22, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Tia Tanaka!
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Jan 22, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Quote: Tia Tanaka!
haha no way, tia tanaka isn't that hot. got a bigger version of the pic? i thought tia was brunette haha
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Jan 22, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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Jan 22, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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OT slightly? lol
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