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Front Bumper Opinion: Lip or Rookie?

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Old 08-11-2009, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris79@MachIII
give me 3 days i can make u one. its polly
Any deals if i get 6-10 ppl in a group buy? You do paypal correct?
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:26 PM
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i have to check on that. and yes.
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:34 PM
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^NP. and there you go posting so that i can drool over your car. Sitting low and flush, emblemless, rookie = WIN!. I've seen a blk sedan, emblemless, rookie and fog lights and it also looks good.

I like the rookie but i do so much driving. Do you not like the way the ings lip flows on the sedan?
If I had to choose between the OEM and INGs I'd go with the OEM lip., I like how it flows with the rest of the car; I actually liked the shape of it. I remember thinking the ings looked a little "chunky". But if you don't like how the the OEM lip goes up in the middle then go with the ings.
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:48 PM
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Are you making the Ings lip for the 05-06 only?



Originally Posted by Kris79@MachIII
give me 3 days i can make u one. its polly
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:53 PM
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I like the look of the OEM lip
 
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Old 08-11-2009, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by CandlestickPark
The "horror" stories you are mentioning don't lend themselves to the Rookie bumper being low quality fiberglass, its quite the opposite. A couple people have hit things on the road would have absolutely thrashed other fiberglass bumpers, but the KuRookie held up very well given the circumstances and was able to be repaired with no issues.

The Kurookie does sit lower to the ground than an OEM bumper though so if you are lowered more than 2" you need to be especially mindful of this. But if you are sitting that low you are used to driving carefully in and out of driveways and over speedbumps.
Um where did I say its low quality?
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 01:17 AM
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^I posted what I did in response to what you mentioned about the "horror" stories about the bumper cracking. My point was that the fact that in those cases that the bumper only cracked and didn't completely shatter or break speaks to the high quality of the fiberglass. I just don't want people to get the wrong idea that the bumper is low quality and cracks easily.
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 02:25 AM
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I like the OEM too. It would look good on your car.
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CandlestickPark
The "horror" stories you are mentioning don't lend themselves to the Rookie bumper being low quality fiberglass, its quite the opposite. A couple people have hit things on the road would have absolutely thrashed other fiberglass bumpers, but the KuRookie held up very well given the circumstances and was able to be repaired with no issues.

The Kurookie does sit lower to the ground than an OEM bumper though so if you are lowered more than 2" you need to be especially mindful of this. But if you are sitting that low you are used to driving carefully in and out of driveways and over speedbumps.
I get your point. My point is an OEM or INGs lip is better because you keep your OEM bumper. It will hold up better to an accident, speed bump, sidewalk rash etc than the Rookie or any fiberglass bumper. That's it, just trying to give some advice to OP.
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 4drGreatness
Are you making the Ings lip for the 05-06 only?
Prob cause he already has this mold. Don't think Eric ever provided this lip for the 03-04 sedan.
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 09:33 AM
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Ok, Appreciate the feedback everyone. Here is the results so far. For those that mention two options i just added both to the list. I know in the end it will be my decision but just wanting to get everyone's opinion. Still debating...

Rookie = 3 votes
Ings = 1 Vote
OEM lip = 4 votes
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 10:47 AM
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I wonder if we could get a sedan rookie bumper made w/ polyurethane.

Sure, fiberglass is cheaper, but I know I would happily pay 2-300 more for the durable material, and pay up front for materials acquisition.
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RSergent2
I wonder if we could get a sedan rookie bumper made w/ polyurethane.

Sure, fiberglass is cheaper, but I know I would happily pay 2-300 more for the durable material, and pay up front for materials acquisition.
Good idea but not sure much ppl would be willing to pay $625 for a front bumper.
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 11:16 AM
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Olopez: Can you post a pic of your car, wanted to see what your car looked like with the ings lip.
 
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Old 08-12-2009, 11:38 AM
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I'd say go with the 05 06 nismo group buy that's coming out
 


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