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Old May 15, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Front Bumper..Replace with OEM or aftermarket?

I have a '04 OB 6MT. My front bumper has taken a little bit of a beating over the last 2 months and I am in need of a replacement. My question is should I try to find an OEM to replace it with or does anyone have a suggestion for a cool lookin aftermarket one to replace it with for the same amount or less money. If anyone has suggestions I would appreciate it. Also, pics would be nice (if available) for non-OEM bumpers.

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Old May 15, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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aftermarket front bumper. karumaZ looks good.
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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I agree, that karumaZ is awesome looking. However... if yours just has rock chips and such, wouldnt it be cheaper to just get that one repainted and then get a clear bra for it? Just a thought if money is an issue.

Btw, while on this subject, how much do the KarumaZs run?
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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That is pretty sweet looking. Btw Money is somewhat of an issue, but my bumper has more than just rock chips in it, there is a little chuck missing out of the bottom driver side and it is cracked in another spot so a full replacement will be best.

What's the cost of a Kauma Z vs. OEM?
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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What did you do to your bumper in two months?
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by oOmikeyboy
aftermarket front bumper. karumaZ looks good.
absolutely stunning. more pictures of this car please!
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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don't let the professional shots fool you..




oh ya, look here...

https://g35driver.com/forums/body-in...it-thread.html
 

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Old May 16, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Old May 16, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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G35 Coupe front bumper R & R....!

There's two bumpers I really like, Kuruma Z and Nismo both are urethane and will last a very long time. Stay away from anything fiberglass cause they'll look nice for a while but hit anything and it'll be history....see ya....gone!
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Old May 16, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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absolutely stunning. more pictures of this car please!
Here
http://madelinot.monchar.com/
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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You can get fiberglass reparied though.. If you mess up a poly bumper, you have to purchase a new one.. If you hit a fiberglass bumper w/ enough impact to crack it, you'd crack a poly as well.. Just not as much prolly.. Depending on the build quality, Fiberglass can be buillt more durable. Both have pros and cons.
 
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