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Old 09-30-2008 | 10:51 PM
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New front bumper... opinion?

I need to replace my front bumper and the "engine under cover" (don't know the technical term for it. But, was wanting some opinions on this front bumper I found. It's made from a Duraflex (also insight on this... don't know anything about it).

Old 09-30-2008 | 10:53 PM
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If you like it, go for it. I would caution you to do some research about which brand you buy since aftermarket body kits can range from "fits like a glove" to "fits like refried ***".

Good rule of thumb, the cheaper the kit the more you'll end up spending at a body shop to get it to fit.
Old 09-30-2008 | 10:59 PM
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Yeah, I don't know much of brand for exterior appearances... on what to look for. I am not too big in body kits... but, my car had the bottom bust from a deer and I need to replace a few parts.

I guess Duraflex is also the brand as well as material (cross between fiberglass and plastic from what I understand).
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:12 PM
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look through this post in the exterior and body kit section of the forum: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/all-rx-8-body-kits-13713/
Old 09-30-2008 | 11:27 PM
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Checking through... see what I can find.. thanks a bunch.
Haha.. had the car for 3+ years.. haha and finally just rummaged to this site.
Old 10-01-2008 | 01:26 PM
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Not feeling that front bumper sorry,

check
http://www.body-kit.com/maz_rx8_03_06.html
and also the exterior section: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=13713

good luck.
Old 10-01-2008 | 04:20 PM
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looks like the one on the black show car pettit is selling.
Old 10-01-2008 | 05:17 PM
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I like it.
Old 10-01-2008 | 07:14 PM
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Nice !!
Old 10-01-2008 | 07:27 PM
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not my style at all, but if you like it good for you!
Old 10-02-2008 | 03:46 AM
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Looks like the Mintblue Front bumper or the charisma front. I would advise against buying a replica kit , they usually cost a lot to modify to fit well from a body shop. Oh and welcome to the forums
Old 10-02-2008 | 06:57 AM
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looks like replica garbage
Old 10-02-2008 | 01:23 PM
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eh, just go with what you like... that bumper is personally not my style. But oh well.
Old 10-02-2008 | 02:50 PM
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Old 10-02-2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by rx8mod83
Not feeling that front bumper sorry,

check
http://www.body-kit.com/maz_rx8_03_06.html
and also the exterior section: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=13713

good luck.
How could you suggest body-kit.com to him!
but there are some nice pics on that site.
Old 10-02-2008 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Lil_Gato
eh, just go with what you like... that bumper is personally not my style. But oh well.
man, ur car looks aggressive!! would you get bored of looking at it for a long time?? sorry i am just wondering what people think when they already have an aggressive look cuz usually like veilside, people(owners) get bored with the look quite easily.
Old 10-04-2008 | 12:22 PM
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I like it, but aftermarkets are a pain in d ***, search a lot before you buy it! look for things like fitment, etc etc
Old 10-16-2008 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by lepichichi
I like it, but aftermarkets are a pain in d ***, search a lot before you buy it! look for things like fitment, etc etc
Exactly what I was about to say, so +1 ^
Old 10-16-2008 | 02:46 AM
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Perfect Is Not Of Existence.

i Like It......that Front Always Looks Good With Black Rx8's ....no Front Is Perfect....unless Its One Thats Going To Be Inspected By J.d. Power ....like Stock Vehicles. wE ALL END UP HAVING MESH GRILLS AND HOW GAY IS THAT>?CMON NOW.
Old 10-16-2008 | 02:48 AM
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Talking

Originally Posted by Lil_Gato
eh, just go with what you like... that bumper is personally not my style. But oh well.
UR WIFE IS HOT!!!!
SO IS UR CAR!!!
BUT UR WIFE IS HOTTER!!!
Old 10-16-2008 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
i Like It......that Front Always Looks Good With Black Rx8's ....no Front Is Perfect....unless Its One Thats Going To Be Inspected By J.d. Power ....like Stock Vehicles. wE ALL END UP HAVING MESH GRILLS AND HOW GAY IS THAT>?CMON NOW.
dude....all caps....slow down.....and there are some bumpers that are perfect fit such as ms and kenstyle.....both of which are offered as mazda parts from dealers
Old 10-24-2008 | 01:32 PM
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I have Tsunami bumpers availiable again they fit like OEM and are real polyurethane not some imitation stuff like duraflex. Duraflex is basically a fiberglass bumper with a rubberized resin that allows it to flex but it is still fiberglass. There is nothing that compares to polyurethane that is why it is the manufacturers use it to make their bumpers.
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