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Scratched my bumper, should i fix it or get the jdm ix bumper?

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Old Mar 3, 2008, 02:57 PM
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Scratched my bumper, should i fix it or get the jdm ix bumper?
Yesterday, I scratched the heck out of my bumper on the right side and looks like its pushed in a tad bit. its gonna cost 220 to repair it at a paint shop, or should i pay 499$ for a jdm ix bumper. and if i do get the jdm, will that mean i will have no crach beam? isnt that dangerous? Or maybe i should just get a diffuser? heres pics of my bumper...thanks in advance for all opinions and suggestions.

if i modify my crash beam for the jdm, will i be voiding any warranty? or if i get rear ended with a modified or no crash beam will insurance cover it?

im not too worried about the white looking scratches, thats just paint of the other car, im worried about the black, i wonder if these oem electric blue pens w/clear coat i ordered from mach v can fix that

checkout the separation between the bumper and the quarter panel compared to the other side(perfect side)






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Up to you but I'd get the JDM rear bumper.
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I have the same issue and dilemma on my hands
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I have the same issue and dilemma on my hands
well let me know what you do, cuz the scratch isnt too noticeable but its eating away at me!
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jdm ix rear ftw
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Do you have an extra 250? If the answer to that question is yes then do it. But remember. Youll have to axe you crash beam or modify the heck out of it.
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Old Mar 3, 2008, 03:35 PM
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jdm if you have the cash, start saving if you dont
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i'd get the jdm rear. i'm actually picking one up tomorrow. you can keep the crash beam, but you'll have to have it modified. i looked at the How To on SoCalEvo and it doesnt seem too hard if you have the proper tools. have a shop do it if you dont. i think it'll be around $65-85 bucks or so.
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90% of that will buff out with a wool pad and some quick cut, then go back over it with a foam pad. if you dont have one look for a good detail shop that can buff
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Raceonusa.com has a replica JDM rear bumper for like only $270
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JDM ftw
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That scratch isnt bad, i'd get it fixed and leave teh oem bumper.
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Find another body shop
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It's a tough call... I got the JDM Bumper in the same situation, but my scratch was a bit severe.

No crash beam with JDM Bumper.... It is a risk that is worth taking.
JDM rear is so much more beautiful.
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