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Old Jun 30, 2006, 12:27 PM
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VIII to IX front end??

how do i swap the front bumper? do they just swap out? or do i have to do a little modding? because the looks alot better then my 8. and where can i get a 9 front end other then the stealership?

i tryed searching but the search on my computer wont work
Old Jun 30, 2006, 12:31 PM
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group-s had them for 699 painted and shipped
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but its a straight swap? no modding needed?
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You cannot reuse the 8 bumper support without modifying it pretty extensively, but otherwise, it's basically a direct swap:



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I was thinking of doing the same, but it's a prett penny for the Evo IX front!

My front grill got bent up a bit from a piece of tire on the road....Mike, I'll buy your OEM grill from your Evo 8 front!!??
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Coincidentally, a local friend of mine was in an accident just yesterday and he just picked up the entire front bumper today. Sorry.
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I am debating it myself. The only con is - the car is still the 8,no matter what kinda bumper it is
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how much for the crash bean, also it says we need the radiator support where do you get that thanks
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i have evo ix front bumpers in stock. what color do you need?
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Are some of these bumpers already painted and do they use the same paint code from the EVO 8?
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I think the only color differences are between the white shades. All other colors should be the same.
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Originally Posted by Mike@Forge
Coincidentally, a local friend of mine was in an accident just yesterday and he just picked up the entire front bumper today. Sorry.
Haha! No prob. Figures for me. Hope your buddy's ok.

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i have evo ix front bumpers in stock. what color do you need?
How much the Evo IX fronts go for these days?
I've seen Gruppe-S' prices.
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Call me crazy, but I prefer the 8 bumper cover over the 9.
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The Evo 8 front end looks much more aggressive, but I got into an accident messing up mine, so I cracked and bought the Evo 9 Front.
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theres only one way to get them... call CAL at Speed Element. he is the man!


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