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Evo VII/JDM VIII Bumper or EVO IX JDM rear bumper? On EVO IX.

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Old Jul 30, 2009, 05:47 PM
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Evo VII/JDM VIII Bumper or EVO IX JDM rear bumper? On EVO IX.

Hello guys,

I was wondering if any of you guys has installed a EVO VII rear bumper or JDM VIII(same) on a EVO IX? Personally I think it looks great, specially with a diffuser... I own a EVO IX and I'm debating wether to install a EVO IX JDM bumper or a EVO VII/VIII jdm bumper. I really like the look on the VII/VIII JDM, but I don't feel right installing it on my EVO IX. I know it sounds stupid, but It feels like a downgrade eventho I seem to like it better. Which do you like better?



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ehh i see both sides of the coin

Buy the part you like most

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Keep the car the way its suppose to be (a IX is suppose to be a IX I suppose)

However, I think the tipping point is the fact that the VII/VIII jdm rear is damn hard to find. And if you don't find it in the right color, you'd have to add the cost of paint plus the cost of the diffuser and the carbon fiber cf shield.


Whereas the JDM IX is just a simple bolt it on and leave it alone mod.
Old Jul 30, 2009, 09:23 PM
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I have the jdm 7/8 rear and I love it. Plus its rare to see it over here in cali b/c everyone has the JDM IX rear
Old Jul 30, 2009, 09:28 PM
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Not gunna lie the 7/8 is prrtty sexy but the 9 i think is a little nicer go with which ever you like more not gunna lie one tough decision
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i am in love with the VII/VIII rear with the cf diffuser. i think it makes the car look like a beast. but the JDM IX is nice too. I voted for the VII/VIII with a diffuser.
Old Jul 30, 2009, 10:43 PM
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jdm IX reare bumper got my vote..
Old Jul 31, 2009, 01:00 AM
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your a man, make ur own decision. a bumper is a bumper, if it fits then it doesnt matter if its older or not. does your 2009 shirt have to have 2009 shoes to match? no. but the ix bumper is cleaner imo
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Both look good. Is there a huge price difference? I see the IX bumper for sale everywhere. Where can you find the VII JDM rear?

I would go with whichever you like best and decision based on if there is a huge price difference...
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IX by farrrrrrrrr
Old Jul 31, 2009, 01:44 AM
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I debate the same thing before, but IX jdm bumper has cleaner look. I like the vii/viii bumper without the cf diffuser. you are gonna want to get ix bumper if you see someone drive by with IX rear.
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jdm ix definitely more clean, the ix with the diffuser looks a bit too much
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Wish the picture had the trunk closed, maby it would make that bumper look better. The middle looks a little out of place.
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If you want to be semi different buy the vii/vii if you want to look very clean buy the ix but at the end of the day guess what? It's still an EVO and it's going to look good regardless!
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mitsu shouldve made the diffuser on the jdm 7/8 wider.
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I'm rocking the vii rear on my viii, though never seen it coupled with the ix front.
The vii just follows the lines of the car better than the usdm or ix which everyone has. If you can get your hands on the vii go for it


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