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a few pics
Hey guys,
I have the same bumper as well. In fact I have their bumper, rockers and wings. I get a lot of compliments despite it being a MY2000. After approximately four months of driving it on, here is my take:
It's not as low as some people think. It is slightly lower mostly because it comes straight out, as oppose to curve up like the stock bumper. I can still change my oil rearing up on a ramp which is a plus, the nose to the driveway is still about at least over an inch of clearance on a slightly slanted driveway. and even then, being that these cars don't get very frequent oil changes its really not a big issue for some.
With the lower spoiler, you will eventually scrape it. I scraped mine at a steep driveway getting some fast food. Not the car's fault, I shouldn't be eating fast food ha ha. That was actually my first time scraping it, I was pretty worried but when I got home, luckily no cracks, just a few minor scratches underneath. Anyways, I've scraped it a couple more times since then with no problems. What I think most people will find out is that their products do have some flex in it and can take some minor impact. What I do now is, I try to come up or down a steep driveway at an angle.
Parking. I've yet to test how far I can come up to those wicked parking curb. These cars aren't that terribly long so you don't have to creep so far forward, so I rather not try. Unlike a underneath scrape, those curbs in my book is considered a wall...so play it safe or rear it in.
Anyways, it's a good product and I'm a happy camper. Here are a few pics I took at night of it and also while doing my first oil change of the year. Enjoy!
I have the same bumper as well. In fact I have their bumper, rockers and wings. I get a lot of compliments despite it being a MY2000. After approximately four months of driving it on, here is my take:
It's not as low as some people think. It is slightly lower mostly because it comes straight out, as oppose to curve up like the stock bumper. I can still change my oil rearing up on a ramp which is a plus, the nose to the driveway is still about at least over an inch of clearance on a slightly slanted driveway. and even then, being that these cars don't get very frequent oil changes its really not a big issue for some.
With the lower spoiler, you will eventually scrape it. I scraped mine at a steep driveway getting some fast food. Not the car's fault, I shouldn't be eating fast food ha ha. That was actually my first time scraping it, I was pretty worried but when I got home, luckily no cracks, just a few minor scratches underneath. Anyways, I've scraped it a couple more times since then with no problems. What I think most people will find out is that their products do have some flex in it and can take some minor impact. What I do now is, I try to come up or down a steep driveway at an angle.
Parking. I've yet to test how far I can come up to those wicked parking curb. These cars aren't that terribly long so you don't have to creep so far forward, so I rather not try. Unlike a underneath scrape, those curbs in my book is considered a wall...so play it safe or rear it in.
Anyways, it's a good product and I'm a happy camper. Here are a few pics I took at night of it and also while doing my first oil change of the year. Enjoy!
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its from fiber werks and the bumper is fiber glass.
Banned
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,833
From: ZOO york!
Rep Power: 138
Hey guys,
I have the same bumper as well. In fact I have their bumper, rockers and wings. I get a lot of compliments despite it being a MY2000. After approximately four months of driving it on, here is my take:
It's not as low as some people think. It is slightly lower mostly because it comes straight out, as oppose to curve up like the stock bumper. I can still change my oil rearing up on a ramp which is a plus, the nose to the driveway is still about at least over an inch of clearance on a slightly slanted driveway. and even then, being that these cars don't get very frequent oil changes its really not a big issue for some.
With the lower spoiler, you will eventually scrape it. I scraped mine at a steep driveway getting some fast food. Not the car's fault, I shouldn't be eating fast food ha ha. That was actually my first time scraping it, I was pretty worried but when I got home, luckily no cracks, just a few minor scratches underneath. Anyways, I've scraped it a couple more times since then with no problems. What I think most people will find out is that their products do have some flex in it and can take some minor impact. What I do now is, I try to come up or down a steep driveway at an angle.
Parking. I've yet to test how far I can come up to those wicked parking curb. These cars aren't that terribly long so you don't have to creep so far forward, so I rather not try. Unlike a underneath scrape, those curbs in my book is considered a wall...so play it safe or rear it in.
Anyways, it's a good product and I'm a happy camper. Here are a few pics I took at night of it and also while doing my first oil change of the year. Enjoy!
I have the same bumper as well. In fact I have their bumper, rockers and wings. I get a lot of compliments despite it being a MY2000. After approximately four months of driving it on, here is my take:
It's not as low as some people think. It is slightly lower mostly because it comes straight out, as oppose to curve up like the stock bumper. I can still change my oil rearing up on a ramp which is a plus, the nose to the driveway is still about at least over an inch of clearance on a slightly slanted driveway. and even then, being that these cars don't get very frequent oil changes its really not a big issue for some.
With the lower spoiler, you will eventually scrape it. I scraped mine at a steep driveway getting some fast food. Not the car's fault, I shouldn't be eating fast food ha ha. That was actually my first time scraping it, I was pretty worried but when I got home, luckily no cracks, just a few minor scratches underneath. Anyways, I've scraped it a couple more times since then with no problems. What I think most people will find out is that their products do have some flex in it and can take some minor impact. What I do now is, I try to come up or down a steep driveway at an angle.
Parking. I've yet to test how far I can come up to those wicked parking curb. These cars aren't that terribly long so you don't have to creep so far forward, so I rather not try. Unlike a underneath scrape, those curbs in my book is considered a wall...so play it safe or rear it in.
Anyways, it's a good product and I'm a happy camper. Here are a few pics I took at night of it and also while doing my first oil change of the year. Enjoy!
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yeap thats what they are working on right now. the new air ducts. im going to get them when they are done with them.
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You guys will have to keep me posted on the longevity of this bumper. Fiberworks is somewhat local to me. I'd be interested in putting this piece on my car if it holds up. The fiberglass front concerns me a bit though. I have fiberglass on the rear. It's a few years old and I have one small spider in the glass. It's only noticeable by me, but still. I would imagine the front takes a lot more abuse. The ducts are for sure the way to go. Hopefully they're included with the price of the bumper as that is the way it should look right out of the box.
