JDM Bumpers In Detail Explanation!..

[IceDouTGaLanT]

JDM Bumpers In Detail Explanation:

What is a JDM bumper?
- Japanese Domestic Market aka JDM are parts from overseas which do not come standard on USDM cars.

Are they expensive?
-Depends on what you think is expensive, they range from $500usd -$1500+usd with the proper fog lights.

What material are they fiberglass or polyurethane?
- They come in both forums, all aftermarket JDM kits come in fiberglass from vendors such as( vouge,liberal etc). While common bumpers which come standard/option from oversea dealers are polyurethane just like your stock USDM bumper material.

How hard are they to install?
- They are not very hard to install, you do have to do some cutting on your car. Don't get discouraged or scared its very minor and only takes couple hours at most. Many common JDM bumpers require you to trim the sides of you stock USDM crash bar to fit. While other JDM bumpers such as the VRG require you to REMOVE your crash bar completely.

So all i need is a JDM Bumper and im done?
- Yes & No. You will need JDM headlights & grille, this is recommend because the JDM bumpers are meant for JDM headlights. If you keep you stock USDM headlight then you will have a gap which doesn't look so good. But some people might not care which is why i put yes/no. Now you might ask then why do i need another grill if i buy JDM heads, while my stock grill is fine?. JDM headlights are longer then USDM headlights so your grill is NOT going to fit which is why you need an TRUE JDM grille which is shorter & will fit. If you have JDM headlights & grille then everything should/will fit like STOCK. *JDM headlights & grille fitment will be covered in another thread.

Okay where can i buy JDM good?
- TRIGG aka "triggermauve" He lives in japan, and has been serving JDM parts for many years. Great seller & fast shipper!

So what Bumpers are there?
-Well there are ALOT, so were going to cover the top 3 bumpers available & easiest ones to obtain from trigg.

JDM- Bumpers Available In Polyurethane
'98+ JDM VR4 /Viento (new style)

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/nelsonc/vr-4.jpg

This bumper just requires you to trim the ends on your crash bar, so it still keep in-tack of the stock crash bar which is much safer. Picture above shows trimmed sides of crash bar, cut both ends that way.

'96-'97 JDM VR4 (old style)
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/ygoslo/100_1633R.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/ygoslo/100_1733-1.jpg

This bumper just requires you to trim the ends on your crash bar, so it still keep in-tack of the stock crash bar which is much safer. Just as new style for fitment.

VR-G
NO LIP:
http://image.kurumaerabi.com/image_kani/8447/6102-00000003/pl_0.jpg

With LIP:

http://www.japan-partner.com/images/be95b5f7a8/600243c7d7.jpg

This bumper requires you to REMOVE your stock crash bar in order to fit! I HIGHLY suggest you get an body-shop to make you a decent crash bar which fits behind this bumper, its not worth safety for looks!


Well, their u have it a easy guide to JDM bumpers, i hope this answered alot of your questions & puts you in the right track to start moding your galant! *Beware JDM parts are contagious! :twisted:

[IVORY_G]

And this is the Euro Spec Bumper...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/UKG.jpg

[G-spot]

Let me help you expand this thread a little further:

99-05 VR-G (New style w/o fogs)
http://www.4guys.co.nz/the5thdimension/uploads/10267_00.jpg

99-05 VR-G (New style w/ fogs)
http://www.motormaglanka.com/images/CF6_11_09.jpg

'96-'97 JDM VR4 (old style) w/Super VR-4 add-ons
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n67/sargesagara/part%202/galantvr42tl.jpg

Also, for those who likes to browse Ebay motors a lot, there are 2 other sellers that sell JDM Galant parts at a reasonable price (and extremely fast shipping too).

Keith Tau
Visit his store here (http://stores.ebay.com/rpm-garage_Mitsubishi_W0QQ_fsubZ7QQ_sidZ14949717QQ_trk sidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322)

Everspring-Sports
Visit his store here (http://stores.ebay.com/Everspring-Sports__W0QQ_nkwZmitsubishiQQ_armrsZ1QQ_dmdZ2QQ_fr omZQQ_ipgZQQ_sasiZ1QQ_sopZ1QQ_vcZ1)

[Galant306m]

Bought stuff from eversprings three times now, and he ships to the us in 2 days with dhl its awesome.

[IceDouTGaLanT]

Perfect, thanks for the additional info! galant306 sticky this!! =)

[Reelax]

excellent thread. finally it's put all in one place. i'm gonna sticky it right now.

i'd like to add, that for aftermarket fiberglass full bumpers such as LIBERAL, VOGUE etc., u have to source an alternate importer since TRIGGERMAUVE can not send these; they are just too big (and shipping is based on size not weight). TRIGGERMAUVE sends stock bumpers folded (they are polyurathane and can be unfolded and straightened after receiving), he can however send fiberglass lips cut in half to make shipping not so cost prohibitive. for a full fiberglass aftermarket bumper from japan, you will have to pay about $600-$800 shipping and import fees (customs), on top of the cost of the bumper itself (often brokers charge full retail price in order to make their proifit). this is why there are only a handful of 8G JDM aftermarket bumpers in the US.

also don't forget fog lights when planning a conversion. all OE JDM bumpers have appliction specific foglights that are not easily sourced in the US.

if you need to translate foreign pages use world.altavista.com (babelfish). if you need to convert currency, use xe.com .

[Reelax]

And this is the Euro Spec Bumper...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/UKG.jpg


99-05 VR-G (New style w/o fogs)
http://www.4guys.co.nz/the5thdimension/uploads/10267_00.jpg

99-05 VR-G (New style w/ fogs)
http://www.motormaglanka.com/images/CF6_11_09.jpg

well yes and no. this is the VRG "facelift" bumper, it was available in japan as well as other asian countries, the middle east, south america, and europe. for the most part, each model/bumper had 2 versions, original/prefacelift and update/facelift.... this is the same as over here (7GA/7GB, 8GA/8GB, 9GA/9GB/9GC). the problem in describing JDM/worldspec bumpers by year is that different countries got upgrades in different years. if you go strictly by JDM years then it works, but you might be buying from a country other than japan and then the year convention might be askew for their home market.

[Reelax]

wait, do you have pics of the vogue and liberal bupmers??? i think those would be good in this thread too........

there are actually more than 20 different bumpers available worlwide for the 8G.

as for the one's you asked to see, they're pretty easy to find on the internet. here:

http://j-rally.net/~marjo/comfort/leg1/lib/aero/4/vog31.jpg
VOGUE No. 03.7 - EVOLUTION (full front bumper)

http://j-rally.net/~marjo/comfort/leg1/lib/aero/4/vog11.jpg
VOGUE No. 03-03.5 (lip and grill) for update bumper

http://j-rally.net/~marjo/comfort/leg1/lib/aero/4/vog21.jpg
No. 03-03.5 (full front bumper, grill and lip)

http://j-rally.net/~marjo/comfort/leg1/lib/aero/3/lib1.jpg
LIBERAL (full front bumper and grill)

[Reelax]

what about the dophin aeroform?

gosh you guys are lazy.

here ya go:

http://j-rally.net/~marjo/comfort/leg1/lib/aero/1/dol1.jpg
DOLPHIN AEROFORM (lip and grill) for original VR4 bumper

http://j-rally.net/~marjo/comfort/leg1/lib/aero/1/dol3.jpg
DOLPHIN AEROFROM (full bumper and grill)

[Reelax]

No. 03-03.5 (full front bumper, grill and lip)

i'm loving this one.......and i want moar!!!

so look it up. it's easy to find.

http://tw13.net/vogue/LEGNUM/006.jpg

Front bumper spoiler 2 piece ¥59,000
Front grille ¥20,000

btw, TRIGGERMAUVE will not ship this; it's too big. to get this bumper you gotta go through an importer, see my earlier post for an estimate and what's involved.

[Reelax]

I like the very 1st one '98+ JDM VR4 /Viento (new style) how would i be able to get this front for my 8g?

contact TRIGGERMAUVE or find it on EBAY (international) or contact CALI for FG replica parts in the US. you looked at the pictures but you missed this:


...Okay where can i buy JDM good?
- TRIGG aka "triggermauve" He lives in japan, and has been serving JDM parts for many years. Great seller & fast shipper!...

[Reelax]

HEY can't see the pic on where you gotta cut that bar.

that's probably because there wasn't one posted. haha!


sorry I think i lost it, reelax do you have one by chance?

well my pics might be different because i had to cut the crash bar to fit MY bumper... but only 2 of us have that bumper in the US, so it might not be a good representation of what needs to be cut to fit the OE JDM bumpers. it seems the VR-G bumper gives the least amount of room and members that have done that conversion either go without a crash bar or have to fabricate a much smaller unit; the VR-4 versions usualy just need the ends trimmed off at an angle to fit behind the bumper.

here's my car with the bumper off and head lights/grill not installed:

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff8/ooreelaxoo/canons110869.jpg
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff8/ooreelaxoo/131716726533_0_2.jpg
(everything visible through the grills painted flat black)

[IceDouTGaLanT]

Vouge Lip: Check the photo's on the 1st page.

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=29168&highlight=vouge+lip

[dmdvzla]

Here is a new style VRG front bumper for sale if anyone is interested....

http://www.rpmgarage.com/new/detail/?tid=13989

http://www.rpmgarage.com/new/detail/?tid=13911

[Reelax]

what about jdm spoilers? like the super vr4 one and regular vr4 one...if it had one.. are they close to the evo 8 and 9 spoilers?

what did you need to know? the VR4 spoiler is pretty much the GTZ spoiler. the super VR4 spoiler looks like this:

http://www.vr-4.ru/images/gal_super2.jpg
http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/877/877493-9.jpg

[IVORY_G]

Here is a new style VRG front bumper for sale if anyone is interested....

http://www.rpmgarage.com/new/detail/?tid=13989

http://www.rpmgarage.com/new/detail/?tid=13911

The description says its a VR4, but its not...

[02redgalant]

Also for those who are wondering...
you can run Usdm headlights/usdm grill on a JDM bumper expect it to look like this

YOU WILL HAVE GAPS ON THE HEADLIGHTS MORE SO NEAR THE TURN SIGNALS..as for under the grill not really on the new style..


Old Style
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/cooliojrm/29081780005_large.jpg
New Style
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/cooliojrm/2010/DSCN5430.jpg

[IceDouTGaLanT]

Can a mod/admin remove some of the non topic stuff, don't want this stuff to get cluttered with junk.

02redgalant- Great pic in showing the gaps!..

[polishmafia]

Thread cleaned up.

If you have something informative to add, please post here.

If you have questions, start another thread. Please do not post in this one.

[endlessgwing]

i think this is more of a mix-and-match, but will share anyway: new style/facelift grill + VR-G bumper + super VR4 extensions:

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8194/galant1jpgn.jpg

[4g63lover]

That's the uber rare VRM.

[Reelax]

That's the uber rare VRM.

better pic of VR-M bumper:

http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/galant-98-vr011-fg_012-eb_vrm-012-eb.jpg

the only member that i know that had this was DANGER DANJ.

[IVORY_G]

Really? Wow it looks like a an Old Style VR4 with VRG fogs...

[Reelax]

Really? Wow it looks like a an Old Style VR4 with VRG fogs...

yeah it's like a cross between the two... look at it side by side w/ the VRG and the VR4:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/ygoslo/100_1733-1.jpg
VR4
http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/galant-98-vr011-fg_012-eb_vrm-012-eb.jpg
VRM
http://image.kurumaerabi.com/image_kani/8447/6102-00000003/pl_0.jpg
VRG

notice it shares the hard crease above and below the foglight and the and shallowness of the VRG but then has the lower section and lower grill of the original VR4 (except the lower section is taller and more extended on the VRM).

[dmdvzla]

I am about to purchase a new style front bumper from overseas. I could get it with or without an oem JDM crash bar. (Never knew they actually had one). My question is; Has anyone installed on their car this crash bar? is it a straight mod installation to put a JDM crash bar on a USDM galant? Or is it point less to do it and is better to cut the original one? Thanks for the help!

[fatal1]

just remove the foam and cut the original one, its simple enough... its only 2 45 degree cuts at the ends of the bar and is done in about 10 min.
im also pretty sure that the jdm crash bar wont fit anyway i believe the frame rails are different. although im not 100% positive on that

[Reelax]

I am about to purchase a new style front bumper from overseas. I could get it with or without an oem JDM crash bar. (Never knew they actually had one). My question is; Has anyone installed on their car this crash bar? is it a strait mod installation to put a JDM crash bar on a USDM galant? Or is it point less to do it and is better to cut the original one? Thanks for the help!

if it's going to cost alot more for shipping the JDM crash bar, then it's not worth it, just cut the one u have. the only bumper that it would be a good option for is the VRG since it is so shallow.

[dmdvzla]

I am about to purchase a new style front bumper from overseas. I could get it with or without an oem JDM crash bar. (Never knew they actually had one). My question is; Has anyone installed on their car this crash bar? is it a straight mod installation to put a JDM crash bar on a USDM galant? Or is it point less to do it and is better to cut the original one? Thanks for the help!


just remove the foam and cut the original one, its simple enough... its only 2 45 degree cuts at the ends of the bar and is done in about 10 min.
im also pretty sure that the jdm crash bar wont fit anyway i believe the frame rails are different. although im not 100% positive on that


if it's going to cost alot more for shipping the JDM crash bar, then it's not worth it, just cut the one u have. the only bumper that it would be a good option for is the VRG since it is so shallow.

Thanks guy for your response. Does anyone else know for sure if the JDM front VR4 bumper crash bar will fit the USDM cars? (as far as the bolts that go to the frame...do they align? The crash bar is $260 shipped, and also I did not know that those bumpers also came with a reinforcement type of bar on the top, completely separate from the bumper and the crash bar....is this recommended to have so the bumper doesn't bend with time and sun hitting on top of it? I need to know ASAP so I complete my order.

Thanks people

[JBelowPar18]

Hey everyone,

I thought this would be the best place for this post other than starting an entire new thread, but I was messing around last weekend when I was installing my Rear VRG Bumper Cover and it looks like the Front bumper reinforcement (crash bar) can be mounted in place of the rear one...

You have to cut the ends off just as if you're modifying it for a VR4 Front Bumper Cover, and it looks like I'm going to have to do some shortening of the rails that slide into the frame, then probably only use the first row of bolt holes for mounting, and I will also probably be using spacers to keep it sitting high enough, but I'm 99% sure it'll work...

Going to order a new one and install it in the next week or two... If it works, I'll try to post a thread with pics...

This could be a great low cost/safe option as compared to shipping a vrg crash bar overseas, having one custom made, or going without a crash bar at all...

[IVORY_G]

This post is unclear to me, are you trying to say you can use the rear crash bar in the front? Or the front crash bar in the rear?

[blue8g]

i think he means front in rear......but not 100% sure

[JBelowPar18]

The Front can be used to replace the rear...

The front is made of Steel and is thinner than the rear crash bar and the Rear is made of some sort hard plastic/composite material and is thicker... So you will need to use a front crash bar in place of the rear one for the VRG Rear Bumper Cover to fit over it... The width of the mounting rails on both are almost identical so the front crash bar will slide right into place in the rear...

Only problem is the stoppers for the rails in the rear aren't as deep, so I'm either going to cut the front crash bar rails shorter or use spacers to make the rails sit higher in their tracks... Then, if you slide the modified front crash bar until its flush against rear... The first row of mounting holes on the front crash bar should align with the second row of mounting holes in the rear track for the rails...

Clear as mud? Haha... I'll try to make a thread and post some pics after I finish it... It may not be a perfect fix, but like I said, I'm about 99% sure this will be a fairly easy job with a good dremel to trim the front bumper...

Note: This is only a good fix/alternative for those who already have a Rear VRG Bumper Cover or those who want to get one... I'm not saying to remove you're front crash bar and put it in the back, but I am saying a junkyard Galant Front Crash Bar is a lot more practical than a custom one and safer than none at all... Anyway, I should have it done within a week or two, so anyone wanting to try this may want to test this on their own with their existing front bumper or wait until I confirm it before spending any money

[G-spot]

^ yeah, come to think of it when I installed my rear VRG bumper I've noticed both crash bars looked all too similar. Nice find!

[Reelax]

why would you need to replace the rear crash bar... doesn't the VRG bumper cover fit over the rear crash bar w/ the foam removed?

[JBelowPar18]

no it doesn't... I have the VRG Rear bumper cover, and just installed it last week... you could slice the rear crash bar in half lengthwise and have enough room since its some sort of composite/plastic material, but who knows how that would hold up structurally in a wreck...

I believe the VR4 Rear Bumper cover will fit over the oem crash bar minus the foam though... you guys would know better than me...never had one...

anyway, I'll wait to post anything further until I've completed this mod, and then I'll post a new thread with pics, etc...

[IVORY_G]

I didnt know the VRG Rear was more shallow then the VR4 Rear, I thought it was only the case with the Front Bumper. Interesting, any pix of it installed?

[Reelax]

I didnt know the VRG Rear was more shallow then the VR4 Rear, I thought it was only the case with the Front Bumper. Interesting, any pix of it installed?

news to me too.

[FrankMB]

I had this bumper too before and sold it to another member on here.

Frank :)


better pic of VR-M bumper:

http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/galant-98-vr011-fg_012-eb_vrm-012-eb.jpg

the only member that i know that had this was DANGER DANJ.

[G-spot]

When I installed my VRG rear bumper I remember shaving (sawing) 3/4 of the crash bar off just to get it fit. I've notice some people taking off the front crash bar completely just to get the front VRG bumper to fit right so there's a major difference from a VRG bumper, than to say, a VR4 bumper. There's no way in hell that would ever pass the highway safety rating with no crash bar that's probably why USDM bumpers are considerably safer than its jdm counterpart minus the looks.

[03 GTZ]

where can i find the Vr-4 Viento bumper at?

[02redgalant]

well if you had read the first post it tells you right off the bat

[03 GTZ]

well if you had read the first post it tells you right off the bat

Okay where can i buy JDM good?
- TRIGG aka "triggermauve" He lives in japan, and has been serving JDM parts for many years. Great seller & fast shipper!


ok where if you'd be so kind :060:

[02redgalant]

lol hes a member here...Private message triggermauve

[erle777]

where can i get the back opr rear roof spoiler or sun visor for my 8th gen G 2001 gtz? pls give me a website, i tried EBAy but i am afrain they wont fit enough. they are universal and are flat, tnx

[blue8g]

learn how to type, and this is the wrong thread anyway

[JoeRad]

Guys, i live in ireland. I was thinking if there is enough interest and i can make a little profit i could head to a few local junk yards and get some heads and tails for you guys, grilles too if your interested?

Send me a pm if you are and ill check out some next week see what kinda prices i can get you guys.

Please dont ask fro bumpers as i wouldnt know hot to cut them and shipping would probably be alot.

But if you want heads tails power mirrors anything like that message me and ill check it out.

Cheers guys

[IVORY_G]

^^Bumpers dont have to be cut they can be folded at the curves and shipped that way. Thats how Trigg does it and other members here. Once left in the sun for a day or so the bumper unfolds and goes back to normal.

[harper57]

Let me help you expand this thread a little further:

99-05 VR-G (New style w/o fogs)
http://www.4guys.co.nz/the5thdimension/uploads/10267_00.jpg

99-05 VR-G (New style w/ fogs)
http://www.motormaglanka.com/images/CF6_11_09.jpg

'96-'97 JDM VR4 (old style) w/Super VR-4 add-ons
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n67/sargesagara/part%202/galantvr42tl.jpg

Also, for those who likes to browse Ebay motors a lot, there are 2 other sellers that sell JDM Galant parts at a reasonable price (and extremely fast shipping too).

Keith Tau
Visit his store here (http://stores.ebay.com/rpm-garage_Mitsubishi_W0QQ_fsubZ7QQ_sidZ14949717QQ_trk sidZp4634Q2ec0Q2em322)

Everspring-Sports
Visit his store here (http://stores.ebay.com/Everspring-Sports__W0QQ_nkwZmitsubishiQQ_armrsZ1QQ_dmdZ2QQ_fr omZQQ_ipgZQQ_sasiZ1QQ_sopZ1QQ_vcZ1)



the spoiler on this red galant where can i find one?????????????

[Reelax]

it's a SUPER VR-4 spoiler. very rare. good luck.

[harper57]

which means lots of $$$$ :'C

[harper57]

what vehicle did that spoiler come off of?

[dmdvzla]

what vehicle did that spoiler come off of?

It is a Super VR-4 Galant.

the last time I saw one of those spoilers for sale was on ebay from RPMGarage and it sold for $899

[The_fresh_Galant]

It is a Super VR-4 Galant.

the last time I saw one of those spoilers for sale was on ebay from RPMGarage and it sold for $899

Ijust got goin through this but, He's right, the lowest i seen i think was around $450..i wanted it SOO bad until i glanced at price. Lol. I think it looks wild tho..

[harper57]

:'C so much moneyyyyy

[Galantman03]

I know this is off topic, but Vogue Company, or Vogue lips ect... Im assuming the company is Vogue? I found one page on the internet, and it was in japanese... http://www.scratch-vogue.co.jp/ Do they even exist anymore?

[G-spot]

the spoiler on this red galant where can i find one?????????????

Erebuni made a replica of this wing while back but now you can get a fiberglassed copy floating on ebaymotors.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-03-MITSUBISHI-GALANT-LANCER-SPOILER-WING-LED-BODYKIT-/320389588432?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4a98b525d0

It's $200 shipped but that's close to what you can get.

[BGR]

better pic of VR-M bumper:

http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/galant-98-vr011-fg_012-eb_vrm-012-eb.jpg

the only member that i know that had this was DANGER DANJ.

http://www.dangerdanj.com/P3210016.JPG
http://www.dangerdanj.com/gride02.jpg
http://dangerdanj.com/P3210019.JPG

Wonder what DANJ has been up to?

[dmdvzla]

So, I am in the middle of installing my JDM new style front bumper that I got from TRIGGER, and today I was putting everything together before actually pulling my car apart. I noticed the metal brackets TRIGG sent me along to imstall the fog lights are not fitting.....is like the don't belong there.... Can anyone send me a picture on how that metal bracket goes to secure the foglights?? Again..NEW Style with the dual fogs,,,

Thanks

[IVORY_G]

So ur saying the foglight brackets dont fit on the bumper itself?

[dmdvzla]

So, I am in the middle of installing my JDM new style front bumper that I got from TRIGGER, and today I was putting everything together before actually pulling my car apart. I noticed the metal brackets TRIGG sent me along to imstall the fog lights are not fitting.....is like the don't belong there.... Can anyone send me a picture on how that metal bracket goes to secure the foglights?? Again..NEW Style with the dual fogs,,,

Thanks


So ur saying the foglight brackets dont fit on the bumper itself?

Exactly!! Maybe I am wrong and not doing it right, but I cannot seem to find how it goes....thats why I need a pic from another new style bumper to compare. I know the fogs cannot just go on by themselves because even though I used its only screw, they just move alll over....they are not sitting tight on the bumper....so those backets must do something

[dmdvzla]

Can someone please take a picture of those brackets?? its all I need to install the bumper

[IVORY_G]

^^ I cant help since I have an Old Style Bumper, sorry bro.

Off current topic, found some more pix of a Euro Spec 8G:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0140.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0141.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0142.jpg

I really like this front end, I've never seen it with the lips on before...

[IceDouTGaLanT]

Can someone please take a picture of those brackets?? its all I need to install the bumper

I never used those brackets, the fogs on my bumper stay on firm with the clip and screw.

[G-spot]

those euro specs look baller!

[Dominicano]

I never used those brackets, the fogs on my bumper stay on firm with the clip and screw.


Can someone please take a picture of those brackets?? its all I need to install the bumper

yeah those are not needed it attaches to the body of the car hence that nut you see on the flat end but out USDM do not have a place to hook it up. But as stated you don't need it because on the fog there is a tab that you put a bolt through to hold with the tab on the jdm bumper that will hold it in place as well as the bendy clip on the side.

[IVORY_G]

those euro specs look baller!

AGREED!!! Funny thing their wheel gap is just as big in back, as it is in front contrary to USDM.

[dmdvzla]

The thing is my fogs only came with one screw on each. The screw goes in a little tab the bumper has on the back.....but NO CLIP. Just with the screw it doesn't sit tight against the bumper...it actually has play and I know thats not supposed to be like that...it could easily fall or get stolen

Do you guys have a picture from the back of your bumpers?

[Reelax]

^^ I cant help since I have an Old Style Bumper, sorry bro.

Off current topic, found some more pix of a Euro Spec 8G:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0140.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0141.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0142.jpg

I really like this front end, I've never seen it with the lips on before...


those euro specs look baller!

u guys keep calling this EURO spec. they had this JDM first. it is the VRG update/facelift version bumper. almost every model has the 2 versions just like USDM '99-'01 vs '02-'03. this just happens to be the update version for the VRG, not exclusively EURO.

japan:

JDM 1999 Mitsubishi Galant 1.8 VR-G
http://www.japan-partner.com/images/0e5577f33b/--9c008d1883_w.jpg

with optional aero pieces (chin pieces, skirts, rear lip):

http://www.miautoguy.com/cars_images/1213847035_offer_Galant.JPG

since this was all available in japan, TRIGGERMAUVE may be able to get them although i don't know if anyone has gotten them stateside yet.

[Bloody Arro]

^ I've shown this to a few of my friends..
They all said that it sort of makes the Galant look like a BMW. I'd say I have to agree.

[IVORY_G]

I called it a Euro Spec bcz the car is from Germany, and besides those heads and grille are exclusive for Euro's anyway. I wasnt referring to the bumper, but the car as a whole.

[Reelax]

I called it a Euro Spec bcz the car is from Germany, and besides those heads and grille are exclusive for Euro's anyway. I wasnt referring to the bumper, but the car as a whole.

those heads are JDM/worldspec 2-piece heads w/ clear corner sections. the grill was not exclusive to europe either, it was also available in asia, south america, the middle east, the carribean, etc. just call it world spec if u have to. but technically it is the update/facelift VR-G bumper with optional factory aero parts; of course in other countries it was known by a bunch of other names like EXCEED, SUPER SALOON, etc. back when MITUSBISHI still made 8G galants, we used to go through all the country sites listed on the MITSUBISHI japan site to research parts.

basically remember that there are pretty much no EURO exclusive parts. all 8G galants were either made in the US or in JAPAN, so it's either USDM or JDM/worldspec. even CAPS confirms the part numbers cross reference from europe to japan. the only country that really went outside of the USDM v. JDM/worldspec box was TAIWAN... they have some exclusive 8G models like the JAZZ.

[beam514]

hmmm I kind of see a precursor to the evo X in the second pic of the white G you posted Reelax

[IVORY_G]

Ok well I was still referring to the car as Euro Spec because the car was from Europe. I wasnt trying to be Uber Technical about it, but I see ur point.

[dmdvzla]

So, no one has pictures from the back of the new style bumper with the foglights?

[Reelax]

So, no one has pictures from the back of the new style bumper with the foglights?

of course someone does, they just haven't read this thread yet. start a new one since this thread was to ID bumpers not to explain how to install fogs.

[BGR]

Are these the type of bumper covers that require you to remove the crash bar? Because the top part is noticeable thinner than USDM (by comparison). I like the VR4 better. Actually, the USDM bumper covers looks better (without license plate).

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e134/BishopLord/TGC/compare.jpg

[Reelax]

I called it a Euro Spec bcz the car is from Germany, and besides those heads and grille are exclusive for Euro's anyway. I wasnt referring to the bumper, but the car as a whole.


Ok well I was still referring to the car as Euro Spec because the car was from Europe. I wasnt trying to be Uber Technical about it, but I see ur point.

i knew i saw this car before. it is owned by a member here named "DASSLER". he lives in BRUNEI. BRUNEI is in ASIA. this car is in ASIA not EUROPE, hence not EURO spec at all.

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=17536

[IVORY_G]

i knew i saw this car before. it is owned by a member here named "DASSLER". he lives in BRUNEI. BRUNEI is in ASIA. this car is in ASIA not EUROPE, hence not EURO spec at all.

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=17536

Dude are seriously still on this? Get over it bro, its petty. When I found the pic originally I thought I saw that the car origin of this car was from Europe. Looks like it wasnt though, and Brunei is in Malaysia which borders Indonesia to be exact, its not on the continent of Europe/Asia. At any rate its over with, next topic.

[Reelax]

Dude are seriously still on this? Get over it bro, its petty. When I found the pic originally I thought I saw that the car origin of this car was from Europe. Looks like it wasnt though, and Brunei is in Malaysia which borders Indonesia to be exact, its not on the continent of Europe/Asia. At any rate its over with, next topic.

just stating facts, nothing more.

[dassler]

^^ I cant help since I have an Old Style Bumper, sorry bro.

Off current topic, found some more pix of a Euro Spec 8G:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0140.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0141.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0142.jpg

I really like this front end, I've never seen it with the lips on before...

Sorry Guys, but my 8g is 100% JDM for asian market... btw will update you guys with the latest appearence of this car.

[lucap100is]

you don't need those brackets there. just one bolt on the bottom and the top just put a washer and a lockring to hold it. if you want to use the brackets you need to add another metal strip and find a place to bolt it.

[jubeiaire]

i went through all 5 pages and i saw one bumper that was simular but not the same. what bumper is this because its not what i ordered when i ordered it and i cant find its name
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/jubeiaire/IMG_0625.jpg it looks like the one danJ has but sorta different

[Galantman03]

it looks like a oldstyle vr4 front bumper with a licsence plate mount delete, with the super vr4 sides... where the heck did you get that? looks sexy! fiberglass? or urethane?

see
http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/wileyman45/galant53.jpg

[jubeiaire]

it looks like a oldstyle vr4 front bumper with a licsence plate mount delete, with the super vr4 sides... where the heck did you get that? looks sexy! fiberglass? or urethane?

see
http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx34/wileyman45/galant53.jpg

It appears after a long staring comparison you are correct

So i Hearby Introduce The Fiberglass VR4 Bumper with Molded Super VR4 Exstensions.
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/jubeiaire/IMG_0625.jpg
Here are some details.....
1. It comes with all mounting holes pre Drilled
2. It has the Mounting holes along the top edge for the bumper bar
3. it has pre installed metal threaded inserts(if thats how you say it) for the fog light mounting screws
4.The License plate mounts in the middle are also threaded metal
5.It Came with the mesh Installed(for some that matters)
6.It came primered and what appears to be painted

So heres how i got it. I worked at Dorrens and ordered it from work....I had ordered a VR4 bumper and this is what they sent. So im assuming either they sent me the upgraded Super VR4 bumper or They made the mold from a VR4 that had the Extensions installed and didnt realize they were add ons. I beleive i payed around 350w/shipping. and thats that

[6g72lover]

i went through all 5 pages and i saw one bumper that was simular but not the same. what bumper is this because its not what i ordered when i ordered it and i cant find its name
http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh220/jubeiaire/IMG_0625.jpg it looks like the one danJ has but sorta different

this is a VR-M bumper ?

[Reelax]

this is a VR-M bumper ?

no

[Galantman03]

no

so indeed it is correct? old style with add ons? molded? hmmm. i do know that last time someone got that bumper, but it didn't have the sides molded, it had massive gaps at the headights(where the jdm lights would take it up) but idk if that member had jdm style heads and it was a factory error on the bumper it self, or if he had usdm heads, and its that big of a gap... maybe the black primer just made it look bigger, idk.

[Galantman03]

It appears after a long staring comparison you are correct

So i Hearby Introduce The Fiberglass VR4 Bumper with Molded Super VR4 Exstensions.

So heres how i got it. I worked at Dorrens and ordered it from work....I had ordered a VR4 bumper and this is what they sent. So im assuming either they sent me the upgraded Super VR4 bumper or They made the mold from a VR4 that had the Extensions installed and didnt realize they were add ons. I beleive i payed around 350w/shipping. and thats that

so who is this company? i mean who did they order it through?

[Da_Prodigy]

im wondering the same thing because maybe ill order that bumper because it looks sexy.

[jubeiaire]

ill have to go back and ask...i just said boss can you get me a new bumper for under 400 shipped and she said "ok...click click click tap click eneter...How about a VR4 ?" and i said "that will do boss that will do indeed" and paid up!!! ill check with her some time this week.

[Isaurio]

OMG. LOOK AT that. Yeah i looks like the old style vr4 with the add-ons. It looks nice. I just purchase a OEM JDM vr4 old style from bumper from one of the members here. The best part is not FIBERGLASS. :) Bro keep us posted with the name, website or number and price with shipment. Some members will be all over that. Remember you will have to trim the side and bottom of the crash bar to make it fit. Easy with the fiberglass when installing it.

[Dominicano]

OMG. LOOK AT that. Yeah i looks like the old style vr4 with the add-ons. It looks nice. I just purchase a OEM JDM vr4 old style from bumper from one of the members here. The best part is not FIBERGLASS. :) Bro keep us posted with the name, website or number and price with shipment. Some members will be all over that. Remember you will have to trim the side and bottom of the crash bar to make it fit. Easy with the fiberglass when installing it.


read again its fiberglass

[jubeiaire]

read again its fiberglass

Read Again...His JDM VR4 Bumper is Not Fiberglass

[Dominicano]

Read Again...His JDM VR4 Bumper is Not Fiberglass


your right I mis-read the comment, but this bumper you mentioned is fiberglass so I thought he was talking about the one you pictured.

[03GalantEs]

do you have any pictures of it installed?

[jubeiaire]

i havent installed it its sitting in storage...ive been stockpiling parts to do everything at once...ROFLOL i even stockpiled a new 8G to use its frame.....

[Galantman03]

lol thats... well idk whether to call it awesome, or just plain insane! lol jk man

[beam514]

wow how did I miss the updates in this thread? good find man, good find.

[Da_Prodigy]

ill have to go back and ask...i just said boss can you get me a new bumper for under 400 shipped and she said "ok...click click click tap click eneter...How about a VR4 ?" and i said "that will do boss that will do indeed" and paid up!!! ill check with her some time this week.

You ever find out who they ordered it through or any of the company info?

[Blackstare]

So mine its euro-spec then?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3972819918_4fa51cfc12_b.jpg

[Reelax]

So mine its euro-spec then?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3972819918_4fa51cfc12_b.jpg
JDM/worldspec is more accurate. where are you located?

[Blackstare]

I´m from Guatemala, Central America, my car was bougth from the local mitsu dealer, we can find two bumper models in here, like mine and like this one

http://www.japan-partner.com/images/be95b5f7a8/600243c7d7.jpg

[Reelax]

I´m from Guatemala, Central America, my car was bougth from the local mitsu dealer, we can find to bumper models in here, like mine and like this one

http://www.japan-partner.com/images/be95b5f7a8/600243c7d7.jpg

yeah that's the VR-G original / pre-facelift bumper, w/ projector fogs and optional factory lip.


...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3972819918_4fa51cfc12_b.jpg

this is the VR-G update / facelift w/o factory splitters (2 piece lip).

...both are JDM/worldspec as both were readily available outside of europe (namely south and central america, the carribean, asia, the middle east, etc.)

[a2toj7]

Sharing also.. from the oem with rectangle fog lamps and an add on oem chin spoiler to jdm vr4 withvr foglamps

http://i55.tinypic.com/2ugnvnl.jpg

[ShiZnitH]

I just looked trough this thread.

Every bumper that JDM Galants have in Japan we have in Europe.
This bumper f.ex...
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/UKG.jpg
is a facelift of this...
http://www.japan-partner.com/images/be95b5f7a8/600243c7d7.jpg
in both Asia and Europe

The only things thats different between EU and JDM Galants are steering wheel on the "wrong" side and 2 engines/drive-train. If u find a guy that is trustworthy in Europe u can perhaps get the parts cheaper over here.
U cant find parts on stock EU models that they didnt get in Asia ;)

[erle777]

02redgalant

hi
where can i find the new bumper the one that loos it "have fangs"
and where did you get your double halo projector head lights?
where can i get the roof spoiler?

[email protected]

[Predat-R]

just found this dolphin front with fog inserts
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/Predat-r/untitled-1.jpg

[E_Emerson88]

Cali makes those fog inserts =]

[IVORY_G]

^Yup, here are pix of them installed on his G with New Style bumper and Vogue lip:
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/garage_attachment.php?id=2861
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/garage_attachment.php?id=2860

[MiniZ]

would the fog lights from the first bumper posted work in my stock 99 galant front bumper or would i have to somehow aquire one of those bumpers

[Reelax]

would the fog lights from the first bumper posted work in my stock 99 galant front bumper or would i have to somehow aquire one of those bumpers
not without a lot of work, they will not simply bolt in.

[Guzm4n]

Would there be any gaps if I put a new style jdm bumper with usdm headlights and grille

[Reelax]

Would there be any gaps if I put a new style jdm bumper with usdm headlights and grille

yes.

[csj]

I definately want the Vogue lip and rear extensions, but can't for the life of me find any of them anywhere. Does anyone have some magic search terms that I've not discovered yet?

[gtx]

I definately want the Vogue lip and rear extensions, but can't for the life of me find any of them anywhere. Does anyone have some magic search terms that I've not discovered yet?
http://www.socalautowerks.com/

[oakrdrs187]

I just saw this thread for the first time, and jizzed all over the place... Oh man I'm gonna need new pants.

[Guzm4n]

yes.

Would the gaps be big or noticeable

[Reelax]

Would the gaps be big or noticeable

depends on what you consider big or noticeable. they won't be huge but they will be there.

[02redgalant]

Would there be any gaps if I put a new style jdm bumper with usdm headlights and grille

i guess my links from my post disappeared
heres mine with usdm its not horrible but i'll be switching to jdm soon


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/cooliojrm/DSCN6382.jpg
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/cooliojrm/DSCN6383.jpg

[99 galant]

I think you need to match the grill with mesh like the bumper

[csj]

http://www.socalautowerks.com/

Thanks, mate :)

[Guzm4n]

How would I cut the crash bar

[ShiZnitH]

Thanks, mate :)

LoL Told u about it ages ago :P

[Guzm4n]

Would this:

http://www.extremedimensions.com/11936.html

Come with fogs or would I have to buy them and where

[E_Emerson88]

email them.

[IVORY_G]

How would I cut the crash bar

With a Sawzall and a grinder

[Galantman03]

Would this:

http://www.extremedimensions.com/11936.html

Come with fogs or would I have to buy them and where

most likely not, so you would have to buy the fogs and shrouds... and what do you know? I have old style fogs that fit that bumper for sale with shrouds!

[Sleepervr-4]

Would this:

http://www.extremedimensions.com/11936.html

Come with fogs or would I have to buy them and where

From link...

(Cars depicted are highly modified for show which may include molding or adding to the original piece. Parts such as lights, splitters, canards, paint, and others accessories are not included unless specified in the product description.)

[Guzm4n]

most likely not, so you would have to buy the fogs and shrouds... and what do you know? I have old style fogs that fit that bumper for sale with shrouds!

How much?

[IVORY_G]

Some 8G's from Taiwan:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/cf386c5b.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/92395a0d.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/5a9513b0.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/48b28b1e.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/c88e96c1.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/8e7f38a6.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/16e7afaa.jpg

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/5cadab9b.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/c8f23b50.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/45b3a408.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/932a8096.jpg

I like the black one the best.

[99galantES]

Wow big difference from any other g out seems like the black one is the top of the line and the other are cheap but id take the black one as well

[greddy]

front bumper on the black one is sexors!

[Guzm4n]

I like the black one the best.
x2

The grille on the other ones look ugly, they have like a weird shape.

[Skyforger]

The grilles on those other two look odd.

But damn, the black one looks like a mix of USDM PFL in the front. Interesting to see full crystal split housings. Makes me wonder why the USDM got single beams at all.

It sucks those tails have a different shape, I love the way those look.

[wetamup2k3g]

I've seen the crystal twin-beam heads and the black G's grille for sale, they look awesome! The front bumper is very nice, why can't we have that stuff here?

[Reelax]

I've seen the crystal twin-beam heads and the black G's grille for sale, they look awesome! The front bumper is very nice, why can't we have that stuff here?

we can actually. it's the same as when we were having a hard time getting JDM parts, now they r much easier to come by, especially bcuz of the emergence of internet based sales and communication; so yeah if you want it bad enough, there is always a way. now as to why MMNA didn't make our cars look like these, well that has to do w/ the scope and focus of what the USDM 8G actually is/was: our version of the 8G was never meant to compete in the luxury or sport sedan segments, they were made for a bland american market. in other countries the galant often was marketed as luxurious or sports (or both) coming standard w/ turbos, AWD, digital dual climate control, nav etc.

[wetamup2k3g]

we can actually. it's the same as when we were having a hard time getting JDM parts, now they r much easier to come by, especially bcuz of the emergence of internet based sales and communication; so yeah if you want it bad enough, there is always a way. now as to why MMNA didn't make our cars look like these, well that has to do w/ the scope and focus of what the USDM 8G actually is/was: our version of the 8G was never meant to compete in the luxury or sport sedan segments, they were made for a bland american market. in other countries the galant often was marketed as luxurious or sports (or both) coming standard w/ turbos, AWD, digital dual climate control, nav etc.

Yeah, I meant "why couldn't the USDM version be as nice as the TDM/WorldSpec versions," but your reasoning why makes sense. US market is US market, they figured if you want upscale, get a Diamante (I guess). I do like the interior of the worldspecs better though.

[Reelax]

Yeah, I meant "why couldn't the USDM version be as nice as the TDM/WorldSpec versions," but your reasoning why makes sense. US market is US market, they figured if you want upscale, get a Diamante (I guess). I do like the interior of the worldspecs better though.

your diamante comparison is very accurate as in many other markets the diamante was not sold... so they made the galant the "flagship" and equipped it accordingly. other markets had lancers in segments that would compete with our galants; in fact the 9G was never released in japan, instead they kept the 8G until they released the galant fortis which is actually our current lancer.

[oakrdrs187]

That black one is vicious, some black-housing heads will perfect it. Can't say I dig the nose on the second car, but my my my that interior is so VIP.

[pittstop11]

I've been on Taiwan web sites and calling China all damn day trying to find out the name of those damn tail lamps on that 99 V6 Galant EXi. I've checked every phillipine site, Uk site, Japanese site, Indonesian, etc, etc trying to find out the name for those tail lamps in those pics. I'b going to get those lamps, that rear bumper, and that trunk if its the last thing I do. Lol!!!

[Guzm4n]

Well here's a link for the tails:
http://jdmautolights.com/mitsubishi-galant-tail-lights-redclear-9803-p-947.html?osCsid=fa50ac6207f277861560833d5b671046
Which means you will need the trunk and we're not even sure if the trunk or bumper will fit without a problem

[Redhaze]

you can get those tails from jdmauto...

Edit: ^ beat me to it

[Skyforger]

I've been on Taiwan web sites and calling China all damn day trying to find out the name of those damn tail lamps on that 99 V6 Galant EXi. I've checked every phillipine site, Uk site, Japanese site, Indonesian, etc, etc trying to find out the name for those tail lamps in those pics. I'b going to get those lamps, that rear bumper, and that trunk if its the last thing I do. Lol!!!

The outer shape doesn't seem that different from our Galants, nor the bottom. It's that curve along the inner section with the trunk that's noticably different.

Plus, you'd need some decent changes to the TDM bumper:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/5cadab9b.jpg

The chrome strip would obviously have to go, and there's no exhaust outlet.

[pittstop11]

Well here's a link for the tails:
http://jdmautolights.com/mitsubishi-galant-tail-lights-redclear-9803-p-947.html?osCsid=fa50ac6207f277861560833d5b671046
Which means you will need the trunk and we're not even sure if the trunk or bumper will fit without a problem

Thanks. I can't believe I went through all of that and you had the answer. Lol!!! I feel like an idiot.

[pittstop11]

you can get those tails from jdmauto...

Edit: ^ beat me to it

Thanx Redhaze


The outer shape doesn't seem that different from our Galants, nor the bottom. It's that curve along the inner section with the trunk that's noticably different.

Plus, you'd need some decent changes to the TDM bumper:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/5cadab9b.jpg

The chrome strip would obviously have to go, and there's no exhaust outlet.

Thanx Skyforger. Yeah I was looking at the way the trunk was shaped too. Im sure I will have to modify my current bumper or try to find that actual rear bumper. I'd rather have that actual full back end though.

[Skyforger]

Thanx Skyforger. Yeah I was looking at the way the trunk was shaped too. Im sure I will have to modify my current bumper or try to find that actual rear bumper. I'd rather have that actual full back end though.

I think the basic shape of the rear bumpers is the same (as far as lining up with the quarter panels and trunk bottom.) so the existing bumper looks like it would like up with the TDM tails. But then again...nobody has done this to a USDM 8G.

You'd definitely need a TDM trunk though. I love the garnish a lot better than either of the USDM, JDM and EDM variations, it's sleek.

[pittstop11]

I think the basic shape of the rear bumpers is the same (as far as lining up with the quarter panels and trunk bottom.) so the existing bumper looks like it would like up with the TDM tails. But then again...nobody has done this to a USDM 8G.

You'd definitely need a TDM trunk though. I love the garnish a lot better than either of the USDM, JDM and EDM variations, it's sleek.

Yeah I came to the same conclusion on the bumper when I first took a look at the photo.

[Skyforger]

Start saving for the tails and trunk! Start a new trend, lol.

[pittstop11]

Start saving for the tails and trunk! Start a new trend, lol.

I have the cash for the tails now. I'm not sure how much the trunk would be but Im sure it shouldnt be too expensive. Thanks for the assist though Sky.

[IVORY_G]

I have the cash for the tails now. I'm not sure how much the trunk would be but Im sure it shouldnt be too expensive. Thanks for the assist though Sky.

It was my idea first!!! LOL! Its gonna be dope though ;)

[oakrdrs187]

The outer shape doesn't seem that different from our Galants, nor the bottom. It's that curve along the inner section with the trunk that's noticably different.

Plus, you'd need some decent changes to the TDM bumper:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q260/will_nate/TGC/5cadab9b.jpg

The chrome strip would obviously have to go, and there's no exhaust outlet.

Dump the exhaust like V8!

I do like the clean look of no exhaust outlets. Chrome strip looks good too, kinda VIP.

[wetamup2k3g]

Just a side note about the TDM tails, they have a smooth curve to them whereas the USDM and world spec tails have an angle to them, our bumpers have that angle as well just below the tails:

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/GalantSnow2.jpg

What that would mean is the tails would protrude slightly over the kink in the bumper just below the tails if you use the US bumper with the TDM tails. It's a very small, non-consequential aspect of those tails that you might wanna know about going in if you want the cleanest look. Member RavenOath and I had this discussion a while back, he's looking to use the TDM tails as well.
Hope this helps!


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[[DC_eightG_00]]

those tails remind of the 03 acura tl

http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&biw=1440&bih=732&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=OVe8gxy7R7Df3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.hoobly.com/0/0/736731.html&docid=AM8BZZlCRcrcIM&imgurl=http://pics.hoobly.com/full/VTWMION83VXYJQYCLF.jpg&w=500&h=375&ei=CQVWT-zoKIWWgwfS8dnMCg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=62&sig=115555841918739037042&page=2&tbnh=167&tbnw=230&start=15&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:15&tx=140&ty=97

[Skyforger]

;737266']those tails remind of the 03 acura tl

http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&biw=1440&bih=732&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=OVe8gxy7R7Df3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.hoobly.com/0/0/736731.html&docid=AM8BZZlCRcrcIM&imgurl=http://pics.hoobly.com/full/VTWMION83VXYJQYCLF.jpg&w=500&h=375&ei=CQVWT-zoKIWWgwfS8dnMCg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=62&sig=115555841918739037042&page=2&tbnh=167&tbnw=230&start=15&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:15&tx=140&ty=97

I was thinking more along the lines of Toyota Chaser series II tails in similarity.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/Xaus59/b480e183.jpg

[pittstop11]

It was my idea first!!! LOL! Its gonna be dope though ;)

True true. My buddy Ivory_G did hip me to it first. Lol!!!

[pittstop11]

Just a side note about the TDM tails, they have a smooth curve to them whereas the USDM and world spec tails have an angle to them, our bumpers have that angle as well just below the tails:

http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k525/wetamup2011/GalantSnow2.jpg

What that would mean is the tails would protrude slightly over the kink in the bumper just below the tails if you use the US bumper with the TDM tails. It's a very small, non-consequential aspect of those tails that you might wanna know about going in if you want the cleanest look. Member RavenOath and I had this discussion a while back, he's looking to use the TDM tails as well.
Hope this helps!


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Side note: Hey Wetamup? Seeing as how I'm a Cali boy and I've never been in the snow, does the snow tend to fuck up your paint out in your neck of the woods? Might seem like a stupid question but I was wondering so I'm asking.

[Skyforger]

It's no different than rain.

It's the salt and sand the local highway departments throw on the road that hurts the paint.

[wetamup2k3g]

Side note: Hey Wetamup? Seeing as how I'm a Cali boy and I've never been in the snow, does the snow tend to fuck up your paint out in your neck of the woods? Might seem like a stupid question but I was wondering so I'm asking.

First off, I hate you guys (lol), trust me when I say you guys ain't missing nothing!!

NOTHING!


It's no different than rain.

It's the salt and sand the local highway departments throw on the road that hurts the paint.

^^^^This all day. You do have to be careful what you use to get the heavy snow off your car, I brush it off with my hands with heavy duty gloves on, don't want to risk scratching the paint.

[dmdvzla]

It's no different than rain.

It's the salt and sand the local highway departments throw on the road that hurts the paint.

Oh!.....it is way different than rain!!!!......think when it snows....then it freezes on top of the car; then the temperature raises melting the snow a bit, creating a layer of thin ice between the surface paint and the thick layer of snow. This ice will at one point or another slide off the car.....and some times the ice will scratch the paint.

On the other hand, does not matter what you do to clean the snow off the car (to try to prevent the snow to freeze on top of the car).....you will always scratch the clear coat. That's why it's always recommended to buff your car after each winter.

But you are right!....the salt and sand on the roads do a lot of harm to your car's finish....and undercarriage.......I have notice lately they are using bigger grain of salt on the street. When you are driving behind another car on the highway....that act like a f???ing sand blaster!!

[Skyforger]

My cars get a detail every late April, so if brushing off snow caused swirls or scratches, I've never taken notice. Plus...Long Island got one snowstorm this year. Maybe two flurries besides the one storm inbetween that. LOL

[pittstop11]

I'd be irritated as hell with the maintenance you guys have to deal with throughout the Winter.

[Skyforger]

You get used to it. It's just apart of the winter routine now. Luckily for my area...winter's been, really mild.

[DrunKenG]

Anyone have a before and after picture of trimmed crash bar?

[Dominicano]

Anyone have a before and after picture of trimmed crash bar?


are you planning for a different bumper? its fairly simple when you look at the crash bar the sides are cut at an angle and the bottom needs about 1-2 inches cut out.

[gallant]

Is "triggermauve" still shipping out?

[gtx]

Is "triggermauve" still shipping out?
PM him.