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For those of you who are going for performance and have a body kit, I was wondering ... wouldn't it be better to have just the front bumper and side skirts but to entirely omit the rear bumper?
I just don't see the point in having a rear bumper, especially a low one, and thought it would actually be best to leave one off.
Let me know what you think and why.
I just don't see the point in having a rear bumper, especially a low one, and thought it would actually be best to leave one off.
Let me know what you think and why.
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Rep Power: 0 I think it would look weird without a rear bumper...Front and sides would be hella lower without rear, but I think it is smart not to have a rear bumper, unless you have some major brackets so it doesn't break with the wind and other stuff.
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Rep Power: 0 I have a front bumper and side skirts, but no rear. It doesn't look too bad at all. In addition to that, I also have a diffuser to let air outa the rear bumper.
Here's a link to check it 4 yourself... don't flame too much or be an ***, but opinions are welcome. http://www.thejdm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2538
Here's a link to check it 4 yourself... don't flame too much or be an ***, but opinions are welcome. http://www.thejdm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2538
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Originally Posted by carbonfiberEm
I have a front bumper and side skirts, but no rear. It doesn't look too bad at all. In addition to that, I also have a diffuser to let air outa the rear bumper.
Here's a link to check it 4 yourself... don't flame too much or be an ***, but opinions are welcome. http://www.thejdm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2538
Here's a link to check it 4 yourself... don't flame too much or be an ***, but opinions are welcome. http://www.thejdm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2538
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Rep Power: 356 yeah that makes since look at the the nascar rides there rear buymper is really high, but it is illegal to not have a bumper on your car and drive it on the street, or atleast in missouri and illionois, it is.
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Rep Power: 0 you mean you want to retain the stock rear bumper I think. Yeah that'd probably look cool. I have thought the same, but you have to see it with the front and sides, then judge for yourself.
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Rep Power: 251 I personally like it better with a rear bumper done as well IMO.....My fav' is the tsunami rear bumper http://www.tsunami1.com/index1.htm
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Originally Posted by carbonfiberEm
I have a front bumper and side skirts, but no rear. It doesn't look too bad at all. In addition to that, I also have a diffuser to let air outa the rear bumper.
Here's a link to check it 4 yourself... don't flame too much or be an ***, but opinions are welcome. http://www.thejdm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2538
Here's a link to check it 4 yourself... don't flame too much or be an ***, but opinions are welcome. http://www.thejdm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2538
the front breaks look awesome mang what kind are they? and how much did it cost you? (almost time to replace my breaks)
But Honestly, It would look better with rear skirt (g5 preffered since you have g5sides or OEM would look good too)
but overall your ride looks good
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Originally Posted by carbonfiberEm
I have a front bumper and side skirts, but no rear. It doesn't look too bad at all. In addition to that, I also have a diffuser to let air outa the rear bumper.
Here's a link to check it 4 yourself... don't flame too much or be an ***, but opinions are welcome. http://www.thejdm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2538
Here's a link to check it 4 yourself... don't flame too much or be an ***, but opinions are welcome. http://www.thejdm.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2538
Nice Ride. Really Liking The Seats.
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Rep Power: 0 The brakes are Wilwoods and set me back about 750.00 with the front lines. As for my rear bumper, I have had 2 other ones and did not like them. I had the full rear wings west bumper (weighed 3 times the amount of the stock one) and a skyline R34 that was total junk and could not be installed w/o molding it in. I'm considering a rear skirt, or some custom carbon diffuser setup under the bumper.
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Rep Power: 0 I think having a lower bumper would somewhat hinder performance in creating a "parachute effect" as well as weighing more than factory. However, i predict that it would not be very significant at all, and you would not feel any apparent loss. Having a front bumper and skirts without the rear looks stupid imo (although the pics posted above are still a badass car) Its not worth sacrificing the looks of the car for a very slight (if any) performance gain in this situation.
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Rep Power: 251 check out this carbon fiber lip kit.....it looks pretty good.....i bit expensive though http://www.fiberimages.com/honda.html
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Rep Power: 0 I do want to do something. I've seen both, and like them both. Factory obviously will be cheaper. Do you think the rear skirt in carbon would look ok since i have so much carbon already, even though the rest of the kit is painted?
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Originally Posted by LowRYda03ex
I think having a lower bumper would somewhat hinder performance in creating a "parachute effect" as well as weighing more than factory. However, i predict that it would not be very significant at all, and you would not feel any apparent loss. Having a front bumper and skirts without the rear looks stupid imo (although the pics posted above are still a badass car) Its not worth sacrificing the looks of the car for a very slight (if any) performance gain in this situation.
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Rep Power: 251 The more carbon fiber the better. I wouldnt do just a carbon fiber rear lip though. Its the whole kit or nothing at all.....just dont think it would look right.
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