Molding the rear bumper
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Molding the rear bumper
Would molding the rear bumper of a kit prevent me from doing anythinig in the future?
For example: I dont want to mold the front bumper because it would make it very difficult to change the headlights if anything happened to them
For example: I dont want to mold the front bumper because it would make it very difficult to change the headlights if anything happened to them
Yes, it's an Acura EL
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you mean molding the bumper to the rear fenders or just molding a lip to the bumper? I have a type b rear lip molded on - no probs at all. Removed the rear bumper a few times since too.
I'll flip out and kill people.
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Rep Power: 365 i dont think there is anything (at least maintenance-wise) that requires the rear bumper to come off, sedan or coupe...
the tail lights on the sedans can be taken off without takin off the bumper btw
the tail lights on the sedans can be taken off without takin off the bumper btw
Molding the rear wouldn't create too many problems.
If you don't need to replace the taillights anytime soon then its okay.
The only problem I can think of is cracking.
Our cars don't have a rear inner fender molding like the front.
The bumper just sits there and I'm sure at high speeds (especially with a FG kit) it will vibrate causing stress cracks.
Right where the tires meet the bumper is where I'm talking about.
Theres nothing there.
If you don't need to replace the taillights anytime soon then its okay.
The only problem I can think of is cracking.
Our cars don't have a rear inner fender molding like the front.
The bumper just sits there and I'm sure at high speeds (especially with a FG kit) it will vibrate causing stress cracks.
Right where the tires meet the bumper is where I'm talking about.
Theres nothing there.
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Originally Posted by nonVTEC
Would molding the rear bumper of a kit prevent me from doing anythinig in the future?
For example: I dont want to mold the front bumper because it would make it very difficult to change the headlights if anything happened to them
For example: I dont want to mold the front bumper because it would make it very difficult to change the headlights if anything happened to them
Originally Posted by snowboreddave
i think he means the headlights people.. common sense here.. and yes, it would create a problem.
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Rep Power: 511 yeah it would cause problems with it cracking. thats why people dont mold. all it does is crack over time. i can guarantee you that within 2 years if not earlier, it will ahve cracked and look like ****.
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Originally Posted by abmerop18
yeah it would cause problems with it cracking. thats why people dont mold. all it does is crack over time. i can guarantee you that within 2 years if not earlier, it will ahve cracked and look like ****.
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Rep Power: 302 I think molding bumpers or sideskirts in is retarded in my opinion.. Molding a lip on the other hand, that's not so bad because some may have fitting issues.. You're basically ****ed if something that is molded to your car cracks because it can leave you with an ugly car and peeling paint.. Alongside many other unnecessary issues you could prevent by not molding in the first place! 
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