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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Rear Valance Question

Does anyone know if the MC Valance from an '05-06 is bigger then the MC Valance from '02-'03? I put a MCS rear bumper on my car, but the old valance I had from my '02 bumper didn't fit. It was way too small. Just wondering if the '05-06' valance is bigger.
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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You just answered your own question noob....Im tired of your MCS questions. The only thing you should swap from an S is the motor and trans...GAWD!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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You just answered your own question noob....Im tired of your MCS questions. The only thing you should swap from an S is the motor and trans...GAWD!
Next time you open your mouth you best have something productive to say!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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Did you try using the end pieces from your MC bumper on the MCS bumper? I think they might be a different size.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by xnotfunkylex
Did you try using the end pieces from your MC bumper on the MCS bumper? I think they might be a different size.
I think you are right. My R50 bumper was pretty torn up. I saw a NAM member has the plastic I need. I ll probably pick that up from him
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Just a question for anyone who can answer it... 04 R53 rear valence is or is not interchangeable with the 04 R50 valence? I want to know because I was considering going to a single side exhaust and it would be cheaper to change the valence rather than the whole bumper cover.(DUH!) I assume since they are the same year and look almost the same dimensionally that you could switch the valence and be ok but I would like some input before I attempt it.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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I think you can, but you need to switch all three pieces. Not just the center one. If you end up needing a bumper I have one that I'll let you have for pretty cheap. Would just need a new paint job.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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You complete me John....
 
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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cincy_jro
Just a question for anyone who can answer it... 04 R53 rear valence is or is not interchangeable with the 04 R50 valence? I want to know because I was considering going to a single side exhaust and it would be cheaper to change the valence rather than the whole bumper cover.(DUH!) I assume since they are the same year and look almost the same dimensionally that you could switch the valence and be ok but I would like some input before I attempt it.

yes it is interchangeable...just make sure you switch out the rear side black trim piece too on the bumper...

i ran a sigle sided exhaust for awhile too...

 
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