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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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What kind of bumper do I have?

Trying to find some options for a lip to cover up some of the really bad chips that I have on my bumper, I don't see very many MCS with this type of bumper, someone help me out, possibly point me in the right directions for some lips for it



edit: the bottom of the bumper was plastidipped, but was removed soon after.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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That's the "aero" bumper, not the JCW, and not the regular one, but the other option :P
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-bumper.html

Second post has pictures of the three different kits there are
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheerio44
That's the "aero" bumper, not the JCW, and not the regular one, but the other option :P
LOL thanks, know of any lip options that I can use?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheerio44
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-bumper.html

Second post has pictures of the three different kits there are
nvm my last comment, thanks a lot!
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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wait, would still like to know about any lips, if anyone has any pics or links
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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Lip? Like for the bottom? I don't understand exactly...like a splitter?
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheerio44
Lip? Like for the bottom? I don't understand exactly...like a splitter?
Not a splitter, as it won't cover up the rock chips, something along these lines

http://www.miniforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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Oh! those... Yeah I think you'd have to go straight to mini and get that...The only bumper that has different lips is the JCW one, and even then you'd have to go straight to mini for them

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...89&hg=51&fg=15
^part 5

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...88&hg=51&fg=15
^other than that...it's a solid piece, sorry :\
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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I'm more interested in something like this part right here

What kind of bumper do I have?-swnuy.png

**Just realized that isn't the same bumper as mine.**
When I plastidipped the bottom part of my bumper, I ran into this problem, looks like a jigsaw piece is missing.

What kind of bumper do I have?-8qgfm.png
 
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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Like I said, you can get the black piece on the bottom straight from Mini, or you'd have to repaint the bumper, if it's the painted parts you want.
No one really makes that part, except for the JCW bumper like I said, and that would have to be straight from Mini as well.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheerio44
Oh! those... Yeah I think you'd have to go straight to mini and get that...The only bumper that has different lips is the JCW one, and even then you'd have to go straight to mini for them

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...89&hg=51&fg=15
^part 5

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...88&hg=51&fg=15
^other than that...it's a solid piece, sorry :\
Lol, I think you're still not understanding me. I know it's once piece, I'm looking for another piece that goes over it. Something aftermarket.


To clear things up, this is a stock civic with a front lip. It is connected to the bumper.



Maybe this clears things up a bit.

Sorry if this came off *******ish, it's not meant to be, You've helped me out a bunch already :D
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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No worries, haha
I do understand what you want, but yeah, they don't really make those for Mini's...at least none that I know of o_o
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:04 AM
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Trying to find a lip that goes over this part of the bumper right here

What kind of bumper do I have?-zotee.png
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:05 AM
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See they do make stuff like that for minis just not finding anything for my bumper.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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Yes, I understand that :P

Again, I don't know of any company that makes those for our cars. People usually just add splitters, or for the JCW bumper swap it out of one that's slightly longer

And that doesn't seem to be a cover, rather a direct replacement for the standard S bumper
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheerio44
Yes, I understand that :P

Again, I don't know of any company that makes those for our cars. People usually just add splitters, or for the JCW bumper swap it out of one that's slightly longer
Lol alright, thanks. Guess I'll have to paint the bumper, it's a different color from the rest of the car anyways Stupid owner before me :/
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Sorry I couldn't be of more help! Maybe someone else will chime in in a few hours that can help you out.

(btw, looked those parts up from 3d-design...and they're RIDICULOUSLY expensive...)
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheerio44
Sorry I couldn't be of more help! Maybe someone else will chime in in a few hours that can help you out.

(btw, looked those parts up from 3d-design...and they're RIDICULOUSLY expensive...)
Yea I know, $1000 for the cheaper materiel, it is really nice and clean though.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 04:20 AM
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Well actually there are companies that do make something similar to what SnugNuts is looking for but they are in Japan and are VERY expensive.

They actually do not "cover" the area you are talking about they only replace the bottom part of the bumper which is removable (the black plastic part) the painted part of the bumper just below the lower grill does not get covered.

As for the one in the pictures it is made by 3D Design and their info it this.

3D Design North America

1979 W. Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
Tel : 866-963-4520
info@ind-distribution.com
www.3ddesign-na.com
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by schatzy62
Well actually there are companies that do make something similar to what SnugNuts is looking for but they are in Japan and are VERY expensive.

They actually do not "cover" the area you are talking about they only replace the bottom part of the bumper which is removable (the black plastic part) the painted part of the bumper just below the lower grill does not get covered.

As for the one in the pictures it is made by 3D Design and their info it this.

3D Design North America

1979 W. Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
Tel : 866-963-4520
info@ind-distribution.com
www.3ddesign-na.com
I don't have that bumper. The black part on my car is just plastidipped, it is part of the bumper, not a separate piece.
 
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Yea I know, $1000 for the cheaper materiel, it is really nice and clean though.
and if you think those are expensive at $1000 then wait until you see the price the Japanese ones are. They start around $1k and go up to well over $12k depending on the item and then you have to add shipping from there to here which some people have had calculated at well over a $2k to start.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 04:32 AM
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and if you think those are expensive at $1000 then wait until you see the price the Japanese ones are. They start around $1k and go up to well over $12k depending on the item and then you have to add shipping from there to here which some people have had calculated at well over a $2k to start.
I have yet to see anything that would fit my bumper
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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anyone else help me out? :/
 
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