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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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I do not like the spoon one. Both make me nervous about rocks spitting up from the wheels. Maybe it is just the pictures.

You have obviously not been to my garage. there is no reason to wait till spring.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmij' date='Jan 8 2009, 06:15 PM
I do not like the spoon one. Both make me nervous about rocks spitting up from the wheels. Maybe it is just the pictures.

You have obviously not been to my garage. there is no reason to wait till spring.


... And we usually install for free.
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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looks like it says Varis on it, I would guess that is the make. The Spoon bumper is waay to much for my tastes...and the image posted does not really show off how dramatic the thing is. Just my opinion though. Looks like you got an offer to help with the install at the best pirce in town
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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If you liked the Spoon but heard too many anti-Spoon comments, perhaps the Ings+1 Front Bumper would be an alternative with a 'tamer' look...

Both the Varis & Spoon bumpers are $$$!
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Old Jan 8, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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mmm the spoon one is my opinion. but like ron said, the price is way outta control.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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I'm pretty turned off by the price of both, and the fact I'd have to import it.
Looks like I'm back to the beginning, maybe I'll just go with a nice lip or something.

I don't believe i have seen your garage jimmij, none the less but much appreciation and thanks in advance for the offer of your garage & help 8BALL. Maybe i'll order a top sooner than later.
Whats the best place to order a Robbins w/glass?

I'm sure you have probably worked on this car before (Deb's)
I just had the chance today to give it a through look over.

Anyone know why the oil pan was tapped

Was there a turbo or s/c on this car? It's the most probable reason i can think of.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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Yeah, I noticed the tap'd pan when I was under it on jimmi's lift, IIRC the concensous was that it was FI before the previous owner sold it? Maybe Deb will chime in on this one.

There are different routes you can go that arent JDM or $$$$ for the bumper. The AP2 looks nice with the APR lip or CR. Then there are some "knock offs" out there that can look pretty cool. EAuto did a Amuse R1 replica last time I checked. I have a replica on its way for mine. It'll be on next week and I'll post pics then...
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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The consensus about the tapped oil pan was for a FI system that was obviously removed before xtremesq got the car.

As far as jimmji's garage... it's been upgraded a bit:

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