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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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Do you know of anyone that makes a replica of the OEM?

Also, hows the rear installation...no cutting like the front?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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There is one on ebay that is an OEM replica, but they have a really bad reputation and most people end up having to file a dispute to get a refund so I wouldnt even bother to save a quick buck. If you really want the OEM look I would just get the real OEM ap2 lip.

The rear installation is all strait forward, but the 2 brackets that are in the center of the rear bumper (holds the center of the bottom of the bumper secure so it doesnt just bend or vibrate when driving) they will be to short. Most people make their own metal brackets to hold it, but honestly I just put some zip ties through the metal brackets and through the bumper and tightened it so there so it is holding it up a little bit. It has worked fine for me, and it's easy to do.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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VIS Racing makes a Carbon Fiber replica, but I don't think it's much cheaper than the OEM one if you want to paint it.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Suzuka, where did you get that first picture from? The Suzuka with the white wheels? I'd like to see more of that car.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by SeanSerino
Suzuka, where did you get that first picture from? The Suzuka with the white wheels? I'd like to see more of that car.
Sent you a PM.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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can you send me the same PM =)
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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Get the ASM front bumper instead, it looks better than the AP2 front bumper + lip
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Yes but
The asm is double the cost and doesnt fit like oem
My body kit days are over
Unless someone can get me a perfect fitting front
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rugsr
can you send me the same PM =)
I tried send you the PM man but it said I couldnt for some reason. Maybe your inbox is full?

Yeah I wouldnt bother with a different bumper. The good fitting ones are decently expensive, and still sometimes have issues. Also they don't have the spot for the OEM tow hook and you have to put mesh in the grill which looks tacky imo. The ap2 front looks great since it fits perfectly and the parts are easily replacable, and the lip is very cheap so if you ever mess it up it's easy to replace. No point in paying a ton of money for a part that will just be chipped or messed up in a few years.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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I bought the ap2 replica form ebay for 120.00.
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