I was backing up the other day, and wasn't able to see a concrete barrier behind me (below line of sight) and crunched up my bumper pretty good. I don't think it's repairable

So, instantly my thoughts ran to the JDM bumper (heres on BBY)





Its not a direct bolt on though. The stock crash beam won't work, either a custom one must be fabbed, or modify the original

Custom one is like 350 bucks. Any welder can mod the factory one for cheap, but its questionable as to whether its still effective. Some argue its pointless to have one at all but i am not convinced on that either.

The next issue is the exhaust, which some fit, some must be modified. I have a thermal exhaust (oval type cannister) that I'm pretty sure I'd have to modify it so the tip doesn't stick out too far. Then paint it black b/c I don't like the way all that bling looks - i like to ride under the radar as much as possible, so this won't do


Then I gotta tackle paint, which I hear is not an easy one to match (BBY)

I dunno I'm just looking for a little guidance here. I'm not even sure I want the bumper b/c its much flashier than USDM, and thus, calls more attention.

Give me your thoughts

 

If you are willing to spend the extra cash I would get the JDM one.
I looks really good.

 

I agree it does look good but somebody ease my fears. I don't want an exhaust with a boner or disturb the car's crash worthiness (which isn't that great to begin with)

Man, sucks getting old. Back in the day, I'd rip everything out but the seats, steering wheel, and the motor and think that was ok. Guess I've seen too many people get hurt

 

Do it,looks good.

 

I think the bumper support is worthless in a crash over 5mph.
If you hit both cars in the rear at say 50 mph I dont believe the damage would be all that different.

 

its a primary crumple zone, but yet at 50mph rear impact you're fucked no doubt.

What Im more concerned with is the absence of the crash bar and insurance investigators... I'd hate to have a claim denied b/c of a silly little bar

 

That is a legitimate concern.
I know a guy who lost a claim because he had a camaro that came with a v6 and he swapped in a v8 and never told his insurance company.
Do you know any body shops that you could trust not to disclose the fact that it doesnt have a US crash bar if you got in a accident.

 

i'd do the install myself, so thats no concern at all, but in the event of an accident, if they notice the lack of crash bar thats grounds to deny the claim ...

 

I mean if you were in a accident do you have a body shop you could take the car to that would help you hide the fact that it didnt have a legal US crash bar.

 

i would go jdm its pretty nice but can i see a pic of the damage of your bumper. and think about it honestly not many dsms have our front crash bars on and if they do there chopped up to fit the IC so they arent effective anyway. i would modify the crash bar personally just so i feel i did the best i could. my front one is all cut up prolly wont save me from a bike but the thought that i still have one make me sleep easier at night.good luck