93-95 vs 99-02 front ends
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93-95 vs 99-02 front ends
I cant pick which one. I own the 93-95 front end and the mazda factory 99-02 front end. If i use the 99 front end I will have the body shop smooth out the front plate because my state doesnt require a front plate. the car is black with evo-r headlights.
It seems like the 99 has larger openings which should cool better and also create more drag. and the 93 has smaller ports so probably less cooling and less drag. coefficent. personal opinions and facts are appreciated.
It seems like the 99 has larger openings which should cool better and also create more drag. and the 93 has smaller ports so probably less cooling and less drag. coefficent. personal opinions and facts are appreciated.
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Ive been searching for evidence or at least where mazda was going with building the 99-02 front end. Cosmetic, cooling (God knows it needed it), Aerodynamics? But, so far I haven't had any luck locating any accredited info. Maybe one of the big guys on the forum will be willing to enlighten me.
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I dont think that the added drag is negliable. I think it goes to .364 doesnt it? Having said that, 99 spec all the way. When I saw the 2 side by side, it really put things in perspective. The 99 spec bumper just looks so much better in my eyes. To be honest though, the extra cooling is pretty irrelevant in my situation. On the move, the 93-95 spec bumper does the job just fine. The only problems I ever had with cooling was in traffic and the bumper is irrelevant.
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Ive been searching for evidence or at least where mazda was going with building the 99-02 front end. Cosmetic, cooling (God knows it needed it), Aerodynamics? But, so far I haven't had any luck locating any accredited info. Maybe one of the big guys on the forum will be willing to enlighten me.
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forget cooling or drag.. pick the bumper of which looks better to you.. if you want better cooling get a better cooling system.. and i highly doubt your going to be setting land speed records so forget drag.. the bumpers are pretty simliar so it won't make much difference.. i drive with the windows down anyway
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If you dont want a front plate holder, get the mazdaspeed.
99 plateless bumpers look weird, like a mcdonalds smile lol IMO
I got the 99 front with plate, not only cause my state requires a front tag, but because it looks better IMO. I know it seems weird to say that a big license plate on the front of the bumper will look better. Idk, to me it completes the entire look of the car, especially a street car.
If i didnt go 99, i would have DEFINITELY gotten a mazdaspeed. Very aggressive looking and it complements the car as well. Even if thats the only exterior mod you do.
99 plateless bumpers look weird, like a mcdonalds smile lol IMO
I got the 99 front with plate, not only cause my state requires a front tag, but because it looks better IMO. I know it seems weird to say that a big license plate on the front of the bumper will look better. Idk, to me it completes the entire look of the car, especially a street car.
If i didnt go 99, i would have DEFINITELY gotten a mazdaspeed. Very aggressive looking and it complements the car as well. Even if thats the only exterior mod you do.
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99 bumper is beautiful but I personally like the 93 bumper with the 99 lip combination like Farkel has on this forum. Hes also got the black turns that make it look alot better also. And if you go 99 stick with the plate front version, it looks alot better than the plateless one.
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99 bumper is beautiful but I personally like the 93 bumper with the 99 lip combination like Farkel has on this forum. Hes also got the black turns that make it look alot better also. And if you go 99 stick with the plate front version, it looks alot better than the plateless one.
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Im not setting a land speed record but cutting drag has the same effect as cutting weight every bit helps. Im very **** about such things. I was considering the ones you guys mentioned 99 plate less and 93 with 99 lip just cant decide. as far as a cooling system im using two fluidyne oil coolers a greddy intercooler and rx7 specialties radiator and i'm having a ducting system created. so it seems functionality the 93 front end will take care of cooling and might be more aerodynamic.
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I kept my 96 bumper and just changed the turn lights to the ones from 360tuners.com
I also installed a 99 spec lip onto it. Looks alot better now. The original turn signals and bigger lip make these bars look old and outdated.
Seeing as you have both bars though, i would go the 99+ for sure. They have much larger openings for better cooling and look a damn side better too.
I also installed a 99 spec lip onto it. Looks alot better now. The original turn signals and bigger lip make these bars look old and outdated.
Seeing as you have both bars though, i would go the 99+ for sure. They have much larger openings for better cooling and look a damn side better too.