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Old 06-14-08, 09:47 AM
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Got my 99 spec front....

But I noticed there is no mounting hardware on it. I looked at the 93 front that came off and the hardware on that is riveted on. What should I do?
Old 06-14-08, 11:10 AM
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You have to drill out the rivets on teh stock bumper, go buy a rivet gun and rivet the aluminum mounts onto the 99 spec bumper. It isnt difficult to do, however, I thought the 99 specs came with the mounting brackets?

I could be mistaken though, if you bought a knockoff fiber glass bumper most do not use the aluminum mounting brackets.

Hope that helped.

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Old 06-14-08, 12:41 PM
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the 99 oem skin doesnt come with the bracket.
u have to swap it over from your original bumper skin like stated above
Old 06-14-08, 03:28 PM
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Yeah its a new mazda bumper cover, I just wanted to make sure before I drilled out the rivets. Thanks guys!
Old 06-14-08, 05:24 PM
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Let us know how the fitment is on it even though it's the OEM front bumper.

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Old 06-14-08, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Benton
Let us know how the fitment is on it even though it's the OEM front bumper.

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Fit is fine. Just the 93 re bar does not support the bottom part of the 99 spec bumper. The 99 spec rebar has a supporting bottom part. YOu can be creative and make your own bottom piece. I have the 99 spec rebar and the bumper fits like a glove.
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I have the 99 rebar also.
Old 06-14-08, 08:48 PM
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cant wait to get mine painted! have u painted yours? how much did it cost if u dont mind me asking?
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can one of u guys post up a pic of the 99 rebar
Old 06-15-08, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Smitter
can one of u guys post up a pic of the 99 rebar
it's white and has bigger holes for the 99 combo lights.
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FWIW, i've been running my 99 spec bumper with 93 rebar for over 5 years now with zero fitment problems, bumper sagging etc.
Old 06-15-08, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
FWIW, i've been running my 99 spec bumper with 93 rebar for over 5 years now with zero fitment problems, bumper sagging etc.
Same here. Dont waste your money on the 99 bar when you can spend ten min with a dremel and make your stock bar work just fine.
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I got it 'cause it has the mounts for the 99 fogs.
Old 06-16-08, 09:26 AM
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+1 for drill and rivet back on. I just did that with my '99 plateless replica, no problems.

Pic of my 93 rebar cut to accommodate 99 lights. you can see how much material needs to be cut out. Takes all of 2 minutes with a cutoff wheel but wear a respirator or at least a dust mask!



edit: ah I see you have the '99 rebar already. Well then never mind!
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