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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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RE Bumper Guard for FDs

I have been meaning to post this picture for months, but I kept forgetting.

It's a Rotary Extreme Bumper Guard that Chuck made a while ago. It's made out of Carbon Fiber and is very high quality. It fits the rear contours perfectly and I am very happy with it. It's a nice piece overall.

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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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Looks cool.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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I'm confused. What does the bumper guard do? Instead of getting exhaust on our bumper, we now get exhaust on the bumper guard that is riveted into our bumper and doesn't match?

Is there something I'm overlooking, such as actual damage by the exhaust to stock paint/bumpers?
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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It's Carbon Fiber.... duh!!!


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I admit it looks cool, but not worth it IMO. I can just wide the black crap off my bumper with a towel and not have rivet holes in my bumper.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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Originally posted by FD_Newb_1974
I'm confused. What does the bumper guard do? Instead of getting exhaust on our bumper, we now get exhaust on the bumper guard that is riveted into our bumper and doesn't match?

Is there something I'm overlooking, such as actual damage by the exhaust to stock paint/bumpers?
As it's already black, you don't notice the stains from the exhaust. I got a little tired of always having black spots on my bumper every other time I drove my car.. I figured I don't need to clean it since its black anyway..

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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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i agree it is very well made...but now instead of having a black mark we can remove with a towel its a black mark riveted into our bumper. Its one of those things where i just see a lot of better ways to spend the money.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:42 PM
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Its one of those things where i just see a lot of better ways to spend the money.
Maybe.. but $100 isn't a drop in the bucket to most people.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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i agree it is very well made...but now instead of having a black mark we can remove with a towel its a black mark riveted into our bumper.
What if I said I had a burn marks or melted spots under there from running too rich? Would I rather buy a new bumper and paint it versus installing this? Easy to justify then.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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Get a Racing Beat exhaust - no crap or burn marks...
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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What if I said I had a burn marks or melted spots under there from running too rich? Would I rather buy a new bumper and paint it versus installing this? Easy to justify then.
That's why I'm going to put mine on. I'd rather wipe off some carbon fiber than repaint my bumper.
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Old Feb 24, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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Get a Racing Beat exhaust - no crap or burn marks...
I second that

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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 01:29 AM
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lets take over this thread with the "get a dual tip racing beat" chants...haha
I am not a fan of this thing honestly. I never say this but I think it looks a little like rice. sorry
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 01:23 PM
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Well this guy could use one for sure I doubt all that will come off.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 01:30 PM
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It sussposed to help if you shoot flames,with not cat.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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What is the RWHP gain????
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Yeah it looks purty good, and seems like a good way to save a lot of future headaches, but it doesn't look like you had that big of a problem to begin with... r' I think.
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