Who sells a GTC bumper that fits??
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Who sells a GTC bumper that fits??
The fitment of my new "raceonusa" gtc bumper is laughable at best. I'm hoping they refund my $$ as it was listed as being one of their "hiflex" bumpers, but it is just plain old stiff frp. I know, this is what I get for being cheap and shopping on ebay. So where can I find a good fitting replica now that rotary extreme is closed?
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Originally Posted by turbogarrett
The fitment of my new "raceonusa" gtc bumper is laughable at best. I'm hoping they refund my $$ as it was listed as being one of their "hiflex" bumpers, but it is just plain old stiff frp. I know, this is what I get for being cheap and shopping on ebay. So where can I find a good fitting replica now that rotary extreme is closed?
try www.pre-auto.com
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Yeah, it would be nice if shine made one. I am considering their feed 2r, but I already ordered the gtc lenses.
I will post up some pics of the bumper when I get home tomorrow night. It does not follow the contour of the hood and sits about a half inch lower than the hood when closed. Each side where it mates to the fenders is also far from acceptable. If there was any flex at all in the bumper it may have been salvageable.
I will post up some pics of the bumper when I get home tomorrow night. It does not follow the contour of the hood and sits about a half inch lower than the hood when closed. Each side where it mates to the fenders is also far from acceptable. If there was any flex at all in the bumper it may have been salvageable.
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While we are on this subject of body kits, I'M IN THE MARKET----SOOOO, what are some of the best fitting, most durable, and best overall brands and dealers for body kits for FC'S----THANKS KEVIN
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MAZDASPEED GT Concept PARTS < Click
Pic of my Genuine 2000 model GT Concept (no lenses because they cracked on the ship from Japan)
Pic of my Genuine 2000 model GT Concept (no lenses because they cracked on the ship from Japan)
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Originally Posted by turbogarrett
The fitment of my new "raceonusa" gtc bumper is laughable at best. I'm hoping they refund my $$ as it was listed as being one of their "hiflex" bumpers, but it is just plain old stiff frp. I know, this is what I get for being cheap and shopping on ebay. So where can I find a good fitting replica now that rotary extreme is closed?
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Originally Posted by D CUPS
MAZDASPEED GT Concept PARTS < Click
Pic of my Genuine 2000 model GT Concept (no lenses because they cracked on the ship from Japan)
Pic of my Genuine 2000 model GT Concept (no lenses because they cracked on the ship from Japan)
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Originally Posted by vel525
i've had personal experiences with two companies. i bought my first bumper from pre-auto. at the time, they did not make the bumper themselves and just ordered through a different company. my body shop could not get the bumper to fit properly and i ended getting rid of it. i bought a second from pettit and it fit with no issues. both bumpers are fiberglass. although pre-auto's bumper was cheaper i think it was worth the extra i paid for the pettit bumper.
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Originally Posted by 1FooknTiteFD
I can't believe that people haven't learned by now where the reputable sources are for parts by now
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I had a 99 plateless from raceon that fit pretty well and a friend with one of their "hiflex" bumpers on his 240 that also fits nicely, so I figured I would give it a shot.
Call me cheap, but I will not pay over $1800 for the real gtc bumper as it is listed for on the site "DCUPS" posted. I like the gtc, but not that much!
Call me cheap, but I will not pay over $1800 for the real gtc bumper as it is listed for on the site "DCUPS" posted. I like the gtc, but not that much!
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Originally Posted by 1FooknTiteFD
I can't believe that people haven't learned by now where the reputable sources are for parts by now
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Originally Posted by Twinnos
thats because sometimes you got newbies like me who need that help from experienced rotary heads
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Originally Posted by neofreak
of course not, no one wants to spend money. RX-7 owners are cheapasses.
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Originally Posted by 1FooknTiteFD
I am not and you certainly aren't either. But you're right in that the vast majority of people are. Such a shame
Plus, since they're the vocal majority on the various boards these days they just keep spouting the same misinformation. Wonderful.
Meanwhile, the last of us selling our genuine/authentic/expensive parts are screwed since they'll only buy cheap *** inferior knockoffs.
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Originally Posted by 1FooknTiteFD
I can't believe that people haven't learned by now where the reputable sources are for parts by now
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Originally Posted by turbogarrett
The fitment of my new "raceonusa" gtc bumper is laughable at best. I'm hoping they refund my $$ as it was listed as being one of their "hiflex" bumpers, but it is just plain old stiff frp. I know, this is what I get for being cheap and shopping on ebay. So where can I find a good fitting replica now that rotary extreme is closed?
have you tried Vis? Everyone always raves that their fitment is right on...
http://www.visracing.com/catalog/pro...roducts_id=783