OEM Honda = ...ghetto?
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Took my bumper off (you might've noticed my trials and tribulations with that earlier), and found this:
Styrofoam, masking-taped to the bumper support. I have no idea what those black things are, but the whole piece is loose...it only attaches by the tape.
Anyone have a clue as to what that is?
Styrofoam, masking-taped to the bumper support. I have no idea what those black things are, but the whole piece is loose...it only attaches by the tape.
Anyone have a clue as to what that is?
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (delsolguy)
I don't see how that's ghetto when I took off my front bumper thatpiece just comes off its styro-foam it's not metal and its only there to help absord the impact of a collision
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (delsolguy)
I remember my 98 LX looking very similar. I'll see if I can find a pic.
Yeah, very ghetto looking, but not the average person removes the bumper.
The LX actually looks a little better than yours
BTW >> That AEM c/a/i is up for sale if anyone is interested....
[Modified by Hybrid93Hatch, 9:23 PM 12/31/2002]
Yeah, very ghetto looking, but not the average person removes the bumper.
The LX actually looks a little better than yours
BTW >> That AEM c/a/i is up for sale if anyone is interested....
[Modified by Hybrid93Hatch, 9:23 PM 12/31/2002]
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (delsolguy)
well, in 5th gen civics the only thing holding on the absorber two little tabs of the styrofoam that stick into holes on the bumper reinforcement. that just holds it in the right place and the bumper cover keeps it there. that's about it, maybe the tabs on yours came off (they're styrofoam) so they taped it.
[Modified by Shreik, 10:12 PM 12/31/2002]
[Modified by Shreik, 10:12 PM 12/31/2002]
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (Shreik)
that styrifoam is supposed to be taped on. All it does is keep the bumper cover in good form in case of slow speed accident. The Peice behind it is the important peice(rebar)
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (delsolguy)
don't think its that ghetto... as design must go throught many trial and approvals. may look like nothing went into it but, sytrofoam/ plastics are not molded onto or made out of metal ... so that they can be reused after an accident even if the cover is destroye. second insurance companies want the 5mph bumper and this prevents many claims. third its cheap and economical to produce and replace. fourth its lightweight...
notice how domestic cars such as saturns or chyslers after a small crash have chunks of bumpers taken off
notice how domestic cars such as saturns or chyslers after a small crash have chunks of bumpers taken off
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (eg6ajk)
notice how domestic cars such as saturns or chyslers after a small crash have chunks of bumpers taken off
BTW, I was semi-joking about the "ghetto" thing. I assumed it was probably there to keep the shape of the bumper.
Just gave me a laugh when I pulled the bumper off
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (22lbGS-R)
usually when you see the masking tape on the foam absorber that means your car has been in an accident and thats usually how body shops re attach it because they always want to fall off when you are tryingto put the bumper cover back on.
oem honda is far from ghetto
oem honda is far from ghetto
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (one-syk)
usually when you see the masking tape on the foam absorber that means your car has been in an accident and thats usually how body shops re attach it because they always want to fall off when you are tryingto put the bumper cover back on.
oem honda is far from ghetto
oem honda is far from ghetto
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (97hb)
what do u mean damn body shops? thats an improvment over hondas idea of just letting it sit there on two little ***** that break off too easily all honda had to do was put some honda tape on it and it would be all good
using masking tape to hold absorbers is a great idea if you have ever tried to put on a cover while trying to hold the absorber in place at the same time with no help
using masking tape to hold absorbers is a great idea if you have ever tried to put on a cover while trying to hold the absorber in place at the same time with no help
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (Peagreenhatch)
In my 99 Cav Z24 it was hard plastic that had been riveted to the body. I had to take it off when I put on my body kit and it was a **** to get off...I think that was the most secure thing on the whole car.
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (one-syk)
usually when you see the masking tape on the foam absorber that means your car has been in an accident and thats usually how body shops re attach it because they always want to fall off when you are tryingto put the bumper cover back on.
what do u mean damn body shops? thats an improvment over hondas idea of just letting it sit there on two little ***** that break off too easily all honda had to do was put some honda tape on it and it would be all good
using masking tape to hold absorbers is a great idea if you have ever tried to put on a cover while trying to hold the absorber in place at the same time with no help
using masking tape to hold absorbers is a great idea if you have ever tried to put on a cover while trying to hold the absorber in place at the same time with no help
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (Chiovnidca)
true it wont move with the bumper on but the reason its on there is to hold it so it dosnt fall off when your trying to install the cover..other wise youd have to fiht the cover and absorber at the same time
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (Chiovnidca)
Seems my pointless lil' post brought up an interesting point.
I don't think my car has ever been in an accident. It has a clean title, there doesn't appear to be any overspray on any of the parts, and I purchased it with 21k on the odometer.
Has anyone had masking-taped styrofoam on a car that they know for sure has never been wrecked?
I don't think my car has ever been in an accident. It has a clean title, there doesn't appear to be any overspray on any of the parts, and I purchased it with 21k on the odometer.
Has anyone had masking-taped styrofoam on a car that they know for sure has never been wrecked?
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (delsolguy)
ok maybe saying it ws in an accident was a bit much with out knowing anything about your car..but someone has taken the bumper off at one point in time and used masking tape to reinstall it..look for clear coat on parts that arent usually clear coated like the reinforcment or anything that is hidden by the bumper cover that will tell you if it has been repainted usually... also loomk for stress cracks at spot welds or look for cracks in the paint....most likely with the condition of your car it hasnt been in an accident but it certanily did not come thatway from the factory..someone has been there before you
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (one-syk)
My car isn't a bumper virgin!
Thanks for the reply, I'll definitely give it a good look-see tomorrow.
(did I just say "look-see"? Ugh. )
Thanks for the reply, I'll definitely give it a good look-see tomorrow.
(did I just say "look-see"? Ugh. )
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (one-syk)
Be carefull not to break it, my friend told me Honda wanted like 50 bucks for that piece of Styrofoam before when he broke his.
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Re: OEM Honda = ...ghetto? (90blackcrx)
Be carefull not to break it, my friend told me Honda wanted like 50 bucks for that piece of Styrofoam before when he broke his.