ok guys.. i know i might get some flaming for this. but just want to get opinions.

im thinking about changing my 97 bumper for a 98. i just like how it looks. flows better with the car. people say i should go with a 98 bumper since i have the 98 spec rims with front end. and people say to stick with the 97 bumper. so i can keep it oem and original. i just think it will look much better. what do you guys think??

 

I like the 98 bumper just because I have the optional rear valences that only fit on the 98

 

Its your car so do what tou like best, imo keep the 97 but im a purist

 

do what you like but i votes 98 bumper

 

i lik ethe 97 because u can fit the OEM fogs. i thought about getting a 98+ but i was like na expletive it im sticking to my roots, 1997 it is...and left it alone

 

I'd keep the 97 rear bumper because I like that aztec rear lip for it.

Front.. I like the 98 better.

 

Another 'keep '97 bumper' from a purist perspective. It looks more original, is more rare (for an ITR), and frankly being the oddball I am perhaps, but I always liked the '94-'97 front & rear in CW.

 

i like the rear 98+ bumper...
and i like both the older and new dc fronts..

 

kepp it O.G.

 

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Front or rear "bumper"?

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USDM 97 rims are exactly the same as USDM 98 ITR rims (e.g. white)

The rear might be better aerodynamically on a 98 if you knock/cut out the piece that's above what looks like a little wing in the back, though a proper diffuser back there would take care of that in either case.

Bottom line, no real advantage of one over the other in stock trim, just a matter of what YOU think looks beter.

 

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Even though he's talking USDM bumpers (unless maybe he means the rear one, same thing for both markets) I think he's talking about the JDM 98Spec 16" wheels.

Kind of a confusing thread.

 

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Agreed! Which is why I included "USDM" several times.

 

ok. sorry about that. i am building a 97 itr. i bought the jdm front end w/hid's. have 98 spec gm rims. the thing is, that i dont really like the rear 97 bumper. like how the 98+ looks.

thanks

 

Hmm.. in that case, I'd go with the 98 rear bumper.

 

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Then do what you feel like.

I'd like to keep it OG, but it's your R... Feel free to do whatever pleases you.

 

IMHO, i say keep the 97 bumper. here is the thing. i have a 97 R and last winter i put on a brand new OEM USDM front bumper and a new coat of paint. i was starting to run out of cash and already had a 98+ bumper laying around and thought i would save some money.

i put the OEM rear valences on and painted the bar in the back black: here is a pic for reference. plus, it fits my spoon n1 nicely tucked in. thats one of the other reasons i kept it

sorry about the quality, damn trial resize software. photoshop is on my desktop at home and not on the laptop at school, bit i think this may help

 

Nice now sell me your rear valences damn it!

 

I changed my 96spec bumper to a 98spec, i think they look so much more meatier/aggressive.

 

yes..98-01 rears ftw

 

IMO, a 98 bumper never lines up perfectly on a 97 car.

 

i like the 98+ bumpers, but 97's are pretty rare, i'd keep it just for principle.

 

You have a '97, the rear bumper should stay '97. I too am running the 98+ JDM 16's but I have no intentions of changing the bumpers out. I guess I am a purist too.