Well, the infamous "El Cheapo" bumper in my signature ate a curb in the 5-1/2" snow we got Sunday night, so I am in the market for a new front bumper.

The El Cheapo was my first experience with an aftermarket bumper, and while it wasn't totally horrible, it could have been better. I spent about 14 hours with a Dremel, drill, files, rulers, and a lot of fiberglass dust getting that piece ready for the turn signals, side markers, and jdm fogs. To top everything off, the bumper never fit correctly, just "good enough."

I know, I know...the ballers and jdm fanboys are probably already flaming away for me asking about fake Mugen stuff. To them I say, whatever it takes to get you through the day. Sorry, but I don't have $1K+ to spend on something that destroys itself a little every day just leaving my driveway.

Sorry, back on topic...Will anyone with personal experience give me some suggestions as to which companies make decent Mugen replica pieces for the 5th gen Prelude? Ideally I would like urethane, but even a decent fiberglass bumper would be fine.

Thanks in advance and sorry for rambling!

 

In the market myself, free bump..

 

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I have yet to try it, but the Duraflex stuff on ebay seems good.

 

Thanks for the input, Kronn. ED Duraflex is on my short list. I am just trying to get some suggestions from anyone who has actually prepped and/or installed a bumper on their own. Specifically, the areas where the bumper bolts to the fender, and the turn signal/fog light openings are what I am concerned with. I had to essentially fabricate those mounting points myself on the old bumper.