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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 07:29 AM
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I'm have a really hard time finding a 98+ front teg bumper, but I found this and it doesn't look bad in my opinion. Should I stay OEM or go for this bumper.
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 07:30 AM
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Why do you need a new bumper?
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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A snow bank hit me about sixth months ago and i have everything needed for the 98 front but the bumper. I've been lookin for a new bumper ever since and I only got ripped off from a Canadian guy, but that was because of my own stupidity.
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 08:02 AM
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certi-fit
cheap aftermarket OEM style bumpers
Like 30-40$
brand new
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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OEM
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tHE oNE &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">certi-fit
cheap aftermarket OEM style bumpers
Like 30-40$
brand new</TD></TR></TABLE>Where do you buy them at? I'm very interested.
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 09:14 AM
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find a certi-fit in your area
look in the phone book, odds are there is one near you, if not its worth a few hour drive to buy a new bumper for 30$

if you cant find one, let me know i'll look for you
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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IMO - stay OEM
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 11:40 AM
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I'd stay OEM, but out of all the aftermarket bumpers ive seen, that looks not bad. Like the Cwest kit for civics.
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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oem like bumper are okay, they dont fit perfect no matter what they say, but it's pretty damn close.

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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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OEM
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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That bumpers not bad imo
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Go for that aftermarket C-West knock off - sickest bumper ever!
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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Does anyone have this bumper or pics of it? I'll proably go w/ an oem knock off, but i'd like to see this bumper on some other tegs.
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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that bumper actually looks pretty nice

wassup with the headlights on that silver integra ?
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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Find an OEM bumper, so I can buy your old one already
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 03:57 PM
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OEM w/ a nice lip
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Old Jul 12, 2003 | 06:54 PM
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oem!!
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