Question - Aftermarket Front bumper for NB(8A)

BadBong · Postby **BadBong** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:22 pm

Guys… is there any difference between..

This:
http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product1281.htm

And This:
http://www.carmate.com.au/product_details.php?productid=MZMX598MSFB

I think they’re the same thing?! (other than the price :mrgreen:

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I know it’s made of fibreglass and they can be quite brittle… MXHVEN and Sliq have both warned me about it already – I just want to head about other people’s experiences with them and exactly how ‘easily’ do they crack/dent?....

philz · Postby **philz** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:29 pm

Go with manias one.

Don't go to carmate, stay as far away as you can.

BadBong · Postby **BadBong** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:56 pm

i heard about their bad service... but given that i'm literally getting a part and run with it... that should be ok right? :?:

*NOT going to ask them to paint or fit...

Boags · Postby **Boags** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:57 pm

BadBong wrote:i heard about their bad service... but given that i'm literally getting a part and run with it... that should be ok right?

*NOT going to ask them to paint or fit...

I've heard it's not just service that is bad. The parts don't fit well. You get what you pay for.

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:52 pm

i say.. just get the autoexe one

Hammer · Postby **Hammer** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:52 pm

David @ Mania also has this nose fitted to his NB8A Evo Gold race car. So you can see it fitted.

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:24 pm

stay as far away from carmate as you can, there bodykits dont fit for sh*t!

Manias "replica" gv front bar, is pricey, but it is a perfect fit.

I still think you should rock a GV lip, its cheaper then painting a full bumper, its already black, and its that urethane stuff.

BadBong · Postby **BadBong** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:10 am

... but... but... but... i like the way it looks :lol:

As long as i don't do anything stupid like crashing it or going through a hump at anything more than 20kms it should be alright ;)

Anyone knows a good bumper painter who will also fit the front bumper, side skirts and boot lip as well that is near the lower north shore?

Mania recommended this place in Hornsby but it's a bit out of the way...

BadBong · Postby **BadBong** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:25 am

Just found out sliq, the Autoexe bumper is made from fibreglass too, also unpainted... prefer the Gary Vary one for sure now...

RG.net · Postby **RG.net** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:54 am

BadBong wrote:Just found out sliq, the Autoexe bumper is made from fibreglass too, also unpainted... prefer the Gary Vary one for sure now...

Majority of aftermarket bumpers are firbreglass ... period.

just dont go to carmate, the savings arent worh the hassle of "making it fit".

16bit · Postby **16bit** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:49 am

also if there is an issue with the mania bar they will probably try to help you out. i also like that front bar - go for it.

BadBong · Postby **BadBong** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:35 pm

i think i will... i think i will....

thanks guys.. now... the hard part $$$.

If anyone knows a good and reasonably priced painter & installer, please let me know.
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Thanks :mrgreen:

sliq · Postby **sliq** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 11:41 pm

BadBong wrote:i think i will... i think i will....

thanks guys.. now... the hard part $$$.

If anyone knows a good and reasonably priced painter & installer, please let me know.
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Thanks

fitting/removing it isn't hard at all.. only takes 5 minutes (by an experienced mechanic/panel beater) to remove..

i'd say.. 30 minutes at most for your everyday joe.