Which Replacement Bumper
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Drifting
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From: North Carolina
Which Replacement Bumper
Simple question I can't seem to find the answer to. The bumper on my 95 Vert is wavy on top and has a little crack on the bottom. I am thinking of replacing it, but I see there are quite a few options (True Flex, Fiberglass, Urethane, Factory, Aftermarket, etc.) I am looking for the best option that will be easy to color match and have factory fitment or better. What do I buy and where do I buy it from.
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DG
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DG
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I bought ACI fiberglass (tru-flex they call it) front and rear for my 88.
I have been working with fiberglass for decades. So what needed to be done wasn't too bad, but if your not used to it its alot of work (or you have to pay someone). Everything needs to be file fit and even some fabrication needs to be done. I also could not reuse the impact assembly in the front (the egg shell piece) due to the way the bumper is installed - would not flex enough (but before it gets removed again for paint I will address this issue).
Don't get me wrong though. Once you do get it right the fit is way better than urethane. But I will not absorb any kind of decent impact without damage.
So if it were me and I was not going crazy on the project (which I am) id get the urethane and save alot of time and headaches.
Just my .02.....
I have been working with fiberglass for decades. So what needed to be done wasn't too bad, but if your not used to it its alot of work (or you have to pay someone). Everything needs to be file fit and even some fabrication needs to be done. I also could not reuse the impact assembly in the front (the egg shell piece) due to the way the bumper is installed - would not flex enough (but before it gets removed again for paint I will address this issue).
Don't get me wrong though. Once you do get it right the fit is way better than urethane. But I will not absorb any kind of decent impact without damage.
So if it were me and I was not going crazy on the project (which I am) id get the urethane and save alot of time and headaches.
Just my .02.....
Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: North Carolina
I bought ACI fiberglass (tru-flex they call it) front and rear for my 88.
I have been working with fiberglass for decades. So what needed to be done wasn't too bad, but if your not used to it its alot of work (or you have to pay someone). Everything needs to be file fit and even some fabrication needs to be done. I also could not reuse the impact assembly in the front (the egg shell piece) due to the way the bumper is installed - would not flex enough (but before it gets removed again for paint I will address this issue).
Don't get me wrong though. Once you do get it right the fit is way better than urethane. But I will not absorb any kind of decent impact without damage.
So if it were me and I was not going crazy on the project (which I am) id get the urethane and save alot of time and headaches.
Just my .02.....
I have been working with fiberglass for decades. So what needed to be done wasn't too bad, but if your not used to it its alot of work (or you have to pay someone). Everything needs to be file fit and even some fabrication needs to be done. I also could not reuse the impact assembly in the front (the egg shell piece) due to the way the bumper is installed - would not flex enough (but before it gets removed again for paint I will address this issue).
Don't get me wrong though. Once you do get it right the fit is way better than urethane. But I will not absorb any kind of decent impact without damage.
So if it were me and I was not going crazy on the project (which I am) id get the urethane and save alot of time and headaches.
Just my .02.....
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Advantages are, cheaper, no waves, better fit, and dont need to add flex to paint.. thats about it
Drifting
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If you're not in a rush to do it, I would go with factory and wait for a nice one in your color to come up for sale. Check the for sale section here. I also see there is a LKQ pick ur parts in N Carolina. They get vettes in there. Check craigslist etc. You could find a factory one already the correct color that will bolt right on. You could even put WTB ads in and there are people who part these out and have a bunch of these in different colors ready to sell.
