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Jul 21, 2013 | 02:43 AM

MacTacular

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Duraflex?

I found this front bumper and I love the way it looks..its made from "duraflex" and I have no experience with it..

here's a link

http://www.octanemotorsports.com/97-...x-p-73225.html

would you guys recommend duraflex for a bumper or hood??

Jul 21, 2013 | 09:30 AM

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Duraflex the material is great. I have a chin splitter made from it and that thing has withstood many an unexpected pothole-driveway encounter.

The downside is that many of these bumpers are not exactly ready to bolt-on. Many require sanding and fitting due to poor-tolerances in the construction process.

Jul 21, 2013 | 02:02 PM

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im okay with sanding and fitting, my dad used to do paint and body for a living, so he has taught me a thing or two!! I might give it a try!

Jul 21, 2013 | 02:18 PM

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The link is not direct I'm assuming from a quick search that the one you like is made from a forum vendor from here called corvette creationz good stuff

Jul 21, 2013 | 02:37 PM

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The link is not direct I'm assuming from a quick search that the one you like is made from a forum vendor from here called corvette creationz good stuff

http://www.bodykits.net/images/bodyk.../161975/00.jpg

does that one pop up for ya?

Jul 21, 2013 | 04:36 PM

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http://www.bodykits.net/images/bodyk.../161975/00.jpg

does that one pop up for ya?

Yeah that's him

Jul 21, 2013 | 04:59 PM

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Yeah that's him

so its a good product? I'd love to have one on my vette..it loks really good with the hood ive been looking at

Jul 21, 2013 | 05:27 PM

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http://corvettecreationz.com/store/i...&product_id=89

Thanks guys!

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Jul 21, 2013 | 06:04 PM

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http://corvettecreationz.com/store/i...&product_id=89

Thanks guys!

looks awesome!! how much would shipping be to 31419? $400 seems like a good deal on it...I love the way it looks!

I will definitely buy from you guys!