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Old 12-28-2013, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Karl_W944
Here's a question. I love the look of the classic impact bumpers, especially the way it protrudes from the body yet still remains relatively flush with the body. I like it even more than the turbo-style! Is there a bumper, maybe made of fiberglass, that could be had, should that unfortunate day come, that the bumper gets indented or damaged to the point of disrepair and still keep the "impact bar-thing"?
Probably, but why? With the fiberglass you would lose the impact-absorbing purpose the original bumper has. Any impact is going to then go right to the crossmember, and to the frame.

If the bumper gets hit hard enough to be "damaged beyond repair", you probably have bigger issues than looking for a fiberglass version.

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Old 12-28-2013, 03:19 AM
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Ok then. Could a bumper that does what I previously described be made out of a much more proper material because I'm not sure what exactly is the best material for a bumper.
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Originally Posted by Karl_W944
what I previously described
You described the stock bumper. Unless I'm missing something?

The stock bumper is made from aluminum. However it is probably hardened or some sort of structural-grade aluminum I would imagine.

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