What new front bumper to get...?

[Crymson]

So, i'm hopeing to get my car repainted, and adding few few Carbon fibre accents. My car needs a new front bumper, as the old one is warped from heat. These are my two OEM options. I was orginally going to go with the '99 front end. However, i'm having a hard time sourcing one, and the doubt is starting to set it on wether i like it more or not (partly because of the molding for the plate). Anyway, let me know what you guys thinkg. Please try not to vote for the bumper based on the quality of the picture, the second is clearly from a professional photoshoot.


'93-'98 front end

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Natey/RX-7/D&B_3_08.jpg

99' front end

http://www.boyrotor.com/images/flash_images/home_1.jpg

Also, if anyone has ideas on where to take it for a really professional repaint, feel free to pm me. I'm not looking for backyarders though

[dj_rice]

99 Front End gets my vote, those new signal lights are so sexy looking...


For painting, Screamin

[Crymson]

No screamin'. I've tried to get ahold of them a few times. I think they're too busy.

[dj_rice]

Contemporary Coachworks
National Collision

Maranello Auto Refinishing

[Crymson]

Thanks mate. I've heard maranello from a few people.

[arian_ma]

99 front end ftw!

[schocker]

I also vote for the 99 even though it has the most awful plate placement in the history of automobiles.

[obliterate8]

Is it possible to get the 99 front bumper without that huge plate holder?

[Crymson]

Originally posted by obliterate8
Is it possible to get the 99 front bumper without that huge plate holder?

Yes, but only as a fiberglass or FRP "replica", with all the nasty, shoddy, fitment issues associated with it. Mabey a good autobody guy would be able to remove it from the OEM though.

[CSMRX7]

Don't go OEM!!!

Get the Burnout bumper and then our stuff will ship faster!!!

[Kloubek]

I agree with the others. The 99 looks best, but man that is a horrible plate holder; what were they thinking?!!