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PhatCellyGT
04-22-2002, 06:13 PM
I'm gonna order the Octane R34 front Bumper, but I don't know what Sides to order w/ it. Any opinions??? (ie: Flow of kit and Height match up)

Wil

here it is:

http://www.mbautosport.com/productVariationImages/3072_t.jpg
baNanA_ryCe
04-22-2002, 07:11 PM
from what i heard, this front is HORRID if you get it from certain places, so ask around...also, sides >> try rmm..they might look nice! rear >> uhhh....i have no clue...but hope that helps! nice car!
yota_racer
04-22-2002, 07:52 PM
Just so you know, the front doesn't sit much lower then stock. But that could be to your advantage when you battle speedbumps. Anyway, I think the RMM sides and rear would look nice with that front. Maybe even the R2 sides.
Pinoyspd17
04-22-2002, 08:22 PM
i got the octane front also........r2 sides & trd rear......

gosh if only i had a digital camera to show you guys...
PhatCellyGT
04-23-2002, 12:14 PM
Pinoyspd, How is the fitment on the Octane Front?? Is there alot of modification needed??

Wil
yota_racer
04-23-2002, 12:24 PM
I have the Octane currently, and the fit is good. An 8.5 out of 10. Some minor modification would be needed to have it fit perfectly. I am actually selling it in a few weeks when my prototype kit is done. :thumbup:
Pinoyspd17
04-23-2002, 02:46 PM
well...before the modification:
1) the gap above the insignia was uneven...you could see where part of the bumper came upwards to a point...kinda like a "/\" but flatter...

2) the fit on the sides (to the side of the headlights) was Off..the bumper flared out a little too much so it kinda formed a "ledge" at that gap....

3) i think this is with all aftermarket bumpers but....underneath, it came out farther than where the engine plastics underneath could attach....so it kinda caught air, forced downward, and scraped against the ground at 20+ mph....they just built a bridge that connected the plastics to the front bumper...

i have no idea how they fixed the first two problems..but now, the "/\" isnt that bad...and the fit around the headlights is perfect...and no more plastic scraping...

the bumper sits lower than stock..but pretty high for aftermarket....in fact, the lowest part of my car are at the front end of the R2 sideskirts....so i have no problems gettin onto my driveway....

total price: $700 for paint and custom install....awesome deal..
anyone here in FL, i recommend C&G's Custom here in Jax...

thanx