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ripthesystem
12-16-2003, 06:34 PM
Car in question: White 4Dr 95 Civic LX

Got rear-ended this weekend and the lady didn't want to claim on insurance so I'm getting a check. I need a new rear bumper and the body shop quoted $560 for a new OEM bumper and paint, etc.
($300 for the bumper and $200 to paint it)

So I'm thinking maybe get a Body Kit bumper and go for a stock improvement?

Or maybe just get a cheaper OEM (ebay) and some lips and side skirts?

Which rear bumper do you guys like? I've never looked for these before..
So far I've found these but I can't make up my mind (http://www.importinnovation.com/searchresults.aspx?ControlName=SearchResults&SearchWords=92-95%20Civic%20Rear&SearchType=all&PageSize=48&PrimarySortField=price&PrimarySortDirection=asc&MinPrice=0&MaxPrice=9999999&SearchProductID=true&SearchProductName=true&SearchShortDesc=true&SearchLongDesc=true&SearchKeywords=true&Mode=All) Are there others you would recommend? best prices?

shoot all your suggestions my way
thx

pdiggitydogg
12-16-2003, 06:47 PM
i'd get a knock off from ebay or a used oe from a jyard and then maybe a rear lip
that would be under 500 either way

I dont like any of those body kit ones

ebpda9
12-16-2003, 06:50 PM
it's kinda hard to find a rear body kit bumper.

IALuder
12-16-2003, 07:09 PM
i personally think you should keep the stock look. unless you going for show. then get a whole complete kit. even if you have to mix kit.

just do us all a favor: dont buy the kit and put it on your car, till its painted!

ripthesystem
12-16-2003, 08:25 PM
if I go the stock route and get a lip (front/rear) any recommendations? I see lots of the Type R and Mugen. Any preferences between the 2? They both look nice to me but it's hard to tell w/o seeing it on a car.

any other lips or bumpers I should look at?

thx

AzCivic
12-16-2003, 08:49 PM
go bumper less!:)

it acts like a parachute anyway.

cashizslick
12-16-2003, 08:59 PM
Originally posted by SFKing
i personally think you should keep the stock look. unless you going for show. then get a whole complete kit. even if you have to mix kit.

just do us all a favor: dont buy the kit and put it on your car, till its painted!

My thoughts exactly.