EVO III or GTX?
October-6th-2002, 06:24 PM
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EVO III or GTX?
I can finally get one of these bumpers... now the choice is... which one? Can somebody who's seen these bumpers in person tell me about them and how they look? I think the GTX bumper (pictured below) looks pretty clean but the EVOIII gives the protege a more sportier look. I've heard complaints about the EVO though, that the holes in it look too big or something. Does it look unnatural on the protege? At least if I buy the GTX I won't have to take off that safety brace or whatever it is. Anyways... can someone help me decide? Thanks.
GTX JSPEC BUMPER (this is the version I'm talking about)
GTX JSPEC BUMPER (this is the version I'm talking about)
October-6th-2002, 10:47 PM
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i actaully have both, the GTX is going on soon, but not until it's painted this time...lol
in both cases the crash brace must be removed.
also the in that pic, it doesn't look like it has the lower lip. there's a 2.5" lower lip on the one i have. It basically bolts right up to where the crash brace bolts to.
for me, the EVO was a PITA, but it does look good (when painted to match) as it was fiberglass, it didn't mix well with my racing. The GTX is as flexible as your OEM cause it is OEM
it bolts right on and is about the same price. both are cool, but it's up to you man.
in both cases the crash brace must be removed.
also the in that pic, it doesn't look like it has the lower lip. there's a 2.5" lower lip on the one i have. It basically bolts right up to where the crash brace bolts to.
for me, the EVO was a PITA, but it does look good (when painted to match) as it was fiberglass, it didn't mix well with my racing. The GTX is as flexible as your OEM cause it is OEM
it bolts right on and is about the same price. both are cool, but it's up to you man.
October-7th-2002, 10:57 AM
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I personaly like that bumper on the pic you have, that thing is sweet looking. Just make sure you get the grill too! and are those fog lights i see on the grill?
Oh one last thing, where did you get the pic?
-Andy
Oh one last thing, where did you get the pic?
-Andy
October-9th-2002, 06:29 PM
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Go jdm ( gtx bumper) it wont crack like fiberglass and is prob easier to put on . I have the grile in that pic with the lights on my car they are IPF lights super bright . I wanted mazdaspeedwests bumper but didnt have the money so he bought it :-( im sure braden will come threw again ...Jon 93 lx