MP3 Bumper HELP ASAP PLS
January-17th-2002, 11:48 PM
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MP3 Bumper HELP ASAP PLS
I was wondering if a 2001 MP3 bumper would fit a 2002 Protege5 perfectly, cause i heard something about the front fender wells being off or something? Anyone do this yet?
Also anyone know the mp3 front bumper part# if anyone has done this mod?
Going to have to replace my front bumper and i hate those MP5 orange markers!
thanks!
Also anyone know the mp3 front bumper part# if anyone has done this mod?
Going to have to replace my front bumper and i hate those MP5 orange markers!
thanks!
January-18th-2002, 04:46 PM
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The bumpers are interchangeable - I know a guy who installed side markers behind the front wheels, and replaced the bumper to eliminate the stock orange markers. Or at least he was about to do it last time I saw him. You here Danny??
January-21st-2002, 05:47 PM
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How about this....instead of replacing the whole bumper and having it painted....just take out the side markers, fill the holes, then paint it. If you use a GOOD body shop, then they can blend the paint. Either way, you don't pay for a new bumper when that little bit of body work is cheaper. 
Know what I mean??? I've beem pondering this issue, but I'm just hoping APC or someone comes out with clear markers.
Know what I mean??? I've beem pondering this issue, but I'm just hoping APC or someone comes out with clear markers.
January-21st-2002, 09:55 PM
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I think the bumper help was due to an accident, so the replacement was necessary.
Painting the bumper if you remove the markers and fill the holes is no big deal - I actually had my front bumper repainted already under warrnty - some paint started to flake off for no reason. The body shop did an EXCELLENT job - I'm almost positive they removed the bumper to paint it - even I can't tell it was done - the color is perfect. They estimated $300-$400 to do it (if I had paid for it) - not too bad. If someone is looking to remove the bumper arkers, why not wait for those first few stone chips - then at least you'll have reason to paint the bumper.
As far as clear markers, the ones for a '96 (not sure of the year) RX=7 are a direct fit. Aftermarket clears are available, but they are pricey - $130-$150.
Do a search of the threads if you're interested - the link to them is here somwhere.
Painting the bumper if you remove the markers and fill the holes is no big deal - I actually had my front bumper repainted already under warrnty - some paint started to flake off for no reason. The body shop did an EXCELLENT job - I'm almost positive they removed the bumper to paint it - even I can't tell it was done - the color is perfect. They estimated $300-$400 to do it (if I had paid for it) - not too bad. If someone is looking to remove the bumper arkers, why not wait for those first few stone chips - then at least you'll have reason to paint the bumper.
As far as clear markers, the ones for a '96 (not sure of the year) RX=7 are a direct fit. Aftermarket clears are available, but they are pricey - $130-$150.
Do a search of the threads if you're interested - the link to them is here somwhere.
January-22nd-2002, 01:34 PM
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Here's the link to the page with the RX7 clear markers - sorry for the error in the year:
RX7 Page
And for a pic, Click Here
Definitely pricey, but I have seen them for a little cheaper than the $160 asking price at this site.
RX7 Page
And for a pic, Click Here
Definitely pricey, but I have seen them for a little cheaper than the $160 asking price at this site.