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12-11-2012, 05:42 PM | #1 |
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08+ Hatch Rear Bumper Questions
Hey everyone,
So today driving home from Orlando to Sarasota, 400 miles on my new 13 WRX, I get rear-ended at a stoplight. The bumper is going to have to be replaced, as theres a slight crack in it. Basically my question is, is the JDM rear bumper any different than US? Should I look into upgrading to a JDM bumper so I can have a rear fog, or just get the bumper replaced with an OEM US bumper? I was planning on buying a diffuser sometime soon so I want to do the right thing now when the bumper has to come off of the car anyway. Thoughts?
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12-11-2012, 06:29 PM | #2 |
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The bumpers are identical except for maybe the rear reflectors are replaced with actual lights on the JDM (doubt it though).
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12-11-2012, 10:56 PM | #3 |
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What about the rear fog?
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12-12-2012, 07:44 AM | #4 |
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Same thing happened to me last week. Kinda sucks we can't use the opportunity to upgrade to a new bumper like on an Evo or Mustang haha. At least I can get a new exhaust out of the deal, mine is bent pretty good.
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12-12-2012, 09:42 PM | #5 |
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12-12-2012, 10:06 PM | #6 |
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12-12-2012, 10:38 PM | #7 |
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Ah nuts. Thanks for the responses everyone.
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12-13-2012, 01:57 AM | #8 |
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The hatch has a rear fog overseas, but it's in the tail light and always on the drivers side.
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12-13-2012, 07:44 AM | #9 |
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If you are talking about putting them into the reflector locations on the bumper, they have that part at japanparts.com. it's a bit pricey though. I have been contemplating doing this myself. Here's a thread with someone who has done it http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2231444
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12-14-2012, 03:17 AM | #10 |
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Sticking with OEM. Thanks guys!
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12-14-2012, 06:29 PM | #11 |
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Oh if we're talking about the ones in the bumper. Yeah they are just an aftermarket reflectors/brake light kit. I have them and have them wired in with my brake lights. And got them here http://shop.jwmotoring.com/product.sc?productId=493
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