Should a novice attempt to install the MTECH rear bumper?

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Mar 18, 2010 | 12:34 PM

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nomis_nehc

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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5

Just talked to Winters and they said if the rear bumper is brand new and comparable to a new OEM spec bumper the paint should be $390.33. Hmmmm ... damn temptation!

Front bumper would be $667.34 painted and installed or $411.72 just for paint.

That's not that more than what I paid. Just do it.

Mar 18, 2010 | 12:42 PM

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Anzafin

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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5

Good to hear, I think this will be my first mod of 2011

I'm still unsure if I want to do the front though, my OEM bumper has served me well over winter. I'm afraid I would end up breaking the MTECH replica front in winter. Not sure what the strength compared to OEM is.

Wow! You're looking far ahead already

Mar 18, 2010 | 09:56 PM

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Yes! Do it! You will love it when people say "YOU did that? By yourself?" It is a great feeling.

Mar 19, 2010 | 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by D33ZNUT5

And just to add... I'd expect if you do the side skirts and front/rear at the same time, the marginal cost would be less as you save on the prep each time.

Just sayin' is all... the car would look great with the full m-tech.