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Old 10-15-2012, 03:35 PM
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Hey, ive been trying to decide between the 03/04 cobra bumper and the cobra R bumper for my '03 gt. Thought i had my mind made up on the 03/04 cobra style but not too sure. I know everyone will say its your car, do what you want, but i would like to hear what people would do if it were up to them. pictures would help, and ill post links to the 2 different bumpers. Mine is a black gt by the way, thanks.

03/04 cobra bumper: http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustan...304-cobra.html

cobra r style: http://www.americanmuscle.com/cobrar-bumper-9904.html
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Old 10-15-2012, 04:25 PM
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Honestly, if you dont have a (real) heat exchanger or front mount intercooler, I'd go with a 99/01 cobra bumper. The 03/04 looks nice, but the gaping hole in the center doesnt rub me well unless its filled with something. Just my .02$ however
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Old 10-15-2012, 04:32 PM
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I'd go with the 03/04, personally I think the R style looks cheesey, and just looks out of place, unless you have some crazy after market body parts...
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I've never been a fan of the cobra r bumper so I'd say go with the 03/04 or an 01
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Old 10-15-2012, 05:32 PM
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Remember that the R bumper has a very large impact on the airflow up front, and needs to be matched with a wing that can work with it.
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Old 10-15-2012, 07:28 PM
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great input guys, thanks. Has anyone found someone that sells the 01 cobra bumper? still havent found anyone that sells it yet
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I have a place that sells the 01 bookmarked on my computer, I'll check for it when i get home later
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Originally Posted by Gt04
I have a place that sells the 01 bookmarked on my computer, I'll check for it when i get home later
awesome, id appreciate it
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Originally Posted by xx10Gt
Hey, ive been trying to decide between the 03/04 cobra bumper and the cobra R bumper for my '03 gt. Thought i had my mind made up on the 03/04 cobra style but not too sure. I know everyone will say its your car, do what you want, but i would like to hear what people would do if it were up to them. pictures would help, and ill post links to the 2 different bumpers. Mine is a black gt by the way, thanks.

03/04 cobra bumper: http://www.americanmuscle.com/mustan...304-cobra.html

cobra r style: http://www.americanmuscle.com/cobrar-bumper-9904.html
xx10GT,

I honestly don't think you can go wrong. Either of these bumpers will look great on your Stang. My personal favorite is the 03/04 Cobra bumper. It looks great and I love the circle fog lights!

This is just my .02, let me know if you have any questions!

-Dan
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:43 AM
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I tend to agree with everyone else. If I had the choose I would go with the Cobra bumper be it 99/01 or the 03/04 model.
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