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Old 09-29-2009, 12:11 PM
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Default Hit a Deer, wanting to upgrade bumper

I just smashed a deer and I need to get a new bumber. I want to upgrade to something nicer than the stock GT bumper but my body man says he's had some bad luck in the past with aftermarked stuff. I want to keep my grill and fog light as they are and just change the bumber.

What is something that will fit it easily and not require a bunch of extras to make it work right. I'm on a budget and need to be under like $600 if possible for the new bumper. (insureance is giving me $419 for the stock one)

Any suggestions????
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Old 09-29-2009, 12:17 PM
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sounds like the California Special front bumper is the best bet for you. It allows you to keep your front grill/fogs and gives your GT a more aggressive look.

Check with your local dealer to see how much the front bumper is. My dealer quoted $350 for the front bumper, and $250 for painting it.
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Old 09-29-2009, 01:01 PM
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GT/CS bumper for sure.
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Old 09-29-2009, 01:22 PM
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Isn't the CS bumper just a GT bumper with ground effect pieces added on??
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Old 09-29-2009, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TonyGT
Isn't the CS bumper just a GT bumper with ground effect pieces added on??
No but cdc's classic chin spoiler can be painted to look like a cs and added on, that may be what your picturing.
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Old 09-29-2009, 04:13 PM
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Get a Roush front bumper without the fogs.
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Old 09-29-2009, 04:42 PM
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Roush pre-painted front bumper.


http://store.roushperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=536
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Old 09-29-2009, 04:44 PM
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I'm leaning toward the CS bumper. The shop says they need a vin number from one to get the right part. Did they make the CS in 06??
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Old 09-29-2009, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 07gtdude
Get a Roush front bumper without the fogs.
Why no Fogs? You mean just leave them out or do they make one with them omited so there are no empty holes there?
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Old 09-29-2009, 07:19 PM
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ive heard no troubles with ss bumpers
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