GT Front Bumper
03-26-2011, 05:15 PM
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GT Front Bumper
I just ordered my GT Front Bumper, I've wanted to get one since I first bought my car. I'm looking at going with a chrome billet grille and I want to put hidden fogs behind it. I've seen hidden fogs when everything was blacked out, has anyone done this with chrome?
03-26-2011, 06:17 PM
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By far the best mod for a V6 is beefing up the front end. 
You will need to order the GT fender liners. You can do it without, I have, but there will be a gap at the bottom that is about 2 inches. You can also just put something to fill the gap, thats what I did. It doesn't look bad and you can't really notice.
If you want to get the GT fender liners, go on ebay or a you pull it salvage yard. Online they say the liners are about $17, but then the shipping is around $50 a piece.
Also pick up some push tabs, because you will probably break some of them pulling out the fender liners.
I didn't have to shave down the foam bumper piece like some suggested. All in all its a very easy swap.
You will need to order the GT fender liners. You can do it without, I have, but there will be a gap at the bottom that is about 2 inches. You can also just put something to fill the gap, thats what I did. It doesn't look bad and you can't really notice.
If you want to get the GT fender liners, go on ebay or a you pull it salvage yard. Online they say the liners are about $17, but then the shipping is around $50 a piece.
Also pick up some push tabs, because you will probably break some of them pulling out the fender liners.
I didn't have to shave down the foam bumper piece like some suggested. All in all its a very easy swap.
03-26-2011, 06:42 PM
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It is a pretty easy swap and I just used basic hand tools and got it done in a few hours. Make sure you buy a GT grille (obviously). Some people say you need a GT radiator deflector, but I didn't bother and haven't had any problems.
Make sure to post pics once it's on!
Make sure to post pics once it's on!
03-26-2011, 06:49 PM
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No problem.
I used some rubber off of some old black floor mats. It doesn't look perfect, but the main point is to make sure water and other stuff doesn't get into that gap. I would replace them when you can. I'm going to when I get the chance, but I just can't see paying close to $100 for some plastic.
I used some rubber off of some old black floor mats. It doesn't look perfect, but the main point is to make sure water and other stuff doesn't get into that gap. I would replace them when you can. I'm going to when I get the chance, but I just can't see paying close to $100 for some plastic.
03-27-2011, 06:27 AM
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Pay the money for the GT fender liners, you CAN notice the gap,and you will not be happy with the look if you want it to look factory...also go with the GT radiator deflector, it holds the bottom of the bumper together with everything else,and pulls in the bottom tighter...just my 2 cents