Ordered AutoExe Front Bumper

[voiceKoil]

AutoExe Front Bumper WITH PICS

So the other day i decided to order the AutoExe front bumper. I bought it from Corksport. Derrick from there was very helpful to me with different questions about the sizing, fitment, etc...

Basically the bumper is not lower than the stock bumper, it is all predrilled and ready to scuff and shoot "paint", it uses the factory crash bar, and it is 30mm "lil over an inch" longer than the stock bumper. The fitment is suppose to be perfect, and I am suppose to recieve it the second week of June. Ill probably rip my car apart and premount it for fun. Ill be sure to post some pics as soon as I get it, should look sweet!


NEW PICS ON PAGE 3!!!!

 

[maestro]

Kinda' cool looking, congrats. Should set your car apart easily.

Are you actually getting 3 of them or so happy you wanted to post 3x?

 

[Akaveli]

it looks to similar to the stock MS3 bumper.

 

[Jasonstiller]

Sweet! keep us posted fo sho!

 

[AG DesignWorks]

I think it looks great. It'll definitely be unique, and you won't have that 'moustache' over the grill.

It actually looks very similar in design to this:

 

[MS3_Mafia]

That'll be sweet, I love that bumper. Just make sure if you're gonna use Mesh to fill the openings/vents, you use BLACK Mesh and not silver so it doesn't look all ricey.

 

[voiceKoil]

Kinda' cool looking, congrats. Should set your car apart easily.

Are you actually getting 3 of them or so happy you wanted to post 3x?

Yeh I wondered about it posting too many times, Im not sure if anyone else had problems, but I kept getting a screen saving the forums server was too busy, Everything was freezing, I couldnt even get back on to check to see what happend.




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I like how it looks similar to the stock bumper, but next to eachother it will completely stand out, I just wanted to basically debadge the grill and give it a little more aggressive look, which I think this does perfectly.



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It does kinda look like the Sky bumper, lol, I love how the sky looks. I was also thinking about getting a Sky Redline vs my MS3, see what I picked. I like the fact that it will rid the mustache, even though I dont mind it, but the Emblem debadge is my favorite touch.




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Also as for screening. Ill see how some black looks, Im not into cheezy looks like having chrome handles, blingin mesh, chrome fogs, and other sorts, everyone has different taste and thats fine, however thats not my cup of tea. I might not put anything, but I do think it will compliment the fmic setup Im going to peice together next week, the openings in the Oem bumper are somewhat lame for an intercooler due to the "stache" and the license plate, Im going to make a braket for the plate so it attaches underneath the bumper and then up in the one corner, "jdm style" and make it so I can take it on and off easily for pics, meets, etc... because I dont want to mark up the bumper, but I have to stay legal. I would have done that with the stock bumper too but then it would block the foglight, which would be dumb. Should be nice!



Ill be sure to keep everyone posted with everything, it wont be until the second week of June though untill I am suppose to get it, SHould be Sweet though!

 

[joshj84]

Please let me know when you do this as im looking to do the same.

Yeh I wondered about it posting too many times, Im not sure if anyone else had problems, but I kept getting a screen saving the forums server was too busy, Everything was freezing, I couldnt even get back on to check to see what happend.




"quote"

I like how it looks similar to the stock bumper, but next to eachother it will completely stand out, I just wanted to basically debadge the grill and give it a little more aggressive look, which I think this does perfectly.



"quote"

It does kinda look like the Sky bumper, lol, I love how the sky looks. I was also thinking about getting a Sky Redline vs my MS3, see what I picked. I like the fact that it will rid the mustache, even though I dont mind it, but the Emblem debadge is my favorite touch.




"quote"

Also as for screening. Ill see how some black looks, Im not into cheezy looks like having chrome handles, blingin mesh, chrome fogs, and other sorts, everyone has different taste and thats fine, however thats not my cup of tea. I might not put anything, but I do think it will compliment the fmic setup Im going to peice together next week, the openings in the Oem bumper are somewhat lame for an intercooler due to the "stache" and the license plate, Im going to make a braket for the plate so it attaches underneath the bumper and then up in the one corner, "jdm style" and make it so I can take it on and off easily for pics, meets, etc... because I dont want to mark up the bumper, but I have to stay legal. I would have done that with the stock bumper too but then it would block the foglight, which would be dumb. Should be nice!



Ill be sure to keep everyone posted with everything, it wont be until the second week of June though untill I am suppose to get it, SHould be Sweet though!

 

[FleaWannaBe]

where is the intercooler on the ms3. how big are they

 

[voiceKoil]

where is the intercooler on the ms3. how big are they

The stock intercooler is on top of the valve cover like a subaru. Its probably 12x15x2 not exact though just a guess.

and the fmic is still in the process, Ive got a few things, Im about half way there. I changed my mind with what core Im going to get, the new one is going to cost more, its going to be a custom build from Ets, it will be black and have ETS stenciled on it, not too cheap though, but they seem to make a nice core....


Ill be sure to post pictures for all, by the time I get the bumper Ill have my new rims and it will be lowered a 1in on tein Htechs and Koni yellow shocks. The count down continues! Approx 2 weeks left!(wiggle)

 

[BlackJack]

1 inch? You should do the MS Springs which only gives you .5 inch. It's perfect, if you ask me.

 

[ZooMIN3]

that bumper is HAWT!! Wow, what did cost ya? Do they have the hood available that is on that yellow 3 that was posted from the Japan Auto Show?? i love that body kit they have on there.... S-A-WEET!

-J

 

[L8R]

Whao, I would love to see this!

 

[voiceKoil]

1 inch? You should do the MS Springs which only gives you .5 inch. It's perfect, if you ask me.

I was planning on getting the ms springs, but then figuring it only drops .6 inches it really dosent seem worth it, Theres a good amount of room left between the wheels and fenders so I think the 1in will be perfect for my taste.... Some people on here havent went 2.5ish, now thats low...


I cant wait to get the bumper, Im hoping sometime next week! But we'll see... The bumper wasnt cheap, ran me $875 shipped... oh well its only money Ive worked my a$$ off for I think it will really set my car apart from the stock look, not too much like a spaceship though, lol. I havent seen that hood for sale though

 

[Kosh]

I was planning on getting the ms springs, but then figuring it only drops .6 inches it really dosent seem worth it, Theres a good amount of room left between the wheels and fenders so I think the 1in will be perfect for my taste.... Some people on here havent went 2.5ish, now thats low...


I cant wait to get the bumper, Im hoping sometime next week! But we'll see... The bumper wasnt cheap, ran me $875 shipped... oh well its only money Ive worked my a$$ off for I havent seen that hood for sale though

The real reason for the MS springs is how much stiffer it makes the ride which I think is more important than how much lower it looks. If you are just going for looks then go with something else.

 

[voiceKoil]

The real reason for the MS springs is how much stiffer it makes the ride which I think is more important than how much lower it looks. If you are just going for looks then go with something else.

Im getting them for both reasons, the springs for me are mainly for looks. The koni yellow shocks Im getting will add stiffness on top of everything too, and they are also adjustable. The Ms springs are an over priced Oem upgraded part imo, like much of the rest of their line up...

 

[Kosh]

Im getting them for both reasons, the springs for me are mainly for looks. The koni yellow shocks Im getting will add stiffness on top of everything too, and they are also adjustable. The Ms springs are an over priced Oem upgraded part imo, like much of the rest of their line up...

Sounds good to me As long as you post pictures!

 

[voiceKoil]

Sounds good to me As long as you post pictures!

I dont plan on putting any pics on though Im gunna hog all the fun to myself lol, j/k Should be great, first thing Im doing is taking pics!

 

[ch77]

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[Kosh]

Been over a month now, got the bumper or springs in yet?