 front bumper absorber, Do I Need It? |
 Aug 8, 2004 - 8:08 PM
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Due to the wreck I had a while back, I am working on replacing many of the parts on he front end. This includes the front bumper absorber (large piece of styrofoam molded to shape of front bumper). While researching, I discovered that this is only sold for the 94-95 years. My question is will it be okay if I skip the replacement and save $$$.
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Aug 9, 2004 - 2:57 PM
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He's not talking about the aluminum reinforcement bar that bolts to the frame, but rather the piece of solid white styrofoam that goes between the reinforcement bar and the bumper itself.  What the styrofoam does is help absorb impact by giving a bit when an impact occurs. Without the styrofoam piece, the front bumper would smash all the way back to the re-inforcement bar in a light impact, which would cause greater damage to both vehicles. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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koan front bumper absorber Aug 8, 2004 - 8:08 PM
o8poa8o NO... its not very advicable, most likely the late... Aug 8, 2004 - 8:14 PM Junior you can try to fill the inside of the bumper with ... Aug 8, 2004 - 11:55 PM DJMC_Celica My friend had a del sol, and he removed his suppor... Aug 9, 2004 - 2:49 PM Hanyo My 97 celica has the foam stuff on the inside of t... Aug 9, 2004 - 2:54 PM 97Celica Last time I checked.. It's not illegal to take... Aug 9, 2004 - 6:27 PM Coomer QUOTE (97Celica @ Aug 9, 2004 - 4:27 PM) Last time... Aug 9, 2004 - 6:32 PM 97Celica Personally, I have an aftermarket kit..I am screwe... Aug 9, 2004 - 7:07 PM
DamDirtyApes dont use expandable foam, if u use to much it will... Aug 9, 2004 - 8:03 PM |
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