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04-21-2014, 07:07 PM | #1 |
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Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I'm sure this will get a stir out of everyone, BUT...as luck would have it on the way to the show in NC my bumper got smacked by a piece of debris on I-40. It spiderwebbed the paint VERY bad, bent/stretched the bumper cover on the bottom center, broke a foglight, and hurt the chin spoiler.
Since all this would have to be replaced anyway I was considering a Cobra swap. I'd like to have a 99/01 bumper but GEEZ they are expensive (if you can find them). I should be able to get out at less than $500 with a '03-'04 swap. The only issue I know of is that I will need to drill a couple new holes for the top bumper mount (as I found out with my old Bullitt). For any of those who have done this swap, does the Mach hood fit okay with the bumper, or is it a PITA to deal with? My Bullitt never was quite right, but I also put a cowl hood on it instead of the stock one. Thanks in advance for any help!
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04-26-2014, 01:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I think the cobra bumper only looks good on the cobra. On a mach it
just doesn't flow together. Just my opinion but I like the stock bumper over both cobra bumpers. Get cobra or bullitt side skirts that's the best exterior mod |
04-26-2014, 02:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
i had a Mach with a terminator front bumper for a while and overall was not a big fan...I agree that it doesnt flow right with the mach hood and such
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04-26-2014, 03:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I'm torn. If I did swap out it would probably be a 99-01, but I don't wanna spend the $$ I'll probably go back with a stocker
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04-26-2014, 05:08 PM | #5 |
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I think it flows well and looks great on the mach. Especially now with my big intercooler
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04-26-2014, 05:39 PM | #6 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
828 I think it looks nice, I just wish they would have tucked it just a LITTLE closer in, seems to jut out some, may just be the pic. Did you paint your car??, I thought you had the DSG in racing pics??
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04-26-2014, 08:04 PM | #7 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I love the mach/ termi combo personally
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04-27-2014, 09:40 AM | #8 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
99-01 is the one I liked the most.
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04-27-2014, 10:01 PM | #9 |
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Wasn't there a thread on here where a company said they can do it, with pre orders for the 99/01 bumper.
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04-29-2014, 05:58 PM | #10 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I like them both on the Mach 1's. If you plan on going with a supercharger I would opt for the 03/04. The hood will fit fine just you may need to tuck in the "up rights" near the head light a bit on the 03/04 Cobra. The 03/04 Cobra hood I believe is a bit longer. I know this had to be done for the New Edge GT's, just don't know how close the GT hood is to the Mach 1 hood is in length.
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05-19-2014, 05:53 PM | #11 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
****, those black Mach 1 wheels look sweet!
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05-28-2014, 08:49 PM | #12 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I guess to each their own. I think it flows very well and this is what it shoulda looked like from the get go with the spoiler too. I only got the folding mirrors on mine for now.
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05-30-2014, 01:17 AM | #13 |
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05-30-2014, 02:29 AM | #14 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
99/01 bumper: Very sleek. Upgraded from stock.
03/04 bumper: "Dafuq is that in my rearview? Is that thing gonna eat my car?!?! MY GOD IT'S COMING FOR ME!!!" Any questions |
05-30-2014, 07:00 PM | #15 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I really like the 03/04 bumper on our cars. With the bigger beefier hood the bigger beefier bumper just makes it look all the better. I plan to do this when I get the money or have a reason to change the bumpers.
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05-31-2014, 09:37 PM | #16 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I think the highlight of our cars, the SHAKER gets lost with Cobra, Saleen, Rousch or any other big bumper cover.
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06-05-2014, 02:45 PM | #17 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I prefer the symmetry of the 99/01 over the chunkyness of the 03/04
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
Quote:
even love the 00 cobra R front ASh
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06-07-2014, 02:44 PM | #19 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
I have the 99/01 front on my Mach and it just looks right. My brother gives me all kinds of trouble when I say this, but "It's what should have been on the car from the factory."
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06-13-2014, 11:24 AM | #20 |
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Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do??
+1 on this, I have coveted the look of the 00 Cobra R forever, and if I was to change the front bumper that would be the one for sure, looks agressive as hell!
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