Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do?? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

2003dsgmach1 · 04-21-2014, 07:07 PM

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!

Machin · 04-26-2014, 01:58 PM

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

DSG2003Mach1 · 04-26-2014, 02:02 PM

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

2003dsgmach1 · 04-26-2014, 03:30 PM

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

Mach828 · 04-26-2014, 05:08 PM

I think it flows well and looks great on the mach. Especially now with my big intercooler

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

not a gt · 04-26-2014, 05:39 PM

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??

3xzsucof · 04-26-2014, 08:04 PM

I love the mach/ termi combo personally

SHAKN' 04 · 04-27-2014, 09:40 AM

99-01 is the one I liked the most.

32vNomad · 04-27-2014, 10:01 PM

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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TorqueO · 04-29-2014, 05:58 PM

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.

mnisijr · 05-19-2014, 05:53 PM

****, those black Mach 1 wheels look sweet!

jledesma · 05-28-2014, 08:49 PM

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.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach828

I think it flows well and looks great on the mach. Especially now with my big intercooler

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

Newskool Mach · 05-30-2014, 01:17 AM

Gotta love it!!

4valve 4tw? · 05-30-2014, 02:29 AM

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

thehubster · 05-30-2014, 07:00 PM

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.

32VALVR · 05-31-2014, 09:37 PM

I think the highlight of our cars, the SHAKER gets lost with Cobra, Saleen, Rousch or any other big bumper cover.

blown03Mach1 · 06-05-2014, 02:45 PM

I prefer the symmetry of the 99/01 over the chunkyness of the 03/04

ASH302 · 06-07-2014, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blown03Mach1

I prefer the symmetry of the 99/01 over the chunkyness of the 03/04

I agree, I'm a fan of the 99/01
even love the 00 cobra R front

ASh

mach1metalhead · 06-07-2014, 02:44 PM

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."

Fauxnali · 06-13-2014, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASH302

I agree, I'm a fan of the 99/01
even love the 00 cobra R front

ASh

+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!

04-21-2014, 07:07 PM	#1
2003dsgmach1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Woodbury,TN Posts: 55	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! __________________ Current 'Stangs Mine--2003 DSG Mach 1 Built on 11/12/02 Drove home on 12/7/02 Build #192 of 9652 One of 1595 in DSG Wife's--2004 Azure Blue Mach 1 AUTO Built on 04/06/04 Bought October 2013 Build #6581 of 7182 One of 1316 in AB

04-26-2014, 01:58 PM	#2
Machin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: chicago IL. Posts: 33	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
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	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 __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

04-26-2014, 03:30 PM	#4
2003dsgmach1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Woodbury,TN Posts: 55	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 __________________ Current 'Stangs Mine--2003 DSG Mach 1 Built on 11/12/02 Drove home on 12/7/02 Build #192 of 9652 One of 1595 in DSG Wife's--2004 Azure Blue Mach 1 AUTO Built on 04/06/04 Bought October 2013 Build #6581 of 7182 One of 1316 in AB

04-26-2014, 05:08 PM	#5
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	I think it flows well and looks great on the mach. Especially now with my big intercooler Sent with a shot of DROID go fast __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

04-26-2014, 05:39 PM	#6
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	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?? __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

04-26-2014, 08:04 PM	#7
3xzsucof Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: swedesboro Posts: 186	Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do?? I love the mach/ termi combo personally

04-27-2014, 09:40 AM	#8
SHAKN' 04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 2,285	Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do?? 99-01 is the one I liked the most. __________________ SOLD04' Mach 1 -Comp Cams 106100's (deg 106/110) -Eatonswap with 3.4 Pulley -Full Exhaust (mac lts & xpipe, sss terminator c/b) -Built Rear w/ 3.55 gears [B]-Tuned by Lethal Performance of San Antonio -510hp/478tq

04-27-2014, 10:01 PM	#9
32vNomad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Michgan Posts: 13	Wasn't there a thread on here where a company said they can do it, with pre orders for the 99/01 bumper. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII on MetroPCS

04-29-2014, 05:58 PM	#10
TorqueO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 159	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. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Hellion Turbo 5-Speed Convertible

05-19-2014, 05:53 PM	#11
mnisijr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Holiday, Florida Posts: 22	Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do?? ****, those black Mach 1 wheels look sweet!

05-30-2014, 01:17 AM	#13
Newskool Mach 10 second club! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Royal Palm Beach FL. Posts: 2,472	Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do?? Gotta love it!! __________________ 2014 GHIG GT auto soon to have the whoosh 03 Torch red auto (gone)

05-30-2014, 02:29 AM	#14
4valve 4tw? Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parkesburg, PA Posts: 1,084	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
thehubster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Little Rock Ar Posts: 126	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.

05-31-2014, 09:37 PM	#16
32VALVR Registered Mach Abuser Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,695	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. __________________ 04 O/W 5sp with Kenne Bell 2.1 intercooled kit@ 10lbs.

06-05-2014, 02:45 PM	#17
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: Cobra Bumper...To do or not to do?? I prefer the symmetry of the 99/01 over the chunkyness of the 03/04 __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

06-07-2014, 02:44 PM	#19
mach1metalhead Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,065	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." __________________ 03 Mach (Auto) JLT RAI - 1/2" Intake Spacer - Mac longtubes - Mac Prochamber - Borla cat-back - PA Racing k-member - Energy Suspension motor mounts - Eibach Sportline springs - Eibach anti-roll kit - SPC caster/camber kit - Steeda X2 ball-joints - Steeda strut tower bar - Eibach 1" wheel spacers (rear only)

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