Front Bumper Upgrade Options - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Tommy Z · 05-08-2013, 09:04 PM

Hey guys,

I'll be having a new front bumper installed soon and had a question. Is there company that produces/carries an upgraded version of the OE bumper? What I mean is, is there a bumper out there that's more robust or anything? Thanks!

mach18604 · 05-08-2013, 09:33 PM

2001 cobra OEM cover !!

Tommy Z · 05-08-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mach18604

2001 cobra OEM cover !!

Was just reading about these and apparently they are next to impossible to find! Really torn on that bumper versus the stock bumper, too. Looks way better but I like the idea of keeping the car somewhat original.

spike281 · 05-08-2013, 10:34 PM

I say ORIGINAL!!!!

iudelt89 · 05-09-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spike281

I say ORIGINAL!!!!

ab_mach1 · 05-09-2013, 10:10 AM

I prefer the stock bumpers - front and back, but I have to admit, the 01 Cobra bumpers look great on the Mach's.

4valve 4tw? · 05-09-2013, 03:24 PM

03/04 COBRA. DO IT NOW!

Now that I've gotten that outta the way, you don't want a... robust... bumper really. When it comes to your bumper vs parking spot stops, large dead animals, random steel pipe on the road, whatever, your bumper will never win. So, you actually do want one that appears flimsy. It won't beat those random obstacles by being durable, so if it's flexible instead it'll bump them and keep on keeping on, just with a scratch or two at worst(hopefully). Obviously there will be minor variations in durability between companies, but as a whole they should be all roughly the same, same material to same material.

Tommy Z · 05-09-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 4valve 4tw?

03/04 COBRA. DO IT NOW!

Now that I've gotten that outta the way, you don't want a... robust... bumper really. When it comes to your bumper vs parking spot stops, large dead animals, random steel pipe on the road, whatever, your bumper will never win. So, you actually do want one that appears flimsy. It won't beat those random obstacles by being durable, so if it's flexible instead it'll bump them and keep on keeping on, just with a scratch or two at worst(hopefully). Obviously there will be minor variations in durability between companies, but as a whole they should be all roughly the same, same material to same material.

Haha I love the '03/'04 Cobra bumpers but am wanting to stick with a somewhat stock appearance. And you raise a good point. I guess I'll just go OE.

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Black Widow · 05-16-2013, 10:43 PM

I been thinking about putting on a Cobra front bumper. Is the swap easy? How much will the correct light setup cost me?

SHAKN' 04 · 05-16-2013, 10:52 PM

99-01 is a straight swap and fog lights hook right up. 03/04 youll need the pigtail harness to wire in for the foglights. Not too sure on fitment. Im running the 01 bumper

Black Widow · 05-24-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SHAKN' 04

99-01 is a straight swap and fog lights hook right up. 03/04 youll need the pigtail harness to wire in for the foglights. Not too sure on fitment. Im running the 01 bumper

Are you familiar with the ones that are always for sale on Ebay? Are those reproductions?

droptop mach · 05-26-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SHAKN' 04

99-01 is a straight swap and fog lights hook right up. 03/04 youll need the pigtail harness to wire in for the foglights. Not too sure on fitment. Im running the 01 bumper

You dont have to change the pigtail. Been there done that a few times

ASH302 · 06-10-2013, 04:39 PM

I just hold off till you can find the 99/01 cobra front, just keep looking
another ideal would be go or join a few forums and put a WTB ad
prob find one and have alittle luck

ASh

blown03Mach1 · 06-11-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ASH302

I just hold off till you can find the 99/01 cobra front, just keep looking
another ideal would be go or join a few forums and put a WTB ad
prob find one and have alittle luck

ASh

^ what he said. Loved the 99/01 front on mine when I owned it.

tinkey61 · 06-11-2013, 07:55 PM

Here is a pic of mine with the 03 cobra bumper. I like it.

try846 · 06-11-2013, 07:56 PM

I went 03-04 Cobra due to the need for the front heat exchanger opening, I think it looks great as well as functional.

dlandry427 · 06-19-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 4valve 4tw?

03/04 COBRA. DO IT NOW!

Now that I've gotten that outta the way, you don't want a... robust... bumper really. When it comes to your bumper vs parking spot stops, large dead animals, random steel pipe on the road, whatever, your bumper will never win. So, you actually do want one that appears flimsy. It won't beat those random obstacles by being durable, so if it's flexible instead it'll bump them and keep on keeping on, just with a scratch or two at worst(hopefully). Obviously there will be minor variations in durability between companies, but as a whole they should be all roughly the same, same material to same material.

Amen! I replaced mine with an 03 Cobra 5 years ago and was kind of shocked at the flex. Till I hit a couple of things and had no damage. Happy camper!

05-08-2013, 09:04 PM	#1
Tommy Z Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 787	Front Bumper Upgrade Options Hey guys, I'll be having a new front bumper installed soon and had a question. Is there company that produces/carries an upgraded version of the OE bumper? What I mean is, is there a bumper out there that's more robust or anything? Thanks! __________________ No accident that my birthday is March 1st. Take out the 'r' and you end up with.... 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 ★ Rebuilt 3650 & MGW ★ Spec 2 & Fidanza flywheel ★ H&R Super Sports & Maximum Motorsports struts/shocks ★ Maximum Motorsports rear lowers, MM panhard, MM caster camber plates ★ Mosers + ARPs ★ Brembo slotted rotors, braided lines ★ Catless X and SLP LM2s ★ 18X9/10.5 - Toyo R888R

05-08-2013, 09:33 PM	#2
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: Front Bumper Upgrade Options 2001 cobra OEM cover !! __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

05-08-2013, 10:34 PM	#4
spike281 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Harlingen, Texas Posts: 106	Re: Front Bumper Upgrade Options I say ORIGINAL!!!!

05-09-2013, 10:10 AM	#6
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	I prefer the stock bumpers - front and back, but I have to admit, the 01 Cobra bumpers look great on the Mach's. __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

05-09-2013, 03:24 PM	#7
4valve 4tw? Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Parkesburg, PA Posts: 1,084	Re: Front Bumper Upgrade Options 03/04 COBRA. DO IT NOW! Now that I've gotten that outta the way, you don't want a... robust... bumper really. When it comes to your bumper vs parking spot stops, large dead animals, random steel pipe on the road, whatever, your bumper will never win. So, you actually do want one that appears flimsy. It won't beat those random obstacles by being durable, so if it's flexible instead it'll bump them and keep on keeping on, just with a scratch or two at worst(hopefully). Obviously there will be minor variations in durability between companies, but as a whole they should be all roughly the same, same material to same material.

05-16-2013, 10:43 PM	#9
Black Widow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Other Side Of The Bridge , CA Posts: 397	Re: Front Bumper Upgrade Options I been thinking about putting on a Cobra front bumper. Is the swap easy? How much will the correct light setup cost me? __________________ 2003 Black Mach 1 stock motor with 11,000 miles. Bassani cat x-pipe and Borla Stingers catback. 18 inch Black Saleen Style Wheels with G-Force TA's, 265 35's front and 295 35's rear,Cobra rear spoiler, HR Super Sport springs, caster/camber plates, subframe connectors. Tinted front and back lights and black 40th Ann. emblems.

05-16-2013, 10:52 PM	#10
SHAKN' 04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 2,285	Re: Front Bumper Upgrade Options 99-01 is a straight swap and fog lights hook right up. 03/04 youll need the pigtail harness to wire in for the foglights. Not too sure on fitment. Im running the 01 bumper __________________ 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

06-10-2013, 04:39 PM	#13
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Front Bumper Upgrade Options I just hold off till you can find the 99/01 cobra front, just keep looking another ideal would be go or join a few forums and put a WTB ad prob find one and have alittle luck ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

06-11-2013, 07:55 PM	#15
tinkey61 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NC Posts: 36	Here is a pic of mine with the 03 cobra bumper. I like it. Attached Thumbnails

06-11-2013, 07:56 PM	#16
try846 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 414	Re: Front Bumper Upgrade Options I went 03-04 Cobra due to the need for the front heat exchanger opening, I think it looks great as well as functional. __________________ 2003 Azure Mach1 Fully forged shortblock w/ ARP hardware, JAN 05 heads, 8 rib setup IW 10% OD CS, RR 2.90 Pulley, Thump RR tensioner with KB 2.1 @18psi ,Accufab TB;AFCO dual pass HE,SCT X3,FAST 02 meter, Full JBA exhaust,Centerforce DFX Cl, Fidanza al FW, FRPP al. DS, FRPP traction lok rear w/FRPP 3.73 gears and FRPP 31 spline axles, FRPP rear axle girdle, UPR coil overs with tubular K member, Wilwood 6 pis. calipers w/ 2 piece , 03 cobra bumper. DYNO 550/550 16PSI

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