Front Bumper switchout...

[02sleeper]

I am looking to swap out my stock front bumper for the Mazdaspeed front bumper, I was wondering what it would take to purchase the bumper and if I could do it myself or take it to a shop and have them replace it, would it require me in getting new headlights bumper mounts??? Thanks

 

[Velocifero]

there is a how to in the how to section, I believe it requires a small amount of cutting to the bumper support but from what I read it looked easy enough to do yourself. The write up is well written so you should be ok, other than that I don't know about pricing.

 

[djarkitek]

you'll need new reinforcements though unless you figure out some ghettofied way of doing it. I think all together to do a correct conversion would be about $392 , not including paint.

 

[02sleeper]

Thanks for the info

I'm new to this so I'll take a look at the how 2 section....Will post pictures of before and after....Carbon fiber hood, rims 17x7 black w/ chrome lip rims, MSP front bumper Underbody L.E.D. green light kit, all coming shortly

 

[Velocifero]

Nice man, def. keep us up to date. the underbody isn't my cup of tea, but do it right and it will look good. good luck brother.

 

[FSCatalyst]

You will need a new Bumper Reinforcement (or cut it to fitment)
-Right and Left Splash guards
-upper and lower grills
-the bumper cover

I think that should cover it... not sure about the upper grill but i'm pretty sure since the bumper has a different shape, the grill might not fit

 

[joka1]

You will need a new Bumper Reinforcement (or cut it to fitment)
-Right and Left Splash guards
-upper and lower grills
-the bumper cover

I think that should cover it... not sure about the upper grill but i'm pretty sure since the bumper has a different shape, the grill might not fit

you will def need a new upper grill. the rest of the list is correct. i did the switch abt 2 yrs ago. it is not hard and the how-to has all the part numbers you will need down to the last bolt.

best of luck, it is one of the upgrades i have loved the most , right behind turbo!!

rob

 

[D-rock240]

you'll need new reinforcements though unless you figure out some ghettofied way of doing it. I think all together to do a correct conversion would be about $392 , not including paint.

If you buy the parts new the bumper cover and the reinforcement alone are around 400. Think 700 (plus shipping, painting and installation) for the MP3/MSP swap, and more for the 03.5 lip.

 

[D-rock240]

Another thing, you may want to consider getting side skirts as well. The new bumper is lower and looks wierd without the skirts IMO.

 

[Machine Head]

Anyone happen to have pics of the rebar? Or can tell me what the difference is? I have a protoge5 bumper that I'm going to shave the signal lights off of, and put on my Protoge. Don't really wanna buy a new rebar if I can just mod the one I got. I'd rather spend the money elsewhere. thanks.

 

[D-rock240]

Anyone happen to have pics of the rebar? Or can tell me what the difference is? I have a protoge5 bumper that I'm going to shave the signal lights off of, and put on my Protoge. Don't really wanna buy a new rebar if I can just mod the one I got. I'd rather spend the money elsewhere. thanks.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123634534

This will walk you through the process if you are comfortable cutting the reinforcement.

 

[Machine Head]

Thanks D-rock.Thats exactly what I was looking for.

 

[D-rock240]

No Problem. I was going to do it myself until I got cut off going to work

Luckily the damage was only on the bumper and reinforcement, and it happened with the old bumper.

 

[zoomzoom02]

Yeah its not too bad. If you have any questions ask, I may have the answers for you. Just if you are cutting...BEWARE OF BOILING PLASTIC. It hurts badly. It didn't take too long, and was worth saving the $400 on the reinforcement from the dealer.

 

[D-rock240]

Yeah its not too bad. If you have any questions ask, I may have the answers for you. Just if you are cutting...BEWARE OF BOILING PLASTIC. It hurts badly. It didn't take too long, and was worth saving the $400 on the reinforcement from the dealer.

$400 for the MSP reinforcement? You are definitely getting (butthump)

I got mine from onlinemazdaparts.com

BN7H50070A
MSRP: $247.11
Online price: $197

Reinforcement - Sedan 2001-03 w/mps option 2001 - 2003