Craig Sawyer Posted August 6, 2002 Share Posted August 6, 2002 I am looking at various aftermarket front bumbers to compliment my Supra. Before the Supra I had a MR2 Turbo with a rediculously big body kit on. It was so low (and more importantly, so long out in front of the front wheels) that I couldnt go over speed bumps, go down dips that met a flat road (as most petrol stations do!) and multistorey car parks were out of the question!! Do you have these problems? Do you have to plan your route to avoid speed bumps and changes in road angles? can you park in multistorey car parks? (Paul Whiffin, this counts for your sexy, but low looking, aftermarket bumper!!) Cheers Craig 95 MKIV TT Silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livvy Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Hi Craig, I have the Erebuni 275 kit fitted to my Supe and its also been lowered by about 40mm. I find I can get over most speed humps if I slow right down, and can park in most multi-story carparks as long as the ramps aren't too steep! I tend to only use car parks I have been in before in my other car where I know i'll be OK as by the time you get to the first ramp and see its too steep you are commited (its a bit tricky reversing thru the entry barrier when there's a queue of traffic behind you). If I'm going somewhere I haven't been before, i use the surface car parks. Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 I got this lower lip spoiler from Paul Whifin. I have driven over many speed bumps and high incline car park ramps with a grimace on my face ready for the scraping but up to now I have had no problems at all (touch wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Hi there, With one of my bumpers on you do have to be careful yes but you can get over speed bumps without it scraping, but you do have to go over them really slowly. This is the sacrifice you make for the fantastic looks the bumper has. My car has 19" wheels and Eibachs lowering springs fitted and I have 4" ground clearance, any less would be a problem. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrenn Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Hey Paul, what brand and model of wheel do you have on your Supra? I was browsing your site today, and must admit your black Supra is rather tasty looking. I think the alloys suit it very well. I'm sitting down, so you could even tell me the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 They are Advan Sienna Generation 2, 9x19 and 10x19, total cost is around £1700 + VAT for just the wheels. Very nice indeedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrenn Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 Ouch. I think I'll stay sitting for a while longer . Very nice though, but I think I'll have to stick to my BBS split rims a while longer. Hmmmm, if they're split, do you think I should repair them? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kindell Posted August 7, 2002 Share Posted August 7, 2002 I have one off Pauls front ends on my car and its got lowered suspension Multi storys are a no no as are most ramps but speed bumps are ok most of the time I caught mine a couple of time's when i first fitted it once you've done that u get to know your limits and then your fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjenne Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 I also had an MR2 Turbo before my supe and ripped the front off of that all the time. When I bought my supra it had a poor quality fibreglass nosecone on it which scraped *everything*, there was less than an inch clearance off of the floor at the front. Then when I had a little bump a year ago I trashed the nosecone and now my Supra has a standard nosecone on but with one of Paul Whiffin's lower lips on it, theres loads more clearance and the car doesn't scrape on anything AND its easy to fit - I would highly reccomend. I also fitted black mesh and a second set of fog lamps which I think finishes it off nicely. Pic here: http://www.msmcws.demon.co.uk/si_supra/sup2002_1.jpg SJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZXSpectrum Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 This is my Fav... But when i enquired at Jun for prices, shipping and reccomended components to fit in the enclosures (Oil cooler Intercooler etc) they never replied... http://www.junauto.co.jp/products/aero-parts/jza80/bumper1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Jun are normally very good at replying. Norris Designs are now a UK accredited JUN reseller. Try them. What exactly were your questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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