OEM "Style" replacement bumper any good? - Honda Prelude Forum

ME · 11-10-2003, 07:21 PM

Somebody hit the front of my car and that makes both sides being jacked. I'm wanted to get a replacement bumper. Does anyone have an opinion on this part on ebay? I don't expect perfection, just something that will fit really well and last for a few years.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33640

willmbrk · 11-10-2003, 08:55 PM

I would email the seller and see if the part is CAPA certified. If it is, then it should fit nicely and be ok.

j_t_heilbrun · 11-10-2003, 10:33 PM

I bought one from him. I haven't installed it yet but comparing it to my old bumper it seems to be a excellent fit. I think the main thing is it isn't primed yet, where as OEM parts come primed from the factory. Not really a big deal.

marshdoggg · 11-11-2003, 01:37 AM

ya i was wondering the same thing, whats the difference in price between the two?

N8_94SI · 11-11-2003, 07:20 AM

I have an oem replacement bumper painted sitting on my dining room table waiting to be installed this weekend. After its done I will post pics of fitment and let you know how I feel about it. As of right now the only thing I can tell is that it is more of a plastic rubbery feel than a hard metal, I think the oem honda bumpers are more of a metal material, I think. I'll let you know.

j_t_heilbrun · 11-11-2003, 07:28 AM

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Originally posted by N8_94SI
I have an oem replacement bumper painted sitting on my dining room table waiting to be installed this weekend. After its done I will post pics of fitment and let you know how I feel about it. As of right now the only thing I can tell is that it is more of a plastic rubbery feel than a hard metal, I think the oem honda bumpers are more of a metal material, I think. I'll let you know.

The bumpers are made of molded plastic, not metal. Usually the quality difference is the type of plastic used, which may cause one to seem softer or rubbery.

marsh: as far as price I paid about $90 shipped. My local Honda dealer wanted $180 for an OEM one.

FullyLudedSi · 11-11-2003, 10:38 AM

I have an oem replacement bumper, its not bad. fitting is kinda good with the exception of a little gap at the end of the headlights by the corners, I dont know if thats regular on the stock bumpers too or not. Its also not as hard as the factory ones.