Is FX really all that bad?

[mb3k]

I've been reading archived posts about the quality of FX's combat fronts and I hear they crack easily. I've been very interested in this bumper for a while now.
When installed, is the bumper way lower than the stock bumper (with front air dam) or does it have the same clearance?
Also how do you fit the bumper so it's flush with the hood?

[kuruption1983]

i triple that,,,
they are worse crappier than crap, try to figure that out,,

[mitmaks]

i have one, i wouldnt suggest having one on your farm, but for cali streets its perfect.

[wyldside]

The first problem with the FX front bumper is that it's about 2-4cm to wide. You might think that just pulling it in would fix it but it doesn't. The bend in front of it is still wide and that flexing pressure you put on it will eventually cause stress lines in your paint. There are lots of other makers that make kits very similar to the Combat FX. Personally I'd go with that. I have the installation on my personal mx-3 page that shows how I managed to suck in the extra width of the FX bumper.

[Sam Baker]

i got a question about this too.. well, about side skirts actually. i'm lookin at those combat sides (or any style like that), and was wondering how low they go.. and if they would match up with a stock GS lip's ground clearance. if they lines match up, i'm keepin the front stock. :p just curious thanx
~ sam

[DVH]

I've had 3 fx bumpers..........two words: THEY SUCK

[Spydie]

my FX front is just super.
it's just a chin spoiler though....maybe that's why.

[XxLuieLinesxX]

does any1 know another place where i can find the same style bumper, maybe with better quality...i kno theres onderground but i havent heard good things about their bumpers either, any info would help

[exdream_mx3]

I have an fx combat front and i agree with everybody else....THEY SUCK!!!!! Mines been cracked 2 times. (stress cracked i mean)Same with the back. I've had the same trouble with the combat back, but i figured it was because of the fiberglass. Man, I WANT URETHANE!!!!

[babyblueMX3]

they suck, i had to cut my rear bumper to make it fit cuz it was sticking out of the car...don't know about the front tho

[mb3k]

Well I'm also planning on getting the VSX rear and Combat side skirts.
Any bad news about the VSX or the Combat Sides before I invest?

Anybody have luck with the Onderground combat front?

<small>[ September 29, 2003, 11:31 PM: Message edited by: mb3k ]</small>

[DVH]

i hAVE HAD almost every bumper and by far the best was the pakefiefer.......sweet as* lookin and strong as hell! i luv it and i bottom out all the time!