[curtisr]

Originally Posted by mytrplseven

I considered this for asthetics purposes but ruled it out after observations from others about having NO protection from the rest of the car being damaged from something hitting the bumpers later. I am taking off the ugly rubber pads but keeping the bumper with shocks.

I wouldn't rule anything out if this is the look you'll achieve:



And as for the crash crumpling the unibody, no kidding--if you're going fast enough. Otherwise,

• depend on the sheet metal upfront
• remember that the accident might not be your fault--ca-ching!
• don't worry about the 'what ifs'
• keep in mind that the bumper absorbers are only good for 'low-speed' collisions.
• the Euro-bumper is a bumper without bumper absorbers plus a couple of pad modifications.

Lots of posters have done this including myself. No accidents yet. No worries.

You've gotta live in the now.