Rebar options for EP3R bumper

[02civicSI]

JDM rebar writeup.

I am writing this because there are not really too many topics on this. If you are planning on getting the JDM bumpers then you have three choices:

(a) You can cut into the USDM rebars thus making those rebars weaker.
(b) You can remove the bars altogether. This is fine if you don

[SiR_d1]

so you don't have to remove your headlights to install the bar...cause in your first post you made sound like you had to

Also...so does that stock cushion just go over the JDM rebar fine?

[02civicSI]

yes you must remove the headlights in order to reach the 14mm bolts for the front rebar. the foam pieces do not fit back on.

[SiR_d1]

gotcha...thanks:)

[mrfixit687]

where did you buy the rebars from?

[02civicSI]

Originally posted by mrfixit687
where did you buy the rebars from?

showstoppers

[dustinhurley]

I didn't touch the headlights when I installed my front re-bar.

[sd_ep3]

great write up dean!!! im going to you once i get my jdm bumpers. :D

[serialdriller]

can you tell me what is the benefit of doing this mod? I mean for sure not looks because it is underneath the plastic bumper.

Performance? if so how? Why spend money on a modification like this?
Please explain. thank you.

[02civicSI]

Originally posted by tyrone
can you tell me what is the benefit of doing this mod? I mean for sure not looks because it is underneath the plastic bumper.

Performance? if so how? Why spend money on a modification like this?
Please explain. thank you.

because you cant use the stock rebars with the JDM bumpers because the jdm bumpers are shorter. you can roll without any rebars but dont get in an accident ;)

[reszmeth]

how canyou mod your stock rebar to fit with jdm bumpers

[Civicvtec1ps]

Originally posted by xXxAutumnsEnd
how canyou mod your stock rebar to fit with jdm bumpers
Hacksaw + Lots of time.

Nice writeup.

[ApexinSi]

ours look safer/beefier?

[Ill_eagle94]

hmmmmmmmm did you put them on a scale... sizewise i would guess that JDM is a tad lighter in weight

[johnkimble]

thank you, great info.

[Civic2k3racer]

will these 2 jdm reinforcement bars for the front and the rear work for the Buddy Club 3 front bumper and rear!

[oinojo]

will these 2 jdm reinforcement bars for the front and the rear work for the Buddy Club 3 front bumper and rear!

if you get the true JDM buddy club kit, then yes then bars will work...but if you get the usdm replicas...either bars will fit but the usdm bars will work the best

[2pointslowEP3]

i need these bars bad. im rolling around without them right now, though i am enjoying the weight savings.

[BlackSi613nin]

Heres my front "reinforcment bar" thats all that was left of the stock one that would fit underneeth the jdm bumper and hold the intercooler... its super safe i tell you!!!!

jesus will save me!!!

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/6/web/558000-558999/558149_65_full.jpg

[LiLxKeNnY]

nice write-up ... im not even interested in jdm bumpers .... but i learned osme stuff reading this hahah ... i didnt even kno what a rebar was!