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Old 23 March 2004, 09:51 PM
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Question 98 sti bumper onto a 97 wrx

hi guys just want to know if a 98 sti type r bumper will fit on this 97 wrx.would i need to change the grill and the lights.can i just get away with changing the bumper cos i like the grill etc.plzz could somebody help me!!
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Old 23 March 2004, 10:22 PM
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The early 98 bumper is identical,if you mean the 2 slat bumper it is a direct replacement and is a very easy job
Old 23 March 2004, 10:29 PM
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As said above, later bumper fits onto the earlier cars no probs.

Did it on mine
Old 23 March 2004, 10:31 PM
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hi thanks for the replies guys so it will go straight on and i wont have to change the lights or grill.but does it look ok though?any pics money of yours plzz
Old 24 March 2004, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mo,s scoobymonster
hi thanks for the replies guys so it will go straight on and i wont have to change the lights or grill.but does it look ok though?any pics money of yours plzz
the 98 bumper is the same as the 97 one isnt it??

i thought it was the 99-00 one which had the 2 slats
Old 24 March 2004, 05:20 PM
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Here's a pic of a 99/00 front bumper with a 97/98 grill



It's certainly worth splashing out on the grill at a later date tho !
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i have the later gril with the early bumper lol

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Old 24 March 2004, 06:13 PM
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Heres a pic of my MY98 sti 4 type r with the later bumper.Looks much better IMO

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cheers guys they look great will have to get 1 now so my grill and lights will be ok
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Will take a picture from front tomorrow
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