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thecow135 11-10-2008 09:42 PM

so do all the kits come with a slit?!?!?

05rex8 11-10-2008 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by thecow135 (Post 2720562)
so do all the kits come with a slit?!?!?

yup:


Originally Posted by TSUNAMISTYLES (Post 2705311)
Hey 05Rex8 I'm glad you got it thank you for the business. That is not actually a crack it is a mold release slit because this bumper has so many curves it is hard to get it out of the mold so every kit must be slit there to pull it out of the mold. Post some picks after you paint it and tell me how you like the fit.

It's not a big deal. I was going to fix it, but I didn't bother because there is no way its going to be seen and it will not get worse. No point, just wasted energy to fix. Of course you can opt to have it done, but again, not necessary.

legendkurado 01-15-2009 10:24 PM

wow.. i've been on the forum for a while and never really took a good look at this kit... the only thing that keeps me from buying it is the corner light delete

risky business 01-15-2009 10:29 PM

legend, how about you buy one for me then and ill give you my bumper! it has the spot for the corners being as its stock

05rex8 01-15-2009 10:37 PM


Originally Posted by legendkurado (Post 2819196)
wow.. i've been on the forum for a while and never really took a good look at this kit... the only thing that keeps me from buying it is the corner light delete

that gives it a clean look though ;)

legendkurado 01-15-2009 10:49 PM

I suppose.. maybe i don't need to worry about led corners burning out anymore ;p

05rex8 01-15-2009 10:54 PM

^lol exactly!

exsequor 04-06-2009 12:56 PM

What's the price on the tsunami
front bumper?

ODDDOOD 04-14-2009 02:45 PM

I've sent two emails for quotes to the tsunami from their website. no response in over a week. :icon_no2:

sounds like someone else will get my refund check...

05rex8 04-14-2009 05:57 PM


Originally Posted by ODDDOOD (Post 2968181)
I've sent two emails for quotes to the tsunami from their website. no response in over a week. :icon_no2:

sounds like someone else will get my refund check...

don't do it that way...send TSUNAMISTYLES a pm or buy it off their ebay store.

streettuner08 04-14-2009 08:43 PM

listen to rex, everytime I have contacted tsunamistyles he has answered same day.

ODDDOOD 04-15-2009 08:14 AM

thx...PM is definitely the way to go. I got a response same day.

Also, email addy on the website is apparently not checked...evar.

Now time for my refund check to find his home...

TripleP 04-15-2009 02:09 PM

looks nice, how limited is limited?

05rex8 04-15-2009 06:32 PM


Originally Posted by TripleP (Post 2970213)
looks nice, how limited is limited?

It's not limited anymore--it was when it first came out, then it disappeared for a while...now it's back under new ownership

blackenedwings 04-15-2009 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by 05rex8 (Post 2970761)
It's not limited anymore--it was when it first came out, then it disappeared for a while...now it's back under new ownership

Hopefully the quality is as good as yours was... I was really surprised by how cheap it was, that always makes me a bit nervous when something really good is also really inexpensive. :P

05rex8 04-15-2009 07:13 PM


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 2970776)
Hopefully the quality is as good as yours was... I was really surprised by how cheap it was, that always makes me a bit nervous when something really good is also really inexpensive. :P

I got it from the new owner, Rodney aka TSUNAMISTYLES. Should be the same as mine as far as quality goes.

shifty 12-28-2009 06:15 AM

Whats the deal with side repeaters does it not acomadate for them

Youwonder 12-28-2009 06:48 PM

what are the front bumper made from??

blackenedwings 12-28-2009 06:55 PM

@shifty No, there is no space on the front bumper for the side markers, I think it actually looks much cleaner without them.

@Youwonder They are polyurethane like the OEM bumper.

05rex8 12-28-2009 07:13 PM

The OEM bumper is not polyurethane. It's polypropylene. The OEM material is much lighter and will not sag like urethane.

money man 12-28-2009 07:30 PM

I love this kit

zoom44 12-28-2009 08:13 PM

The OEM material is Metton http://www.metton.com/

05rex8 12-28-2009 08:18 PM

^I thought that was the MS bumper?

zoom44 12-28-2009 08:22 PM

oh hm i was thinking they were the same...

mscamp02 12-28-2009 08:36 PM

^I always assumed they were the same

05rex8 12-28-2009 08:52 PM

It's not. I think the MS bumper is a yellow material. The oem looks like black plastic. I'm pretty sure it's polypropylene for the oem bumpers.

Youwonder 12-28-2009 10:49 PM


Originally Posted by blackenedwings (Post 3367520)
@shifty No, there is no space on the front bumper for the side markers, I think it actually looks much cleaner without them.

@Youwonder They are polyurethane like the OEM bumper.

thanks,, i got a ms replica fittment is about a 8 out of 10 and its made out of fiberglass.. someone back into me while i was park and it got a big crack now:shocking:..... so im looking for somthing better with a decent price cause im poor lol....as of right now im just waiting for price....

blackenedwings 12-29-2009 08:56 AM


Originally Posted by 05rex8 (Post 3367628)
It's not. I think the MS bumper is a yellow material. The oem looks like black plastic. I'm pretty sure it's polypropylene for the oem bumpers.

Hmm, I thought the OEM bumper and the Tsunami were the same material. Tsunami even advertises that fact... but now that I think about it, I think you are right 05rex8... there is a slight difference especially under a lot of heat that the Tsunami one does have a tendancy to sag a bit. Ever since I got the bumper mounted -correctly- it hasn't been an issue. I did just remove the front mesh on mine though, so I'm going to keep an eye for sagging in the middle. If it sags too much then a powder coated mesh goes in instead... sigh.

Anybody looking for a fantastic looking, reasonably priced and durable front bumper can not go wrong with the Tsunami bumper. I am very very happy with it.

shifty 12-30-2009 03:43 AM

was it a spot on fit or did it need some work first

05rex8 12-30-2009 04:42 PM

Pretty much spot on. Just needed to drill holes for the plastic fender liners and stuff.

TSUNAMISTYLES 12-30-2009 10:34 PM

Hi everyone thanks for the support on the bodykit especially 05Rex8. I have not been on here for a while but I wanted to let everyone know that I will no longer be producing the Tsunami bodykits. I have started a new business and it consumes all of my time. I was only doing this part time and it has come to the point where I cannot spare anytime to package and ship these kits out. I have two more kits in stock which I will only sell as a bumper and side skirt combo. The price is $750.00 plus shipping if anyone is interested please pm and thank you to everyone that has bought one from me I appreciate all your business.
Rodney

05rex8 12-31-2009 10:06 AM

Sorry to see you go Rodney. Thanks for your great service. I guess now I will have a rare body kit, which is fine by me. :)

Best wishes to you and your new business!

blackenedwings 12-31-2009 10:42 AM

Ack!! I'm half tempted to buy another bumper just in case this one goes for some reason. I love this front bumper. :(

-=drift=- 01-10-2010 09:15 PM

3 Attachment(s)
There are both urethane, but not the same. There are basicly 2 types of urethane out there.

You can do the simple "burn" test and you'll see.

I had to paint a stock rear bumper and the tsunami at the same time,
and went the extra step of pre priming them for my paint system.

Fitment is very good considering its aftermarket.

Sadly I didnt get the sides when I had extra cash, now I guess I'm stuck!
I've been thinking of the Ings, but they look kinda plain :(

This is the worst place Id say for fitment. I added some 2 part to make it perfect. if the picture looks off,
its just a oddity.
Attachment 267028

Attachment 267029

Attachment 267030

@!!narotordo 01-17-2010 08:02 PM

^Looks good

shifty 02-06-2010 12:42 PM

ok got my tsunami kit yesterday but I was wondering if anyone has any tips for fitting or maybe reinforsing weak points.

pdxhak 02-06-2010 12:44 PM

I'm sure 05rex8 will chime in.

shifty 02-07-2010 05:13 AM

cool

mscamp02 02-07-2010 08:18 AM

the worst point is going to be on bottom where the undertray is, I would say if your worried buy the solid one piece aluminum one that race roots sells.

As far as fitting the only thing that took me more than two minutes was the side marker area (had to widen the hole for the screw)

maybe 05rex can add some more here

shifty 02-07-2010 08:38 AM


Originally Posted by mscamp02 (Post 3420199)
I would say if your worried buy the solid one piece aluminum one that race roots sells.

Sounds interesting but I cant seem to find it on there website is it some sort of special order.

mscamp02 02-07-2010 08:52 AM

hmmm maybe I have vendors mixed up. Let me check

mscamp02 02-07-2010 08:53 AM

Just checked....think I have my vendors mixed up but I know there is one that is made that will replace the 3 piece plastic one that is standard on the rx8...I think it was about 100 to 150 dollars

shifty 02-07-2010 08:57 AM

I think you where right it is race roots I found the post advertising it but I think its a special order bit pricey 2 maybe I can rig somthing up myself.

mscamp02 02-07-2010 09:06 AM

yea that would just be a long term thing to help prevent sagging over time anyways

shifty 02-07-2010 09:10 AM

Il have to put my thinking cap on, is that the only point where it sags

mscamp02 02-07-2010 09:11 AM

I dont have sagging issues yet but I would imagine that would be the only place where it would have problems

shifty 02-07-2010 09:17 AM

cool

m1r4g3 02-17-2010 10:59 PM

thats sex in a box...literally

shifty 02-27-2010 12:06 PM

4 Attachment(s)
Ok so I did an inital fitment test which was spot on but I had to remove a bunch of stuff which ive indicated below but is this normal.

Also has anyone refitted the headlight washer jets with this bumper.

05rex8 02-27-2010 12:08 PM

^yes that is normal

don't know about headlight washers, I don't have that option in the US


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