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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Will a front bumper fit in an rx-8

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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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I'm going to say no... As I was unable to fit mine in my car a few months ago...

I just may not have tried enough different ways of fitting it in because I didn't want to damage the interior though...
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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hmmmm i figure its only a bit wider then my exhaust.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Mazdamaniac had a rear bumper in his car the other day. I would say YES.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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i fit my stock front bumper in there before. aftermarket fronts won't fit though, especially if they're fiberglass. i tried.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Nice.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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I tested mine before and it don't fit.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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yes remove the passenger seat
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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i fit a CF Mazdaspeed rear diffuser in mine. not sure about a front bumper though. try sliding the seat all the way forward, then tilt it back. you can make more room that way. you could also just remove the seat as mentioned before. also make sure to put a blanket or something down so you don't scratch your interior.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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or rent a uhaul van for 19 bucks and so much per mile.. save yourself the headache
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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Thanks guys getting alot of mixed answers Ill just use my dads truck didnt want to go that route if I didnt have to.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:21 AM
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trunk lids can fit
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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so do side skirts

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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the front bumper fits fine. i drove from NJ to CT with mine next to me and it didn't even feel that cramped. no need to use a truck - just make sure you wrap it with blankets so you don't scratch anything.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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i just had to fit a MS bumper in mine. it does work. all you have to do is take out the back seats.. the Bottom and back of it.. it will only take you 10 mins to do it tops.. and then just lay down the passenger seat all the way. trust me it will work
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 08:51 AM
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i don't know why people are taking out seats. like i said, i did it just fine. the passenger seat was reclined but other than that it fit like a glove.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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ive fit assembled catback systems, a 32" widescreen tv (in a 45" box), 8 wheels... probably depends on the bumper... but move passenger seat all the way forward, recline all the way down, and you're probably okay. but if you already have a truck, why bother.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Yeah Ive put my spare front bumper in my car several times just lay the pass side seat all the way down and wrap it around to the back drivers side, ive got it in the basement now but if you need pics jsut let me know and Ill carry it out there and put it in ...
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Its a stock bumper I also fit my catback in my 8 just fine I figured its not much wider. I would rather not bother my dad for his truck but he might get to enjoy the 8 for a couple hrs while I truck it. Thanks guys
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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I fit a front lip in it before with plenty of space, I think i front bumper would be okay.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by lilring
i just had to fit a MS bumper in mine. it does work. all you have to do is take out the back seats.. the Bottom and back of it.. it will only take you 10 mins to do it tops.. and then just lay down the passenger seat all the way. trust me it will work
How much work is involved in removing the rear seats? Just curious...
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bdeitemeyer
How much work is involved in removing the rear seats? Just curious...
not a lot.. all you have to do is pull up on the bottom of the seats and they will come out... and for the back of the seats there is 2 bolts for each seat.. 10mm... then after you get the bolts out push up on the back of the seat a little bit and it will come right out.. it should only take you 10 mins... it worth the 10 mins so you dont mess up your seats with the bumper
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Thanks, I'll be going with this method to transport my front bumper of my other car to be on the safe side.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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i have put my oem bumper in the 8. just fold down the passenger seat and you should be good to go.

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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i've also put 4 OEM wheels in mine. 2 of them even still had the tires on.
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