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S14_306 · 03-19-2007, 09:30 PM

Hi, I just got my car back from the body shop and the 97 JDM kouki front bumper does not fit the usdm bumper support.

Anybody know where I can actually purchase the 97 JDM bumper support and the energy absorber or where to cut and weld the udsm bumper support so that the jdm bumper fits.

Now i've been driving my car for 2 weeks and bad idea, the bumper is getting loose due to all the bumps and ditches. Theres a 1 inch gap now between the bumper and the headlights. Any advice? thanks

projectRDM · 03-19-2007, 09:38 PM

Cut the ends off past the forward posts.

Done.

nrg · 03-19-2007, 09:43 PM

odd, i didn't have to do anything. I'm not running any bumper foam. Did you use the USDM kouki upper retainer? that holds the bumper up closer to the headlight.

S14_306 · 03-19-2007, 10:55 PM

yah Im using the usdm kouki retainer. cus i converted from zenki frontend.

gotta240 · 03-19-2007, 11:10 PM

I doubt your using all the usdm kouki parts... I think you missed something when doing the swap.

I used all usdm kouki parts and just didn't use the foam..(cause it wont fit)

S14_306 · 03-20-2007, 12:03 AM

thanks, hmm damn i gotta find out what Im missing. Is it even possible to fit the foam. Has anyone done it?

Jung918 · 03-20-2007, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14_306

thanks, hmm damn i gotta find out what Im missing. Is it even possible to fit the foam. Has anyone done it?

I was thinking about shaving the foam part but I think it would take too long. It is there for small impacts. If you shave it, it defeats the purpose. I decided to just leave it off.

C. Anderson · 03-20-2007, 09:09 AM

Are you using the kouki bumper support? The kouki bumper support when mounted is about an inch higher than the zenki support when mounted. Here is a pic of mine. Do your brackets angle up somewhat? If so its a kouki support, if they angle down its a zenki support. Hope this helps.

floodo1 · 04-12-2007, 12:44 AM

Sorry if i'm being a bit ignorant here guys, but please bear with me. i've tried searching as best I can, and I just want to make sure i'm clear here.

I have a 97 so it definately has the kouki bumper support and usdm energy absorber foam.

will i have to modify the bumper support?

***FaLKoN240*** · 04-12-2007, 12:48 AM

Yes. You need to cut it.

Says so on Jspec.com as well if you want another reference.

floodo1 · 04-12-2007, 12:49 AM

also a quick question about turn signals.....again sorry if my ignorance offends you....

the reason I ask is that someone hit my car in the front, and I'm having a local body shop do repairs, and im switching to jdm oem front bumper at the same time since I will save a nice chunk of money because the insurance is covering some parts costs.

Do the jdm turn signals plug directly to the stock usdm (kouki) turn signal wiring? Do i need to change plugs or anything?

*ziptiedae86* · 04-12-2007, 09:20 AM

Wiring up JDM kouki signals:

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=114133

The pictures don't work anymore but the instructions are there and easy to follow.

floodo1 · 04-12-2007, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziptiedae86

Wiring up JDM kouki signals:

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=114133

The pictures don't work anymore but the instructions are there and easy to follow.

ty soo much!

03-19-2007, 09:30 PM	#1
S14_306 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, NorCal Age: 36 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	s14 JDM kouki bumper problem Hi, I just got my car back from the body shop and the 97 JDM kouki front bumper does not fit the usdm bumper support. Anybody know where I can actually purchase the 97 JDM bumper support and the energy absorber or where to cut and weld the udsm bumper support so that the jdm bumper fits. Now i've been driving my car for 2 weeks and bad idea, the bumper is getting loose due to all the bumps and ditches. Theres a 1 inch gap now between the bumper and the headlights. Any advice? thanks

03-19-2007, 09:43 PM	#3
nrg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,571 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	odd, i didn't have to do anything. I'm not running any bumper foam. Did you use the USDM kouki upper retainer? that holds the bumper up closer to the headlight. __________________ driftingisgay.com

04-12-2007, 12:48 AM	#10
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Yes. You need to cut it. Says so on Jspec.com as well if you want another reference. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

03-19-2007, 09:38 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Cut the ends off past the forward posts. Done.

03-19-2007, 10:55 PM	#4
S14_306 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, NorCal Age: 36 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yah Im using the usdm kouki retainer. cus i converted from zenki frontend.

03-19-2007, 11:10 PM	#5
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	I doubt your using all the usdm kouki parts... I think you missed something when doing the swap. I used all usdm kouki parts and just didn't use the foam..(cause it wont fit)

03-20-2007, 12:03 AM	#6
S14_306 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, NorCal Age: 36 Posts: 89 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks, hmm damn i gotta find out what Im missing. Is it even possible to fit the foam. Has anyone done it?

03-20-2007, 09:09 AM	#8
C. Anderson Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Age: 41 Posts: 784 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Are you using the kouki bumper support? The kouki bumper support when mounted is about an inch higher than the zenki support when mounted. Here is a pic of mine. Do your brackets angle up somewhat? If so its a kouki support, if they angle down its a zenki support. Hope this helps.

04-12-2007, 12:44 AM	#9
floodo1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fresno, CA, USA Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry if i'm being a bit ignorant here guys, but please bear with me. i've tried searching as best I can, and I just want to make sure i'm clear here. I have a 97 so it definately has the kouki bumper support and usdm energy absorber foam. will i have to modify the bumper support?

04-12-2007, 12:49 AM	#11
floodo1 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fresno, CA, USA Posts: 403 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	also a quick question about turn signals.....again sorry if my ignorance offends you.... the reason I ask is that someone hit my car in the front, and I'm having a local body shop do repairs, and im switching to jdm oem front bumper at the same time since I will save a nice chunk of money because the insurance is covering some parts costs. Do the jdm turn signals plug directly to the stock usdm (kouki) turn signal wiring? Do i need to change plugs or anything?

04-12-2007, 09:20 AM	#12
ziptiedae86 Premium Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Austin Age: 41 Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Wiring up JDM kouki signals: http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=114133 The pictures don't work anymore but the instructions are there and easy to follow.