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Old May 6, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Bumper swap question?

Hey guys,
My 06 TL got into a minor fender bender, bumper will need to be replaced, I'm thinking since I want to eventually install fog lamps, can I buy a later model bumper (07-08 perhaps?). How much modification if any will need to be done, to get it to fit my 06?
Thanks for the advise, insurance gave me $700 for the repair so I can also buy the type S.
Yves
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Old May 6, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Should fit fine with no modification necessary but your going to have to buy the grill as well.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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yes you can get the later models or the type S, with grille, and now you can have foglights without cutting up your bumper doing the accord fogs lol
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Old May 6, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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That's what I may end up doing. Anyone have a later TL bumper for sale or know a good place to buy so I can upgrade my 06 bumper w/ fogs?
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Old May 6, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Also, anyone have a pic of such conversion?
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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I'm also interested in doing this. I'd like to see what information you come up with when you get it done. Thanks
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Old May 6, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by flipphinoi
Also, anyone have a pic of such conversion?
Lots of people have done this mod with both the base and type-s 07-08 bumpers.
Just do a search for "front bumper conversion"
As ggesq mentioned, you will have to replace the main grill components and buy new lower grill/fog parts.

You will also have to get the bumper painted if you buy it new b/c they only come primered.
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