Are there any mods or body kits out there for a '90 Loyale. Just wanting to find something that can help the looks of the front bumper. Looks like they gave it Botox at the factory...

85-86 GL front bumpers are considerably shorter than the later models. I am doing this exactthing to my 91. As far as bosy kits you could use one off of an RX.

i wonder if late 80s maxima body kits would work. i say one at the jy the other day, shoulda busted out my tape measure

The 86 GL bumper is still big. I don't like it. If you do though lemme know amd I may just swap you.

 

Thinking I will just have a flat bumper made so lays flush with body lines and call it done

you could also puncture the pistons to push the bumper closer to flush. my brother did it w his scirocco. just remember to screw/bolt it in that position

you could also puncture the pistons to push the bumper closer to flush. my brother did it w his scirocco. just remember to screw/bolt it in that position

 

EA/Leones don't use pistons in the brackets like VW's. Its just straight bolted to the unibody.

I vote for the '85-'86 EA82 bumper as well. It has flush turn signals and in my opinion looks better than the post '87 "facelift" bumpers.

Edited May 1, 201213 yr by 6 Star

As far as looks go Id stay with the earlier styling. but I dont drive an old Subaru for looks:)

 

I know the earlier styling(85-86) are much weaker and just consist of a plastic cap clipped onto a thin metal frame,however 87- and on have an impact absorbing foam core and seem much sturdier. yes they are more shelf like but im sure in was an "upgrade" for a reason.

87- and on have an impact absorbing foam core and seem much sturdier.

 

I think it's 88 and on, as my 87 GL does still have the better looking bumpers.

 

As far as the impact absorbing foam core goes, when the Loyale ran into a honda last month, the foam didn't absorb sh**. As a matter of fact, the bumper didn't absorb ANY of the impact, it literally just pushed backward and bent everything and anything (buckled fender, bent radiator and electric fan bracket, dented oil filter, slightly tweaked frame-rail)that was in it's way in doing so. So, sturdy..yes. Too much so lol.

Are there any mods or body kits out there for a '90 Loyale...

 

...As far as bosy kits you could use one off of an RX.

 

And your Loyale will Look somehow Like This one...

 

 

 

 

...isn't it?

 

 

I Like the Big Bumpers' Look...

 

Kind Regards.