On Fri, 3 Oct 2003, TJ Hannink wrote:

> I would contend that since both bumpers will utilize
> the same mounting points, the damage to the
> frame/unibody would be similar with either bumper. The
> only difference would be the amount of damage to the
> bumper itself.

I think the theory is that any energy that goes into crumpling the bumper
does not go into bending other components.  I don't know how much of a
risk this really is, though.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si