RS Bumper and US Bumper Differences

[R0ME0]

I have did a bit of a search and still haven't gotten a solid conclusion or answer as to the difference between the RS (JDM) bumper and the US bumpers. A thorough explaination would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[paultyler_82]

The RS bumper is different, plain and simple, the USDM bumper is equivalent to the U/X/F/B/I'LL bumper, way I understand it, the bumper supports are different on the RS than the other trims, the rear bumper is quite a bit different too, and has integrated rear fog light.

[Kr0n1k]

RS has one big opening in the middle of the bumper, US bumper has three small openings across the bottom of the bumper, one wide in the middle, and two small openings on either side, either with or without fog lights in them. There is also a difference in the rear bumpers. Note that all the pics of these cars have some sort of bodykit on them, but the fronts have just a lip, as do the rears. The JDM RS rear bumper has a little different contour to it, with added lights.


US Front

1140

RS Front

1141

US Rear

1142

JDM RS Rear

1143

[JustAnotherAsian]

i think the question was concerning the rear bumper itself. but those side-by-side shots are great.

i think the us front and RS rear would be a great combo!

[hhcchen]

RS has one big opening in the middle of the bumper, US bumper has three small openings across the bottom of the bumper, one wide in the middle, and two small openings on either side, either with or without fog lights in them. There is also a difference in the rear bumpers. Note that all the pics of these cars have some sort of bodykit on them, but the fronts have just a lip, as do the rears. The JDM RS rear bumper has a little different contour to it, with added lights.


US Front

1140

RS Front

1141

US Rear

1142

JDM RS Rear

1143

that's not us rear... it's non-us-non-rs rear... us rear is longer...

[kty75]

is that possible to put Jap RS bumpers into US RS yaris ? haha

[Linkseal]

ok... i'm not the one to post the updates on this, but i had to let this one out...

the "car-side" harness swap idea is actually pretty feasable all of a sudden (or i think it is). anywaiz, i surfed around and found this little $7 item:

http://www.k4.dion.ne.jp/~vitz/EnglishTSlamp.htm

^basically, it looks like an adaptor of some sort to fit the jdm RS tails to the usdm/non-rs "car-side" (a.k.a. "body-side").


Check this out, thx for JustAnotherAsian's info...

[Linkseal]

that's not us rear... it's non-us-non-rs rear... us rear is longer...

Are you sure the US rear is Longer than the JDM (non-RS) rear bumper? I might also need to ask Hyde the same question...:confused:

[Hyde]

JDM rear is like an inch short for both RS and non-RS

[Linkseal]

JDM rear is like an inch short for both RS and non-RS

Done...got it...thx man...

[ECHOKnight2000]

Are you sure the US rear is Longer than the JDM (non-RS) rear bumper? I might also need to ask Hyde the same question...:confused:


From what I've read and my understanding as far as the N/A Yarii go, they are "longer" just because of our crash test requirements, but I believe its just the bumper that is modified for N/A so the car is longer obviously not by much. If that makes sense?:thumbsup:

[Linkseal]

From what I've read and my understanding as far as the N/A Yarii go, they are "longer" just because of our crash test requirements, but I believe its just the bumper that is modified for N/A so the car is longer obviously not by much. If that makes sense?:thumbsup:

You mean both front and rear bumper in N/A are designed a little bit longer than JDM ones?

[R0ME0]

JDM rear is like an inch short for both RS and non-RS


Although its shorter can the US one still take the JDM rear kits and same with the fronts?

[hhcchen]

for those of you still wondering...
the best way is to find a usdm and a non usdm yaris pictures with same angle to compare...

usdm yaris back...
http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/2007/yaris/gallery/exterior/large/photo_9.jpg
jdm vitz back...
http://toyota.jp/vitz/grade/grade/image/main.jpg

usdm side profile...
http://www.toyota.com/images/vehicles/2007/yaris/gallery/exterior/large/photo_7.jpg
jdm vitz side profile...
http://www.olioliva.net/giappone/immagini/026L%20nuova%20toyota%20yaris%202.jpg
european...
http://www.autosieger.de/as_car-images/toyota/yaris_2006_s_3.jpg

now do you see the rear bumper is longer for usdm...?
but the front... i can't tell...:iono:

[JustAnotherAsian]

Check this out, thx for JustAnotherAsian's info...

haha... i was gonna post that here, but i got lazy- and i can't really figure out the translation lol. but anywaiz, in that link, some guy swapped the jdm non-rs for the jdm rs bumper. the details are fuzzy.

[hhcchen]

for whether jdm kit will fit onto north american models...
we have to wait for mikeukrainetz...
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59&page=11

[ECHOKnight2000]

You mean both front and rear bumper in N/A are designed a little bit longer than JDM ones?


Remember I'm not talking about the actual chassie of the car its just the bumper (not cover) is more reinfornced/modified for N/A to meet the safety regs. So with that in mind we get a slightly modified bumper so it can accomedate the requirement (hence sticking out more), and yes both front and rear...from reading I believe Canada's is more strict, I want to say 8 mph bumper is required??? Maybe someone else can confirm that. But I'm not mister know it all maybe someone can confirm what I said but I believe that is right.

Another prime example is the Honda FIT, the reason the front sticks out so much is the modified bumper to accomedate N/A requirments thus making it even uglier! I think the JDM version looks better somewhat.
Hope that helps!:thumbsup:

[jmew0ng]

that RS Bumper looks to be as long as a US (non RS) bumper, (comparing to non-US and non-RS). The source from kenbow's site, I think, says the fenderline is different... but the english is a little awkward so maybe he might be saying something else? ^^

*crosses fingers and hopes rs bumper can fit usdm specs >.>

[hhcchen]

i think the bumpers should be swapable...
but due to longer usdm bumpers,
i assumed the bumper beams inside would be bigger too...
you might need to get non-usdm bumper beams along with the bumpers...
something like this...?:iono:
http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com/items/c-one%20vitz%20rear%20bumper%20bar.jpg
http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com/catalog-detail.php?ID=5210

[JDMVitz]

^Good find!

[Hyde]

i think the bumpers should be swapable...
but due to longer usdm bumpers,
i assumed the bumper beams inside would be bigger too...
you might need to get non-usdm bumper beams along with the bumpers...
something like this...?:iono:


that bar is for chassis reinforcement. not for crash protection. JDM bumper does not have the rebar like USDM cars. the only reason why our bumper is longer is to accomodate the rebar on the USDM models.

[eijikikimaru]

"... JDM bumper does not have the rebar like USDM cars. the only reason why our bumper is longer is to accomodate the rebar on the USDM models.


So this rebar you speak of, is it some kind of attachment on our bumper beam? If so how can we get take it off? :help:

Also, does anyone actually have a photo of USDM bumper beam and the JDM bumper beam??

[hasher22]

Fat ass...small ass

[largeorangefont]

So this rebar you speak of, is it some kind of attachment on our bumper beam? If so how can we get take it off? :help:

Also, does anyone actually have a photo of USDM bumper beam and the JDM bumper beam??

Its a different beam. We have 5 MPH bumpers. Other countries don't.

[MC-BPT]

JDM RS have different front rebar size than USDM Yaris. And JDM RS have no rear bumper rebar, but USDM Yaris have one.

So in order to fit the JDM RS front bumper, you will need JDM RS rebar (unless you choose to run without a rebar). To fit RS Rear Bumper, you will have to remove the USDM rear rebar.

[mikeukrainetz]

just to add since my name came up:

I bought a lip kit from thailand and everything fit except the rear bumper. As its been stated our bumper projects out further than the JDM counterpart, maybe an inch or so. The rear lip for the JDM yaris (if looking from above) has a shallower curvature to it and doesnt fit our Yaris' more robust derriere.

The front lip fit tight but fine, same goes for the sideskirts.

If your looking for a direct swap kit just wait for kits like Kaminari's to become more readily available or be prepared to pull parts off your USDM Yaris.

Your insurance company will have their 'way' with you if you remove the crash saftey equipment and bang up your Yaris.

[cali yaris]

This is the US front, per Kron1k's post (and I'm not disputing that part):

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1140&d=1155702324

The interesting thing is that when I called Bulletproof Automotive, who sells that kit (the AeroOver kit) using that picture, they said that kit doesn't fit the US car. I guess that's a custom fitting job you're looking at there.

[GabL]

This is the US front, per Kron1k's post (and I'm not disputing that part):

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1140&d=1155702324

The interesting thing is that when I called Bulletproof Automotive, who sells that kit (the AeroOver kit) using that picture, they said that kit doesn't fit the US car. I guess that's a custom fitting job you're looking at there.


The car in the pic definitely not a US car, as it is right hand drive. Japan has the same front as the US in design in some trim levels, but dimensions might still be different.

[YarisKing]

wow....very nice those C-one bodykit....i gonna change it...but no money....