What is the Best Front Bumper?

[socal_hemihead]

New Corolla owner here. I need to replace the front bumper on the car I just purchased (2003 Corolla S). I like the look of the AIT Racing Zen front bumper, but concerned about fitment and quality. What does the forum recommend?

- AIT Racing Zen front bumper
- VIS Racing Octane front bumper
- Bay Speed Buddy Club 2 front bumper
- Extreme Dimensions Duraflex Fiberglass Shadow front bumper

Are any of these better than the others when it comes to quality and fitment, or should I just buy an OEM replacement front bumper and be done with it?

 

[Scott O'Kashan]

Considering the bumper is a huge safety item, I recommend sticking with the sturdy, stock bumper and not a lightweight racing bumper that might not be able to provide the impact protection that the original equipment bumper is designed to.