a bumper integrated forward radar mounting system for use with a vehicle is disclosed . the system includes a radar module , a bumper attachment bracket and a bumper extension . the radar module is attached to the bumper attachment bracket . the radar module may comprise one or both of a medium range radar component and a long range radar component . the bumper attachment bracket may be composed of a metal or of a polymerized material selected from one of several plastics , fiberglass or nylon . the bumper extension fitted over the radar module extends from the existing bumper . radio waves emitted from and received by the radar module must be able to readily pass through the bumper extension without being altered . to be suitable for covering the radar module the bumper extension must be of a uniform thickness , fairly flat and non - metallic with no metal or chrome to interfere with its beam patch .