HELP! i need input on this half bumper im designing
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HELP! i need input on this half bumper im designing
first of all thanks to paul (pbhak) for your free bumper! =)
so im attempting to do a half bumper like the mugen version with my own aggressive taste
i need a second pair of eyes.
what should i add?
what should i remove?
what do you think would look good?
please post pics for some reference if you have some ideas
constructive criticisms please!
here's what i have so far taped up in green
1) fiberglassed the original shape of the bumper
2) i changed the shape of the mouth via cardboard
3) i added a lip on each side via cardboard
other designs i plan on adding on
1) modify the foglight housing area like my original version
2) add a horizontal bar to connect to the lip on each side
3) add some accents outside of the foglight area
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto1.jpg)
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto2.jpg)
so im attempting to do a half bumper like the mugen version with my own aggressive taste
i need a second pair of eyes.
what should i add?
what should i remove?
what do you think would look good?
please post pics for some reference if you have some ideas
constructive criticisms please!
here's what i have so far taped up in green
1) fiberglassed the original shape of the bumper
2) i changed the shape of the mouth via cardboard
3) i added a lip on each side via cardboard
other designs i plan on adding on
1) modify the foglight housing area like my original version
2) add a horizontal bar to connect to the lip on each side
3) add some accents outside of the foglight area
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto1.jpg)
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto2.jpg)
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto3.jpg)
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#11
did you change the horizontal bar again? i liked it in the original inwards facing variety. wouldve been nice in grigio painted with the bar in flat black
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i was going to paint the horizontal bar flat black or wrap it in cf vinyl
also i can still add a thin horizontal bar wrapped in cf vinyl. i just have to use brackets to secure it.
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btw i can still modify the middle bar after the fiberglass has cured. id have to design the shape using modeling clay and body filller
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Looks good Def. I'm always surprised you went with the replica kit since you are so into fabricating your own stuff....I thought you'd end up making your own full kit.
I personally don't like the sides dipping down so much--looks kinda like fangs...but I know you're going for the aggressive look so it should flow well with the rest of the car.
I personally don't like the sides dipping down so much--looks kinda like fangs...but I know you're going for the aggressive look so it should flow well with the rest of the car.
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Looks good Def. I'm always surprised you went with the replica kit since you are so into fabricating your own stuff....I thought you'd end up making your own full kit.
I personally don't like the sides dipping down so much--looks kinda like fangs...but I know you're going for the aggressive look so it should flow well with the rest of the car.
I personally don't like the sides dipping down so much--looks kinda like fangs...but I know you're going for the aggressive look so it should flow well with the rest of the car.
replica kit is temporary. however i think the rear type s lip is a permanent keeper because i cut up the OEM rear a lot more in order for me to fit the ls tips.
i was aiming for that mugen bumper that has fangs and a horizontal bar. im still looking at other lip designs for inspiration so by the time i work with body filler, i get to refine the bevels
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I actually made video clips of what I've done and will post them later on after I make the edits.
This was my first time working with spackle instead of body filler. This was so easy to sand which allows me to see results quicker. One thing I learned was not to leave this outside because moisture will crack the spackle. So I moved it inside my garage and decided to work in there from now on.
I'm still reading the fiberglass forum archives to see if I can pick up any new tips on how to work with spackle.
I plan on making a master mold out of this in case I break this.
Pryed the half bumper off the OEM bumper
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto24.JPG)
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto25.JPG)
Left side with spackle. Bottom lip sanded down a bit
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto22.JPG)
The cardboard strip will be beveled. Also like the middle piece wrapped around the mouth area.
I plan to wrap that specific area in cf vinyl
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto21.JPG)
3/4 done with the spackle. The part that doesn't have spackle had to be refiberglassed
![](http://preferredvalleyhomes.com/proto23.JPG)
Moved the half bumper inside the garage to prevent moisture from cracking the spackle
This was my first time working with spackle instead of body filler. This was so easy to sand which allows me to see results quicker. One thing I learned was not to leave this outside because moisture will crack the spackle. So I moved it inside my garage and decided to work in there from now on.
I'm still reading the fiberglass forum archives to see if I can pick up any new tips on how to work with spackle.
I plan on making a master mold out of this in case I break this.
Pryed the half bumper off the OEM bumper
Left side with spackle. Bottom lip sanded down a bit
The cardboard strip will be beveled. Also like the middle piece wrapped around the mouth area.
I plan to wrap that specific area in cf vinyl
3/4 done with the spackle. The part that doesn't have spackle had to be refiberglassed
Moved the half bumper inside the garage to prevent moisture from cracking the spackle
Last edited by defconskylude; 02-03-2011 at 10:06 PM.
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