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post Dec 20 2005, 01:52 AM
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Here's my collection of existing bumpers as reference...


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post Dec 20 2005, 01:54 AM
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The fronts will need radiator intakes at least a large as 996...

BMW vents "may" be used...


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post Dec 20 2005, 01:56 AM
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I even considered modifying Ford bumpers to retain the chrome. This would have added some shape...


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post Dec 20 2005, 01:56 AM
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felix, are you going to use those red ones??? i can't stand my current bumpers.......... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Dec 20 2005, 01:58 AM
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996 body color "cap"...


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post Dec 20 2005, 01:59 AM
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A cap is nice but sometimes too plain, I'm considering using BMW grilles but on opposite corners of the bumper...


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post Dec 20 2005, 02:02 AM
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I want the bumper to look like part of the body. Without extending it too far, it will be close to the original shape but with less parting lines, separate materials, and work with the original valance shape (nice radius and interesting torsion bar cap/bumps). It will likely be one piece as shown

Initially I planned a chrome facia as in the original sketch but couldn't solve a nice transition from "body" color to chrome.

For now I will run the fiberglass bumpers that came with the car and see if the intake size is large enough to cool the engine.


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post Dec 20 2005, 02:11 AM
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The rear is a challenge with what I planned for the tunnel but I do like a shape close to following the body. This is an example of what I'm thinking about (don't laugh at the material).


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post Dec 20 2005, 02:13 AM
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QUOTE (neo914-6 @ Dec 20 2005, 12:11 AM)
The rear is a challenge with what I planned for the tunnel but I do like a shape close to following the body. This is an example of what I'm thinking about (don't laugh at the material).

mmm...woood (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif)
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post Dec 20 2005, 02:15 AM
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If necessary I can add some "tits" like on the Boxsters...


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post Dec 20 2005, 02:53 AM
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QUOTE (neo914-6 @ Dec 20 2005, 12:15 AM)
If necessary I can add some "tits" like on the Boxsters...

oOo..and add Boxster-like exhaust tips (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Dec 20 2005, 09:07 AM
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I like the smooth sketch,
Get some clay and start modeling!
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post Dec 20 2005, 09:26 AM
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Have you seen the Rayco 914/Boxster kit? The front piece may be closer to what you are looking for.
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post Dec 20 2005, 11:37 AM
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Neo......Please create something new, I hate everything that's currently available. I don't think there's one bumper design out there that really works with the 914's lines or even fits properly. I'm very tempted to create my own but I'd rather see you do it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

It totally pisses me off to see how many options there are for ricer cars (not that I dig the designs) and how good the quality of some of their parts are. Let's see, we have 916 bumpers, fiber repros of stock and stock. Not many options!

I'd love to see somehting that carries the body lines out into the bumper rather than changing the lines right at the seam of bumper to body.
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post Dec 20 2005, 02:06 PM
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I'll keep that in mind, I need to spin off some products from this project to recoup the costs (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

I've looked at all the bumper/flare designs on the market and am focusing on introducing some simpler shapes. The feature "morphs" from other cars/models never seem to work well without sacraficing the original design...
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post Dec 20 2005, 02:12 PM
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could just take a stock rear valance w/out the exhaust cut-outs and hammer it out w/a BFH (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)
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post Dec 20 2005, 06:50 PM
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If any one is interested I have these stainless steel pieces that were made to fit in BMW Series 7 grille inserts. I was going to use them to vent air from rear bumper. I paid $65 for them. $50 if anyone wants them?


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post Dec 20 2005, 06:51 PM
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post Dec 20 2005, 06:52 PM
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Felix,

First comment is take a look at the 944/924 front bumpers...they could be cut and made to fit...

I have always had a visual problem with how the bumper does not fit the body correctly in both the front and rear...mainly I dont like the indents in the fender..and then they dont match up tight...

In the rear...I never liked the rear bumper...it seems pasted on as an after thought...it sticks out...

I would agree, smooth it out, but you might gain some styling by bringing the entire rear valance out instead of pushing the bumper in...

And get new tail lights...modern ones from an asian car...
Or, incorporate the volvo v70 tail lights up the fenders somehow...

Keep at it, it looks cool...

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