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Old 08-28-2010, 08:45 AM   #1
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Slim and trim front bumper

I've been riding around with no front bumper due to my intercooler install and weight reduction from the last time I was at the track. Installing the oem bumper wasn't going to work so I decided to build my own. I only had enough room for something under 1 1/2 inches thick so I came up with this design. It's made out of schedule 40 black pipe that I had lying around and bought two plates 3/16 thick by 8x8 inches. I'm sure it's not as effective as the oem but it gives me a little more security when driving the car. Bumper weighs 17 lbs.

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Old 08-28-2010, 09:16 AM   #2
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17 pounds might be as heavy as stock...
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Original bumper is around 25lbs.
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maybe t/a's are different, mine wasnt that heavy
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Old 08-28-2010, 05:00 PM   #5
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Not worried so much about the weight it was the room that I needed more.
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Old 08-31-2010, 12:26 PM   #6
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so are u running the bumper cover over that... or riding around like and old pick up truck with 2 round metal bars
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