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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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been thinking of altering the factory looks a bit with a lip. I do like the 92-96 bumper over the 97+ bumper. But it still just doesn't look right to me, so i did some photoshop mockups and came up with this. dropped the mouth piece down. Corner lights deleted, added ventilation slit where the hood latch meets the bumper.

Should i do it?
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Looks good! Put a patten on it before someone makes millions off your idea.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Interesting I like it but I would not put the ventilation slit where the hood meets and I would keep my cornering lights, also would put the grill in the middle or delete the remaining i see you blacked it out....and plus a million for liking the 92-96 front bumper instead of the 97+
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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sick.. i would def rock it..
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Lol also looks like it has a huge smile
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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I like it a lot. If you make it down to oregon I'd be happy to donate my ****ed up 93 bumper to your cause. maybe even offer my help to see this happen.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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What if you left the cornering lights in and deleted the lines next to it. I that makes sense?
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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i like it! i am a fan of the 97+ bumper, you cant deny the appeal of both of them
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Nice design, except the vent slit up top. Definitely go for it... One thing I wonder is how long it'll last before cracking at the places where you have two different materials (Plastic vs. Fiberglass) I like the lip integration at the middle section alot.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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I was actually thinking of doing this since I had an extra 92 bumper in my garage

im just trying to find a way to it cleanly, im thinking fiberglass with less hardner but i dont think that wil last long
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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I like it.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Nice PhotoShop. I also played around with this idea but it didn't come out as clean as yours. I say do it
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Thanks for the input guys.

Originally Posted by CrazySC300
Looks good! Put a patten on it before someone makes millions off your idea.
Hahah seriously, wouldn't be the first time.

Originally Posted by UZZ-TT
Nice design, except the vent slit up top. Definitely go for it... One thing I wonder is how long it'll last before cracking at the places where you have two different materials (Plastic vs. Fiberglass) I like the lip integration at the middle section alot.
I believe i can get away with using very few materials, and in areas where plastic meets FB, i could use an epoxy to bind them. It would at least last through some stress and warping so it wont crack so easily
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Patent it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like it he looks so happy!
we should get a discount when you start making them!
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Akito san
Patent it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like it he looks so happy!
we should get a discount when you start making them!
whoa there skippy, well see how the bumper looks after the alteration IRL. then ill decide if its feasible to market it. Hopefully the alteration is easy and cheap enough for anyone with a 92-96 bumper to do, as an alternative to just a lip.
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