1gb front bumper modding project

[nfernotalon]

I'm also in for a 1ga eclipse bumper!

 

[99gst214]

Man look at all the 1ga non-sense goin on! JK guys. But I personally think when it comes to dsm's, the 1gb talon wins. And for the 2g's the 2gb talon wins. (based on looks of coarse). But to each his own and as long as its a dsm.

But whenever you get the final piece finished you will have to get back to us on prices to get the first few molds done, so that we can start a group buy. Def enough interest.

 

[brokedowntalon7]

Yep can't wait to hear about the group buy.

 

[Phil1320]

I've talked with my partner in crime and we will be making one for the 1ga after this project.

Very impressed. Sign me up.

 

[Talon tsi PR]

If you make one for a 1ga GSX I'll buy it.

Im working on one for 1ga with a huge opening in the middle of the bumper i'll be posting pics in about a month

 

[DSMnoobsause]

Ordered the primer and paint. Hopfully I will be priming next week

 

[91stocker]

Ordered the primer and paint. Hopfully I will be priming next week

 

[ThunderChild]

since my bumper was cracked along that body line, im gonna go ahead and do this to mine as well. thinking about making it into a mold and then Carbon fibering it. or might be lazy and just fiberglass it like you did....

looks awesome either way man!

 

[greanbeans]

Id like to see a 2gb talon bumper

 

[DSMnoobsause]

since my bumper was cracked along that body line, im gonna go ahead and do this to mine as well. thinking about making it into a mold and then Carbon fibering it. or might be lazy and just fiberglass it like you did....

looks awesome either way man!

That's why I'm going to be making a mold and doing the same.

 

[DSMnoobsause]

Did some more sanding today. Finaly down to 220 grit.
I will have to touch up on small areas with more filler. But over all its getting closer.

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[Bud92gsx]

Everytime I see an update it makes me want to learn how to fiberglass, and go out and take my bumper off.

 

[DSMnoobsause]

Everytime I see an update it makes me want to learn how to fiberglass, and go out and take my bumper off.

this is what i started with.
Fiberglass & Composite Materials [Fiberglass] - $20.00 : Advanced Autosports, Miata Race Parts, Spec Miata and TRANS AM Race Car Sales, Service, Build & Rentals Support in Midwest

 

[ezspooling]

Just spitballing here, but when you do your finale mold would it make things stronger if you lay down a layer or two of fiber glass then put in some chicken wire fencing stuff, then lay a few more layers of fiber glass?

 

[DSMnoobsause]

Just spitballing here, but when you do your finale mold would it make things stronger if you lay down a layer or two of fiber glass then put in some chicken wire fencing stuff, then lay a few more layers of fiber glass?

Making the mold you only need your silicone layer to make a mold with good detail and then put a layer of S2 fiberglass cloth for backing. But I don't see why you couldn't use mesh for strength.

 

[HustlerTalon]

nice work. id be interested in a 1ga bumper.

 

[WizardTSi]

Next time I'm at Voodoo Doughnuts I'll have to walk over and take a peek.
In for 1ga version.

 

[phunny]

Looks great

 

[DSMnoobsause]

Next time I'm at Voodoo Doughnuts I'll have to walk over and take a peek.
In for 1ga version.

Stop by the shop any time its open mon thru Friday 9-4ish
I'm there Monday tuesday and Wednesday. Then I'm at my other place restoring vintage racers the rest of the weeks.

 

[P3Kans DSM]

Just a thought i had but why not round the top out completely and lost the sharp corners like in the picture. Its in paint so you'll have to excuse the quality. But either way its still awesome!

 

[Steve93Talon]

Looks great, love the idea... but I HATE the hacked middle look.

 

[1990AWD]

Looks great, love the idea... but I HATE the hacked middle look.

Agreed, but what DSMnoobsauce has been doing is a far cry from this which I think looks terrible. I understand why its done, but it just looks so bad.

 

[UGOT8UP]

To each his own but I love the Hitler cut!

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[ThunderChild]

To each his own but I love the Hitler cut!

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i just am not a fan of this ### its a lil saggy. but other than that, i have to applaud the work. its definitely functional!

 

[UGOT8UP]

yeah that bumper has caught coons, opossums, armadillos and a few squirrels, so it has some battle damage , Ive got to brace it up and straighten out the aluminum bar bolted to the bottom, light covers are just hangin in there with no bolts, just got done smokin em out, finished painting the wing, mirrors and trim this weekend, gonna take it to its last show on the 31st then part it out!