Front bumper mods - appearance and air

[BkzProblem]

I actually went to WalMart and couldn't find anything that seemed like it would work better than the rubber hose. :/

Pic included...I figure the camera phone is way more forgiving than my SLR.

.. your car looks like a face.. The two headlights as eyes, the two vents ans nostrils, and the fmic area as the mouth.. kind of creepy... ..

 

[LandoAWD]

She's hungry, too.

 

[dpuddy]

like it.

 

[russ96gst]

Gotta agree Looks like a sentra but still gotta say I think I kinda like it but not with the emblem...looks good though.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Its really different. But in it being different, I really like it..
Keep up the wonderful work..

 

[chico904]

Kris that looks awesome!!

 

[LandoAWD]

Thanks. I wanted to go a little bit different but keep within the idea of exposing the top of the IC to flow. I surmised that placing the vents closer to the center as opposed to the ArcticTSi venting may help the radiator as well, much like the concept in the OP's post. (sorry for the hijack, OP)

 

[LandoAWD]

You will learn to use the Search...

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/132389-venting-front-bumper.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/app...211-1gs-show-me-your-fmic-bumper-cut-out.html


I know there are more.

 

[mavisky]

The holes look crooked here because of the angled endtank on the IC, but they are level. The black pieces next to the eagle emblem have also been removed for additional airflow there.

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[19BLACKGST98]

What trim are you guys using for the inside around the edges? I did this about a year or so ago and mine doesnt look that good because of the edges. Ive been looking for a new bumper...well actually front, rear and side skirts with cups because im about to get my car painted and wanted everything to look great if Im going to spend that kind of money.

 

[LandoAWD]

I used rubber hose. I'm about 80% happy with the job, but may go back with a slightly smaller diameter hose. Don't know yet.

I plan to look for rubber circles that could be pressed into the oblong shape as well as some door edge trim as other options.

 

[mavisky]

Mine is vacuum hose split lengthwise. That was just before I found these black rubber door trim strips at autozone. I used those for my fender flares and it worked much better.

 

[LandoAWD]

Mine is vacuum hose split lengthwise. That was just before I found these black rubber door trim strips at autozone. I used those for my fender flares and it worked much better.

Do you remember what they were near, or what brand they are? The people at AutoZone thought I was nuts when I asked for that stuff.

 

[waterman412]

i like it its very different.
deff looks meaner with out the emblem though i gotta say.


but cool idea

 

[LandoAWD]

You'll need to post with context and in English. Thanks.

 

[mavisky]

Do you remember what they were near, or what brand they are? The people at AutoZone thought I was nuts when I asked for that stuff.

I want to say it was near the aisle with the replacement mirrors and what not, but it could have come from else where too. I shop NAPA, Autozone, and Advance Autoparts around here to get my misc. parts although it wouldn't have been NAPA as the town I lived in then had a rinky dink little store.

 

[LandoAWD]

I went by the local Auto Zone at lunch and found where they would be, were they not sold out. Rice aisle near the hideous chrome trimming.