why doesnt someone with the IMSA front bumper make a mold?????
04-07-06, 09:01 PM
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i will also look into polyeurothane ... a two piece mould would be tough.. but could be done.. and the advantages would be worth it... ( hit the curb and dont destroy your bumper..
lighter than firbeglass and more forgiving than cf i like it....
lighter than firbeglass and more forgiving than cf i like it....
04-07-06, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by autopaul
once i make it exactly the way i like it i will be reproducing it for you guys if theres interest...
its gonna be a more "drifter" style bumper for those of you who want a smooth look... possibly carbon fibre depending on demand..
Paul
its gonna be a more "drifter" style bumper for those of you who want a smooth look... possibly carbon fibre depending on demand..
Paul
04-07-06, 09:53 PM
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I'll have to go by my parents house, but I have a polyurethane version of that bumper. 3 piece as well... Unpainted and factory fresh... I'll take pics and donate it to anyone who can make a mold for y'all... Though I'd want it back at the end of the process though...
In fact, I might know of someone who works with fiberglass and CF around here.
In fact, I might know of someone who works with fiberglass and CF around here.
04-07-06, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by autopaul
polyurethane requires a very precise 2 piece mold as far as i know... i dont think its just as easy as pouring hot poly onto a fibreglass mould and hoping that it stays generally the same thickness all the way around... i think that it would pool sort of in the bottom of the mould...
way ahead of you guys,,, i made this one last year and have decided im going to modify it and enlarge the middle section for more air flow.. and make a few other minor changes ( scrap that turn signal...
http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...t=DSC00872.jpg
once i make it exactly the way i like it i will be reproducing it for you guys if theres interest...
its gonna be a more "drifter" style bumper for those of you who want a smooth look... possibly carbon fibre depending on demand..
Paul
way ahead of you guys,,, i made this one last year and have decided im going to modify it and enlarge the middle section for more air flow.. and make a few other minor changes ( scrap that turn signal...
http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...t=DSC00872.jpg
once i make it exactly the way i like it i will be reproducing it for you guys if theres interest...
its gonna be a more "drifter" style bumper for those of you who want a smooth look... possibly carbon fibre depending on demand..
Paul
you made this one from a series of front bumbers right?............i hope to one day see your car rollin around the mainland here. if your gunna be making molds of this i would probely buy one cause you live near
04-07-06, 10:11 PM
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ISC Racing make a similar one but the fog light holes are modified for round lights or brake ducts
www.iscracing.net/body_kit.htm
www.iscracing.net/body_kit.htm
04-07-06, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by camocarl
Definitely not my cup of tea, but some people might like your style. I think most people want a bolt- on almost factory looking air dam that doesn't drastically effect the already beautiful lines of the car.
04-08-06, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by $100T2
That's why I'm doing an under chin spoiler instead of an airdam.
i definately dont expct everyone to like it.... im sure there will be allot of interest in the finished product though... allot of people wanted to buy this one off me when i first posted it... and i dont think this one is all that great... i will definately have a more factory look to it than this one (as far as body lines and the overall look of the car that is)
QUOTE=$100T2]That's why I'm doing an under chin spoiler instead of an airdam.[/QUOTE]
the thing about under chin ones is that they never usually flow with the stock bumper very well usually look tacky and out of place... but everyones got thier style ... just my opinion.. when you make this make sure it moulds well to the stock bumper maybe hide the seam under the factory molding line of the bumper.. thats what i would do... cant wait to see the progress guys...
btw its a bit off topic but i will be posting some pics of my custom taillights with lexan cover soon... and i plan to do something of a rear spoiler soon aswell...
Paul
04-08-06, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by autopaul
i definately dont expct everyone to like it.... im sure there will be allot of interest in the finished product though... allot of people wanted to buy this one off me when i first posted it... and i dont think this one is all that great... i will definately have a more factory look to it than this one (as far as body lines and the overall look of the car that is)
the thing about under chin ones is that they never usually flow with the stock bumper very well usually look tacky and out of place... but everyones got thier style ... just my opinion.. when you make this make sure it moulds well to the stock bumper maybe hide the seam under the factory molding line of the bumper.. thats what i would do... cant wait to see the progress guys...
btw its a bit off topic but i will be posting some pics of my custom taillights with lexan cover soon... and i plan to do something of a rear spoiler soon aswell...
Paul
the thing about under chin ones is that they never usually flow with the stock bumper very well usually look tacky and out of place... but everyones got thier style ... just my opinion.. when you make this make sure it moulds well to the stock bumper maybe hide the seam under the factory molding line of the bumper.. thats what i would do... cant wait to see the progress guys...
btw its a bit off topic but i will be posting some pics of my custom taillights with lexan cover soon... and i plan to do something of a rear spoiler soon aswell...
Paul
04-08-06, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sgieldon
Jimmy54;
Did you make your Front Metal Grille ie Radiator Protector, or did you buy it PreFabbed?
Let me know either way.
Thanks
Steve
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Did you make your Front Metal Grille ie Radiator Protector, or did you buy it PreFabbed?
Let me know either way.
Thanks
Steve
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04-09-06, 11:46 AM
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Thanks for the Info Jimmy54;
I checked out a couple of PreFabbed ones for 1st Gens and they wanted 75-$100.
Home Depot was where I thought I could find that Material at.
Thats my next stop.
steve
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I checked out a couple of PreFabbed ones for 1st Gens and they wanted 75-$100.
Home Depot was where I thought I could find that Material at.
Thats my next stop.
steve
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04-09-06, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FirebirdSlayer666
I'd like to see your spoiler combo
I'm redoing my workshop right now so I have more room.
04-24-06, 07:21 AM
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Anybody got any airdams available to use for making molds?
Looking to create some parts, so anything you can loan me can be made into a mold so you have a resource for replacements at a good price. Thjis includes wings, skirts and any other suggestions.
PM me.
Looking to create some parts, so anything you can loan me can be made into a mold so you have a resource for replacements at a good price. Thjis includes wings, skirts and any other suggestions.
PM me.
04-25-06, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Pele
I'll have to go by my parents house, but I have a polyurethane version of that bumper. 3 piece as well... Unpainted and factory fresh... I'll take pics and donate it to anyone who can make a mold for y'all... Though I'd want it back at the end of the process though...
In fact, I might know of someone who works with fiberglass and CF around here.
In fact, I might know of someone who works with fiberglass and CF around here.
I would do it Bro PM me if you want to do it..
i own a composites shop.
Thanks, Paulo.
04-25-06, 07:36 PM
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I used to work at a factory that made GM polyurethane parts. The process is pretty involved. Once you have the two piece mold made, you need to inject the hot poly at just the right temp and pressure, then as it cools and expands the excess is ejected through little holes. After you pop it out of the mold, you sand off the flashing and bleed areas, paint it, and you're ready to go.
If you had the right mold, and it was compatible with their equipment, you might be able to get a company to handle the injection for you. I don't think this is something that you could do in your garage though...
If you had the right mold, and it was compatible with their equipment, you might be able to get a company to handle the injection for you. I don't think this is something that you could do in your garage though...
04-25-06, 11:58 PM
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hmm...are we talking about a DIY or someone gonna produce some? i think maybe if we all get on the group buy section and ask shine auto to make some parts for the 1st gen. my friend bought their fc front bumper and its great. made of the duriflex stuff to. just a thought.
04-27-06, 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by aws140
do you have what it takes to make these out of polyurethane?
no i meant a fiberglass version there is a resin that makes for a very flexible part..
Paulo.