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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 7 EmptyWed Aug 12, 2009 10:56 pm

i know the question has arisen before but are you planning to market your design now that you have a buck for the mold? i for 1 would consider buying front and back. i have a cookie jar waiting!
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sburch23 wrote:
I like the elliptical motif to the lower grill as well as the understated spoiler. Real RIV!

Keep going.

Thanks,
in the end I want the car to still have the essence of a Rivi, just smoother and cleaner.

robotennis61: the bumpers will be available to anyone who might want them. Once the molds are made it will be much faster and easier to make them.
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thats good to know! whats the projected cost?
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 7 EmptyWed Aug 12, 2009 11:12 pm

Once we see the final product, tidied up and painted, we'll talk some numbers!
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amen 2 that ibx1! this bumper looks really pro good! the car is so much leaner! the way it shoulda been.
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robotennis61 wrote:
thats good to know! whats the projected cost?

It is a bit early to know. Once my bumpers are made from the molds we will have a better idea just how much material and labor will be involved in making more parts.
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ok...
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Very classy, it suits the Riv. Keep it up Scott.
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nice work, looks like were doing pretty much the same thing. fully shaved. well i am. you do some very nice work brudda. are you going to slam it out like i am doing to mine. im going to be tucking wheel, is that what ur gonna do ?
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 7 EmptyThu Aug 13, 2009 11:05 am

How about a rear spoiler?
There is a thread on here somewhere with pics where people have added spoilers to the Riv similar to what the Buick Regal has that look pretty good.

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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 7 EmptyThu Aug 13, 2009 11:30 am

Holy crap, it's like Jack the R's old concept Riv is coming to life!

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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 7 EmptyThu Aug 13, 2009 11:39 am

wow, that looks pretty sweet. I take back my comment about it going to look like the front of the buick allure, I'd buy a kit if you sold them!

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Well, quite a few people have shown interest in buying a kit from you.
I guess if they are priced right you could make a few bucks to offset the cost of all the mod's your doing to your car.
Excellent workmanship and design. Can't wait to see the finished product and find out how much for front and rear bumper covers.
Are you going to do the kits for resale in a Urethane or Fiberglass?
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i second many times over all positive comments! i love what im seeing. ive been planning a bumper make over for the longest but i dont know how i could top your work! i would even buy the cover in raw fiberglass and do all the refinishing labor myself if that works for you? only thing i would ommit are the stock side markers. i plan on redoing them euro style with small round or oval lights.
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The bumpers will be made with fiberglass. This will also allow anyone to modify them as they see fit. The rear bumper mold, for example, will be made without the through exhaust cutouts that I am using so you will be able to do any exhaust you like.
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ohhh... man.. sqrivi ! u are 1 smart dude!
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 7 EmptySat Aug 15, 2009 6:16 pm

The front end is getting closer.

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Here are a few shots with the grill in place.

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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification   Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 7 EmptySat Aug 15, 2009 6:27 pm

I can't wait to see the finished product.
The barracuda nose / mouth looks excellent. At least that's what it reminds me of.
Hopefully I'll be able to afford a set of bumper covers by the time they are available.
Have you figured out the air intake ducting yet?


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Rickw wrote:
Have you figured out the air intake ducting yet?

I think on my set I will leave the FWI but have the lower grill on the bumper allow air to get to the fender well. I just have some concern about water getting into the intake if I have it ducted all the way to the bumper. But again the bumper covers will be made from fiberglass so you guys can modify them any way you like to accommodate anything you want to use.
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sqrivi wrote:
Rickw wrote:
Have you figured out the air intake ducting yet?

I think on my set I will leave the FWI but have the lower grill on the bumper allow air to get to the fender well. I just have some concern about water getting into the intake if I have it ducted all the way to the bumper. But again the bumper covers will be made from fiberglass so you guys can modify them any way you like to accommodate anything you want to use.

sounds good.. Don't worry about rain.. no way your gonna suck any up through the FWI... IMO
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Agree, unless the puddle is deep enough that the bumper goes under water. Then you're in trouble.

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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AA wrote:
Agree, unless the puddle is deep enough that the bumper goes under water. Then you're in trouble.

Just don't be going and making the Riv an amphibious car... or your phucked...
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Latest progress pics. It won't be long now, just some final shaping then time for the mold.


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Looking good. Nice design. Particularly like the front.
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oh man sqrivi!... youre still my hero!
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