Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:58 pm

I guess its too late to think about making the Rivs exhaust tips come through the bumper? Or at least create a couple of cut outs out of the bottom like the Aurora? Either way, I am really excited to see how it comes together, great work.

Last edited by Rickw on Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:09 pm; edited 1 time in total

IIRC, he said he was going to cut holes in the rear bumper cover to accept the tips he bought.
I believe he's leaving it the way it is for now so he can make the molds without the custom cut outs so whoever wants to buy a bumper later can cut them to their spec's.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:19 pm

Ah ok, thanks Rick.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:05 am

ive got a question for ya sqrivi. the stock impact beam has bonded to it a dense foam layer. will your design fit over this foam,or will one need to remove it to make way for your bumper?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:47 am

Once the final part has been made from the mold we can see just how much room is behind the bumper cover and determine if and/or how much the beam needs to be modified to fit. At this point I suspect the foam will have to go.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:39 pm

MOAR PICS

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:49 pm

Things have been crazy this week, I will get MORE pics up this weekend. happy

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:34 pm

HURRY UP MAN! the wheels of progress are grinding to a frighteningly painful halt! usa

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 RivLip

Are you doing anything about this?

the front looks good.

captshiner wrote:: Are you doing anything about this?

That part of the bumper will be filled in. In fact the parts were cut off of the mold to start with. You can see they are present in this pic.
paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0002

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0002

Once the bumper is done being shaped they will be reattached. It is just easier to move around the pieces and fit everything without those parts in place.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:33 pm

I know these are not new pictures, but it is interesting to look back at what we started with.

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0002

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0085

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0001

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0084

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:42 pm

the riv now has a face. it didnt have one before. cool!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:36 pm

Latest pics. Just some fitting to the grill to do, along with the pieces between the headlights and grill, smooth everything out, then time for the mold.

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0126

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0126

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0130

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0128

paint body work - Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification - Page 8 IMG_0127

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:39 pm

that looks great. the bumper lines follow the car lines logically. very nice (ball busting)work!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:27 pm

robotennis61 wrote:: that looks great. the bumper lines follow the cars lines logically. very nice (ball busting)work!

x2. Enjoying watching this one come together.

Love it.

Work your ass off tomorrow and post more pictures.

sunday is rest day sbchurch23

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Aug 30, 2009 7:30 pm

im quite impressed, like i said before it takes alot to impress me. but you pulled it off

normally it takes IMs from Travis talking about his paddle to impress me. long story, but very funny puke

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:58 am

Fantastic work Scott, you have a very good eye. The car looks like it could have rolled off the assembly line like that. Those are the kind of modifications I like. Does anyone else think that the opening Scott has created at the bottom can be used to drive fresh air into the intake? twisted

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:23 am

i think it could. a scoop could be fabricated and placed out of sight inside the bumper along the lower left side facing opening...thats my plan

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Wed Sep 09, 2009 9:49 pm

how are the bumpers coming sqrivi? quiet

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:56 pm

More pictures soon. Things are moving along. I will try to post some stuff this weekend.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:38 pm

Awsome ! cant wait.....

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:01 pm

im quite excited also. you do some good work

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