Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:42 am

maybe a small antenna under the dash, but nothing on the outside of the car.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:58 am

just but one interjor antenna what connects whit the front or rear window.
i installed in mine on back window. works great

snowdog, how and where did you get that kind of antenna?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:43 pm

When I shaved my car I ended up getting a universal hidden antenna that I attacked to my rear strut bar. Works better than the original but you have to make sure it is an inch away from anything steel. I made a small spacer for mine. You can pick them up at any autoparts store for $25-$30.

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That's clever. I'd much rather have that set up than the factory one.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:46 pm

Will that work for a Navigation antenna?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:50 pm

i like the idea of deleting the stock antena. weight be gone! does the aftermarket one hook up to the stock wireing? scratch

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:52 pm

Nav antenna has to have a clear view of the sky to work.
I lose signal just going under bridges and thick clouds.
You don't want to obscure the antennas line of site UP.
They do make an antenna that can be placed on the corner of your dash and wired to the Nav unit.. And with all the glass we have on the Riv it should work good.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:44 pm

Things are getting very close on the rear bumper.

The marker lights are starting to take shape.

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Nice fit on the chrome trim.

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:51 pm

That looks excellent. Nice work and the shape is just right. Can't wait to see how the front comes out.!!!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:03 pm

i hope you'r not painting the rear lip the same color as the car...
i think it would make it look BIG and a bit booring.
maybe something darker.
guess it will look good then and whit the exhaust tips comming through the rear lip.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:49 pm

Everything will be the same color. The exhaust tips and marker lights will break things up a bit. Should keep it from looking to big. Sleek, simple, and clean is the look I am after.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:52 pm

love it!

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sqrivi wrote:: Everything will be the same color. The exhaust tips and marker lights will break things up a bit. Should keep it from looking to big. Sleek, simple, and clean is the look I am after.

More phat more better!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 18, 2009 8:04 pm

With the color that you intend to use, the Riviera's sensuous curves give it slightly different colors anyway.

However I got to thinking about Snowdogs comment. Remember the Mako Shark show car. It has since been copied but it had silver low and then blended into a blue. I think that would look good on our cars.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:12 pm

There is something very awesome happening from this angle, the edge contour of the left rear quarter is very good:

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:30 pm

Pretty neat project smile

...awesome work!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:45 pm

very nice work. and thanks for posting the pics as your project comes along. will be one of a kind. I like it!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:13 pm

cant remember if you sayd somewhere but....are you going to loos the 'trimms' or how ever they are called what are on the sides of the car. or maybe even door handles? happy

would look sick smooth.

i had once a idea..but cant find any rivs here in junkyard...but...maybe if you can get some spear sideskirts....cut it in half...and connect 2 of them...so that the wave on the front will be on back tho.
i think it would look better that way...more sporty?
anyways keep up the good work.

The door handles and the molding down the side of the car will remain.
I haven't thought about your idea with the side skirts, that might be cool. I'll think about it.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:27 pm

Here are the latest pics. The bumper should be in primer later today then it is ready for the mold process (just in case it gets damaged another one can be easily made).

Marker light work.

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Backing her out to get a bath.

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Finally able to step back and take a look with the car on the ground. happy

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The front has begun.

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Stock bumper cover soon to be replaced.

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Thanks for taking a look.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:33 pm

nice!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:38 pm

LOOKS GREAT thumbsup

Just wondering, are you going to remove the side molding when you paint? I can give you a couple of pointers on that if you are, let me know if you want that info. cheers

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:31 pm

Very nice. Thanks for the photos. Keep 'em coming.

You might want to keep the molds. There may be a market brewing here at RivPerformance.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Front & Rear Bumper Modification Sat Jul 25, 2009 7:02 pm

sburch23 wrote:: You might want to keep the molds. There may be a market brewing here at RivPerformance.

Will be keeping the molds for both the front and rear.

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