Fuelly Forums

Fuelly Forums (https://www.fuelly.com/forums/)
-   Aerodynamics (https://www.fuelly.com/forums/f14/)
-   -   My Homemade Aero Bumper (https://www.fuelly.com/forums/f14/my-homemade-aero-bumper-11899.html)

GasSavers_TomO 09-11-2009 07:11 AM

My Homemade Aero Bumper
 
I had a spare front bumper for Thrifty McGassaver (my VX) and this is what I've done with it so far:
https://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9318/aerofront.jpg
https://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4207/aeroleft.jpg
https://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6583/aeroright.jpg

Done with the help of a buddy of mine that I work with in the summer. Took about 20 hours to get to this stage. Next up is a lower lip air dam.

GasSavers_maximilian 09-11-2009 07:16 AM

That's really fantastic! What techniques did you use?

GasSavers_TomO 09-11-2009 07:52 AM

I used Great Stuff expanding foam to lay down a backing for the fiberglass jelly to cling to. Then the final step was to shape and smooth the jelly and then skim coat with Bondo. And then paint.

Next bumper I'm making will use plastic welding though. It will be faster than the methods I used on this bumper.

theholycow 09-11-2009 09:23 AM

Holy crap, that looks great. I wish I was capable of that sort of work.

GasSavers_maximilian 09-11-2009 09:35 AM

I like the asymmetry.

T.P. 09-11-2009 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomO (Post 141366)
Next bumper I'm making will use plastic welding though. It will be faster than the methods I used on this bumper.

You could also consider some PVC cement. I have used it several times to patch together motorcycle fairings. It is strong as hell and you can sand it as well.

GasSavers_TomO 09-15-2009 08:35 AM

Just a little teaser:

I started making the lip last night and will have it done tonight after I stop off at Home Depot. Expect pics late tonight or tomorrow morning.

Home Depot is my favorite auto parts store!

GasSavers_roadrunner 09-15-2009 04:28 PM

Very very nice work. It gives me ideas for my Yaris hatchback front.

GasSavers_maximilian 09-16-2009 02:10 AM

Wouldn't you have warranty issues with that?

theholycow 09-16-2009 02:40 AM

His warranty ended almost 10 years ago.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:36 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.