Stu.H

Basically after a chat with Karl, I need to get some better airflow into the engine bay before I fit the GRS.

Anyone got one already modded they are selling, or can advise on how to get mine modded?

Pics please

Stu.H

bttt for some ideas please!

bigbobby

check my sig mate.

Gaz

bud-weis

i've seen some of Karls cars that have the area behind the number plate cut out,looks tidy IMO,look on his website,there's a black 'un like it

Stu.H

gaz have u got any more info/pics

getting it cut is no problem, its how to make it look good later

its a 90 spec bumper, maybe Id be better getting an 80 spec on, and chopping that as they fetch far less, and sell my 90 spec.

bud - already checked karls site, was talking to him earlier about it.

gus

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what about something similar to where the number plate goes

Twins

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A couple of mine

The old with the new

gus

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now that looks spot on, do that

Thrush

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My old 3i

Stu.H

do you have any step by steps?

twins, just off to look at your resto thread now

900ss

orrid I know, but its modded lol

Thrush

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Mine was pretty simple really. It's an 88spec bumper, but same should apply to a 90spec item.

1) First cuts were made to the centre "bar" that the number plate screwed to. Just dut this as straight as poss trying to keep a good line to make the "mouth" square....

2) I mapped out and cut two 3mm MDF "plates" to the shape of the now cut pieces, dug out some of the foamy bumper filling stuff, and adherred them to the cut bits with body filler n' fibre glass stuff. Lots of sanding later it was nice n smooth

3) More body filler, muchos sanding and the over all shape came out, then simply sprayed with filler primer and wet n dry'd it ready for painting

essex_jamie

twins tht looks awesome

Stu.H

thrush, ta for that mate

i need a solution fairly quickly

Thrush

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I've got some build photo's somewhere, but they are normal 35mm camera prints, so I need to find em and scan em if you want/need.....

Stu.H

if it isnt toooo much trouble that would be good

Mr S1

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I don't like cut out bumpers, but yours is THE first that I can honestly say looks cool and looks 'proper'

Stu.H

bttt

Matt

if you do the whole cut out job you need your eyes removing

looks totally wank

plus doesnt need to be that large, this manages ok.....

Westy

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nice

Sexy-RS

Heres mine

Rick

They do look wank cut out. I got a big wanky one at the moment, but cooling is spot on. Needs tidying up, but will still put a std one on for cooler months.

Twins - what kind of filler did you use to stick to the foam?

mercury grey minter

Subtle but effective.Must agree with some others,not a big fan of big open cut out bumpers.

James Raby

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see my siggy

Stu.H

Phase 1 complete...



Now, how much to cut out of actual bumper, and where to relocate the number plate, the fit twin kenlowes and grs in a bit

Stu.H

also, ive been told to put the kenlowes on the radiator, and the intercooler bare in front.

although looking at it now, i cant see there being the clearance for the fans?

the previous owner of this cooler had it set with fans on front of intercooler blowing thru to radiator?




whats everyones thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

Stu.H

no way are fans going on rad
so will put together as is, and see how temps are.

pau1rs

mine with the grs



and how my bumper was



and the grs on me mates s2..
his bumper was more modified...

pau1rs

RobL

bit of a silly question mate but how many bolts were holding your bumper on? tried taking mine of today , the front 2 bolts are off and the the srews on the wing but its on solid still and i cant find whats holding it on

Thrush

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Rob - from memory, theres 4 bolts on the front - two either side of the radiator... The lower bolts are harder to get to tho - cna't get a ratchet in there as it's too tight - I used a ratchet spanner which did the trick

dave_y

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4 bolts 2 screws

1 bolt either side of radiator under headlights

1 bolt in either inner wing/front panel (behind water bottle on pass side.)

1 screw on each arch.

im taking delivery on a GRS cooler soon too

AJC

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not a fan of big cut out bumpers, so what twins has done,

looks factory

JamboRS

mine

Stu.H

all done people, thanks for ur advice etc


pics tomorrow, well pleased

bassboy

i know its a bit late but heres mine:







and with the plate on....





bassboy

Rab

Fucking LOVE that car

bassboy

Rab mate...when the engine conversion is done and a few other bits and bobs....remind me to take you out for a drive the engine is nearly done

bassboy

Stu.H

All finished (just need to touch up round by where the cut was made, number plate is already mounted at very bottom of bumper).

Hope you like, I know not as neat as some people have done, but rather than pay someone £200+ I spent a day at it myself, and feel I have done OK.

Thanks for all the people that advised, also those with opinions, it was MUCH appreciated

Anyway...

gus

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looks good