Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

Modified T/A rear bumper

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:24 PM
  #1  
NightHawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 0
From: Sarasota, FL
Default Modified T/A rear bumper

After having going dual and having wierd empty openings in my bumper for a while, I decided to do some cutting to see if I could make it look a little better. After a couple minutes with an air saw, this is what I came up with:

Before:




After:






Not a huge difference, but I think it looks a little better. I was thinking about cutting out a little more to give it a cleaner look. So what do you guys think?
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 12:16 AM
  #2  
Deech's Avatar
PR Director
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 5,913
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena, Tx
Default

You just cut the edges of the bumper?
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 01:21 AM
  #3  
ALLblackPONTIAC's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Sin City
Default

ive looked at the pictures over and over and over and i cant tell what youve done. but nice car tho.
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 04:18 PM
  #4  
NightHawk's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 0
From: Sarasota, FL
Default

It doesn't show up really well in pics, because the car is black. on me for not pointing this out better, but if you look at either side of the liscence plate on the before pics on the inside of the exhaust opening, you'll see where the bumper comes down to form a "spikey" looking piece. I cut this off, then countoured the opening that the exhuast used to come though so it looked a little smoother. I was going for the look of the Formula bumper. I guess if you can't tell that anything's been done, then I haven't hacked it up too bad
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 06:02 PM
  #5  
Danny2tek's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,770
Likes: 7
From: Miami
Default

it came out good when I put in my duals I'm just going to leave dummy tips
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 06:39 PM
  #6  
Brandon Boomhauer's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,766
Likes: 0
From: Gainesville, Denton TX
Default

Took me a second but I like it. Subtle and clean.
Reply
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 09:13 PM
  #7  
hondakiller's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 919
Likes: 0
From: wilmington delaware
Default

it took me a while to see it because i was comparing both of the before pics . i like it, i dont have duals and i think it would look good even with the tips still back there. i always thought the way the rear bumper looked wasnt right anyway.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:33 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE