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Old 01-19-2008, 01:28 AM
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just know that the further you sit everything back into a hole the more air resistance youre going to get. no need for **** set way back in the bumper that isnt actually gonna effect anything. I like the one with the side scoops the best. those could be made to cool the brakes or bring air from the front up to the air tray, or even up into the engine bay for those who need the extra cooling
Old 01-19-2008, 05:23 PM
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I was thinking more along this shaped scoop and a signal light like this. Whaddaya think?
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Could work too!
Old 01-19-2008, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
That's really great. It rewinds me of a shark gill and these cars always had shark like features so it fits perfect. I still think the chin needs to be lowered a little.
I think with a chin spoiler it would take care of the chin, I really liked that chop, wish I still had that car! As far as signals, I would probably get some mounted in the mirrors flush, then leave the bumper. Or get a black grill made for behind the scoops on each side and mount a blinker behind it, probably a line of LED's that flow along the top of the scoop, and have them come on only during signaling.
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sorry jason mine is just a normal ta bumper but im actually doing what djfury did on a black car
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
Which model?


Looking to make an LT1 based mold for this. The only thing that me and my buddy would come up with is a fiberglass bumper that will be twice as heavy?

Is there any other material that could be used to make the entire bumper out of? Or is fiberglass the only option. If this turn out good we might consider making them for LS1 bumpers and selling them. But so far it's a project we are looking to get into.
Old 01-22-2008, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BLWNLT1_T/A
Looking to make an LT1 based mold for this. The only thing that me and my buddy would come up with is a fiberglass bumper that will be twice as heavy?

Is there any other material that could be used to make the entire bumper out of? Or is fiberglass the only option. If this turn out good we might consider making them for LS1 bumpers and selling them. But so far it's a project we are looking to get into.
Price it right and I'll be first in line. Sponser me with one and I'll be sure it gets in heavily attended shows.
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This was done in five minutes in ms paint..you get the idea.
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Old 01-22-2008, 11:02 PM
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what about something more similar to the 93-97 v6/formy bumper?
Old 01-22-2008, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by rashad
This was done in five minutes in ms paint..you get the idea.
That doesn't look good at all in my opinion. I think your trying too hard to work with existing body lines.
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Originally Posted by Phoenix 5.7
what about something more similar to the 93-97 v6/formy bumper?
what does that look like?
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here is a sketch i did in class a couple days ago. I was readin this thread and figured i would try drawing something u haven't seen before. What do u think?
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^ not sure how I feel about the front bumper, but WHOA sweet drawing skills!
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Roadhog...Super-jealous of your drawing abilities...

Maybe could you make the lower air intakes look more like from a Ferrari 430? Just a thought...
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Originally Posted by roadhog_113
here is a sketch i did in class a couple days ago. I was readin this thread and figured i would try drawing something u haven't seen before. What do u think?
I'm going to have to be honest and I might get flammed in the process, but here goes.

That looks good, but boxy. I think I'm going for a sleek european supercar look. You would never see a hood like that on a supercar. I guess it can be called "too American".

The nose looks awesome, though.

I might try and lower the roofline and use a flatter hood with the nose inlet filled in smooth. Then it would go from a crude 1/4 mile looking machine to a sleek autobahn fighter capabable of 200mph+.
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thanx for the complements, i wanted to go to university for car design but i can't afford it, i live in winnipeg mb. and i would have to move so it would be like 30 grand a year for about 4-5 years i think. I got about a 100 car drawings i did lying around my room. Plus the pros are amazing at drawing, i just don't like many cars they draw lol.
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Originally Posted by JasonWW
what does that look like?
Old 01-24-2008, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Spd-Kilz
Roadhog...Super-jealous of your drawing abilities...

Maybe could you make the lower air intakes look more like from a Ferrari 430? Just a thought...
i looked up the ferrari and i see what u r saying. Do u guys like the foglights their or no? I am gonna draw another one with a different hood and bumper. I am gonna make it alot more lemans style. Jason WW u like the ram air style hood? or a hood more like the one on the heritage firebird but without the shaker obviously.
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Originally Posted by chaman
At least I had fun doing this!! LOL!!

WOW looks like a sabertooth tiger
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I might try and leave the fogs out, and see how it looks (if it looks aweful, just pencil them in).

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