First wallet weight reduction mod (MWC bumper supports)

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06-28-2012, 05:18 PM

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I have been looking for something like this!

How do you remove the factory units? do they bolt in like MWC does?

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06-28-2012, 05:22 PM

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What do you guys expect as far as turn-around time from Order to Delivery.

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Thanks for the install pics Joe!

150.00 each is normal price. We can do custom options if needed.

We offer front and rear for 93-02 Camaro, 98-02 Trans Am, Firebird Formula, and 93-97 Firebird Formula front.

Jsteele... your parts are at the powdercoater now and will ship soon.

We have been a bit overwhelmed by the response of these bumper supports and it has taken us a bit to get caught up here. We will build inventory for quick shipping as soon as the current orders are filled, which won't be long now.

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06-28-2012, 05:35 PM

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93-97 Firebird Formula front.

Any plans for 93-97 trans am front? I assume there a lil different from the formula.

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06-28-2012, 07:02 PM

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Any plans for 93-97 trans am front? I assume there a lil different from the formula.

I'd like to know this also

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06-29-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokedOutZ28

I have been looking for something like this!

How do you remove the factory units? do they bolt in like MWC does?

Yes same thing except mwc ones are easier to install. I did it without taking covers off. Should take them off geting stock ones out though.

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06-30-2012, 01:15 AM

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Can you take a picture from the front looking down into the bumper cover from a bit further back?

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06-30-2012, 01:24 AM

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Got one of these a couple years ago. Free's up a lot of room and saves a lot of weight. Great for anyone doing an inter cooler up front.

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06-30-2012, 08:46 AM

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Can you take a picture from the front looking down into the bumper cover from a bit further back?

I think the best I could do is in pic 5 and 6 if I understand you correctly? Tell me what exactly it is you want to see and ill see if I can make it happen.

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06-30-2012, 08:47 AM

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Got one of these a couple years ago. Free's up a lot of room and saves a lot of weight. Great for anyone doing an inter cooler up front.

Yep thats just it, saved weight and makes room for intercoolers, trans coolers ect...

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06-30-2012, 12:16 PM

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wow didnt know MWC was building these things now. i may have to pick up a rear support as the front has to much going on already.

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06-30-2012, 12:47 PM

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wow didnt know MWC was building these things now. i may have to pick up a rear support as the front has to much going on already.

I would have gotten the rear support but I read if you don't seal off the bottom of the bumper it becomes a parachute like effect causing a lot more drag than the stock unit in place. Also can't trust the people driving behind me.

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06-30-2012, 12:51 PM

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Yep, that's why I don't have a rear one. Don't trust people driving behind me.

I've got my stand alone fuel cell mounted between the bumper brace and radiator support and still have a ton of room.

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06-30-2012, 02:22 PM

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i heard the same thing about the aerodynamics (or lack of) being screwed around when that support is removed. Nothing a quick tin job cant take care of.

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06-30-2012, 02:47 PM

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i heard the same thing about the aerodynamics (or lack of) being screwed around when that support is removed. Nothing a quick tin job cant take care of.

Correct. HioSSilver did a nice job on sealing his up.

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06-30-2012, 08:49 PM

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Are these street legal? And how much does the bumpers shake now? (if any)

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06-30-2012, 09:31 PM

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Are these street legal? And how much does the bumpers shake now? (if any)

If my car was a dd I wouldnt do it. Use these at your own risk they are just to support your bumper covers not as a crash bar.
No movement that I know of. They brought the nose of my car right back up where it belongs. Im very happy with these.

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06-30-2012, 10:07 PM

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Oh so you remove more than just the foam bumper support?

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06-30-2012, 10:09 PM

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Oh so you remove more than just the foam bumper support?

Yes. The whole stock bumper support comes out and is replaced.

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06-30-2012, 10:51 PM

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Yes. The whole stock bumper support comes out and is replaced.

Well scratch one item from the to do list

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06-30-2012, 11:55 PM

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Where are some pics of what people did in the rear to keep it from the "parachute" effect for lack of a better word.

I just want to see how noticeable it is that it is like that.

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