techart style front bumpers
#154
10-21-2008, 06:28 PM
Ok guys... here's the deal as I'm eager to get this thing going. I called Misha and spoke to him for about 10 minutes. This is the deal:
$1,000.00 and shipping $180.00
comes with
top air intake grill
bumper cover
radiator covers (3)
BOTH the small lower lip and large lower lip
He said that all he needs is 3+ people to commit to buying to get this price. Turn around time is 3-4 days. Couple things he said that I'd like to mention.
1) The bumper cover fits great but there needs to be some trimming work to get the ducting right. He told me all replicas require this. If you access to a competent body shop, they can get it done.
2) It DOES NOT include the radiator splitters. I asked him if his supplier can get some but he doesn't believe he makes the mold for them.
If you are serious, PM him (996wings), call him (310-818-1535) or email him (misha@misha911.com) to get in on this deal.
Who's 100% in?
1) M32
$1,000.00 and shipping $180.00
comes with
top air intake grill
bumper cover
radiator covers (3)
BOTH the small lower lip and large lower lip
He said that all he needs is 3+ people to commit to buying to get this price. Turn around time is 3-4 days. Couple things he said that I'd like to mention.
1) The bumper cover fits great but there needs to be some trimming work to get the ducting right. He told me all replicas require this. If you access to a competent body shop, they can get it done.
2) It DOES NOT include the radiator splitters. I asked him if his supplier can get some but he doesn't believe he makes the mold for them.
If you are serious, PM him (996wings), call him (310-818-1535) or email him (misha@misha911.com) to get in on this deal.
Who's 100% in?
1) M32
#155
10-21-2008, 08:02 PM
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seems like a good deal, but if I was to do it, I would only do it if I can get the splitters, I think the splitters make that front bumper look right.
#156
10-21-2008, 09:27 PM
I ordered what I posted up. It includes the Techart bumper, radiator ducts, intake grill, and both lips for $1180 shipped.
Thanks. I have not found a cheaper one and know of one person who had this personally fitted and stands behind it.
Will post pics once I get it in as well as fitment and such.
Edwin
#157
10-21-2008, 09:30 PM
Edwin
#158
10-22-2008, 09:34 AM
Anyone running these fiberglass fender have bad experiences with cracking with hitting stuff/bottoming out?
You guys want to make sure the bumper is made of some type of plastic (polyeurethane, etc) and NOT fiberglass.
The problem with fiberglass is that it is very brittle and does not have the flex that plastic bumpers have...go out and push on your OEM bumper to see what I'm talking about.
I am saying this as a body shop owner who does a lot of aftermarket bumper paint and installs. On cars that are this low the fiberglass bumpers will crack all over once and significant pressure is put on (i.e. hitting a dip to hard, bottoming out, etc.)
It is very tough to re-create the flex of the OEM bumper plastic, but as long as your replicas are made of some sort of plastic material that has some nice flex to it you should be in good shape.
Moral of the story: STAY AWAY FROM FIBERGLASS!!!
The problem with fiberglass is that it is very brittle and does not have the flex that plastic bumpers have...go out and push on your OEM bumper to see what I'm talking about.
I am saying this as a body shop owner who does a lot of aftermarket bumper paint and installs. On cars that are this low the fiberglass bumpers will crack all over once and significant pressure is put on (i.e. hitting a dip to hard, bottoming out, etc.)
It is very tough to re-create the flex of the OEM bumper plastic, but as long as your replicas are made of some sort of plastic material that has some nice flex to it you should be in good shape.
Moral of the story: STAY AWAY FROM FIBERGLASS!!!
#159
10-22-2008, 09:42 AM
Edwin
#160
10-22-2008, 02:56 PM
i was driving around brooklyn a year ago and by the water side there was this not very flat cobblestone road. i guess in a dip, my bumper got caught on something and it ripped.
i've never gone back to brooklyn with my car since
but the good news is its not very hard to fix fiberglass, i had paul at protosport fix it and then had the bumper repainted and now it's back on my car
#162
10-23-2008, 06:21 PM
Nothing to be afraid of! 
If you can wait a couple of weeks, I should have mine prepped, fitted and painted so you can check it out
Edwin
If you can wait a couple of weeks, I should have mine prepped, fitted and painted so you can check it outEdwin
#165
10-24-2008, 06:50 AM
The nice part about the Techarts is the fit and the lovely dry carbon details that I believe the "copies" dont have?