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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 03:02 PM
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Input on my project please...

This has been a long time project of mine. This is where im at right now and Im kind of stuck with the bumper. Im not sure if I should keep it simple or just make a totally different style bumper. I want to keep it as close as possible to traditional porsche designs. Any input is greatly appreciated.

 

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Looks like you’ve got a 997 turbo style bumper now. Is that what you mean by keeping it simple?
 
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Im actually 50/50 on the front bumper because of the big radiator vents and cantilever lamp design. I am wondering if others feel the same or its just me. Thank you in advance!
 
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I like the 997 turbo bumper on the 996 C4S. If I ever crunched the nose on mine, that is what I would replace it with.
 
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Thanks! Ill try to do a quick work on the bumper if it'll grow on me.
 
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Wow looks great, can’t wait to see the finished product.
 
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Little update...
had a friend make me a relocation brackets for the radiator and condenser. Now another rubbing problem on the passenger side front with the charcoal canister.

here's how it looks now...
 
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Little update...
had a friend make me a relocation brackets for the radiator and condenser. Now another rubbing problem on the passenger side front with the charcoal canister.

here's how it looks now...
 
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Love the design of the front bumper!
 
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Originally Posted by hotwheels
Love the design of the front bumper!
Thank you! I will post some updates as soon as I get a chance to work on it again.
 
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Had a chance to work on the bumper a little bit....the hardlines are for measurements purposes only. It will be rounded when the final shape is done.




 
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Wow I like it keep going. My only comment is the lip in the front makes the nose long you are going to scrape on a lot of speed bumps/ humps, and coming in and out of drive ways.
 
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Wow I like it keep going. My only comment is the lip in the front makes the nose long you are going to scrape on a lot of speed bumps/ humps, and coming in and out of drive ways.
This is very true my friend. That is why im leaving the lip area last. Right now, at this height, i can still make it in and out my driveway. I know im going to go over some dips along the way too thats why im kind of worried also.
 



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