I was bored so I decided to clean up what I hated about the 03+ LS Sport bumper.
With a utility knife, I smoothly cut away all the grill work from both the bottom and top of the bumper. I think it turned out pretty good, heres some pics.
My Car has been sitting since New Years Eve with a blown motor. Sure could use a bath.
My machine shop called today, he's just waiting on me to get him the patriot head. I had him polish/balance crank, wiseco 8.9:1 pistons .020 over, Eagle Rods, ARP head studs, cometic head gasket. While its down I also bought a shiny new FMIC, Turbosmart 38mm Ultragate, Haas is making me a brand new log manifold, and my new turbonetics t3/to4e 50trim .48ar stage3 turbo just came yesterday.
So, lots of stuff going on. Can't wait til its all over. Its been a lot of hard work and a lot of money so far, but I know its gonna all be worth it when I'm cruisin this spring.
Still hurts to see my baby like this, ^^^ lol.
-Travis
Looks good now through some mesh behind it
I really like it, u did a great job bro. And a utility knife is all u needed?? Is there any other tips u wanna share with me cause i was thinking of doing the same thing with my 03 front. Thanks
~*Gilles*~
no mesh looks real good the way it is
maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow....... but some day
LOL, just a steady hand and a utility knife bro.
I use a double sided blade, my carpet knife. Just keep changing the blades, keep them sharp. I drew a line in pen to get a guideline, then just follow the best you can.
Once you get it roughed out, you'll have to keep going over it til you achieve OEM-like straightness and smoothness, lol.
Also you cant just saw the grill/nubs off where they attach. If you did, you'd have big v's every place a grill bar met the bumper. You have to go in front of the grills and cut it COMPLETELY out.
Same for the top, first cut/unattach the 3 grill bars from where they meet the CHEVY EMBLEM SUPPORT THING. Then smoothly cut in front of where the 3 grill bars meet the bumper, just like on the bottom.
Hard to explain, I hope you guys understand.
Good Luck! I have more pics, if needed.
-Travis
what happened to your extreme tuner front? the custom bumper looks hot though.
I Still have it, its got some cracks in it though. They go back together seamlessly, I was wondering if anyone knows if its fixable.
The bumper is made of 1152 Lustran ABS plastic.
If not I'm just going to buy another.
McNulty wrote:I Still have it, its got some cracks in it though. They go back together seamlessly, I was wondering if anyone knows if its fixable.
The bumper is made of 1152 Lustran ABS plastic.
If not I'm just going to buy another.
i have the perfect solution for ya. sell the cracked one to me, and buy a new one.
email me if ya wanna sell it
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wow what a difference that makes.....that bumper looks way better now
Thanks Everyone! I def. think it looks a lot better than the stock bumper.
"Pic is of Courtnie's ride on CarDomain, Very Nice Car"
Thanks alot McNulty
I really appreciate you taking the time and explaining the process. If its possible would you be able to send me some more pics at plourdo@gmail.com. Thanks bro
~*Gilles*~
You've got mail.
You can post those pics in here for others. I have no more space to host.
Good Luck!
that looks so good man. maybe if you installed some thin style mesh...if it exists.
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lookin' good....what happened to the engine?
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Not positive yet. I'll see when its pulled. Could have been a weak rod, but I think I either hit the rev limiter or it leaned out. It all happens so quick its hard to tell.
I have an AEM wideband now. So with that and a fully built motor, I should be set. Still gotta stay off the limiter though, lol.
in keeping with helping members
thats why they make msd dude
you can set a high end limiter, I will set mine at 6200 or 6300 (spark cut instead of fuel cut)
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its box 6211 I believe goes for 319 from a buncha places, try driverfx.com
rodimus is working with highrev to make a plug and play system
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btw bumper does look much better
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been there done that, only mine doesnt have a intercooler
looks good! gm was on crack when they designed the front bumpers on 03+
Thanks!
Yeah I see you did similar Rick. I decided to take out the 3 pieces below the chevy emblem also, I see you left yours. Nice car.
mcnulty: send me those pics man.
ryne@ryne.com
thinking about doing this when i have the bumper off to install my turbo kit.
I used to race cars, now I race myself.
5K PB: 24:50
10K PB: 54:26
