Gave My Car a Bumper Tuck for Mothers Day

[gastephens]

Followed the directions more or less on the faq but I wanted to clean everything and measure twice so I removed the bumpers from the car. I used superglue to shorten the bellows and then reinforced with epoxy on the inside. Then I re-profiled them with a grinder and painted with trim paint.

I intended to fabricate new struts out of steel tubing but discovered that the bumper ends are smaller than the chassis ends. At that point I just drilled the shocks and then tapped them and put in a 6mm bolt to hold their positions.

Even my wife says it turned out nice.

[craaaazzy]

nice looking car. but where r u going to sit now? lol.

[gastephens]

I used to say I have a BMW that seats 7 !!

[malagalaga]

Gorgeous! I love Pastellblau.

[eurotrash]

+1 on the color. And, seats 9, if they have the guts.

[Beck180]

Good job dude. Mind I ask what suspension you're running? I like you car's stance.

[gastephens]

ST springs, Bilstein HDs, 14" BBS wheels, 185 / 60 Kumho tires, stock spring pads, Ireland big sway bars, new suspension bushings and rear subframe mounts.

Ride and handling are perfect for a touring setup - crisp turn in with just a little body roll. Lots of compliance over the bumps.

[BDB]

glenns,

NICE job! Great work on the bumper shortening, you did a pretty awesome job. I think it strikes a good balance in terms of too much and not nearly enough.

But now you've got me thinking about changing my interior color to tan! i am in the process of rehab'ing the interior (electronic upgrades, grounding work, redo'ing center console, carpet, sound deadening, etc.) and changing the interior color is one of them. I've never been in love w/ dark blue interiors. Would you mind taking some interior pics when you get a chance?

Thanks,

Bob

[RayC911]

Glenn, Nice job! Makes the car look a lot light

But now you've got me thinking about changing my interior color to tan!

Just match the rest of your interior to your new Flofit : )

[gastephens]

I've never been in love w/ dark blue interiors. Would you mind taking some interior pics when you get a chance?

Sure. I just happen to have some from when I first did the interior way back in ought 2.

[BDB]

Glenn,

Thanks for the pictures, gives me more ideas. Thanks,

[Modifier]

Looks great! I remember seeing your car at 02-02-02 and it was one of my favs...I am a little partial though

[gastephens]

Thanks for the support oh brother of the PLO. (Pastellblau Liberation Organization)

Time to rise up and break the chains of baby blue, lenox china blue, and my personal favorite tiffany blue.

[BakesCO]

Note to self....add bumper reduction to the list. Looks awesome Glenn

[MrNvgtr]

Looks great! Throw those pics into the "Stance" thread.