DIY E85 1M bumper front splitter

[SwissArmy]

Hi everyone!

After getting the 1M E85 front bumper, I felt that it needed a splitter just to finish the look. So here we go (very simple):

First, let's find a piece of cardboard that fits the bumper. Good thing I hold onto the cardboard from new furniture:



Next, I draw and cut out a template. I wanted a splitter that kind of followed the shape of the bumper.







Don't worry that it's uneven, we can shape that out later




Next, I wasn't sure if I wanted it to look too much of a semi-circle. So, I cut out a chunk on the left side and left the right for comparison reasons



LEFT



RIGHT



Next, we trace it out on a sheet of ABS (I had to use two pieces because I didn't have a piece big enough, I will use some acetone or ABS glue to fuse/bond them together). I used a Variable speed jigsaw to cut out the ABS sheet and used a dremel to go around the edges to fine tune the shape.




Sorry about the crappy pic. My phone was dying and it goes slow when taking photos





I do plan on trimming the left and right sides to sit flush with the bumper OR I might make those ends flare up. I am not sure yet.

To do:
-ABS Glue/Acetone to fuse/bond then together
-Decide what to do with the corners: flare up or cut away
-Paint/finish/wrap to hide the split line
-Drill and install support rods and attach onto the bumper

But before that, I need to wrap the bumper...but that is for a totally different thread.

Let me know what you guys think

[firewolf]

It looks great! Good job!

[SwissArmy]

Originally Posted by firewolf

It looks great! Good job!

thank you

[3GFX]

Looks good.

FYI if you send that cardboard cutout to APR Performance they will make a carbon fibre version. Thoughts for future use!

[SwissArmy]

Originally Posted by 3GFX

Looks good.

FYI if you send that cardboard cutout to APR Performance they will make a carbon fibre version. Thoughts for future use!

Oh. Wait what? I did not know I can do that.

[Vanne]

looks good, can't wait to see what it looks like on the car.

[SwissArmy]

Originally Posted by Vanne

looks good, can't wait to see what it looks like on the car.

Thanks Vanne!

I'm just waiting for it to get warmer here in Toronto before I can start working on the car. I will definitely post pics.

[3GFX]

Originally Posted by SwissArmy

Oh. Wait what? I did not know I can do that.

For future use, or someone searching...

http://aprperformance.com/racing-pro...ind-splitters/

Scroll down to custom applications and click for instruction

[jafxdwg]

It was a beautiful day today.
Long weekend too.
Any update on the bumper ?

[BioChemBro]

is this one of the duralast 1m bumpers?!

I'm really interested on fitment