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03-12-2017, 04:45 PM | #1 |
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DIY E85 1M bumper front splitter
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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 Last edited by SwissArmy; 03-12-2017 at 06:22 PM.. |
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For future use, or someone searching...
http://aprperformance.com/racing-pro...ind-splitters/ Scroll down to custom applications and click for instruction |
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