Fiberglass Front Bumper Reinforcement

[Ryan_Cunningham]

I’m installing front and rear fiberglass bumpers for weight savings and aesthetic improvements. Anyone sell any kind of collision support that mounts behind them for a slow speed accident? Or does everyone run them without solely for the weight benefit?

I saw J West apparently use to make something but can no longer find them.

[Saadi996tt]

Hey Ryan,

I had a friend make these crash bars for my front and rear, they get bolted into where the crush tubes get mounted. It’s not 100% coverage but better than just a fiberglass bumper alone.







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[Ryan_Cunningham]

Interesting. That looks like a viable solution. Thanks!

[Saadi996tt]

By the way the car is almost complete, just need to tackle the interior. Need to get your input on the rear 3pt seat belts installation.










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[Ryan_Cunningham]

Car is looking great.

Apologies I've been busy removing the engine and transmission from a 996 Turbo so haven't updated the other thread or created the "how-to" regarding the 3 point rear belts. I'll see if I can manage that or feel free to message me your phone number and we can talk for a bit.

[chrismorse]

our old cars are becoming more valuable, It might be wise to make sure that your insurance company is not going to challenge a repair that may have been substantially made more expensive by "modifying" your car
I am continually unimpressed with the caution exercised by joe public, If the front of your car is all stove in, will your ins co balk at replacement costs???

pessimistic,
c

[shoooo32]

Insurance companies aren't fighting these claims. Collector cars live in the margins and they don't bother to dig too deep. Modern cars are where the fight is - expect them to try to force the shop to fix your car with garbage replacement parts.

[Coultl]

Saadi996tt those bumpers look awesome. Are they the SCRS bumpers? Do you have a photo of the front of the car?