Modifying an IROC Fibreglass Bumper

[Geronimo '74]

I agree, looks great!

[SilverWT]

Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

That's a great looking bumper...I've been looking for a solution like this for a long time. Why doesn't anybody do a mold like this as a complete bumper?!?

Thanks for the compliment.

The demand is probably not high enough to justify a business investing in the work to make a bumper and the mould.

Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

Would you say you're a skilled fiberglasser? I'm wondering if this would be "easy" for the average joe (or average Doug) or if I'd just F it up if I tried it...

I am just a hobbyist and take my time trying to get it right.

It is probably not the first project in FG you should attempt, but if you are good at bodywork repairs and have some knowledge of FG you could be OK.

Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

Do you have a profile shot of the whole car?

Certainly, this one is of the car on its track BBS RS split rims.



Mark

[Doug&Julie]

Thanks Mark! Really looks great. I may have to give it a go...I really want to lighten my 912E, but most of the RSR style bumpers would just look ungainly on it. Yours is visually weighted more appropriately, IMO. And I just can't find anything else that will work the same (that won't cost a fortune as they're bespoke pieces).

Cheers!

[will hung]

I really like this too. I'll have to add it to the winter projects list.

[sc_rufctr]

WOW>>>> Great job. I luv the look. Almost like an SCRS but in narrow body.

[Doug&Julie]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

...Almost like an SCRS but in narrow body.

That's exactly what I was looking for back when I had my '74.

Does anyone make a simple, clean FG bumper for 74-77 911?

Glad I found this thread (thanks Will!)

Still have a hard time believing there isn't a "market" for a bumper such as this. It's only a small portion, but if this thread (and mine linked) are any indication, I have to believe it would sell.

...maybe?

[SpeedracerIndy]

Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

....

Still have a hard time believing there isn't a "market" for a bumper such as this. It's only a small portion, but if this thread (and mine linked) are any indication, I have to believe it would sell.

...maybe?

Agreed!

I just bought a RUF replica for my SC, but I'm not sure if it's what I really want. The above or an SCRS replica would be on the top of my list.

[will hung]

Originally Posted by Doug&Julie

That's exactly what I was looking for back when I had my '74.

Does anyone make a simple, clean FG bumper for 74-77 911?

Glad I found this thread (thanks Will!)

Still have a hard time believing there isn't a "market" for a bumper such as this. It's only a small portion, but if this thread (and mine linked) are any indication, I have to believe it would sell.

...maybe?

Not a problem.

I've wanted to backdate my SC for a long time. I hate to be this guy, but seeing as how long hood prices are dragging SC values up, I don't like the idea of doing any major modification that can't simply be bolted back. Additionally, I'm a child of the 80's, and the impact bumper look tugs at my heart strings. My only problem with the impact bumper look are the bumper bellows. I feel this is a way to keep the factory look, only improving it slightly while taking weight out of areas that will greatly enhance the way the car feels.

[Doug&Julie]

I would actually like to backdate my car (..er, maybe a 911..), but that's considerable expense. What I like about what Mark has done is it would look really good on a clean, un-spoilered car (my preference). These RSR bumpers with their big airboxes just look ridiculous unless you have filled out fenders and a tail to match.

And yes, since I have a 912E that some people are calling rare and suggesting I don't change it too much, it might be cool to do this to it so I can have a "personalized" car that can be brought back to semi-original specs. (...even though one of the car's P.O.s has already "ruined" it by putting on fiberglass fenders.. )

[saxen]

that bumper looks great!!!! good work, how has the middle section held up?

[SilverWT]

Originally Posted by saxen

that bumper looks great!!!! good work, how has the middle section held up?

Here are a few track picks from a couple of weeks back (Dec 20 2013), that show the bumper is holding up fine.







There is an issue with extensive stone chipping, which is a function of the shape and ride height, which you have to live with if you drive it!

I have had to replace the "splitter" on the lower edge a couple of times, but I always regarded it a "sacrificial".

And one of the back to finish with.




Mark

[toddc]

Beautiful work!

[slow&rusty]

Fabulous work and talent! Kudos

[will hung]

Mark,

Looks awesome. How's the WaveTrac?

[J-Mac]

Ahh, Brands Hatch. Nice work on the bumpers.

[ischmitz]

looks like mad skillz with fiberglass, nice.

BTW, your license plate changed from V 9 to VSU379

[SilverWT]

Originally Posted by will hung

Mark, How's the WaveTrac?

Hi Will,

Taking it easy I don't know it's there, but with more enthusiastic driving I can feel it locking out of corners. The car had a fairly neutral balance with the way I drive it, but it now has a bit more oversteer. I will add a bit more toe and camber at the rear and experiment some more.

Mark

[Racekar]

That is what I would like to do if I were better at fiberglass work.
This is the best option I have found but very expensive.

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[will hung]

Originally Posted by SilverWT

Hi Will,

Taking it easy I don't know it's there, but with more enthusiastic driving I can feel it locking out of corners. The car had a fairly neutral balance with the way I drive it, but it now has a bit more oversteer. I will add a bit more toe and camber at the rear and experiment some more.

Mark

Coolio,

My New Year's resolution is to get my winter projects done in the winter so I can drive it in anger this fall.

[agrimmitt]

It's easy to see you took some time and put alot of work into it! Very nice, not your everyday IROC look with very nice fit and finish!
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