Keep 5 mph bumpers or not?
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From: Southwick MA
Keep 5 mph bumpers or not?
So I currently have the body off the frame and I’m wondering if the is any reason to keep the heavy bumpers under the fiberglass front and back? It is a 75 and I’m thinking it would be a good idea to not to reinstall them. What do you guys think?
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I’ve heard some people take them off to reduce over all weight. Just wondering if the are any problems that might occur if they aren’t there?
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I would keep them, if the car is going to be driven on roads, ,,, , if your only useing it for competition, and NEED weight reduction, ,take them off,
I was able to leave them on, and easily install my new bumper covers over them,,, it's so much safer with them left on the car for their intended purpose, , IMHO,,
But,, as you said,, many remove them,,,,check out other posts on this subject for more detailed information, ,,,,,, ,,
I was able to leave them on, and easily install my new bumper covers over them,,, it's so much safer with them left on the car for their intended purpose, , IMHO,,
But,, as you said,, many remove them,,,,check out other posts on this subject for more detailed information, ,,,,,, ,,
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keeping them for the 5 mph impact is a waste, they are heavy and most likely you bumper cover will be damaged anyway resulting in a claim. The support also appears to distribute impact to the frame so not having one could make a minor accident more severe and possible liability claim issues. Replacing it with a fabricated piece that is lighter and doesnt use the impact shocks makes more sense, here https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ghlight=bumper
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