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Feb 28, 2011 | 12:16 PM

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Toque

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Stick the license plate where people normally put there cusatom exhaust plates... between the muffler tips.

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Feb 28, 2011 | 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Reject

can you do a flip out in the center section so when you go to park the car you can hide it then when driving it will flip out? love the work BTW, I want to do something like that when I get better with the FG

Yes, the thought has cross my mind, but not in version 1, then i never be finished

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Originally Posted by mpride

I always like the plate to be as low as possible so I kinda like the first image with the plate.

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Originally Posted by BigTattooMan

I'd say the second pic. I agree that the plate should be low and out of the way but the first is almost to low and creates to much of a void in the center of the bumper.

Look'n cool

I also think i should put it low, my GF sad "put it between the lights" now i can blame you guys when i set it at a lower direction!

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Originally Posted by Toque

Stick the license plate where people normally put there cusatom exhaust plates... between the muffler tips.

Toque

Allready tried that, the plate is too wide.. otherwise i would have put it there.. less you see of it the better..

Mar 6, 2011 | 03:25 PM

#203

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The lower part is now in place with molded footings and a easy "snap on - snap off" solution.

Mar 6, 2011 | 03:47 PM

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TriplBlk

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Have you sanded your whole bumper smooth yet? and the gray is body filler?

Lookin good

Mar 6, 2011 | 03:48 PM

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What did you do with the lower part of the bumper? Painted it black?

Mar 6, 2011 | 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by powerjunky

Have you sanded your whole bumper smooth yet? and the gray is body filler?

Yes its body filler!

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Originally Posted by Gr8Wht

What did you do with the lower part of the bumper? Painted it black?

Yes, the lower part is done now and will be in carbon as soon as the rest of the bumper is perfect in my eyes.

I´m glad the adjustment progress is done with the lower part at least.

Mar 6, 2011 | 05:47 PM

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oh my gaaaawwwwwd, thats exactly how I want my bumper. The spoiler (if you can call it that) is perfect and the gaping hole where the plate goes has always bothered me, well the size is of the hole is what bothers me. It could be a few inches deep max and with some super bright led's and the license plate area is money. Get "Euro" tails (w/super led's) and the reverse lights would be good to go as well.

With the lower section completely separate and wrapped in carbon it really will look like a diffuser....I mean, well you know what I mean .

After going through this thread I've thought about getting one of those kits from CarbonMods.com or something similar and making my own valance cover much like the one corvette enhancements sells. But at least it will be CF, something I created, and STILL cheaper than that stupid abs plastic cover.

Great job J|A this is some seriously awesome stuff.

Mar 6, 2011 | 10:21 PM

#208

Gr8Wht

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St. Jude Donor '10-'12, '25

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Originally Posted by nvusgt

After going through this thread I've thought about getting one of those kits from CarbonMods.com or something similar and making my own valance cover much like the one corvette enhancements sells. But at least it will be CF, something I created, and STILL cheaper than that stupid abs plastic cover.

I'm with you on that one! I've already ordered me a kit just to check it out.

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Mar 12, 2011 | 04:25 PM

#209

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Thank you nvusgt

Today i was looking at the design and feel like something missing.. i did a quick photoshop of a vent, should i do it?

I always thinking that area missed something on the c5, but im afraid it looks a little "rice" - opinions appreciate

//J

Mar 12, 2011 | 07:14 PM

#210

SeanMounce

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I think it would look better without the vent, its a tad too rice for me, I appreciate the more subtle smooth lines.

Mar 12, 2011 | 11:35 PM

#211

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while nicely photoshopped, Im leaning against em

Mar 13, 2011 | 12:04 AM

#212

TriplBlk

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I you ever plan on making your own rear fares and Rocker panels, You could setup you bumper up for some sick lookin flares instead.

Mar 13, 2011 | 05:15 AM

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Bra jobb hittills. Fortsätt med det goda arbetet. Det är alltid bäst när du kan göra dina egna delar.

P.S. My wife is a Swede from Malmo.

Mar 13, 2011 | 05:28 AM

#214

J|A

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You guys are probably right, i was afraid the vent was gonna be to much.. but still.. hmm...

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Bra jobb hittills. Fortsätt med det goda arbetet. Det är alltid bäst när du kan göra dina egna delar.

P.S. My wife is a Swede from Malmo.

Tackar!

I bet you wife spelled thoose swedish words for ya!

//J

Mar 13, 2011 | 05:33 AM

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You know she did my friend. They sound better too coming from her.

Mar 13, 2011 | 01:04 PM

#216

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The bumper starts to get where i want it, now its time to fix the lines..

I started bolt the bumper in place and before that i taped the fenders, now i fill it up with fiberglass putty.