Lets start mod the rear bumper!
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From: Pasco WA
If you don't understand how a diffuser would make it look like a cheap attempt at imitating a Ferrari, I certainly wouldn't be able to explain it to you. I'm all for "making it your own", but of all the body modifications that're made for C5s, the only things I really hate are wings, and rear diffusers. IMHO, Ferrari's are immune from accusations of ricerness.
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From: Vasteras
Finally Friday! 
Time to start with the main bumper, i attached to the body for getting the right lines, before that i put some tape against the fenders.
Then i started to tape the holes to prevent the polyester to fluid on the inside of the bumper.
If u do this don´t forgot the mask, it sure smells strong..
Work in progress, first layer of glassfiber is on!
It sits for the night, tomorrow its time to take away the hole thing.
Also the lower part is painted and ready as a mold, so soon i can take out the finished product!
And 1 more thing if you planning on doing something like this, DONT FORGET THE GLOWES!
//J
Time to start with the main bumper, i attached to the body for getting the right lines, before that i put some tape against the fenders.
Then i started to tape the holes to prevent the polyester to fluid on the inside of the bumper.
If u do this don´t forgot the mask, it sure smells strong..
Work in progress, first layer of glassfiber is on!
It sits for the night, tomorrow its time to take away the hole thing.
Also the lower part is painted and ready as a mold, so soon i can take out the finished product!
And 1 more thing if you planning on doing something like this, DONT FORGET THE GLOWES!
//J
Melting Slicks
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From: Quincy IL
Subscribed! This is an awesome thread. Even if someone doesn't like the 2 piece design or defuser idea, a bit of knowledge can be learned about how to make a mold and work with fiberglass! Thanks for taking the time to share this.
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From: Vasteras
New day, new possibilitys!
Thanks for the compliments!
Today i remowed the mold.
A tip if u are doing a mold is to make one extra layer glassfiber around the outer edges, it makes it much more easier to take it away then..
First i took down the bumper.
Then its just to separate the pieces.
"to be continued"
//J
Thanks for the compliments!
Today i remowed the mold.
A tip if u are doing a mold is to make one extra layer glassfiber around the outer edges, it makes it much more easier to take it away then..
First i took down the bumper.
Then its just to separate the pieces.
"to be continued"
//J
Melting Slicks
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From: Vancouver BC
Too bad you're not changing anything in the design. All that trouble for the stock look...
Single rear taillights would have looked really good, a la Stratos concept, GT40, 599, C16 or Alfa C8.
Or an integrated rear wing...
But great job on the work!!!! Hats off
Single rear taillights would have looked really good, a la Stratos concept, GT40, 599, C16 or Alfa C8.
Or an integrated rear wing...
But great job on the work!!!! Hats off
Last edited by Indy; Jan 11, 2011 at 03:59 PM.
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From: Cupertino CA
St. Jude Donor '12
How much would you say you've spent so far on materials and tools for this so far, and how much do you figure (excluding final paint) this will end up costing? I've been watching a few vendors for sales and new custom rears, but if the price is right I don't any reason not to give this a shot.
Also, are you doing anything besides waxing the stock bumper to protect it from layering on the glass, and how's it holding up to that anyways (any damage so far)?
Also, are you doing anything besides waxing the stock bumper to protect it from layering on the glass, and how's it holding up to that anyways (any damage so far)?
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From: Sugarcane town Florida
^ Go back and read from the beginning. He puts a release agent on the panel after waxing.
Come on...pay attention class. Your going to fail the test afterwards and bring down our CF grade average!
Come on...pay attention class. Your going to fail the test afterwards and bring down our CF grade average!
