Fabricating new bumper

[oldschool3g]

Well guys ive decided to start making a mold out of my custom front bumper as soon as i get the materials and tools i need. If all goes well with the mold i will be able to make duplicates of my bumper for you guys:rockon:. but im also thinking of making another one..not sure what exactly but i was thinking something like this......

PRELIMINARY NEW DESIGN
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/newbumper2.jpg
OLD DESIGN
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/101_0753.jpg

[markmdz89hatch]

i dunno. I like the new concept, but IMO i'd rather see it keep the dip in the top of the bumper like you're old one had, and as stock on all hatchies, and 86-87's.

[oldschool3g]

i dunno. I like the new concept, but IMO i'd rather see it keep the dip in the top of the bumper like you're old one had, and as stock on all hatchies, and 86-87's.

well yeah im planning to keep the top part of the bumper stock with the dip....but below that will me the new design.

[gp02a0083]

i agree with mark , the dip in the middle keeps the "stock" look , if you going to do something like that why not try making something like the mugen from bumper?

[86nlife2go]

I'd buy a bumper like your front one. It's badass. The new design is ok, but I like current setup. I can't figure that fiberglass crap out. plus nooone will sell me some damn foam,lol Keep up good work man

[ghettogeddy]

well yeah im planning to keep the top part of the bumper stock with the dip....but below that will me the new design.

i would so be down for the new one with a dip

[russiankid]

If I still have my 3gee by the time this happens I would definitely consider getting one with the dip.

[guaynabo89]

I like the new concept. Anything like the xenon and mugen would look good.

[mykwikcoupe]

sign me up for one of the 1st prototype. id pay the better part of 450-500 shipped to me if it help you make me one. if the new designs flow with the angle of the gri;ll id prefer that one but since im turbo and the fmic needs space and air the 1st pic looks more feasable. just biuld one and sell it to me

[fogged]

I like the second one minus the dip in the center.

[Civic Accord Honda]

i dunno. I like the new concept, but IMO i'd rather see it keep the dip in the top of the bumper like you're old one had, and as stock on all hatchies, and 86-87's.
word i think the dip flows much better with the car

[A18A]

looks like you got that front bumpoer off a 3g prelude, :)

[fogged]

The more I look at it. The more the dip grows on me. Maybe its just that Ive never had a Hatchie. Go for the dip.

[86ccord]

i like the dip.. but just out of curiosity.. if you were to make em then sell them.. how much would you sell them for?

thanks
sp.

[oldschool3g]

yeah i got the concept from a 3rd gen prelude but i will be building it from scratch and slightly modifiying it to fit the accord better. the only thing is it will eliminate the front bumper signals...and not sure what size rectangle would be best to fit some nice fogs...any suggestions?

[A18A]

do you want clear ones or yellow ones?

[ghettogeddy]

i say fogs with turn signals in them

[Civic Accord Honda]

i say fogs with turn signals in them

[mykwikcoupe]

make it large enough to house the factory jdm flip tops for those of us that want them one day. that or just keep it as the bottom pic looks and try to get the lower airdams to point towards the brakes

[2oodoor]

If not for the "dip" you could use bumpers off several other cars anyway.
I like the first one but without so much cow catcher. It will be a fun project regardless of the style though.

[gp02a0083]

is say for the foam mabye try the insulating foam used for the siding from houses , it would be a decent material to make a mold out of

[knarg]

i like the top, newer design, but it's a bit too extreme for me

i'd like a more mild body kit, maybe just a really nice lip

[oldschool3g]

do you want clear ones or yellow ones?

im not sure but i think yellow ones would look good.

[oldschool3g]

make it large enough to house the factory jdm flip tops for those of us that want them one day. that or just keep it as the bottom pic looks and try to get the lower airdams to point towards the brakes
i would need someone that actually has them to measure them so i can make the hole slightly bigger for them to fit right.

[Cheeseburger]

looks good maing

[oldschool3g]

looks good maing

thanks man..i still need to get all the materials before i get started with this project..hopefully everything goes according to plan:)

[mykwikcoupe]

i would need someone that actually has them to measure them so i can make the hole slightly bigger for them to fit right.

ok so lets send carotman and steve si a pm about this topic. They are the only ones I know of that have them. Oh and if someone can get them the clears are my choice also.

[oldschool3g]

ok so lets send carotman and steve si a pm about this topic. They are the only ones I know of that have them. Oh and if someone can get them the clears are my choice also.

sounds good. are you going to send them a pm?

[mykwikcoupe]

I sent steve a pm but I havent asked carotman yet. Il see if I get a message back from steve and hopfully jean sees the thread

[oldschool3g]

I sent steve a pm but I havent asked carotman yet. Il see if I get a message back from steve and hopfully jean sees the thread

ok cool..just let me know:thumbup:

[oldschool3g]

ok guys heres another photoshop showing how the stock bumper "dip" will stay the same....
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/newbumper3.jpg

[A18A]

i had alittle go at what i think looks good
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/88vigor/dotjaypeg.jpg
obviously our opinions are different

[markmdz89hatch]

I like this last one a lot. I wonder what that would look like with the dip too? (I know, I have a problem with that damn dip, but too bad.)

The only other critique I would have with that would be to lessen the amount the sweep sticks out at the sides. Those orange lights do look great though.

hmmm... also thinking, what if the lowest 'slots' on each side were removed, and the fog holes made a tiny bit taller (maybe come down to about 1/3 or 1/2 the way down the existing slots), then relocate the fogs recessed, and mounted in the top area of the open mouth.

From a functionality standpoint (thinking n/a, thus no need for intercooler), the outside scoops (where the fogs are currently) could be open and ducted to the brakes. An airbox could be fabricated to take all of the air from the 'mouth' and direct it right to the t/b or carb's. ...and with the ultra low front, a lower splitter/undertray could be mounted to meet the inside of the bottom lip which would provide a ton of functionality without looking like a ground scraper. ...a sort of street/road-course hybrid look.

[A18A]

???
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/88vigor/fuac.jpg

[markmdz89hatch]

SOLD!

I like it, I like it A LOT! Any chance you can accentuate the open ducts on the outside a little more? ...like something similar to the way you did when the fogs were in there? ...kinda like a recess that makes the transition to the ducting flow better with the bumper lines?

What does everyone else think?

[ghettogeddy]

the last one does look good
but the corner lights on the bumper just dont flow right with the stock corner lights cut them out and keep the straight ones and im sold

[oldschool3g]

???
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/88vigor/fuac.jpg

nice photoshop man...looks good but i agree with gettogreddy....those are prelude corners and i think if we keep the stock corners would look pretty good and wont have to hastle with buying prelude ones and trying to figure out how to mount them.

[markmdz89hatch]

nice photoshop man...looks good but i agree with gettogreddy....those are prelude corners and i think if we keep the stock corners would look pretty good and wont have to hastle with buying prelude ones and trying to figure out how to mount them.

I dunno, I'm a big fan of the 'lude lights. I say keep 'em. They're widely available, and as long as you get the pigtail, they can be easily spliced into the stock wiring without any trouble.

[ghettogeddy]

I dunno, I'm a big fan of the 'lude lights. I say keep 'em. They're widely available, and as long as you get the pigtail, they can be easily spliced into the stock wiring without any trouble.

its not the if we can get them fact its they dont flow at all with the other lights

[mykwikcoupe]

Id like to see a PS of the stock bumper lights to compare to the one above would be great. Im with Mark box it up and send it over. Ill take it. I personally would like the side ducts to be large enough to mount the folding fogs or use as a brake duct as others say kind of a dual purpose I guess. Id say make them up and lets get them going

[Civic Accord Honda]

i had alittle go at what i think looks good
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/88vigor/dotjaypeg.jpg
obviously our opinions are different
FTW that would be best with the dip and imo the bumper lights look sex i love amber bumper lights :rockon:

[mykwikcoupe]

Haven't been able to get the dimensions just yet but still working on it. What kind of progress have you get going and what designs do are you going to be sticking with

[oldschool3g]

Haven't been able to get the dimensions just yet but still working on it. What kind of progress have you get going and what designs do are you going to be sticking with

well right now this project is kinda on hold. i was on my way to go buy a compressor and spray gun..and when i got to the gas station my car started smoking really bad and smelling really bad...turns out the power steering pressure hose that runs over the headers into the pump cracked from too much heat and age...so i ordered up a new one and waiting for it to get here.

[mykwikcoupe]

yeah mine just did that a few months ago. I bought one off ebay for $40 shipped and it took about 40 minutes to install with everything looking tock and factory again. Well keep me updated Im really interested in one of these so when you get it going send lots of pics

[oldschool3g]

GOOD NEWS!. well ive fixed my car and just bought an air compressor, spray gun, and just waiting on the fiberglass materials ive ordered. I am determined to start this project asap...and will be starting on the prototype pretty soon

[ghettogeddy]

is there a final decision on style i think you first ps but with stock 88-89 lights and fogs in the center

[86ccord]

GOOD NEWS!. well ive fixed my car and just bought an air compressor, spray gun, and just waiting on the fiberglass materials ive ordered. I am determined to start this project asap...and will be starting on the prototype pretty soon

yay! im rdy!

[KWoodRacer]

ok guys heres another photoshop showing how the stock bumper "dip" will stay the same....
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/newbumper3.jpg

I like this style over the fogs in the middle. It looks more flush, rather than fogs just sitting in the middle. After I get my hatchie I will buy one of these after my repairs are done.

[oldschool3g]

Well guys im pretty sure i have everything i need now to get started on this:). After looking and reading all your ideas ive decided to keep the stock bumper lights. As far as the rectangle holes...ill be making it big enough to hopefully fit the jdm fogs for those of you that have them or are planning to get some later on. If someone does have them and would be kind enough to measure them it would really help out:)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/fuac2.jpg
I will be starting this weekend:thumbup:

[87roach]

Sounds great man, can't wait to see how it will build up. If you want the measurements for the fogs talk to carotman.

[A18A]

Well guys im pretty sure i have everything i need now to get started on this:). After looking and reading all your ideas ive decided to keep the stock bumper lights. As far as the rectangle holes...ill be making it big enough to hopefully fit the jdm fogs for those of you that have them or are planning to get some later on. If someone does have them and would be kind enough to measure them it would really help out:)

the 87-89 jdm fogs (the kind you see in my avatar <--) are about 175-180mm wide & about 60-65mm tall. no idea about the 85-87 jdm ones though (the folding ones) i would guess they are the same width but maybe about 80-85mm tall since they need room to fold

[gfrg88]

the 87-89 jdm fogs (the kind you see in my avatar <--) are about 175-180mm wide & about 60-65mm tall. no idea about the 85-87 jdm ones though (the folding ones) i would guess they are the same width but maybe about 80-85mm tall since they need room to fold

speak american please :lol: i think he needs them in inches :D

[oldschool3g]

Well i decided to get started today:) Heres a few pics of the progress...im starting off with making a mold out of the top half of the stock bumper with the dip..kind of a practice run to see how things turn out before i start shaping the bottom half out of foam. what your seeing is a few layers of mold release sprayed on to make sure the mold doesnt stick to the original bumper. but turns out ill have to get a gelcoat gun to spray on the gelcoat because the gun i have doesnt work too well for that.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0486.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0487.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0488.jpg

[thegreatdane]

Sweet. Cant you just roll the gelcoat on with a paint roll?

What sort of mold release is that? I've only seen it in form of a wax that needs to be polished on.

And what is it you've filled the bumper support mounting holes with?

[A18A]

speak american please :lol: i think he needs them in inches :D

learn metrics :)

[thegreatdane]

metric!!! :D

[turabaka]

cool. Are you still gonna make a mold out of the custom bumper you already made, or are you just making a mold for the new one?

[oldschool3g]

Sweet. Cant you just roll the gelcoat on with a paint roll?

What sort of mold release is that? I've only seen it in form of a wax that needs to be polished on.

And what is it you've filled the bumper support mounting holes with?

yeah i can do that but it will come out with tiny bubbles. spraying it you get better results and its faster:). they sell both liquid mold release and wax...what i do is wax it first then spray on the liquid mold release. The holes were filled with non-hardening reusable clay...never tried it before but hope it works:)

[oldschool3g]

cool. Are you still gonna make a mold out of the custom bumper you already made, or are you just making a mold for the new one?

Yes. Depending on how things go i will be making a mold of the custom bumper i have on now:).

[oldschool3g]

the 87-89 jdm fogs (the kind you see in my avatar <--) are about 175-180mm wide & about 60-65mm tall. no idea about the 85-87 jdm ones though (the folding ones) i would guess they are the same width but maybe about 80-85mm tall since they need room to fold

so basically its about 7" wide & about 3" tall right?

[A18A]

sounds right to me

[Civic Accord Honda]

coolio

[oldschool3g]

sounds right to me

cool ill make it a bit bigger for those that have the folding fogs:)

[mykwikcoupe]

and large enough to accomedate a 6x28 intercooler huh. are you taking custom orders now?

[thegreatdane]

god idea with the clay :)

[oldschool3g]

and large enough to accomedate a 6x28 intercooler huh. are you taking custom orders now?

It might..but even if it didnt im sure it can be cut a bit to acommidate something like that.

[oldschool3g]

god idea with the clay :)

thanks man...i just hope it turns out good

[oldschool3g]

Update:

Well i finally received my gelcoat gun afte waiting a whole week. Heres some pics of the gun and the first layer of fiberglass appplyed:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0496.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0494.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0495.jpg

[86ccord]

[QUOTE=twhonza;890524]Update:

Well i finally received my gelcoat gun afte waiting a whole week. Heres some pics of the gun and the first layer of fiberglass appplyed:)


http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0494.jpg


way to use those Styrofoam cups!!

looking good bro

[oldschool3g]

Well the top mold is finished...came out pretty good for my first time:)..but the edges still need to be trimmed off:cheers:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0497.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0498.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0499.jpg

[Civic Accord Honda]

thats pretty cool

[A18A]

thats pretty cool

[guaynabo89]

yup.


Good work on that.


Keep it up. :)

[gfrg88]

nice work. I need to redo my bumper and use more layers next time. Keep up the good work :rockon:

[oldschool3g]

Got the mold all trimed up and ready to spray the moldrelease:)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0500.jpg
Mold release sprayed
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0501.jpg
Gelcoat sprayed
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0503.jpg
Fiberglassed:)..now we gotta wait till the next day to remove the part.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0504.jpg

[markmdz89hatch]

schweet, I'm def excited to see what this turns out like

keep the work (and updates) going

[oldschool3g]

And here she is....came out beautiful:)..what do you guys think?
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0505.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0506.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0507.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0508.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0509.jpg

[87roach]

Top notch work man, keep it up!

[Civic Accord Honda]

Sweet!!!! very nice work mayne

[ghettogeddy]

so all we really need now is a mold of your bumper and just glue them on

[oldschool3g]

Test fitted the fiberglass part today after the small earthquake this morning:rockon:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0510.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0512.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0514.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0515.jpg

[turabaka]

Awesome man. Keep up the good work.

[A18A]

way cool, make me one :)

[Cheeseburger]

that came out really good Carlos

[oldschool3g]

that came out really good Carlos

thanks guys...hey cheese maybe you should let me borrow that mugen kit you have so i can make a mold out of it...lol jk

[oldschool3g]

Started shaping the kit last night...so far things are going smooth:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0533.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0536.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0537.jpg

[A18A]

oh that's really cool!

[markmdz89hatch]

oh that's really cool!

:werd:

That is some cool stuff right there.

[Civic Accord Honda]

Epic Win!

[chowder]

yea i like the top of the old one with the bottom of the new and would it work for anything other than looking pretty?

[oldschool3g]

heres the latest pics of the progress...i angled the bottom holes a bit towards the brakes so it can have a use other than look pretty..lol.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0556.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0559.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0560.jpg

[A18A]

way cool, you make it look so easy. i bet it's not though lol

[oldschool3g]

way cool, you make it look so easy. i bet it's not though lol

no its not easy...it takes alot of measuring and thinking to make it right.

[Hazwan]

no its not easy...it takes alot of measuring and thinking to make it right.

And patience....

Which is something I don't have!

Nice work BTW.

[oldschool3g]

And patience....

Which is something I don't have!

Nice work BTW.

yeah ALOT of patience. thanks man:)

[oldschool3g]

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0571.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0572.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0573-1.jpg

[87roach]

Comming along man, keep it up!

[Civic Accord Honda]

badass :D

[oldschool3g]

decided to test it on the hatch today to see how it would look before i went any further:)....what do you guys think?
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0579.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0580.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0588.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0590.jpg

[A18A]

that looks :thumbup:

[Hazwan]

that Looks :thumbup:

Qftmft!

[markmdz89hatch]

oh she's perrrty. the only suggestions I might make would be to put a very small radius on the inside corners of the ducts under the lights, (just to match the radius on the openings in the bumper where the signals are) and maybe a teeny tiny radius to soften the bottom corners of the open space in the center.

that does look rediculously good though. I know it's early, but any idea what you might charge for one?

[thegreatdane]

holy shit, that mold release stuff you're using is super cool. Where did you get it at? And any links to where you can get the gelcoat gun?

very nice work!!

[oldschool3g]

oh she's perrrty. the only suggestions I might make would be to put a very small radius on the inside corners of the ducts under the lights, (just to match the radius on the openings in the bumper where the signals are) and maybe a teeny tiny radius to soften the bottom corners of the open space in the center.

that does look rediculously good though. I know it's early, but any idea what you might charge for one?

way ahead of you:)...thats what i was thinking of doing to match the radius on the bumper openings...thanks for the suggestion though.

about the pricing ill figure that out as soon as i can for you guys:)..i still have to see how much resin, fiberglass, and gelcoat will go into each bumper.

[oldschool3g]

holy shit, that mold release stuff you're using is super cool. Where did you get it at? And any links to where you can get the gelcoat gun?

very nice work!!

yeah i know...i love the way it works:). i got most of my stuff on ebay..ill try to find the link.

[thegreatdane]

yea I found it on ebay as well. It's PVA mold release right?
I can see that there's also a version of that gelcoat cun with seperated gelcoat and hardener tank. Is that worth getting over yours or is yours sufficient? I'm thinking how sensitive when below 1/4 full it is to being held at a correct angle to avoid it "running dry" thus leaving you with excess gelcoat.
You're using that gun with the mold release as well I take it?

[Civic Accord Honda]

Hot

[mykwikcoupe]

can you get a side profile pic like that. My car is lowered pretty far with coilovers so if the bmper sits down farther than stock or at most a short lip like the integras i wont be abe to use one. Also Ive got a set of p[ower folding foglights on there way right now. If i send you detailed sizeing and mounts can you fab me up a custom size in case its different. You can charge more its cool. I undertsnad

[oldschool3g]

can you get a side profile pic like that. My car is lowered pretty far with coilovers so if the bmper sits down farther than stock or at most a short lip like the integras i wont be abe to use one. Also Ive got a set of p[ower folding foglights on there way right now. If i send you detailed sizeing and mounts can you fab me up a custom size in case its different. You can charge more its cool. I undertsnad

well this kit sits exactly 2 1/4" bellow the stock bumper if that helps. and ill be posting up the exact size of the lower holes for you guys to see if your fogs will actually fit....just send me the sizes of the fogs and ill see what i can do. but for the most part..im trying to finish the mold and make it as perfect as possible for you guys:)

[Hauntd ca3]

thats hot with a capital H mate
friggin awesome
i'l be in for one if you guna sell them
just the international freight that'll suck
you doin side skirts as well?

[oldschool3g]

thats hot with a capital H mate
friggin awesome
i'l be in for one if you guna sell them
just the international freight that'll suck
you doin side skirts as well?

thanks man:). yeah i will be selling them as soon as the mold is done and i also plan to make a complete kit someday for hatches and coupes...but that will definatly take some time.

[Hauntd ca3]

is no rush
i know at least my own 3g will be off the road for another 6 months or more.
lookin forward to seeing the finished product

[AccordB20A]

thats nice man. and all custom work. good job!

[MessyHonda]

i went back to re read half of what i missed and im impressed...i need a new front bumper for my dx....i also have a xenon body kit....it would be cool if you could copy it.

[oldschool3g]

slapping on some bodyfiller to make it nice and smooth:thumbup:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0599.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0600.jpg

[ghettogeddy]

i am so down for one of these its not even funny
have you found a fog light we can mount in the hole yet

[knarg]

looks awesome :thumbup:

[Civic Accord Honda]

HOT!!! whats the price going to be? i want i want!!

[oldschool3g]

i am so down for one of these its not even funny
have you found a fog light we can mount in the hole yet

no i havent found any nice fogs that we can use other than stock...but hope the whole is big enough to fit some nice aftermarket ones. I measured the wholes and there about 7" wide and 4" tall.

[Hauntd ca3]

i rekn put an oil cooler in the left side and air intake in the right
stuff driving lights

[Civic Accord Honda]

a set of fogs like mine should work
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff103/Dark_Accord/1988-Honda-Accord-LX-i/resurrected/new-fogs-may-10-08/HPIM5111Large.jpg and i got mine for $10shipped off ebay just gotta keep checking and ur find some

[-$MOKIN-]

I Like It. Make Some And Sell Them I Need One. I Like The Dip Too.

[A18A]

Moar!

[bullard123]

Looks really good. Where did you learn how to fiberglass? The cool thing is you can also mold custom speaker enclosures or fiberglass dashboards.....The possiblilties are endless

[oldschool3g]

Looks really good. Where did you learn how to fiberglass? The cool thing is you can also mold custom speaker enclosures or fiberglass dashboards.....The possiblilties are endless

thanks..well my first time working with fiberglass was when i made my sideskirts..and just started picking up things along the way:). yeah im pretty sure i can do costom speaker enclosures..havent tried it yet though.

[-$MOKIN-]

I got a good question. I have a kaminari front bumper cover. that has been broke in a couple places. could i do a mold of my own bumper cover cheaper than buying a new one?Nice work i like it. I Do miss my dip from the 87 i had. makes the front end look way better with that one little dip. lol . it sets the lights off when there up.

[oldschool3g]

I got a good question. I have a kaminari front bumper cover. that has been broke in a couple places. could i do a mold of my own bumper cover cheaper than buying a new one?Nice work i like it. I Do miss my dip from the 87 i had. makes the front end look way better with that one little dip. lol . it sets the lights off when there up.

yeah its possible but it will take alot of work.

[-$MOKIN-]

I have thought about this a couple days now. And i think the best solution for me is to just fix the one i got. I called kamanira and it was 450 with it shipped. So im not waisting the money on it.if i cant find a cheaper than 300 bucks il just fix mine somehow.Id like for it to be perfect but i got some ideas goin. Like maybe just throwing some bondo where hte cracks are then sanding it. Then maybe throwing some rubber undercarage messey shiz on it. So then it would hide the inperfection and have like a ruff look to it.

[oldschool3g]

almost done sanding...heres some pics...enjoy:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0603.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0604.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0605.jpg

[lostforawhile]

i rekn put an oil cooler in the left side and air intake in the right
stuff driving lights
never want to put one in the bumper unless you use breakaway fittings. still enough oil for a nice bonfire though.

[mykwikcoupe]

hows it feel for strength and flexability. Id be a little leary if it was so hard it wouldnt flex with the car but at the same time not hard enough to absorb an impact from debris off the road or a few scraps from the speed bumps. Looks great, good job

[oldschool3g]

hows it feel for strength and flexability. Id be a little leary if it was so hard it wouldnt flex with the car but at the same time not hard enough to absorb an impact from debris off the road or a few scraps from the speed bumps. Looks great, good job

well this isn't the finished product yet. but when the mold is finished i think 2 layers of glass would be hard enough and be able to flex a bit

[oldschool3g]

Got more sanding in today.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0626.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0627.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0628.jpg

[Civic Accord Honda]

fuc|< i want!

[thegreatdane]

Looking great! That bondo'ing/sanding phase is such a bitch!
Looks like you are trying to copy the 2 curves in the top part of the bumper to your lip piece?

[oldschool3g]

Well thanks to "JDM A20 sedan CA5" we have found a good looking fog light at pepboys for less than 30 bucks that fits pretty good in the holes...heres some pics....what do you think:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0630.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0631.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0632.jpg

[A20A1]

I knew if I waited around on 3geez long enough, someone would make a mold for a nice front bumper. :D

Shame I don't have my car.

What would be your price for one those?

[oldschool3g]

I knew if I waited around on 3geez long enough, someone would make a mold for a nice front bumper. :D

Shame I don't have my car.

What would be your price for one those?

yeah its a shame you don't:(. what happened to it?. haven't calculated the price yet.

[oldschool3g]

i think its smooth enough:thumbup:
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0648.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0651.jpg

[bullard123]

Looking like a body kit now for sure :)

[Civic Accord Honda]

fogs look sex! and so does the bumper!

[Hauntd ca3]

never want to put one in the bumper unless you use breakaway fittings. still enough oil for a nice bonfire though.

i dont know if it wuld really be in harms way in behind the bumper eh.
you'd want to mesh the openings to stop stones getting at it sure
its far nuff away from the exhaust and motor that it wouldnt catch fire if it happened to break off.
Evos and gtr skylines have them there without probs.

but any hoo
that bar is looking way cool now eh.
awesome work twhonza

[oldschool3g]

heres a few more pics:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0695.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0696.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0697.jpg

[Civic Accord Honda]

its looking really good man

[86ccord]

so, it should be at my door step tomorrow?


nice work, looks good man.. and it looks very smooth.. :D

[itzdave]

Pure Sexx!!!

[oldschool3g]

its looking really good man

thanks man cant wait to make the mold:)

[oldschool3g]

so, it should be at my door step tomorrow?


nice work, looks good man.. and it looks very smooth.. :D

lol...sure ill send you a framed picture of it:rockon:...hahah jk..thanks man

[oldschool3g]

Pure Sexx!!!

:kekeke:

[Hauntd ca3]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[A18A]

cant wait to see one of these installed :)

[codyJDM]

I'm really impressed man, incredible work and awesome styling. I'm amazed at how thorough you've been. The work definitely paid off cause it looks great!

[MessyHonda]

i like it alot.

[oldschool3g]

I'm really impressed man, incredible work and awesome styling. I'm amazed at how thorough you've been. The work definitely paid off cause it looks great!

thanks man..i appreciate it:). ive been busting my ass every day for the past weeks working on this...but its paying off:). i plan to have the mold built and ready by the end of next week so i can start making a few.


cant wait to see one of these installed :)

Ill install the first one that i make on my hatch for you guys to see:)

[knarg]

looks awesome, can't wait to see it on the car :D

[86ccord]

looks awesome, can't wait to see it on the car :D

x2

[markmdz89hatch]

are you going to use a fiber blanket, or just fibers? Curious only because I'm wondering if I could hook you up with a few c/f blankets and resin to make this thing out of 100% c/f to make it more track-able.

Looks damn clean. What's the plan for the lower inside portion of the center section?

hey, just had a thought.... ...if I get you my 626 lip that's already been cut and fitted to my hatch bumper, could you make a one or two-piece mold for a lip for that too? If you're in business for that, I have a few other lips that I have fit on my hatch and coupe over the years that I still have kicking around. ...looks like you might just become self-employed soon enough.

[oldschool3g]

are you going to use a fiber blanket, or just fibers? Curious only because I'm wondering if I could hook you up with a few c/f blankets and resin to make this thing out of 100% c/f to make it more track-able.

Looks damn clean. What's the plan for the lower inside portion of the center section?

hey, just had a thought.... ...if I get you my 626 lip that's already been cut and fitted to my hatch bumper, could you make a one or two-piece mold for a lip for that too? If you're in business for that, I have a few other lips that I have fit on my hatch and coupe over the years that I still have kicking around. ...looks like you might just become self-employed soon enough.

Im using fiberglass matt. is the c/f blankets used the same way?

For the lower inside it will be left empty.

Thats a good idea. Yeah i can probably make a one piece mold out of the lip..i was thinking of also designing a new custom lip for all 3geez for my next project if all goes well.

[ghettogeddy]

Im using fiberglass matt. is the c/f blankets used the same way?

For the lower inside it will be left empty.

Thats a good idea. Yeah i can probably make a one piece mold out of the lip..i was thinking of also designing a new custom lip for all 3geez for my next project if all goes well.


need to make one for the rear lol and the sides
just make a lip kit

[thegreatdane]

Beautiful work! Will you be separating the mold at the corners of the bumper?

[LX-incredible]

Looks good, not really for me, but looks good. Might like it better when installed.

It's nice to see someone in AZ who doesnt have their 3g held together with bailing wire and duct tape.

[ghettogeddy]

Looks good, not really for me, but looks good. Might like it better when installed.

It's nice to see someone in AZ who doesnt have their 3g held together with bailing wire and duct tape.

thats cause he lives in cali now lol hahahahahahahaha

[LX-incredible]

No shit?! I didn't know he moved back. Guess I'm the only one now. :(

I still think cali is gay.

[labeledsk8r]

this is looking amazeing, shoulda jumped in sooner with this.. will it be made modled off of the 88-89 bumper any time soon?? be ashame to downgrade back to the old style lol

[A18A]

^thats what i would want :)

[oldschool3g]

this is looking amazeing, shoulda jumped in sooner with this.. will it be made modled off of the 88-89 bumper any time soon?? be ashame to downgrade back to the old style lol

you mean the bumper you have on now?

[oldschool3g]

No shit?! I didn't know he moved back. Guess I'm the only one now. :(

I still think cali is gay.

yup im back in cali:)..love it here!. shouldve never moved out.

[oldschool3g]

need to make one for the rear lol and the sides
just make a lip kit

in time i will...lol. this is just the begining:)

[ghettogeddy]

in time i will...lol. this is just the begining:)

ya but for the rear and sides just do somethign simple like on the 4th gen accords like the teg lip that fits on the 3g

[Tomisimo]

Nice work man, I like that bumper, what about rear bumper? and side skirts?

Well Im working to on a bodykit to our cars, still searching for a place to start, need a garage.. and I'm engineering a full bodykit, with door panels..

Anyhow, the thing you made is cool :D
cudos

[oldschool3g]

got it all smooth and polished and ready to make a mold.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0700.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0704.jpg

[lostforawhile]

so you are going to make these?

[oldschool3g]

so you are going to make these?

yup...after the mold is complete ill be ably to make duplicates for you guys.:rockon:

[labeledsk8r]

you mean the bumper you have on now?

yeah the one without the dip on the top.. and i guess thats all i would change since you opened up the grill area and have a nice big fog light area wich were the main downfalls of the 86-87... thing looks sweet though :thumbup:

::edit:: also the solid amber turn sigs are fail lol

[Civic Accord Honda]

that looks hella freaking awesome man!

[87LXiR]

Its what ive always wanted, clean and simple.....but its a damn shame i sold my hatch a couple months back. The fogs you got fit the style perfectly.

Awesome work dude

[OldSkoolA20accord]

you have to make me one

[lostforawhile]

that fits the solid amber lights right?

[-$MOKIN-]

ok looks good i dont like the yellow fogs tho. but sweet work. \
I WANT ONE FOR SURE. ID LIKE TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST O BUY IT. I NEED A PRICE AND A COST ON SHIPPING I GOT THE MONEY.
IT WILL FIT ON A 89 LXI SEDAN RIGHT? IT SHOULD. I CAN BUy ASAP,. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected] OR GET ME ON HERE. I NEED ONE ASAP YOU CAN ALSO CALL ME AT 5134859186. Im for sure shipping is coslty but it will be worth it. my kaminari is garbage. please get at me asap

[ghettogeddy]

ok looks good i dont like the yellow fogs tho. but sweet work. \
I WANT ONE FOR SURE. ID LIKE TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST O BUY IT. I NEED A PRICE AND A COST ON SHIPPING I GOT THE MONEY.
IT WILL FIT ON A 89 LXI SEDAN RIGHT? IT SHOULD. I CAN BUy ASAP,. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected] OR GET ME ON HERE. I NEED ONE ASAP YOU CAN ALSO CALL ME AT 5134859186. Im for sure shipping is coslty but it will be worth it. my kaminari is garbage. please get at me asap

hold your horses lol he hasent come up with a price yet lol
and there will be a wait lol

[-$MOKIN-]

Is there a waiting list?
I didnt see one as of yet.
Ive been lookin around for one the last couple weeks mine is garbage. Broke like three times.
That bumper cover is goin to look hot wiht my side skirts i cant wait to see it on there. plus il have the indent on the top flange like my old 87.
i want to see it installed on somthing to see how far down it sits. it might be to big?
Got any messurements from the top flange down? mine sits pretty low right now. It gets on your nerves hittin sht all the time.
Plus some whitey ford fogs. cant wait i hope its not crazy pricey too.

[oldschool3g]

that looks hella freaking awesome man!

thanks man:)


Its what ive always wanted, clean and simple.....but its a damn shame i sold my hatch a couple months back. The fogs you got fit the style perfectly.

Awesome work dude

thats a shame man...so why did you have to sell it?


that fits the solid amber lights right?

yeah this fits the slid amber lights


ok looks good i dont like the yellow fogs tho. but sweet work. \
I WANT ONE FOR SURE. ID LIKE TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST O BUY IT. I NEED A PRICE AND A COST ON SHIPPING I GOT THE MONEY.
IT WILL FIT ON A 89 LXI SEDAN RIGHT? IT SHOULD. I CAN BUy ASAP,. PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected] OR GET ME ON HERE. I NEED ONE ASAP YOU CAN ALSO CALL ME AT 5134859186. Im for sure shipping is coslty but it will be worth it. my kaminari is garbage. please get at me asap

well im still working on the cost for you guys...and depending on where there going i have to see how much shipping will be. yeah im pretty sure it will fit a sedan unless it bolts on differently. but im glad your interesting in buying one...as soon as i fugure everything out ill post a list and waiting time cause since i only have 1 mold i cant make them that quick.

[oldschool3g]

Is there a waiting list?
I didnt see one as of yet.
Ive been lookin around for one the last couple weeks mine is garbage. Broke like three times.
That bumper cover is goin to look hot wiht my side skirts i cant wait to see it on there. plus il have the indent on the top flange like my old 87.
i want to see it installed on somthing to see how far down it sits. it might be to big?
Got any messurements from the top flange down? mine sits pretty low right now. It gets on your nerves hittin sht all the time.
Plus some whitey ford fogs. cant wait i hope its not crazy pricey too.

well it sits about 2 inches down from the bottom of your stock bumper. my car is lowered about 1.5" and it sits really good.

[oldschool3g]

sorry if i havent replied to all your posts...but ive been trying to pry the mold out of the bumper for the past 2 days...and today i finally got it out...it was a pain in the ass :banghead:but it came out....still needs alot more fiberglass to be a strong long lasting mold...heres some pics:):cheers:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0711.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0714.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0727.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0728.jpg

[ghettogeddy]

sick cant wait
hope there ogna be cheap like cheapo cheap lol

[oldschool3g]

sick cant wait
hope there ogna be cheap like cheapo cheap lol

lol..depends on how much fiberglass and resin each one will need. the mold is taking a load of fiberglass and resin...but thats because i want it super strong so it wont break...otherwise its back to square one.

[ghettogeddy]

lol..depends on how much fiberglass and resin each one will need. the mold is taking a load of fiberglass and resin...but thats because i want it super strong so it wont break...otherwise its back to square one.

ya

[Tomisimo]

just a tips..

Dont forget to mold inn two square pieces of plywood, so its sits like a table on its backside. that way the mold wouldnt move while you working on laying gel cote and FG in it.

just a thought :D

[oldschool3g]

just a tips..

Dont forget to mold inn two square pieces of plywood, so its sits like a table on its backside. that way the mold wouldnt move while you working on laying gel cote and FG in it.

just a thought :D

thanks. thats what i will do on the last 2 layers...but since i dont have plywood im sure i can find something else:)

[Hauntd ca3]

i'm SO looking forward to seeing the final product eh
am sure its going to be mega!
want one yesterday

[oldschool3g]

i'm SO looking forward to seeing the final product eh
am sure its going to be mega!
want one yesterday

i cant wait for the first one to come out neither....might keep the first one to myself...lol

[mykwikcoupe]

so these are for ghe 86-87 style bumper lights? If so is there a way to get the 88-89 style in their. Ive got the cleared lenses on mine with alot of work in them to get them the way i want.

[Civic Accord Honda]

so these are for ghe 86-87 style bumper lights? If so is there a way to get the 88-89 style in their. Ive got the cleared lenses on mine with alot of work in them to get them the way i want. he made a set of clear ones for his car using the 8889 ones i believe probably just need to dremel the 8889 ones lol

[A20A1]

I like the dip on top it adds character :D

[oldschool3g]

so these are for ghe 86-87 style bumper lights? If so is there a way to get the 88-89 style in their. Ive got the cleared lenses on mine with alot of work in them to get them the way i want.

yes this is for the 86-87 style bumper lights...i was thinking of picking up a 88-89 bumper from the junkyard and making another mold for those that have the 88-89 style lights. but that will be after this mold is finished.

[oldschool3g]

he made a set of clear ones for his car using the 8889 ones i believe probably just need to dremel the 8889 ones lol

yeah i bought some 88-89 clear lights and custom cut them to fit my bumper...but it was a pain to do.

[OldSkoolA20accord]

you should make a carbon fiber one.

[oldschool3g]

you should make a carbon fiber one.

that would probably be very expensive to even make.

[oldschool3g]

added a few more layers of fiberglass onto the mold today:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0730.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0731.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0733.jpg

[thegreatdane]

How the heck do you get the bumper out of the mold when the mold isnt seperated anywhere?

[markmdz89hatch]

so these are for ghe 86-87 style bumper lights? If so is there a way to get the 88-89 style in their. Ive got the cleared lenses on mine with alot of work in them to get them the way i want.

I can help you out with this one. Depending on the exact look you have with your 88-89 ones, I might be able to replicate it (or get to something you may like equally as much) for you.



twhonza This thread has become a serious nail-biter. I can't wait to load up the pics of the first bumper made. Make sure you mold in a serial number on these so they can go down in 3G history as "one of... ...by Twhonza Fabrications LLC".

I might be willing to help fund the R&D of a c/f version of this if you were interested in learning how to lay c/f too.

[mykwikcoupe]

id be willing to pay more for a CF version in a 88-89 style. while your at it you might as well complete the biuld with CF fenders, a hood and matching eybrows. You could retire early selling these on ebay. Or at least till those with funds have them.

I just thought about my old 78 civic. I tried for years to find a lamb designs body kit for it. they made them originally 20 miles from my house. I saw the last new kit sell on ebay for 5k and the whole time I just couldnt wait to bid.

These rare one off parts are costly to those who demand greatness. Congrats on the biuld and designs in the future

[oldschool3g]

almost done trimming up the mold:)
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0734.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0735.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0736.jpg

[ghettogeddy]

i agree with the cf hood fenders and so forth
but might also be sweet to have them in fiber glass as well would still be lighter then stock right

[Civic Accord Honda]

oem fenders are so light tho i dont see how CF ones are worth it =/

[A18A]

^i was gonna say the exact same thing

that mold looks good

[oldschool3g]

twhonza This thread has become a serious nail-biter. I can't wait to load up the pics of the first bumper made. Make sure you mold in a serial number on these so they can go down in 3G history as "one of... ...by Twhonza Fabrications LLC".

I might be willing to help fund the R&D of a c/f version of this if you were interested in learning how to lay c/f too.

Thanks:)...ive come up with buisness card that i can fiberglass into the back of eachone...kinda like having my own mark:).

It sounds pretty interesting....im not sure how hard and time consuming it is to lay c/f...but wouldn't hurt to learn..all i know is that you use a clear resin to lay it up...not sure how it would work on a complete bumper though.


id be willing to pay more for a CF version in a 88-89 style. while your at it you might as well complete the biuld with CF fenders, a hood and matching eybrows. You could retire early selling these on ebay. Or at least till those with funds have them.

I just thought about my old 78 civic. I tried for years to find a lamb designs body kit for it. they made them originally 20 miles from my house. I saw the last new kit sell on ebay for 5k and the whole time I just couldnt wait to bid.

These rare one off parts are costly to those who demand greatness. Congrats on the biuld and designs in the future

fenders, hoods and eyebrows would be something to think about later...for now lets get this mold finished so i can start making these things.

[markmdz89hatch]

only question about that mold is the end of the bumper (where it makes up the wheel well). Will you have that 1" (ish) return on that edge?

Still, looking great. I can't wait to see the first one.

As for the c/f v. f/g argument of weight, in most cases, the weight difference is so little. Actually, I'm interested in the c/f bumper only for strength (I plan on painting it flat black regardless of material).

Food for thought... ...for those that want c/f for looks, or just a minimal added strength, it's very common to see an f/g bumper laminated with one layer of c/f blanket and a few coats of resin to seal it up.

[86ccord]

get it done already!! LOL

[russiankid]

Maybe it is just me or is the dip in the middle up top not in the center? If you look at the distance between the turn signals, the left side has more space between the dip and signal. Also the middle portion seems to be centered but the dip isn't. Anyways looks good, always something to tweak.

[Hazwan]

Maybe it is just me or is the dip in the middle up top not in the center? If you look at the distance between the turn signals, the left side has more space between the dip and signal. Also the middle portion seems to be centered but the dip isn't. Anyways looks good, always something to tweak.

That could be the angle of the pics playing with your eyes.

[oldschool3g]

only question about that mold is the end of the bumper (where it makes up the wheel well). Will you have that 1" (ish) return on that edge?

Still, looking great. I can't wait to see the first one.

As for the c/f v. f/g argument of weight, in most cases, the weight difference is so little. Actually, I'm interested in the c/f bumper only for strength (I plan on painting it flat black regardless of material).

Food for thought... ...for those that want c/f for looks, or just a minimal added strength, it's very common to see an f/g bumper laminated with one layer of c/f blanket and a few coats of resin to seal it up.

Thought someone might ask that question sooner or later:)..i just finished making the mold for those last night...there going to be seperate and attached later...but yes the 1" return will still be there.


Maybe it is just me or is the dip in the middle up top not in the center? If you look at the distance between the turn signals, the left side has more space between the dip and signal. Also the middle portion seems to be centered but the dip isn't. Anyways looks good, always something to tweak.

its just the camera angle...everything seems to look good....its not 100% perfect but i tried my best to make things measure up and center on both sides.

[russiankid]

Thought someone might ask that question sooner or later:)..i just finished making the mold for those last night...there going to be seperate and attached later...but yes the 1" return will still be there.



its just the camera angle...everything seems to look good....its not 100% perfect but i tried my best to make things measure up and center on both sides.

Oh ok. Well as long as it looks right then its all good.:rockon:

Keep up the good work.

[thegreatdane]

Thought someone might ask that question sooner or later:)..i just finished making the mold for those last night...there going to be seperate and attached later...but yes the 1" return will still be there.

I was asking about that issue twice 1 and 2 pages back :hmph:

[oldschool3g]

I was asking about that issue twice 1 and 2 pages back :hmph:

im sorry man i must have missed it...but hope these pics help:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0738.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0739.jpg

[mykwikcoupe]

ok, Im a little curious. What are those parts for?

[thegreatdane]

That's alright I just wanted to use the funny new smiley lol :)

Btw I ordered that same gelcoat gun myself recently. Tools like that are cheap as dirt on ebay compared to what they cost if I were to buy one here. hope it gets here soon..

So what is your plan on how to join those 90deg returns accurately with the bumper?

[ghettogeddy]

im sorry man i must have missed it...but hope these pics help:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0738.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0739.jpg

those go on the inside fender well right

[thegreatdane]

Yes

[Tomisimo]

I dont get it :/ where those peaces goes and why? do I miss something?

[A18A]

they are the inside pieces of the ends of the bumper
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/88vigor/003a1.jpg

[Tomisimo]

I see.. thx, I just got confused, so they will be mold in individually? after the bumper is out of the mold?

[mykwikcoupe]

see now why is it the powers at be decided not to bring that style to the us. I would totally love to have a aerodeck. I just dont want the shipping costs. did canada ever get them?

[oldschool3g]

I see.. thx, I just got confused, so they will be mold in individually? after the bumper is out of the mold?

-Thank you "A18A" for answering that question:).

-Yes they will be seperate parts that later on will be fiberglassed together to finish the bumper...just have to sand the pieces so that they will join properly.

[OldSkoolA20accord]

is it gonna look goofy if you dont have side skirts and a stock rear bumber?

[oldschool3g]

finished a set of bumper ends today with the bit of fiberglass and gelcoat i had left...ill will start the first bumper when i get some more gelcoat and resin.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0745.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0747.jpg

[markmdz89hatch]

schweetness...

...btw, oldskool, nah, I don't think it'll look weird at all with just that bumper and no skirts or rear apron. If you look at most racing circuits (Rolex, Koni Challenge, SCCA, etc), you'll see that damn near every one of the cars has a VERY low front bumper either by way of an add-on to the oem bumper, or an aftermarket one.

[Zufer]

not to dissagree with you mark... but not all people would say that those race cars don't look goofy. ha ha.

I think it will look fine without skirts i've had several front lips and even the largest looked ok without skirts.

just outta curiosity how much lower does this sit than the oem bumper?

[MessyHonda]

it might look weird if you are still at stock ride hight but when any car is lowered even with out sideskirts it looks better

[markmdz89hatch]

not to dissagree with you mark... but not all people would say that those race cars don't look goofy. ha ha.

I think it will look fine without skirts i've had several front lips and even the largest looked ok without skirts.

just outta curiosity how much lower does this sit than the oem bumper?

OK, I guess I'll admit not EVERYONE is a racing fan... buh... :P

In earlier posts he mentioned it's about 2 inches lower than the stock bumper.

[OldSkoolA20accord]

it might look weird if you are still at stock ride hight but when any car is lowered even with out sideskirts it looks better

I plan on droping it about 1.75" here in about a week.

[Zufer]

Ok two inches lower isn't too bad. Im gonna build a front lip thats about 4 inches lower than the bumper and had a diffuser tray on it.

Should be doing that in the next couple months. I'll post up some pictures when i do.

But i really like the way this bumper looks and if i was ever thinking of turboing an accord this bumper looks like the way to go for intercooler mounting

[oldschool3g]

Well guys...here she is! the very first one has been born:rockon:. Did struggle a bit to brake away from the mold and did crack a bit at the edges that were thin but fixing it as we speak. It isn't 100% complete still need another layer of glass and still need to attach the bumper edges. Ive also added my custom logo on the side if you can see it:). still working on the pricing so be patient:)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0762.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0770.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0772.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0773.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0782.jpg

[Civic Accord Honda]

oh my =O SEX!!!

[ghettogeddy]

CANT FN WAIT HURRY UP WITH A PRICE

lol sorry bout the caps

edit also i forgot what bumper lights you went with

[oldschool3g]

CANT FN WAIT HURRY UP WITH A PRICE

lol sorry bout the caps

edit also i forgot what bumper lights you went with

lol im working on it. i kept the the stock bumper holes...so its for 86-87 style bumper lights.

[A18A]

farking ayyye thats nice

[AccordB20A]

its tidy as. professional job :)

[MessyHonda]

the more i see it the more it grows on me

[guaynabo89]

Very Nice!


Now put it on your hatch so we can see how it looks. :D


I really hope you get supported in all your efforts. It looks like a job well done.

[Gemini2003]

WELL DONE!

I'm working with a few fiberglass idea's as well, Looking great!

[oldschool3g]

Here she is guys...haven't attached the bumper edges but thought id slip it on just to see how it would look:rockon:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f37/twhonza/IMG_0827-1.jpg

[Pico]

Thats Sweet looking.

[nswst8]

Nice work!

[guaynabo89]

More pics please

[ghettogeddy]

oh man i cant wait for one of these i think us nor cal folk are gona have to take a ride down to pics some up when there done lol

[Civic Accord Honda]

Sex!!!!

[chowder]

oh man i cant wait for one of these i think us nor cal folk are gona have to take a ride down to pics some up when there done lol

definately cant wait til you start mass fabricating these for all the nor cal people id take a full kit, any date when it will all be done?

[A18A]

woooooooooooo

[87LXiR]

That bumper looks awesome man good job.

As for why i sold my hatch. I came across a newer car and felt that it was time for an upgrade. I do miss my hatch though, it was fun to drive and pretty to look at. Its a shame i sold it when i sold it as i had just bought eibach springs for it and gas prices went up.

I got a 1990 celica gts it handles suprisingly well ( better than my 3G :o) and the sound of a twin cam is awesome.

But if i ever get another 3G id love to put on that bumper. Again awesome job