cutting the front bumper section away...??
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
Stupid is better than dead, isn't it?
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
Its been done before by others i have seen it before so its not stupid to ask if it can be done
Perhaps that syncro has been reinforced I dont know because i'm not a vehicle engineer and neither is the op
if people can't ask questions without being bullied its a sad day for 8090 in my opinion
Perhaps that syncro has been reinforced I dont know because i'm not a vehicle engineer and neither is the op
if people can't ask questions without being bullied its a sad day for 8090 in my opinion
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
988mick wrote:i have to agree with itchy,
the lad was asking a question and instead of an answer he was made feel stupid.
He was given the answer several times but said that as his parents owned an insurance company it didn't matter about modifications - by inference also his possible unsafe one! Suppose he hit your van with his modified one - do you think that his parent's insurance company won't pay out because of these structural modifications. I know what I would bet on and I am not a betting man. I also bet he would want an insurance pay out if he lost his legs in a front end accident - they sure as heck will not pay out if he has destroyed the structural integrity of the front.
Just because others have done it, rightly or wrongly, doesn't make it safe.
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
Its been done before by others i have seen it before so its not stupid to ask if it can be done
No, not stupid to ask the question. Maybe not so wise to put your front bumper up for sale over a month before asking the question though?
Post-by lee001t25 » Today, 4 Jan 2014 20:53:03 GMT
hi all front bumper in good condition plus corners..£30 pounds collection only.. gu30 7nz post code..
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
well the link to the one done shows nothing of whats behind it,so will leave that aspect, as to whether it looks good, thats a matter of opinion, but they should have styled the bottom of the step into the front with a bit more imagination still...................
if the op would care to come back and post a picky of his van and the rear mod , and secondly clarify the statement ref folk and insurance then i will likewise take you a little more seriously and maybe show you how it can be done safely and correctly
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if the op would care to come back and post a picky of his van and the rear mod , and secondly clarify the statement ref folk and insurance then i will likewise take you a little more seriously and maybe show you how it can be done safely and correctly
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
metalmick8y wrote:maybe show you how it can be done safely and correctly
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There are some people who won' t want to hear that because their minds made up it cant be done.
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
Nah I think what "those" folk where getting at was that whilst chopping bodies about for "customising" purposes is one thing ,and it takes great skill do carry it out so it don't look home made, whreas mods that considerable alter the structural/safety aspects requires more knowledge and e experience plus the ability to fabricate to a very competantt standard ,
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the way you put is sounds so much more constructive and friendly than "those" folk
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
I did this on my old bus. just so I could lower the front bumper a bit, to make it look lower.
I cut the bumper section behind the bumper away ,then fitted it back inside the channel that is left on the front of the bus,but further in. I could then mount the front bumper a couple of inches lower and further back. I have to say I was in my early twenties at the time and never gave the safety aspect a second thought. It was only recently I was driving my old slammed split bus about and the bumper on that would have gone under most other cars around,so I only had a bit of 20 gauge sheet metal and a couple of inches of air between my legs and the outside world! as I get older I do start to worry about these things!!
but in answer to your question yes it is possible. would I do it now? NO. but thats really up to you and nobody else.
I cut the bumper section behind the bumper away ,then fitted it back inside the channel that is left on the front of the bus,but further in. I could then mount the front bumper a couple of inches lower and further back. I have to say I was in my early twenties at the time and never gave the safety aspect a second thought. It was only recently I was driving my old slammed split bus about and the bumper on that would have gone under most other cars around,so I only had a bit of 20 gauge sheet metal and a couple of inches of air between my legs and the outside world! as I get older I do start to worry about these things!!
but in answer to your question yes it is possible. would I do it now? NO. but thats really up to you and nobody else.
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
opened a hole can of worms asking if it can be done pmsl.....paul if i see it as a class of bulling you know how ill deal with something like that lol....to the responce on selling my old bumper was gunna get new one but i done a fellow favour to someone on here and gave it to them for nothing...
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
In my eyes its your van, do what you want pal, at least consider the consequences of removing the only REAL safety aspect on the front end. Im a big believer in people doing what they want to their car, especially if its is different. No one on here an tell you to not do something, they an just offer advice. Some of it bluntly... This place does hold a wealth of knowledge and experience. To answer your questions simply, It is possible, but not advised unless other structural strength is added and then some.
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
Blimey folks, some heated responses there.
I have never been a fan of debumpered look. used to drive mini's and never liked that look. I think it makes things look odd, kinda goofy!?
I have never been a fan of debumpered look. used to drive mini's and never liked that look. I think it makes things look odd, kinda goofy!?
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Re: cutting the front bumper section away...??
Hehe. Some people are so stroppy. I think the van in the link looks quite cool. Would I do it. No. Can it be done safely. If mm says yes then it can.....creep.
As someone said it's the OPs van and he should do what he wants. Just make sure is safe for the passengers you and others around.
As someone said it's the OPs van and he should do what he wants. Just make sure is safe for the passengers you and others around.
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