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YOUR RESEARCHProof of Concept: Bumperette Delete Panel
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Pretty clean look, like to see a further out pic for a better evaluation.
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Removing the bumperettes, like in the OP's pic, just kind of leaves an odd void between the standard sized US license plate and the rest of the bumper (a void that would be filled by some Euro plates).
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Since RRtec used a perforated panel, it could be useful in diffusing hot air from the cats if you are willing to cut away some of the bumper material behind it.
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Removing the bumperettes, like in the OP's pic, just kind of leaves an odd void between the standard sized US license plate and the rest of the bumper (a void that would be filled by some Euro plates).
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Since RRtec used a perforated panel, it could be useful in diffusing hot air from the cats if you are willing to cut away some of the bumper material behind it.
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I have been considering deleting the rubber
bumperettes for a while. I am currently overhauling my car so I decided to do an excercise to determine if I liked the look. This is a rough mock up and it's not perfect so don't crucify me but here is what I mocked up. My final version will be mounted evenly, and have some plastic trim around the outside to protect from vibration and finish out the look. Let me know what you think.
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I had this idea a few years ago where I made a post on it. Never refined it further than a prototype as I'm planning on switching over to a Cup bumper.
i think it would be a good alternative than getting a Euro bumper IMO.
Removing the bumperettes, like in the OP's pic, just kind of leaves an odd void between the standard sized US license plate and the rest of the bumper (a void that would be filled by some Euro plates).
So, to me, the question becomes, do you like the void more than the bumperettes? Or, maybe it's a question of which bothers you the least?
I don't mind the bumperettes but, if you're keen on doing something, what about shaving them down so they're flush with the bumper and painting them body color?
-Eric
I don't think it's so much aesthetics as it is a Euro thing. A lot of enthusiasts want the "JDM" or "EDM" theme on their rides as it looks more authentic to the origin it came from. Same reason why people go with the European corner or sidemarker lights and such.
Let's be real here. A lot of us don't need the European rear fog lights on any of the Euro cars here as well as the folding mirrors either. Very small minority actually "needs" them but a lot of peeps do these mods to keep with the Euro theme.
Since RRtec used a perforated panel, it could be useful in diffusing hot air from the cats if you are willing to cut away some of the bumper material behind it. You still have to account for accessing the tow hook hole however.
I don't disagree with you that going for a "Euro-thing" might be the OP's objective but, at the end of the day, isn't that an aesthetic? Meaning that, either they're going for an EDM aesthetic or some other asesthetic? If they're going for an EDM look then there's really nothing to respond to. Yes, it's authentic to what they did in Europe.
That said, personally, I don't see the bumperettes as being any less authentic to the original design since, aesthetically, the wide gap with the US spec plate looks...off...and, let's face it, the whole cut-out is a design concession to the fact that license plates are required by law. If the designers had their way, they wouldn't muddy their drawings/creations with unnecessary add-ons like license plate holders.
Separately, I think there's a difference between rear fog lights (which do not alter the appearance of most cars and do improve another driver's visibility of your car in fog) and
automatic
folding side mirrors (which are more of a convenience than not, regardless of where you live). Manually folding mirrors have been on our cars for a long time and, in my opinion, for good reason.
-Eric
I'm usually a fan of stock, or stock parts anyways, but I don't hate that! Pretty clean look, like to see a further out pic for a better evaluation. Thumbs up.
I am finishing it up and will take some better pictures.
I didnt do do it for the EU look really. My bumperttes are unpainted and "flat finish" not a huge fan. All the alternatives are expensive or well... Yeah expensive. I had several large sheets of this perf aluminum so I thought I would give it a go. It's reverse able if I decide to go back stock.
Some see the bumperettes as gubment intervention aka DOT for the US and as such they are more like warts as if it wasn't for DOT, the us bumper version could've just had a cutout large enough for the American style license plates instead. But I do agree that designers would rather do without all together if it was up to them.
As for folding mirrors, they are actually needed(albeit not for safety purposes like the rear fog lights) in countries like Italy where you can have very narrow roads with hardly no space to pass parked cars.
Edit: I guess looking at my Cup bumper again, it is actually sloping inward and doesn't have a steep cutoff which makes it look better IMO.
I get that...and they're right in that respect. I've got "big bumpers" on my '73 Saab Sonett, whereas '70-'72 models were, essentially bumperless (save these little foam thingies that people removed. It's not uncommon for owners of '73-'74 models to remove the big bumpers.
Not to derail the 996 focus but, with the funny thing about the big bumpers on the Sonett is that they're so obviously improvised as a last minute concession, it's often suggested that they'll actually cause more damage in an accident. Imagine a big rubber bumper with two, boxed tubes that slip into two slightly larger boxed tubes on the frame and are fixed in place by a couple of bolts.
I agree on both accounts!
-Eric
If it was mounted evenly, and had some plastic trim around the outside to protect from vibration , I'm sure it would look great, just kidding.
It looks ok IMHO, would like to see the "full rear end" for a better perspective.
My bumperettes look a little tired, this could be a good "value engineered" option for a refresh.
I did the same project , however i design it via cad and cut via cnc.
I'll be doing it for the 996's as well later this year.
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...-in-gap-4.html
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