1st step

[novamadcars]

hi im going 2 attempt 2 wide mouth my front bumper im just wondering whats the 1st step i need 2 take? cheers

[novamadcars]

also any pictures would be greatful

[ade]

take bumper off would be 1st thing

lol

when you say wide mouth I presume you mean cut the lower scoop out of the GSI bumper?

from this

http://www.novaload.net/images/car_images/1339big2.jpg

to this

http://www.novaload.net/images/car_images/918big.jpg

There are various ways you can do this - although personally I wouldnt bother...lol

Main way is to literally just cut the scoop out using a long bladed hack saw - just leave the bottom and sides in place.

Then depending on whether you wish to recess the cut out area back or leave flush, its up to you...if you want to recess the area you will need to rebuild part of it in fibreglass or use plastic and form it by heating with a heat gun to get the shape. you can bond it to the existing bumper using bumper filler (more flexible than normal filler). Fibreglass will attach itself to a rigid area...

If you leave it flush (recessing looks better) - you can mesh it...

Ade

[notenuffhoursintheday]

why go for gsi go for gte mate :D well better

[novamadcars]

i have a spare gsi bumper so i thought i would give it a shot at wide mouthing it as ive never done any think like this b 4

[ade]

if you look carefully at the top and bottom pics the only real bit you ned to rebuild is the sides where the scoop of the bumper was (is).

[novamadcars]

well was ment 2 be modding my front gsi bumper but gave it 2 my mate so now im trying 2 modd a standard mk 2 nova bumper any help would be grate cheers also n e pics would help
would post some pictures but havent a clue how 2 post pics on a post :(

[Dod]

I've two spare std bumpers and i'm looking for ideas for the same thing. Anyone?

[novamadcars]

dod atm im smothing in the lines on the mk 2 standard bumper and looking at a way of cuting the center out 2 wide mouth it may also put some small spots in it aswell :D

[ANDYRACER]

Novaloadagain had a really nicely modded standard front bumper.

http://www.novaload.net/features/viewfeature.php?ref=2104

[Ste L]

There's a guide on Topbuzz.co.uk, that might help

i think you should big mouth it, and put some big grill slats in it, so it looks like the grill, that looks good



like this :-
http://www.cruisewestcumbria.info/cossiematt/gsi/1.JPG

[Dod]

dod atm im smothing in the lines on the mk 2 standard bumper and looking at a way of cuting the center out 2 wide mouth it may also put some small spots in it aswell :D


Yeah, wide mouthing is the way to go but i reckon if you're gonna do a job, do it right. I must try it and get a few pics up.


Dont like the half wide mouth look, looks too STD, i had a GSi bumper i was wide mouthing like the one on Brents minty Nova, got fed up and sold it for e50, wish i didn't bother now.

[Mike.]

There's a guide on Topbuzz.co.uk, that might help

i think you should big mouth it, and put some big grill slats in it, so it looks like the grill, that looks good



like this :-
http://www.cruisewestcumbria.info/cossiematt/gsi/1.JPG


that a different way of doing it, i like the look of that

[Ste L]

subtle.... thats what it's all about 8)

[Dod]

I dont like the subtle look, nor the Max Power look. I like the "its there cuz it needs to be look". Stripped out bare necessaty look. Must start this bumper. I'll try and get pics up soon.

[novamadcars]

dod ill take some pictures of mine so far but i havent a clue how 2 upload then on 2 a post

[Dod]

Thats sound, e-mail them to me, i havent a clue how to either!!!

[novamadcars]

well dod i finally found a spare hour 2day after work 2 start more modfications 2 my stnd mk 2 bumper its coming on now just wish i knew how 2 put pictures on a post and ill defo send you some pictures of the bumper in progress as soon as i get some more spare time lol

[Dod]

Must get off my arse and do the same, its too easy to be lazy!! :lol:

[novamadcars]

just wondering dod have you started your bumper yet let me know and illed like 2 see pictures 2 see how you have done it cheers
Novamad

[Dod]

Haven't managed anything yet. Trying to sort the car out for this weekend. Try cutting straight down on eihter side of the opening in the middle of the bumper, half way down the last or bottom Section of the Bumper. Square it odd and stick two air vents either side, see how thst looks.

[novamadcars]

hi dod just wondering if you have done or started 2 modd your stnd mk 2 bumper ?

[General Baxter]

:lol: mine looks pizzed

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a191/baxters83/My%20Cars/IM000337.jpg

is it just me or are one of my lights really short? :?

[Mike.]

its the angle you've taken the photo lol

[Riggy]

tbh im not really a fan of big mouth gsi fronts either


UNLESS there is a big mutha of an intercooler behind it :lol:

[ANDYRACER]

I like big mouth bumpers when they have the zafira gsi grill in them like on the pic ste posted up.

[novamadcars]

baxter im realy liking that bumper mate how long did it take you 2 do ?

[General Baxter]

about 10mins :lol:

[novamadcars]

well finily done some more 2 my bumper 2 day the lines are nearly smoothed in the only problem i have is with the corners :(