3 hr DIY rear bumper mod
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so far no problems with the bumper flexing or the mush falling out or moving around Ive been to 125mph with it in so far...
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The left, right and center sections are held in place with Right Stuff gasket maker. I used some leftover foam pads I had to hold the mesh in place and with rubber gloves on I place dabs of Right Stuff around the perimeter. I let it sit overnight, removed the foam the next morning and it is strong enough to hold the mesh in place. I did not paint the bumper, just the mesh with Rustoleum flat black.
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The trim pieces can be removed by themselves without removing the bumper, that would be the easiest way....
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...40&postcount=2
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...40&postcount=2
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...40&postcount=2
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Does anyone have any, or can take some, pictures of how their mesh is secured to the car? Other than those who used zip ties? The folks who used the factory "connectors" back there..... I found them, but cannot see how this would work. So detailed pictures about how this all secures together who be MUCH appreciated. Just want to make sure everything is planned perfect before I start hacking away at my car. lol
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those metal flanges are somewhat flexible I just bent them down so that they applied a good amount of pressure on the backside of the mesh I can take pics tonite maybe if its not rainin...
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I did same thing accept i painted my plastic and meshed the front to. All with no zip ties lol!
https://www.rx8club.com/west-rx-8-forum-34/painted-meshed-stock-bumpers-170409/
https://www.rx8club.com/west-rx-8-forum-34/painted-meshed-stock-bumpers-170409/
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I did same thing accept i painted my plastic and meshed the front to. All with no zip ties lol!
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=170409
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=170409
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Rotr8 i have done your same mod and removed the exhaust heatshields as well.
While moving hot air will come out of the real grille so now go and reduce your car's weight!
While moving hot air will come out of the real grille so now go and reduce your car's weight!
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yeah I was thinking about crimping the heat shield so that it leads to the openings I dont want to remove it entirely my trunk gets warm enough as is,,,
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I drilled two 3/16 holes on the bottom corners of the heat shield and used toggle bolts to hold the mesh 3 toggle nuts on each side. One securing the bolt to the heat shield and one on each side of the mesh to hold it in place. The top is hanging from the old thin metal brackets that were used to hold the plastic mesh piece i cut in place. Then I cut holes in the mesh the width of the brackets and bent the brackets up at about a 45 then hung the mesh there. The toggle bolts pull the mesh down holding it in place. Here are pics
Hope this helps if you have anymore questions feel free to PM me or just reply.
Hope this helps if you have anymore questions feel free to PM me or just reply.
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