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Shaved bumpers
#1
_BAILLIE_
Posted 27 September 2010 - 01:55 PM
Anyone know if it's legal?
I know the 2 little nosecone pieces that extend out from the front would probably be frowned upon, but assuming they were shaved.
I have been noticing a few pics in the build threads and kinda like the look. (not practical i know, except for weight reduction and possibly aerodynamics)
#2
_BAILLIE_
Posted 27 September 2010 - 02:22 PM
IMO not an ideal image without all the doors and the boot shut, but you get the idea.
![Posted Image](http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5284/036mlb.jpg)
#3
Posted 28 September 2010 - 12:42 PM
You will not get a torana registered without them. Even the oldskool bumperettes that used to be the go for the front cannot be used.
Grant..
#4
Posted 28 September 2010 - 12:47 PM
Even the oldskool bumperettes that used to be the go for the front cannot be used.
I remember seeing Toranas with those and double grille for sale in caryards many years back.
I wondered whatever happened to that look.
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#5
_Kush_
Posted 28 September 2010 - 07:04 PM
#6
_BAILLIE_
Posted 28 September 2010 - 10:57 PM
Wasn't really meaning when going for rego tho, more just cruising around after the fact
![Posted Image](http://www.gmh-torana.com.au/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
Was thinking of modified plastic bars for a while, from things like R31 Skylines, VL Commys, Honda Preludes etc.
Still an option i guess, but probably a lot of work for something that might look crap, but i do think that the R31s front bar could look nice if done right.
Thinking of modified original styles recently too, and spotted an old type of Merc that has steel bars very similar to Torries, but about half the chunkyness.
Modding the originals sounds interesting too, or even making new custom ones from steel that mimic the body lines and hug it really close.
Guess i should be speaking to an engineer about these things.
#7
Posted 29 September 2010 - 10:15 AM
Was thinking of modified plastic bars for a while, from things like R31 Skylines, VL Commys, Honda Preludes etc.
Don't do it, those plastic wrap around bumper bars make the car look like it's wearing a nappy.
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#8
Posted 29 September 2010 - 05:40 PM
![Posted Image](https://cache.gmh-torana.com.au/i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/mitchjgoodwin/LX3800_098.jpg)
Been like that for about 2 years now. Just looking for a good front bumper.
#9
_BAILLIE_
Posted 29 September 2010 - 11:39 PM
Starting to think it's probably a silly idea though. They are there for a reason and i don't need any more reasons to worry. If someone backed into the car even gently they could smash out a headlight or something, and they are really hard to find. Plus any extra hassles about roadworthyness, not really worth it on a street car.
I already have a set of fibreglass bars too. They wont do much, but should offer some protection from old ladies in parking lots.
What happened to your old bumper?
#10
Posted 30 September 2010 - 07:11 AM
#11
_Road Runner_
Posted 30 September 2010 - 09:15 AM
#12
Posted 30 September 2010 - 09:43 AM
#13
_BAILLIE_
Posted 02 October 2010 - 12:40 AM
Cheers, that looks awesome : )
When are we going to see the Trading Post Sequel?
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