Woody's build thread

[itsnotanova]

You could keep the sides that attach to the bumper shocks, but that's about it. In my opinion and from my knowledge of looking at wrecked boxster all day every day. That rear bumper is only really good for rear collisions under 10mph. Anything more than that and you start getting into the structure of the car. I'm willing to take the gamble of not backing into something or someone running into me. I'm obsessed with weight loss as much as I'm after the spec look and getting heat out.

[jaykay]

Yeah when I back it into something it's really not going to be anything near 10 .....I would think the bumper would be important in directing impact loads in to the shock absorbers...no energy absorbsion over 10? Ouch!

So the rear facing side un bolts, and this piece has the bumpette holders? I have never taken my rear bumper off soooo that why I am asking.

I belive there is a spec boxster bumper you can put in there and not block off the opening. It's already blacked out so it won't show under your grill.

What tool and process did you use for the cut?...looks good! I image I would have to do a complete respray after...which is a drag

[itsnotanova]

Originally Posted by jaykay

What tool and process did you use for the cut?...looks good! I image I would have to do a complete respray after...which is a drag

I cut it out with a dremel. Used tape as a guide and went to town on it. You might be able to put a cap on the edge to hide the cut if you don't plan on repainting it.

[jaykay]

Wierd....my car just got smacked in a bumperette while sitting storage

Looks like something is bent as it is no longer sitting right ... bumperette mount perhaps.


I may have to go and do the cut now....bumperettes were painted too

[itsnotanova]

Isn't my 3.4 pretty?

Here's a pic of a box with the bumper cover removed