Title: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Jellynuts on March 14, 2009, 09:49:33 PM
Sorry, I wasn't sure where to put this, it didn't seem like a bolt on question as it doesn't have anything to do with the k motor, but anyway...
I pulled out the front bumper today, and this slab of black metal fell out. Is it really necessary? Can I keep this off?
I pulled out the front bumper today, and this slab of black metal fell out. Is it really necessary? Can I keep this off?
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Fenix on March 14, 2009, 09:51:21 PM
is it kinda square looking, bout the size of 1 1/2 of your hand, fairly heavy for its size?
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Milan on March 14, 2009, 10:34:16 PM
Sounds like the bumper weight. If you have a lip you don't need it. If you don't...you still really don't need it. It's supposed to prevent your bumper from buffeting in high winds.
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: rich on March 14, 2009, 10:57:22 PM
hopefully it's not his bumper SUPPORT lol
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Slammedk24 on March 14, 2009, 11:26:20 PM
I found out the other day when I had my bumper off that there is a big metal block (5x2x2") and it weighs about 8 pounds. Its bolted to the inside of the bumper support, I just took it out, along with the bumper weight and the intake resonator
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: timot_one on March 15, 2009, 10:26:16 AM
Quote from: "Jellynuts"
Sorry, I wasn't sure where to put this, it didn't seem like a bolt on question as it doesn't have anything to do with the k motor, but anyway...
That's why we have an "Exterior Styling" forum. We have more than just K Series forums here.
Quote from: "Jellynuts"
I pulled out the front bumper today, and this slab of black metal fell out. Is it really necessary? Can I keep this off?
It could be anything. Do you have pictures of it? I agree with the other assumptions that it could be your bumper weight. But assumptions are the mother of all fuck ups, so I'm not going to give advice until I know what you're talking about. That metal piece could be anything. Please post a pic of it so we can confirm what it is and give you proper advice.
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Jellynuts on March 16, 2009, 11:54:59 PM
(http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr34/jellynutss/DSC_0073.jpg)
(http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr34/jellynutss/DSC_0077.jpg)
Here's a couple pics. Am I in trouble with leaving this off?
(http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr34/jellynutss/DSC_0077.jpg)
Here's a couple pics. Am I in trouble with leaving this off?
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Rustywaffle on March 17, 2009, 07:21:57 AM
thats the bumper weight, no u don't need it...
leave it off
leave it off
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: timot_one on March 17, 2009, 10:57:51 AM
+1
That is the bumper weight that you would remove when you put on a front lip. You don't need it. You've just achieved Stage 1 Type R weight reduction, yo!
That is the bumper weight that you would remove when you put on a front lip. You don't need it. You've just achieved Stage 1 Type R weight reduction, yo!
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Fenix on March 17, 2009, 11:03:10 AM
Quote from: "timot_one"
+1
That is the bumper weight that you would remove when you put on a front lip. You don't need it. You've just achieved Stage 1 Type R weight reduction, yo!
That is the bumper weight that you would remove when you put on a front lip. You don't need it. You've just achieved Stage 1 Type R weight reduction, yo!
sweet! whats stage 2?
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: timot_one on March 17, 2009, 11:20:58 AM
Removing your entire interior except for the steering wheel, pedals, shift knob and DS seat.
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Mike on March 17, 2009, 11:30:21 AM
Type R weight reduction = Ricers dream?
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: Jellynuts on March 17, 2009, 04:35:27 PM
Awesome. I should put some Stage 1 Weight Reduc decals with checkboxes on my bumper!
I appreciate the input guys,
Jon
I appreciate the input guys,
Jon
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: LiquidX on March 21, 2009, 09:53:05 PM
lmao weight reducing bumper weight. I remember when i was installing my lip and that fell out. I was like what the fuck? i thought i broke something lmao. Yes get rid of you interior and go weight reduction style
Title: Re: After pulling the front bumper...
Post by: suleman_manji on March 21, 2009, 11:37:35 PM
all this talk about weight reduction really makes me think about ripping out the rear seats... damn do i hate people in the backseat!