Right then, the day is getting closer that my Viggen bumpers are to be sprayed and fitted shortly afterward... :cheesy:
So. I've got both Viggen bumper covers, the rear bumper already has the steel and obviously the foam fitted to it and I have a spare NG900 bumper in the garage that I am going to sacrifice for the steel and foam.
That part is easy.
Now the more difficult elements:
1) I gather that I need to get a front undertray to stop the front end lifting at speed. Now, I've priced up new components, and it's going to cost £100 for the two sides and £130 for the middle! That's £230 for three bits of plastic!!
Obviously this isn't going to be like that, I'm not spending £230 on something like that! I have spoken to a mate of mine who (while not only being my trusted mechanic who is also a good mate i.e. free!) happens to work right next door to a sign making shop for the Council :cheesy:
Soo... he's going to make me up a stainless steel undertray/skidtray for the bumper. Is there anything I particularly need to be aware of when making this? I suspect that my 3" DP may require a slight 'lip' - can anyone confirm?
2) I am told I should get Viggen specific side clips to clip the sides of the bumper on to the front wings. Pricing these up they are £33 each. I can stomach £70 just about for these, but what are my alternatives?! I am open to all suggestions including cable ties (same guy happens to work for the Fire Service so they have access to the biggest bloody cable ties you've ever seen!!) - will this work? What are the differences between the Viggen side clips and the NG900 side clips?
nb. I also have a standard OG9-3 bumper in the garage, COMPLETE WITH SIDE CLIPS. Can these be substituted for the Viggen ones? :cheesy:
Suggestions welcome guys!
So. I've got both Viggen bumper covers, the rear bumper already has the steel and obviously the foam fitted to it and I have a spare NG900 bumper in the garage that I am going to sacrifice for the steel and foam.
That part is easy.
Now the more difficult elements:
1) I gather that I need to get a front undertray to stop the front end lifting at speed. Now, I've priced up new components, and it's going to cost £100 for the two sides and £130 for the middle! That's £230 for three bits of plastic!!
Obviously this isn't going to be like that, I'm not spending £230 on something like that! I have spoken to a mate of mine who (while not only being my trusted mechanic who is also a good mate i.e. free!) happens to work right next door to a sign making shop for the Council :cheesy:
Soo... he's going to make me up a stainless steel undertray/skidtray for the bumper. Is there anything I particularly need to be aware of when making this? I suspect that my 3" DP may require a slight 'lip' - can anyone confirm?
2) I am told I should get Viggen specific side clips to clip the sides of the bumper on to the front wings. Pricing these up they are £33 each. I can stomach £70 just about for these, but what are my alternatives?! I am open to all suggestions including cable ties (same guy happens to work for the Fire Service so they have access to the biggest bloody cable ties you've ever seen!!) - will this work? What are the differences between the Viggen side clips and the NG900 side clips?
nb. I also have a standard OG9-3 bumper in the garage, COMPLETE WITH SIDE CLIPS. Can these be substituted for the Viggen ones? :cheesy:
Suggestions welcome guys!