to cut or not to cut

azn2nr · Post by **azn2nr** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 10:41 pm

my car has lost some front space for a front mount and i need to cut the bumper cover to fit it. is it worth it and should i do it

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Mon Sep 20, 2004 11:27 pm

Up to you really. Is it worth it?

Personally, when I go FMIC, I'm going to try my absolute best to keep it looking relatively stock from the outside.

It all depends on the amount that you want to acheive the outcome. If you REALLY want that FMIC, then cut away. If not, then don't do it.

dzx · Post by **dzx** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:00 am

CUT

. does cutting the bumper beam compromise structural integrity of the car?

bignose · Post by **bignose** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 1:51 am

dzx, it would seem you are cutting first then asking questions

dzx · Post by **dzx** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:53 am

My favorite tool is a hammer....

and my spearco front mount will be going in as soon as i get my transmission fixed.

BAC5.2 · Post by **BAC5.2** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:59 am

dzx wrote:CUT . does cutting the bumper beam compromise structural integrity of the car?

What do you think? Yes. If you cut the beam, you greatly reduce the ability of the front end to absorb impact.

azn2nr · Post by **azn2nr** » Wed Sep 22, 2004 8:48 pm

not the beam but the plastic itself

the intercooler is small enough to fit under the beam without clearence issues with the ground. the plastic cant be put on without being noched out where the foglight holes are seprated from the main mouth.

also im getting a compression test done hopefuly next week and if it come back good than a vf39 and the intercooler are going in for sure. if it doesnt than its time to look for a new project.

can you say 93 impreza with rs lights and bumper with a L hood and ver 7 sti motor

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to cut or not to cut

is i worth it to cut up the front bumper to fit a fmic.

to cut or not to cut