jgreening

#1

Romas, I have a challenge for your new company that I think would sell well here. How about a new front lip for the 96-99 bumper? I have in mind something that is relatively simple which follows the lines of the car and doesn't hang down too much (e.g. TRD lip for 94-95) but has an angle on the outsides to match up the z-glide skirts (a.k.a 404's). I would pay as much as $300 for something like that and I bet others would as well. How about it?

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

initialdrift55

#2

of course ill be one to put any money down on anything Doggy-fied lol

Consynx

#3

he is already considering something like this, he ponders stuff like this all day long >>

Draw a sketch though so when he does reply you can PM it to him or somethin...

Mike

#4

-jgreening+Apr 21, 2005 - 4:33 PM

QUOTE(jgreening @ Apr 21, 2005 - 4:33 PM)

Romas, I have a challenge for your new company that I think would sell well here.  How about a new front lip for the 96-99 bumper?  I have in mind  something that is relatively simple which follows the lines of the car and doesn't hang down too much (e.g. TRD lip for 94-95) but has an angle on the outsides to match up the z-glide skirts (a.k.a 404's).  I would pay as much as $300 for something like that and I bet others would as well.  How about it?
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that's a great idea

i'd be in for a buy as well if doggy did that (design pending)
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jgreening

#5

Here is a very "rough" idea of what I have in mind. Obviously, it needs doggy's touch:

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

Consynx

#6

so z-max but less agressive?

jgreening

#7

Sorta...I am not a fan of the round holes in the z-max lip. I would like to see something that curves with the line of the bumper and yet lines up well / matches the z-max sides. The particulars on the design I leave to those more adept at such things. My vision is something thats a little less agressive and not quite as low. I think the TRD lip is about the right "drop".

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

doGGy

#8

Hehe.... as for full lip - shipping would kill totaly if i would try to ship one lip to one guy. The thing i will be working on will be SSIII style custom made spliters that would fit with the aftermarket Sides (they will be lifted higher on fender, to math the lines that flow on all the aftermarket sides). As long as for design, they will be different then SSIII, not too simple but not too overplayed. Will let you know as soon as i will have some more info. And thanks for the chalange >>

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Consynx

#9

94-95, 96-99?

doGGy

#10

96-99

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jgreening

#11

I look forward to seeing your design doggy. Out of curiousity, when do you think they might be available?

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

dustin15brown

#12

How about making some time of ssiii offspring splitters for the 96-99 stock bumper? I"m game for that in a heart beat

jgreening

#13

-dustin15brown+Apr 22, 2005 - 4:00 PM

QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Apr 22, 2005 - 4:00 PM)

How about making some time of ssiii offspring splitters for the 96-99 stock bumper? I"m game for that in a heart beat
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What? >>

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

dustin15brown

#14

kinda like the splitters now.. but with a hint of Doggy in them.. know what I mean?

Consynx

#15

i know what you mean >>

AndyST4

#16

-jgreening+Apr 21, 2005 - 6:33 PM

QUOTE(jgreening @ Apr 21, 2005 - 6:33 PM)

Romas, I have a challenge for your new company that I think would sell well here.  How about a new front lip for the 96-99 bumper?  I have in mind  something that is relatively simple which follows the lines of the car and doesn't hang down too much (e.g. TRD lip for 94-95) but has an angle on the outsides to match up the z-glide skirts (a.k.a 404's).  I would pay as much as $300 for something like that and I bet others would as well.  How about it?
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What is the TRD lip for the 94-95 you are talking about?

ghostdog

#17

I'm guessing its the front bumper since its the only bodypart TRD ever made

dustin15brown

#18

Doggy you up for my idea?

jgreening

#19

-gh0st_d0g+Apr 22, 2005 - 6:23 PM

QUOTE(gh0st_d0g @ Apr 22, 2005 - 6:23 PM)

I'm guessing its the front bumper since its the only bodypart TRD ever made


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I never realized that piece was the entire bumper but now I can tell you are right - the headlight housings are different. Am I correct that its not possible to get the TRD bumper anymore?

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QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.

ghostdog

#20

-jgreening+Apr 22, 2005 - 9:53 PM

QUOTE(jgreening @ Apr 22, 2005 - 9:53 PM)

I never realized that piece was the entire bumper but now I can tell you are right - the headlight housings are different.  Am I correct that its not possible to get the TRD bumper anymore?
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yeah it was too hot, they had to discontinue it. but who knows there might be one in a warehouse somewhere ..

dustin15brown

#21

i love that except the headlight housing is kinda weird

AndyST4

#22

ya not a big fan of the headlights, they kinda ruin the whole bumper