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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Before I chop up my front, I wanted to do a render to see what it would look like. I think it stays w/ the original lines but also adds flexibility for an oil cooler, FI, ect...All opinions are welcome.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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I kinda like it. Is it a stock bumper? And are the holes on both sides?
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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It is stock...only chopped one side so far....
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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add a lip?
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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Hahaha J/K i know your focus is on the bumper. I woud do the openings a little bit smaller, but I like the idea. I would put them on both sides as well.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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It looks like an Eclipse...
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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I was thinking of making it a tad smaller....maybe in line w/ the top of the bumper opening...but it def need a front lip and skirts...then it would be cool
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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Try adding the horizontal grills of the side openings to the front to see if it flows better.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by leeboyNY
It looks like an Eclipse...
+1, thats my first impressions...
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 06:59 AM
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follow the body line on the top of the bumper. it curves down more, not a flat line.

nice, but the slats are boring and look cheap. either mold in the slat and make the bottom opening larger (move the slat up) and sort of round the outside edge a little.

if this is something you wanted to do with a saw, then it'll work. I think you haev a washer reseviour where the one hole is though
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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Functional but ugly IMO.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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Pulled down the edge to line up w/ the grill opening and removed one of the inserts. Also slapped a generic lip on the front....I think this is a lot cleaner...
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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my thoughts (changes in red)

****ing mspaint ruined the color, sorry,.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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you have the 350z dimensions in vector? could you please PM me with details as to how you got them, and what you're using to render?
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Motormouth
my thoughts (changes in red)

****ing mspaint ruined the color, sorry,.
I know where you're going....the sideskirt and lip were really quick and dirty...If I rounded the notches on the front it would look pretty cool, was just trying to stay away from alot of molding.

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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I like the 2nd one better. Looks meaner.
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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it definitely has potential....subscribing
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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It's overkill if your NA, but FI cars could def. benefit with additional oil coolers.
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