front bumper

sen2two · 01-29-2012, 07:36 PM

I am finishing up the fiberglass work on my 85. It has fiberglass doors, front fenders, hood, and valance right now. I have the front bumper as well, but I am undecided...

It only weight about 4-5 pounds and is a great light weight option, but it is a mold of the factory bumper. This car will be for drag use only and never see the street. I have been wondering if it will be better to get a full front bumper similar to imsa style. Not a half bumper, but a full bolt on fiberglass bumper.The weight gain shouldnt be more than 10lbs and i am thinking the aerodynamics of it would be worth the slight weight gain...

Any recommendations on a front end? I havnt been able to find any used ones after a few months of looking. So i will have to probley buy new. But don't really know where to look besides eBay... And they don't say whether they are half or full bumpers.

FIBREMAZ 13 BEEF · 02-01-2012, 11:44 PM

I have replica of the Kamei front lips if you're interested

IH8DSM · 02-02-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FIBREMAZ 13 BEEF

I have replica of the Kamei front lips if you're interested

I got two of fibremaz kamei lips and there great, besides those there's the imsa lips and then the full widebody fronts

sen2two · 02-02-2012, 07:48 PM

Although I really like that front lip, I need a full bumper. Not just a lip.

I'm putting this on for function, not looks.

IH8DSM · 02-02-2012, 10:03 PM

but looks are what it was all about

http://iscracing.net/fiberglass.html
this is the one i was thinking of for my track car
also theres some in blackdragon that are nice

sen2two · 02-03-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IH8DSM

but looks are what it was all about

http://iscracing.net/fiberglass.html
this is the one i was thinking of for my track car
also theres some in blackdragon that are nice

This one is still a half bumper... Not a full bumper

I do like that they posted the weights of stock vs. there parts though.

eprx7 · 03-14-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by IH8DSM

but looks are what it was all about

http://iscracing.net/fiberglass.html
this is the one i was thinking of for my track car
also theres some in blackdragon that are nice

I bought the ISC racing molds from the last year if anyone has any intrest in any of the pannels let me know. You can pm me here.

730RWHP12A · 02-03-2012, 10:12 AM

pics please

sen2two · 02-03-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 730RWHP12A

pics please

Will post some for you...

I didn't want to start a build thread prematurely. But ill get it started and post pics as it goes.

Whizbang · 02-03-2012, 02:46 PM

is ISC still around?

I plan on getting those rear over fenders, from mazdaspeed, but i think ill have to make my own for the front fenders. trying to mimic this.

IH8DSM · 02-03-2012, 03:11 PM

Well damnit then haha,

Gravity fed I've heard mixed answers I've seen where some say you can still get parts just email them, but others have said there closed

Whizbang · 02-03-2012, 03:18 PM

ill just source them through mazdaspeed then. they are only like.15 dollars more

sen2two · 02-03-2012, 05:27 PM

Man, I can not find pics of the MazdaSpeed front air dams anywhere... Anyone have some?

I been looking at these, but I think these will be a little heavier then I want. But I am pretty sure this is a full front. And a little to pricey as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-85-Mazda-...item5d3210839e

This one is decently priced, but I am unsure if its a half or full bumper. anyone know?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180639690028...84.m1423.l2649

IH8DSM · 02-04-2012, 09:37 AM

half bumper/ on the listing it says front lip/add on.

sen2two · 02-04-2012, 10:42 AM

damn it, just seen that...

01-29-2012, 07:36 PM	#1
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	front bumper I am finishing up the fiberglass work on my 85. It has fiberglass doors, front fenders, hood, and valance right now. I have the front bumper as well, but I am undecided... It only weight about 4-5 pounds and is a great light weight option, but it is a mold of the factory bumper. This car will be for drag use only and never see the street. I have been wondering if it will be better to get a full front bumper similar to imsa style. Not a half bumper, but a full bolt on fiberglass bumper.The weight gain shouldnt be more than 10lbs and i am thinking the aerodynamics of it would be worth the slight weight gain... Any recommendations on a front end? I havnt been able to find any used ones after a few months of looking. So i will have to probley buy new. But don't really know where to look besides eBay... And they don't say whether they are half or full bumpers. __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

02-02-2012, 07:48 PM	#4
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	Although I really like that front lip, I need a full bumper. Not just a lip. I'm putting this on for function, not looks. __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

02-02-2012, 10:03 PM	#5
IH8DSM RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 610 Rep Power: 18	but looks are what it was all about http://iscracing.net/fiberglass.html this is the one i was thinking of for my track car also theres some in blackdragon that are nice __________________ 85 rx7 gsl-se - AA tags/ never ending project will never run

02-03-2012, 10:12 AM	#8
730RWHP12A Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: chatsworth, california Posts: 349 Rep Power: 18	pics please __________________ rotaryshack.com

02-03-2012, 02:46 PM	#10
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	is ISC still around? I plan on getting those rear over fenders, from mazdaspeed, but i think ill have to make my own for the front fenders. trying to mimic this. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-01-2012, 11:44 PM	#2
FIBREMAZ 13 BEEF Mazda Carbon FIbre Master Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 64 Rep Power: 17	I have replica of the Kamei front lips if you're interested

02-03-2012, 03:11 PM	#11
IH8DSM RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 610 Rep Power: 18	Well damnit then haha, Gravity fed I've heard mixed answers I've seen where some say you can still get parts just email them, but others have said there closed __________________ 85 rx7 gsl-se - AA tags/ never ending project will never run

02-03-2012, 03:18 PM	#12
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	ill just source them through mazdaspeed then. they are only like.15 dollars more __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-03-2012, 05:27 PM	#13
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	Man, I can not find pics of the MazdaSpeed front air dams anywhere... Anyone have some? I been looking at these, but I think these will be a little heavier then I want. But I am pretty sure this is a full front. And a little to pricey as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/79-85-Mazda-...item5d3210839e This one is decently priced, but I am unsure if its a half or full bumper. anyone know? http://www.ebay.com/itm/180639690028...84.m1423.l2649 __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2

02-04-2012, 09:37 AM	#14
IH8DSM RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 610 Rep Power: 18	half bumper/ on the listing it says front lip/add on. __________________ 85 rx7 gsl-se - AA tags/ never ending project will never run

02-04-2012, 10:42 AM	#15
sen2two KTEC Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 642 Rep Power: 0	damn it, just seen that... __________________ what I have: 1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car What I had: 93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2