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CJ                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
posted 02-16-2002 09:26 PM
    
Yes, the sensors are mounted on the frame. The bumpers are mounted on the frame. The bumpers are designed for low speed impact, but serve to transmit impact into the frame much earlier than a vehicle without the bumpers, depending on where it is hit. Without the bumpers, I would personally be very concerned about an offset frontal impact where the only thing to take the impact would be the front suspension making the signal to the airbag sensor late. Just my own opinion! |
NVRMND POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Houston, Texas usa |
posted 02-16-2002 09:50 PM
Well with three of them, why dont you take front off one, take rear off the other and leave one stock and show us some pictures of all three when you are done. ------------------ |
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Ray unregistered Admin Use |
posted 02-17-2002 12:25 AM
Damn, Mr Chrome ... your post sounds awfully familiar ... but I bet there will be an excuse as to why that won't be the path she chooses ... as usual. |
Chromer POA Site Supporter With Jack the Wonder Dog - Official POA Mascot Personal ScrapBook From:Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 02-17-2002 08:35 AM
Dear Sassy Mamma, There are many fantastic bumper fill kits out there (TGF, Carlini, Real Rod, Mills, etc)to select from. Due to a shortage of cash we never got around to pulling our stock bumpers for three years. But in December 2001 we came up with our own, inovative bumper fill kit. Our kit still provides that classic "look" and is priced for "Prowlers" who are cost sensitive. If cost is a consideration I suggest the Jack and Chromer bumper fill kit. Our kit consists of: (2) plastic tie-wraps- to attach the turn indicators and harnesses from the original bumpers onto the grill. (2) 6"X6" sections of black pipe wrap tape We are pleased to announce we have AGAIN lowered the price on the Jack and Chromer bumper fill kit to the amazingly low price of $6.95 plus $1.95 shipping and handling. ------------------ |
SasyMama Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe |
posted 02-17-2002 09:06 AM
Great Idea Chromer! Sassy This message has been edited by SasyMama on 02-17-2002 at 09:06 AM |
C5 Frank Prowler Junkie From:Palm Beach Gardens, FL. |
posted 02-17-2002 09:18 AM
My car is a daily driver so I will leave mine on. I have been bumped 3 times from behind in my Vette in the last 2 years. They were minor taps with no damage, but with a Kat w/o bumpers.... there would have been three accidents! To many old folks on the road here in FL... ------------------ |
butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 02-17-2002 10:32 AM
Hey Frank, looks like this guy got tapped in the rear also!   ------------------ |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 02-17-2002 10:44 AM
I guess I will my add my opinion here also. As far as looks go, I think it is strictly a matter of personal taste. To me having the bumpers removed is more in keeping with the hot rod look our cars were designed to emulate. From a safety standpoint: Our insurance agent had no problems with covering the car without bumpers. There are many street rods with no front bumpers. The air bag sensor is still intact. My thinking in case of an accident is that in a low speed impact, replacing a (or both)bumpers is probably just as expensive as buying a grill. At high speed - it is going to be way over my deductible and I really don't think the bumpers will really make that much difference. Marty ------------------  Driving my Dream |
cnote6 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Dallas, TX |
posted 02-17-2002 10:57 AM
Front, off REAR, on ------------------ |
George C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Clemente, CA USA |
posted 02-17-2002 12:16 PM
My personal preference is off. I took the front and the back off my red. I was reared ended in the red one and very little damage was done. Not even noticeable. On my blue I took the front off and left the back on. The blue is my wife's car and she likes the rear on. The Kat looks great anyway you prefer. ------------------ |
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thedqman POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Marco Island Fl |
posted 02-17-2002 02:39 PM
Sassy, I have a 2002 Yellow also. Thought you might like to see bumpers off........TGF on  |
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SasyMama Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe |
posted 02-17-2002 02:56 PM
OK Clean looking! Their COMMING OFF - LOOKs SUPER Thanks thedqman Whose kit is that front too. Do they work as blinkers too. Sassy |
Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 02-17-2002 04:40 PM
Sassy: If you check my scrapbook, my yellow cat shows the Tom Mills kit. This message has been edited by Dave Mills on 02-17-2002 at 04:44 PM |
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SasyMama Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe |
posted 02-17-2002 05:34 PM
Thank you very much. Sassy |
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thedqman POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Marco Island Fl |
posted 02-17-2002 08:36 PM
Sassy, they are TGF blinkers in the front, they are really cool, they are bright Hella lights got them from Norb!! |
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viper93 Prowler Enthusiast From:York SC US |
posted 02-18-2002 06:10 AM
I am ahead of Real Rod chrome bumpers, I took mine off and put chrome bumpers on over a year ago. Look up history to see them. Working still on chrome rear bumpers. I also have chrome tail lights, no pictures to post, look good to me. |
WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 02-18-2002 04:20 PM
JMO....I love the look of the car...but the bumpers just do not fit the style....I told my wife I wanted to remove them but she said no...well after seeling Tom Mills car at a cruise in, in KOKOMO she said ....WE HAVE TO HAVE A SET LIKE THOSE.....I ask my insurance agent and he said no problem since it was a customized car
Leave the rear on, paint them gloss black or IF TOM EVER GETS HIS REAR PANEL MADE...maybe take them off too. HURRY UP TOM!!!!!! ------------------
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WildCat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
posted 02-18-2002 04:21 PM
just so happy the computer is working I forgot how to post...SORRY FOR THE DOUBLE POST This message has been edited by WildCat on 02-19-2002 at 04:38 PM |
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Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 02-18-2002 04:30 PM
Take your time Tom and make sure your rear pan accommodates the hitch. ------------------ |
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TDicker POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Mill Valley, CA, usa |
posted 02-19-2002 12:10 PM
You may have already seen this approach -- http://www.prowlerexcitement.com/Cat/TomDickersBumper/TomDickerBumper.htm Cheers, Tom |
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Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 02-19-2002 12:30 PM
Pretty nice Tom. I like the way you incorporated the turn signals with your new bumpers also. It has a clean look to it!! Happy Prowling Marty ------------------ Driving my Dream |
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BKG Prowler Junkie From:Montville NJ |
posted 02-19-2002 12:41 PM
I don't see what the big deal is. Either you like the with-Bumper look or you don't.You bought the car for YOU, so now YOU make the decision on or off! |
2000 Black with hand painted blue faded to purple flames
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