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Author | Topic: Bumpers on - Bumpers Off Which to do |
CJ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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. ------------------ |
Ray unregistered Admin Use |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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. |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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. |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Front, off REAR, on ------------------ |
George C![]() ![]() POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Clemente, CA USA |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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. ------------------ |
thedqman![]() POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Marco Island Fl |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sassy, I have a 2002 Yellow also. Thought you might like to see bumpers off........TGF on |
SasyMama![]() Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
SasyMama![]() Prowler Junkie From:Lambertville, Mi, Monroe |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thank you very much. Sassy |
thedqman![]() POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Marco Island Fl |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sassy, they are TGF blinkers in the front, they are really cool, they are bright Hella lights got them from Norb!! |
viper93 Prowler Enthusiast From:York SC US |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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!!!!!! ------------------ |
WildCat![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:North Louisville, Indiana, USA |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
Dave Mills![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Take your time Tom and make sure your rear pan accommodates the hitch. ------------------ |
TDicker![]() POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Mill Valley, CA, usa |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() You may have already seen this approach -- http://www.prowlerexcitement.com/Cat/TomDickersBumper/TomDickerBumper.htm Cheers, Tom |
Marty Usher![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 |
BKG Prowler Junkie From:Montville NJ |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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! |
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