TrentS Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Awww, still no bumper? I thought you were #1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Guys You need to read back in the thread a bit as this was mentioned.. The original design had and new inner stiffner and lower pan designed, However we were able to incoporate the inner stiffner and retain the Gallardo lower pan in this design due to the fact that we had more room to work with around the radiator openings. Alot of what you see in the OE design is a cost saving design alot of manufafturers employ, we added the extra bracing into the mold, and this actually makes this bumper a more robust unit than the OE 560 piece. Instead of multiple parts you now have one rigid self supporting bumper. This not only saves weight overall but also makes the structure more resilient. Hersh, what about the installation instructions? Are you planning to post them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Awww, still no bumper? I thought you were #1 It is not even remotely funny....................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caelum_Blue Report post Posted April 24, 2009 Guys You need to read back in the thread a bit as this was mentioned.. The original design had and new inner stiffner and lower pan designed, However we were able to incoporate the inner stiffner and retain the Gallardo lower pan in this design due to the fact that we had more room to work with around the radiator openings. Alot of what you see in the OE design is a cost saving design alot of manufafturers employ, we added the extra bracing into the mold, and this actually makes this bumper a more robust unit than the OE 560 piece. Instead of multiple parts you now have one rigid self supporting bumper. This not only saves weight overall but also makes the structure more resilient. That certainly seems to be the case now I am half way thrpough taking the old bumper off. The new one looks like it will go on easy, but Hersh help me out here, I'm dying getting the old bumper off, I've taken every visible screw that I can find out from the front end and the old bumper just refuses to let go. Help, my hair is receding already and going grey, I could be bald by the end of this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginyr Report post Posted April 24, 2009 From what Hersh said to me on the phone, the hood and hood hinges need to be removed for some reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted April 24, 2009 bumper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginyr Report post Posted April 24, 2009 We are working on a DIY outline.. Willl if you like give me a call on my cell and I can help guide you from the point you are at right now.. please call my cell 718-496-8751 Steve.. no the hood does not have to be removed.. just the base of the hinges to release the cover panel that hides a few mounting screws If you remove the base of the hinge. Doesn't the hood go with hinge? When will the DIY be ready? Does the old underbody panel go back on the new bumper at the same mounting points? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildkalabaw Report post Posted April 24, 2009 bumper OEM grilles give it a definite OEM look. However, I find that RSC grilles give it a badboy character and an attitude, and I don't know why. Maybe because of the borders and cleaner honeycomb. BTW, Hersh, we managed to fit the bumper without modification. It's on the repainting process now. F1 Motorsports of North Hollywood is doing it. Thanks for your assistance. I'll keep you posted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouth37 Report post Posted April 24, 2009 That looks awesome Sprite! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
intence Report post Posted April 25, 2009 looks good sprite. i thought the spot above the splitter was solid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Sprite your car is HOT! With TT's it will be balls out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Thanks. Can't wait Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredsf Report post Posted April 25, 2009 looks good sprite. i thought the spot above the splitter was solid? yeah, wierd as mine was solid???? These grilles also look like the OEM grilles, not RSC ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted April 25, 2009 I bought OEM grills. The middle part is solid behind the grill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredsf Report post Posted April 25, 2009 I bought OEM grills. The middle part is solid behind the grill. awesome! sick car!!!!! congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragvorl Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Lookin' good, sprite. Why did you buy the OEM grills? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SV-N-IT Report post Posted April 25, 2009 sprites SL w/TT's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted April 25, 2009 I'm still calling BS that Bill even got a Lambo, much less a TT Spyder with a 560 bumper How many are still waiting on theirs? I'm thinking of starting a therapy grou of some sort for us, anybody wants to join? We could have like membership cards and secret dinners and shit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginyr Report post Posted April 25, 2009 slow poke. I think your signature is enough therapy for us all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
infometix Report post Posted April 25, 2009 slow poke. I think your signature is enough therapy for us all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwilighT Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Something wrong with this, I guess it's the OEM grills.. They have a plastic, matte look while the RSC has shiny and more elegant.. maybe it's just because the angel photo taken.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted April 25, 2009 Something wrong with this, I guess it's the OEM grills.. They have a plastic, matte look while the RSC has shiny and more elegant.. maybe it's just because the angel photo taken.. I actually prefer OEM as it matches the rest of the car. To each their own I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caelum_Blue Report post Posted April 25, 2009 It's nearly 10.30pm, I'm bushed, just finished fitting the bumper. Got to get up at 4am for work tomorrow. I will try to get some pictures if the weather is nice enough tomorrow afternoon. I fitted it myself so if anyone has any questions about fitting, just fire away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragvorl Report post Posted April 25, 2009 I didn't notice the little grille between the two big openings before.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMLAMBO Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Had a look at dgsk Gallardo yesterday with the newly fitted bumper and I have to say it looks awesome, fit and finish-barnone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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