Andyjo Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Here it is! i skuffed it a little putting it on.... needs some more paint, but that'll happen some time other than tonight. Gotta' cut off those tow hooks and make a skidplate... whoah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 the best part is this: andyjo: now it's time to go get trashed w/ hot sorority chicks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 the best part is this: andyjo: now it's time to go get trashed w/ hot sorority chicks! Sweet!Good idea. Really like the bumper and I agree the skidplate will definately add the final touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 it'd be sweet if you could put a shorter radiator in there, and remove that lower support, so the bumper really is the first thing things would hit, then put a skidplate that attaches right to the bumper. looks hot man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 it'd be sweet if you could put a shorter radiator in there, and remove that lower support, so the bumper really is the first thing things would hit, then put a skidplate that attaches right to the bumper. that the plan in the end, not sure what to do about the radiator... i may see if i can just move it... and chop the support right off. perhaps put the radiator under the hood scoop? who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanski06 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 off the topic....but if those rims are 16 inchers...was there any noticable gas miled loss? i just threw some 16" wrx rims on my 96 impreza(normally 15" wheels)...and was wondering if it changes anything...i dont care enough to take them off..im j/w btw with the new wrx rims my car looks like its worth way more than the 800 i payed for it...i gotta post some pics:headbang: (adds a sort of meaner look than the half silver half black steelies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 my milage dropped, if i go by the odometer, because it counts lower, but if i go by the GPS the whole way, it's roughly the same, although the tires i have on there have a more aggressive tred than my touring tires... so that could also drop it a little. Note: the shackle mounts work there was some pulling of 'stuff' on campus which needed to be accomplished, it got done very well that thing is rather solid i'm thinking i may cut up some plate to use as 'washers' on the top end of the bolts, so it distributes the force a bit more eh, we'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazmataz Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 thats one sweet looking bumper man, nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyclimbs Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Schweet! That's one of the meanest lookin' Impreza's I've seen ! Nice work!!!:grin:I like the yellow saftey tabs on the x-bars..nice touch! Ya just need the AT/or MT on it + skid/bashplate and it would be the bomb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Schweet! That's one of the meanest lookin' Impreza's I've seen ! Nice work!!!:grin:I like the yellow saftey tabs on the x-bars..nice touch! Ya just need the AT/or MT on it + skid/bashplate and it would be the bomb! go all out with tractor tires dude. that lower rad support really bothers me... if you're good with soldering wouldnt be tooo hard to shorten it, but could be a bit of work and might not cool good enough. Other options I were considering for my case were moving it to the hood, or possibly on the roof or tailgate. SWEET bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoodsboy Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Andyjo, Super cool man! Are you still thinking of making it to the northeast meet? If so, I cant wait to see that thing in person:slobber: !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Turned out better than I thought it would! A good solid skid plate and your there! Excellent work! Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A DOG Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Once you get those tow hooks hacked off and put a skidplate under there you will have a nice approach angle. Keep up the good modding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 The radiator can be moved up a bit. Make some brackets that look like this ____ |_____ put the higher side at the bottom of the radiator and the lower side on the beam. This should push it up a bit. atleast until it clears the beam. You can either cut the beam and put in a thinner one or whatever. For the take make another set of bracket and put holes to support the radiator. You will have to put spaces for the hood latch to work. Be careful though, this may compromise your hoods ability to stay latched and it could fly open on the freeway. I can post some picts tomorrow on what I did. BW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strat Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 looks sweet. but if the paint scuffed off during install how is it going to hold up on the trail? i was considering building some bumpers... but my idea for a coating is this rubberizing stuff that can be brushed on to metal. once it dries, it forms a layer of rubber that would keep moisture out and probably be pretty decent for protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
operose Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 looks sweet. but if the paint scuffed off during install how is it going to hold up on the trail? i was considering building some bumpers... but my idea for a coating is this rubberizing stuff that can be brushed on to metal. once it dries, it forms a layer of rubber that would keep moisture out and probably be pretty decent for protection. they paint wasn't completely cured or whatever... he painted it yesterday and it said it would be like 7 days for it to be completely cured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYeti Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 That turned out really nice! I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbird Man Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Now you need to Lift that 'preza about 6in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Whoah! it's been road tested, no wierd wind noise, lots of funny looks, got some shackles on her too. ALSO it may have gotten me a job i find out later this week. Pic of the radiator setup would be awesome... and yeah i need to work on that skidplate eventually. i've got the belly part cut out, i just need some more plate to extend it up to the bumper, and back a little further. I think the tow hooks may come off tonight if i can get ahold of the plasma cutter again.. if not... bust out the hack saw or sawzall i think if i were to do it again, i would have bent the tubes in a little more, they stick out like... 3/4" from under the fender on each side... i'm thinking flush would have been prettier.. but whatever. ALSO, Lightforce 170's will fit under the bar oh yeah, some people wanted to know some specs It weighs 52.7lbs The steel cost $117 bucks (i have ALOT leftover) The paint cost $12 bucks, and i still have 1.5 cans left It's now sporting 2x 1/2" shackles ($15), i wanted 5/8 but they didn't have them there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 looks great Andy! that heat paint is some hard stuff if it is put on in light coats and dried fully. i couldn`t even chip the paint of the engine i did with it:lol: now you just need to fab up a 2inch body lift:brow: is the job in metal fabrication?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 andy,it's looks awesome.. congrats on the possiable job..you gotta keep us posted on that. make sure you post a pic when you have the lights mounted and those shakles.. (oh and remember to give those that look at you funny a big ol' ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 To stop it (well, maybe not stop) from scuffing, use etch primer, then a really tough paint. Something rated for machinery. It will still scuff, just not as bad. I find just putting on rattle can paint doesn't hold up. Need that etch primer underneath. Lookin good. And good luck with the job, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 It only scuff'd when it wasn't fully cured yet, i got a little inpatient :-\ it's rock hard now.. can't scratch it if i wanted to i can chip it though, by smacking a shackle into it... d'oh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 12, 2006 Author Share Posted May 12, 2006 oh yeah, isn't it illegal to weld to a unibody.. or something like that? say.. if i cut out the lower rad support and welded in some 2x2" square tube in it's place.. a little higher up.. i dont see how that would be a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty B Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Carefull cutting that AndyJo, It's under tension. I would brace it first then cut it. Great job on the Bull Bar, It would hold its own against most here in Australia. :clap: Can I ask what it weighs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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