Quick Release Bumper setup
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The question is, Why would you not?
But seriously, it might not be real practical for a DD, but for a track car or just someone that works on their car alot, it is awesome. Saves sooooo much time. Have you tried taking the front bumper off before? Compare the 5-10 mins, if you are familiar with it, to 20 seconds.
To be honest, it is super functional, but not really cosmetically appealing. I hope they come out with something on the previous Evos.
But seriously, it might not be real practical for a DD, but for a track car or just someone that works on their car alot, it is awesome. Saves sooooo much time. Have you tried taking the front bumper off before? Compare the 5-10 mins, if you are familiar with it, to 20 seconds.
To be honest, it is super functional, but not really cosmetically appealing. I hope they come out with something on the previous Evos.
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it would be DIY if you were to replicate this, i purchased all the parts i used from mcmaster-carr
this was designed with function>form in mind as it needs to not only hold the bumper on, but support the downforce load from the splitter. this car is also not a typical DD evo, it is a stripped down weekend toy with a driver known for off track excursions. these locking clamps are good for 1,200 lbs of force in every axis/direction so they should hold the bumper & splitter assembly on even if the splitter gets turned into a shovel
it could be done with cheaper or more aesthetically pleasing clips, but this setup matched the customers needs of strength, function, price, ease & speed of removal
loading a car onto a trailer with a splitter can be very difficult, this eliminates that problem as well as making it easier to work on the car in general.
this was designed with function>form in mind as it needs to not only hold the bumper on, but support the downforce load from the splitter. this car is also not a typical DD evo, it is a stripped down weekend toy with a driver known for off track excursions. these locking clamps are good for 1,200 lbs of force in every axis/direction so they should hold the bumper & splitter assembly on even if the splitter gets turned into a shovel
it could be done with cheaper or more aesthetically pleasing clips, but this setup matched the customers needs of strength, function, price, ease & speed of removal
loading a car onto a trailer with a splitter can be very difficult, this eliminates that problem as well as making it easier to work on the car in general.
Last edited by CharlieGsanD; Apr 17, 2012 at 11:45 AM.