S70 bumper finally installed on 780

780GT · 07-25-2003, 08:53 PM

Finally got my first bumper-modification attempt painted and installed. I am satisfied by the results, but think I could do better next time, so maybe I'll try something more extreme.

This one still needs the S70 fog lights installed, and some mesh, with a scoop to direct air towards the rad. Also, BIG ISSUE: Needs a custom grill that has rounded corners to fill into the bumper.... The standard bertone grill is about 1.5" too short.

Let's see how long I can get away without having a front license plate before getting a ticket.

Also in the future, black+chrome bump protectors on doors and rear quarter panels will come off, and be replaced with something more low-pro and painted to match.

nohbudi · 07-25-2003, 09:20 PM

damn dood, thats cool as hell, very clean, and im amazed it fits so well...

now what?

Chigga 744SE · 07-25-2003, 10:17 PM

now do the bloody rear.

it looks damn good.

boostdemon · 07-26-2003, 12:40 AM

i've been waiting for those final pics to come up! the process photos made me wonder, did you leave the foam under the top lip? or did you manage to smooth out the whole piece and then just add some backing to it?

Dr Dokeh · 07-26-2003, 07:22 AM

:eek:

Man that looks sexy as hell, just fantastic

boosted · 07-27-2003, 02:39 PM

maybe you should use the side trim from a 960? only problem would be the whole 4 door/2-door thing

JonnyScorch · 07-27-2003, 05:53 PM

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!

When ya fix that grille ya gotta paint it the same colour as your car, maybe add some eyelids too! Are you planning to do the sides and back too? I hope so!

Very nice job once again!

-Jonathan

-ps Where did you find the bumper cover? How much?

780GT · 07-27-2003, 08:34 PM

I ordered the cover from the local parts store. I think they got it from a company called "cross canada" ... It cost me approx $200 canadian dollars.

Yeah, the rockers, rear, mirrors, etc will all be painted to match.

http://www.crosscanadaparts.com/

JonnyScorch · 07-27-2003, 09:50 PM

Awesome! both for the info and for the assurance that you're gonna continue to the amazing work.

-Jonathan

07-28-2003, 12:13 PM

Round bumper on a square car huh? Doesn't quite flow with the rest of the car. Like when people put M3 mirrirs on 240s.

ICE RCKT · 07-28-2003, 05:04 PM

^^ good point perhaps... but you haven't seen what it looks like coming at you in the rear view! ****ing sweet!!!

luke242ti · 07-28-2003, 05:19 PM

Looks good!
It blends well, gives the front of the 780 a more finished look IMO.
I agree the round/square comment, but it has been done well and looks great!

great job, keep it up!
take care

Luke

780GT · 07-28-2003, 07:13 PM

Thank-you for the nice comments everybody.

Hoggster does make a valid point. I am pondering some DTM style corner splitters ( bolt-on for S70! fwd gets all the cool toys ) They should square the front corners off again, and tie things in a little better. Major problem right now is no dough.

UniqueTII · 07-29-2003, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoggster

Round bumper on a square car huh? Doesn't quite flow with the rest of the car. Like when people put M3 mirrirs on 240s.

Agreed. It doesn't look right at all, IMO.

norcal dual745ti · 07-29-2003, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoggster

Round bumper on a square car huh? Doesn't quite flow with the rest of the car. Like when people put M3 mirrirs on 240s.

Thats a very clean job, but I agree... dont really dig such a round bumbers on boxy car...

07-25-2003, 08:53 PM	#1
780GT Board Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Collingwood, Canada	Finally got my first bumper-modification attempt painted and installed. I am satisfied by the results, but think I could do better next time, so maybe I'll try something more extreme. This one still needs the S70 fog lights installed, and some mesh, with a scoop to direct air towards the rad. Also, BIG ISSUE: Needs a custom grill that has rounded corners to fill into the bumper.... The standard bertone grill is about 1.5" too short. Let's see how long I can get away without having a front license plate before getting a ticket. Also in the future, black+chrome bump protectors on doors and rear quarter panels will come off, and be replaced with something more low-pro and painted to match. __________________ ryan wynott . 1987 780 . turbo . m46 . http://bertone.wynott.ca .

07-25-2003, 10:17 PM	#3
Chigga 744SE Taiwan Panda Racing Unit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: On. Canada	now do the bloody rear. it looks damn good. __________________

07-26-2003, 12:40 AM	#4
boostdemon creative mastermind Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cary, NC	i've been waiting for those final pics to come up! the process photos made me wonder, did you leave the foam under the top lip? or did you manage to smooth out the whole piece and then just add some backing to it? __________________ "Flathood" Owners \| Motorcyclists \| Guitarists

07-26-2003, 07:22 AM	#5
Dr Dokeh staring at my desk Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Wales, UK	:eek: Man that looks sexy as hell, just fantastic __________________ 1998 Volvo S90

07-27-2003, 02:39 PM	#6
boosted Board Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: melbourne, fl	maybe you should use the side trim from a 960? only problem would be the whole 4 door/2-door thing __________________ -1998 V70r AWD

07-27-2003, 05:53 PM	#7
JonnyScorch Board Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ont.	VERY NICE!!!!!!!! When ya fix that grille ya gotta paint it the same colour as your car, maybe add some eyelids too! Are you planning to do the sides and back too? I hope so! Very nice job once again! -Jonathan -ps Where did you find the bumper cover? How much?

07-27-2003, 08:34 PM	#8
780GT Board Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Collingwood, Canada	I ordered the cover from the local parts store. I think they got it from a company called "cross canada" ... It cost me approx $200 canadian dollars. Yeah, the rockers, rear, mirrors, etc will all be painted to match. http://www.crosscanadaparts.com/

07-27-2003, 09:50 PM	#9
JonnyScorch Board Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ont.	Awesome! both for the info and for the assurance that you're gonna continue to the amazing work. -Jonathan

07-28-2003, 12:13 PM	#10
Guest	Round bumper on a square car huh? Doesn't quite flow with the rest of the car. Like when people put M3 mirrirs on 240s.

07-28-2003, 05:04 PM	#11
ICE RCKT Board Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario	^^ good point perhaps... but you haven't seen what it looks like coming at you in the rear view! **ing sweet!!! __________________ 1995 Audi S6 - 3071R powered daily driver 171000mi - I love 20vT! 1994 Audi S4 - 'retired' 352000Km 1985.5 Porsche 944 - Track Toy (spun rod bearing = parked) 185000Km - it's not red! '90 745Ti-AW71 the original "ICE RCKT" 230000Km - SOLD! 1981 244 DL 191000Km - M45 - SOLD!** I'm Volvoless at the moment... Euro-whore for life! Matthew Dionne (3/23/83 to 5/12/03)

07-28-2003, 07:13 PM	#13
780GT Board Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Collingwood, Canada	Thank-you for the nice comments everybody. Hoggster does make a valid point. I am pondering some DTM style corner splitters ( bolt-on for S70! fwd gets all the cool toys ) They should square the front corners off again, and tie things in a little better. Major problem right now is no dough.

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