Aerodynamics without front bumper

[dq409]

Didn`t get any answers in the other area so I reposted this ? here,,,
OZ is out of town ,,, anyone???????

Seeing Aubrey`s car without the front bumper got me thinking (yes,, twice this year) about removing my front bumper also.

I know that will remove a bunch of weight but will it be offset in a loss of aerodynamics ?

Got that need for more speed !!!!!
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[JimKwiatkowski]

dq,why not a fiberglass bumper you can keep your Aero and reduce your weight :D

[dq409]

dq,why not a fiberglass bumper you can keep your Aero and reduce your weight :D

All in due time and money !!!
Fiberglass hood/scoop and bumpers are on the list.

Until then ,,, I think I will remove the front one.

Got the mail box on tonite and it don`t look too bad !!!

Man,,,, had a hard time cutting that hood !!
Tried to talk myself out of it several times but its done,,,, dq

[Quickshift409]

DQ don't worry about front bumper aero dynamitics unless you plan on turning more than 120mph in the 1/4 mile. There is very little effect on the drag at speeds under 120. I was told this by several old timers and remember reading it some where a long time ago.
QS409

[dq409]

Thanks QS !! Once I removed it I knew it wouldn`t make an areo difference,,,,
but will sure make a positive diff in weight loss !!

See my NEW LOOK post ,,,dq

[bobs409]

DQ don't worry about front bumper aero dynamitics unless you plan on turning more than 120mph in the 1/4 mile. There is very little effect on the drag at speeds under 120. I was told this by several old timers and remember reading it some where a long time ago.
QS409


I wish someone would tell this to the auto makers. Maybe they'd stop making those butt ugly egg shaped POS vehicles? :takethat