TMS Carbon Fiber Front Bumper

[Gustave]

Roughly a 22 lb weight savings. Not bad considering it's hung way out on the front of the car.



The Evo III Venturi Undertray weighed in at 5.8 lbs and the CF splitter was 1.9 lbs.

For those interested.

Gustave

[dr.strangelove]

thats sweet to know. i looked at it and was knew it was lighter, but their numbers seemed a bit off. good to know if i ever need to replace mine.

[xsmotor]

I was curious about these... how is the quality?

kevin

[Jake]

Looks superb. I talked to Mr Turner a few months ago about shipping one to my mil address (APO). I figured it was too big; but being the cool guy that he is he said he'd cut in half for me and even throw in a roll of duct tape for free. :p

Jake

[Gorilla]

Does it still fit on to and over the original Fibre Glass beam ?

Or does it have fixing blocks so that it can be bolted straight up without the need for the 'Tyson' beam ?.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[Demlotcrew]

I dont see no hole for OBC temp sensor

Andrew

[Gustave]

Originally posted by xsmotor
I was curious about these... how is the quality?

kevin

The quality is in line with what I expect from a CF part. The material has been used to achieve a light and stiff part, instead of being used for glossy good looks.

This bumper would have to be painted. It is not suitable to polish up and drive around showing off your cool carbon fibers. Since I plan to paint it this is just what I wanted.

This is not just a cover. It is a bumper and cover integrated into one piece. It bolts right on to the chassis. It will not meet any 2.5mph crash standards though, one good hit and it's in a million pieces. Since I've not run into anything or anyone in 26 years of driving, I figure I should be ok for a while.

Be prepared to do some prep work before painting. None of the cut-outs are there, to leave them up to the end user. Not yet sure how the turn signal lights will work, but I'm sure there's a way.

All in all I recommend it. It is a proper use of carbon fiber.

Gustave

[Anders]

one good hit and it's in a million pieces. Since I've not run into anything or anyone in 26 years of driving, I figure I should be ok for a while.

Jinx! You're gonna get backed into for sure now!

[tominizer]

You know what you just did eh............ you know it don't you !!!!

Since I've not run into anything or anyone in 26 years of driving, I figure I should be ok for a while.

[Ironhead]

I wonder how well those carbon fiber units stand up to being bounced occasionally off the street on speed-bumps or dips.

No matter how carefully I drive my car, I still seem to have those "issues".

[Gustave]

Originally posted by tominizer
You know what you just did eh............ you know it don't you !!!!

Sounds like maybe I should not invest too much time in surface finish huh? Just put the money asside now for a new one...

Gustave

[LeeVuong]

Originally posted by Ironhead
I wonder how well those carbon fiber units stand up to being bounced occasionally off the street on speed-bumps or dips.

No matter how carefully I drive my car, I still seem to have those "issues".

Being a race part, I don't think it becomes a problem when used at the track. Same with those flappy composite hoods. Who cares when you race? The benefits outweight the inconveniences. For a street car though, it is a different perspective... Knowing how people park, I would not have a CF or fiberglass bumper.

[John]

well if its not street worthy and cant take a hit, then why compromise?
why the carbon look when it will be painted?

the original is even lighter, has no bumper, uses 2 mounts (mounted
in place of the old bumper shocks) with pins for quick removal.

then you have the issue of which undertray, venturi, splitter what ever you
like to call it gets mounted, with or without winglets etc. particularly if you
want to use an undertray that closes the entire bottom end off.

just my 2 cents since Im installing above with full undertray and winglets.

John

[Gustave]

Originally posted by John
the original is even lighter, has no bumper, uses 2 mounts (mounted
in place of the old bumper shocks) with pins for quick removal.
John

I'm not following you John. What are you referring to?

Gustave

[arvzs1]

Originally posted by Gustave
I'm not following you John. What are you referring to?

Gustave

neither do I!


for me , track car will benefit from cf bumper bigtime! but for street or everyday car and living/driving on the streets/aveneu/boleuvard/turnpike/parkway/expressway of NY, I bet, it won't last for months or years..
but that CF bumper will be sweet for my car..


arvzs