DeusExMaxima

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I always though the rear of the Maxima looked kind of bulky. Without a total redesign, I have been thinking of ways to shrink down the look of the car. In 07, of course, a crease was added to the bumper and a cut out of sorts was added as well. Many of you know I had been working on a rear valence like the new GTR, but it was a LOT of work and skill and I had a hard time with it

Sooooooo, I thought, why not have a mesh insert placed between the exhaust tips on the rear bumper much like this horrible picture



What do u guys think? Feel free to do a better job with photoshop and maybe using a different picture.

Here is another try:

redls1

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Looks good. I thought that new prototype rear bumper was supposed to have that?

DeusExMaxima

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It is but this is really simply. Just simply cut out an opening in existing bumper and put black mesh in it. It gives the illusion of a smaller bumper.

MaXXXpower

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Haven't looked under there. Have you? In other words, would anything be showing through.
It's a good idea.

dineth00i30

you didnt finish the valence? that sucks. anyway i think mesh idea will look good if you keep the mesh black and paint anything under the car black if any shows. but worth a try. u got my support.

DeusExMaxima

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The stryrofoam bumper core is there, but Im sure it could be painted black. There is a function to the mesh in that air that would otherwise be caught by the bumper in a parachute effect would instead pass through the mesh. Also, I would paint the mesh black.

STARR

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Whats happening between the rear lights and trunk, it looks like you got a crease/line from something, what is it cause both sides have it.

Will cutting a hole in the rear bumper really make it look less bulky, I like the bulkiness, I've always felt the front is to sculpted and narrow and does not flow with the rear, probably why I'll eventually put a new front bumper on.

DeusExMaxima

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Im not sure about the crease/line. A mesh opening will make it look less bulky much like the inset piece on the 07+ bumper. It will break up the bumper some and raise the effective bottom area of the bumper since there will be an opening. The beauty of it is that all that would need to be done is cut the hole and then make a frame for the mesh and bolt it in place. Im looking at other cars with openings to see how it looks

STARR

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I've sort of thought about this, should not be hard, it's just plastic and after you cut it how will you cover the cut edge, your only planning on the lower part under the crease

DeusExMaxima

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Cut edge could be covered by a frame of some kind. I thought about going above the lower crease too a little bit. Any thoughts from anyone? Photoshops???

DeusExMaxima

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Here are pics of an Acura TL Type S:

DeusExMaxima

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Here, I grafted the acura mesh to the back of my car.

Fastmax05

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LOL dues... always working hard

07 Graymax

well with this idea dues, you might be able to pull it off. keep us updated please. as far as the new rear is concerned, i'm waiting to see how it comes out and the price

Apollos2

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I like the idea too. I was considering the overlay but a mesh might be nice if its not too involved.

Maybe it could be a chrome mesh?

Here's my cheesy photochop.

DeusExMaxima

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Here is the silver car with blackened mesh:

Apollos2

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That looks good to. I think I like it better, it almost looks like an opening or passthru

DeusExMaxima

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I think the black mesh looks more stealth but it could be done with silver mesh on the right car. Again, I think it functions to let air pass through instead of getting caught on the bumper, like a parachute, hence "the parachute effect".

larsim

Idea has potential

DeusExMaxima

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I even thought abt getting the mesh screen from the type S but it would prolly be too expensive

DeusExMaxima

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Here it is on a red op car:

DeusExMaxima

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I'm trying to figure out how to make a frame for the valence so it covers the edge that I cut on the bumper and then the mesh will attach to the frame. Any ideas?


Here is a pic from Summit racing website of street scene rear valence on a Ford Fusion:

MaXXXpower

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Why not just cut out the shape in the bumper, but leave 1/2" to 1" of the lower bumper intact?
All you need to keep the mesh in place is 3m double sided tape. It's what holdin strong on my front.

DeusExMaxima

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I thought about that, but the edge would seem unfinished. I thought a small border of some kind would look better and more finished, no?

MaXXXpower

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I used a trim on my front bumper which is available at autozone. It's meant to go on the outside edge of the door to prevent dinging someone elses door.
Cut within an 1/8" from where you want your final cut with the cut off discs of a dremel. Then switch to the cylinder shaped sanding attachment to get a smooth even edge. Then apply the trim piece.
From the backside of the bumper apply 3m doublesided tape, put mesh on, then sandwich the mesh with another layer of tape. And your done. No need to paint.

MaXXXpower

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You can kinda see the trim on the bottom (horizontal) cut in this close up of my bumper.

Here's a pic of the top cut.

DeusExMaxima

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The only problem I see with the border is what to do with the ends as there would be a gap of some kind. The opening will be about 26" on top and 24" on bottom. Any suggestions as to how to blend in the ends of the border?

Apollos2

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Couldn't they be mitered or something like that? 4 pieces instead of 1? Yeah the more I look at it, that black one would be the way to go.

DeusExMaxima

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I was thinking 2 pieces, one for the sides and bottom, and one that goes right across the top. That would mean only 2 joints to miter instead of 4.

DeusExMaxima

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Im realizing that I find myself nervous about cutting an opening in my rear bumper . . . dam.

IHAVEA2KMAXIMA

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I can do it for you.
I'm not nervous about cutting an opening in your rear bumper. At all!

MaXXXpower

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If you screw it up, you can have an excuse for on 07 bumper or get EzKoncepts when it comes out.

DeusExMaxima

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True, but in the mean time, I have this huge a$$ hole in my bumper. Whats the best way to cut the bumper so the edges are straight and smooth?

MaXXXpower

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Draw your lines out in a sharpie marker. (you'll be cutting the mark out, so don't worry about cleaning it off later)
Use a dremel tool w/ the metal cutting disc's. to get within 1/8" to 1/4" from where you want the final cut.
Then switch the disc's to the cylinder shaped sander to cut and sand to the point you want to end up at. Take your time so the dremel doesn't get away from you and mess up the paint.(taking your time, you'll probably be done in 1/2hr) I suggest a variable speed dremel at about 1/2 to 3/4 of it's max rpm.
If you didn't already invest in a dremel, do it, it's a tool I end up using about 5-10 times in a month.

MaXXXpower

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Make sure you leave enough room on the bottom for the width of your 3m tape you'll use to hold it on. If you run the edge of the tape to the cutout you'll see the grey tape. (which you can hide later w/ touch up paint)

DeusExMaxima

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I do have a dremel. I went to Autozone and they had two types of door guard, the stick on type and the U shaped kind. NOt sure if its long enough as it comes in 2 27" strips. I may have to shorten the opening in order to accomodate these strips.

MaXXXpower

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Don't sacrifice your vision just because they only come in 27".
Get another box, and take your time cutting the ends of the top and bottom trim pieces at angles, then add seperate short peices to the side to line up at the angles of the top and bottom. On my front bumper, I had them meet up in the middle and you cant see the seam unless your less that a foot away.

DeusExMaxima

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I dont see where the pieces are on your front end. Can you draw arrows on the pic? Also they had only one box but I can hit up other Autozones.

MaXXXpower

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Thats the great part about the trim, you don't even notice.

DeusExMaxima

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The trim that I saw was more U shaped. Urs looks flatter. Did you flatten it?