Short rear bumper

[blackhorse]

Hi guys . Since that I have my GT (since 1995) I always thought that stock rear bumper stick out way to far . It's like , I don't know , japanese cars or something ... I never liked of aftermarkets rear bumpers either... I mean , I prefer the stock one but somehow I wish it were shorter (not completly flat with tailights) .

If you notice , old muscle cars (and now moderns too) have a short bumper (see pics below) . Our cars have a short tail
but the bumper is too long in my opinion , hurting muscular looks.

Sometimes I think in make a fiberglass short bumper based on stock one . I don't have photoshop but I made some modifications with crap image software . Oh , and I notice that the "japanese effect" is more intense when looking live at the car from a stand up point of view . The majority of pics has a low point of view of the car , What tends to soften the bumper looks .

What do you guys think about that?

Note : I pick these pics from web. If your car are here and you want that I remove , please send a PM. I'm searching for pics of my car but I don't have one in a position that shows the rear bumper .

Removing the foam bumper can provide space for a short bumper cover :

 

[Orange 94]

IMO i actually really like the stock rear bumper... I don't think it would look good at all with a short bumper. I think it is also irrelevant to compare the sn95 with an older muscle car, they are completely different body styles. I also think that removing the foam in the bumper wouldn't be a good idea, not sure how effective foam in the bumper is for safety but i think its there for a reason.


However, do what you want! Don't listen to me if that's what you want to do! I'd be interested in the project and how it turns out!

 

[whiplash473]

i like my rear cover..i'd swap out the rear cover if i didnt like it tho..way too much body work to do that shortening thing

 

[Musturd]

Whoa I don't know how I feel about that look

 

[chrisv_10]

IMO i actually really like the stock rear bumper... I don't think it would look good at all with a short bumper. I think it is also irrelevant to compare the sn95 with an older muscle car, they are completely different body styles. I also think that removing the foam in the bumper wouldn't be a good idea, not sure how effective foam in the bumper is for safety but i think its there for a reason.


However, do what you want! Don't listen to me if that's what you want to do! I'd be interested in the project and how it turns out!

I think I remember learning they're good for collisions up to 5mph. lol

 

[chrisv_10]

I think it looks weird with a shorter bumper

 

[ivan12]

I kinda like it, it reminds me of the 80s E30 BMWs and how they made the bumpers shorter in the later model ones

 

[Twista]

Never seen this in all the years of owning a sn95. Lol, first time. Dunno looks good. But would have to modifly the exhaust tips or get shorter ones.. or just run dumps?

 

[the.greg]

Hmmmmm. Interesting for sure. I just want Dalamar's rear bumper cover and I'll be happy.

 

[OnyxCobra]

I think the stock bumper looks fine, if anything it should be modified like Dalamar's.

 

[CC'S95GT]

where did you get the pics of my car? I have posted them on a couple forums like this. But this is the first time someone else has posted pics of it. Kinda creepy and cool at the same time.
On topic: I feel the bumper is fine too. Maybe it's because we are all just used to seeing it.

 

[330CubeGt]

Ehh. If you want old car looks just buy a old car. I love 60s ane 70s cars but to bring that look if you will to a snive it won't look right.

 

[blackhorse]

Thank you for your comments guys .

It's just a thought . Maybe someday I will do something like that.

The Dalamar bumper is nice but it hide a little the tailpipes .

I don't want make my car old . It's just a touch ... Like the rear deep dish wheels , Cobra bumper , Etc.

I would like very much to buy a old mustang or other muscle car but here they are very expensive . Around U$25.000-U$35.000 for a rust one without any work/upgrade and around U$40.000-U$100.000 for the retored ones . The 94-95 GT mustangs here cost around U$23.000 to U$35.000 without any upgrades .
You guys are very lucky ,LOL. Take care of your machines .

 

[blackhorse]

where did you get the pics of my car? I have posted them on a couple forums like this. But this is the first time someone else has posted pics of it. Kinda creepy and cool at the same time.
On topic: I feel the bumper is fine too. Maybe it's because we are all just used to seeing it.

From web . IIRC I was searching on google for blue mustangs and liked of your pic . Beautiful color ! Never saw one in person. These Anthracite bullitts with that blue is stunning !!!

Let me know if you want that I take it out .
Thanks.

 

[rz5.0]

I like it.. But i think it would make run the line that gives the bumper the roundness it would look a lil more assquared would not match the body style anymore..

 

[Echo]

I definitly like the shorter bumper. I agree it kind of sticks out there.

 

[Slykin]

Hmm. I'll pass. The rear end is my favorite part of these cars.

 

[CC'S95GT]

From web . IIRC I was searching on google for blue mustangs and liked of your pic . Beautiful color ! Never saw one in person. These Anthracite bullitts with that blue is stunning !!!

Let me know if you want that I take it out .
Thanks.

Naw. you can leave it in. it was just kinda surprising. I've posted those pics on here before. thanks for the compliments

 

[Walking Tall]

I like the stock bumper. The short one just looks off.

 

[ProKiller]

interesting...i think it would work with a wingless trunk the best