FMIC Octy,Front bumper Modification

WrightyRS · 10-09-2005, 11:13

Have the Jabbasport FMIC and am looking to modifiy my front bumper and the front bumper mount(the black metal bar that runs accross front of car).

how do you modifiy the bumper mount,do you just cut the center section out so the intercooler is bolted on either side?

i know the bumper is just a case of cutting the section out am more worried about the metal and how i should go about modifying it.

any pictures and help much appreciated.

bengie · 10-09-2005, 11:43

planning on doing this myself when i get my new bumper, angle grinder here we come!!

WrightyRS · 10-09-2005, 16:06

OK Bengie,you let me know you get on and take some pictures so that i can learn from your mistakes i mean!!!! LOL

devonutopia · 10-09-2005, 23:01

Dunno how often I've put this piccie up!?

The FMIC on mine bolted to the support on the inside, so chopping it up to expose more airflow to the IC wasn't a problem. Angle grinder and smoothed off a little, then painted with hammerite.

Bumper mod piccies will follow.

Not got it back from bodyshop, but my first butchery turned out like this

WrightyRS · 11-09-2005, 02:21

But thats on an oil burning Fabia

,

is the Octy one similar?

devonutopia · 11-09-2005, 08:02

I think in terms of IC performance, getting maximum airflow to it is he best thing you can do.

Might be worth scanning DaveU posts and/or his Gallery as I'm sure he's done some nice bumper work too, to expose the IC to the airflow.

**delcac** · 11-09-2005, 08:12

Alex is this any help.

devonutopia · 11-09-2005, 08:14

That your mate's car again, Des?

But thats the bunny! I think its becoming quite popular this "removing centre numberplate" lark.

Leeboy · 11-09-2005, 10:45

Here's a look before the FMIC without the bumper shell in place, plus see here for the finished article (still minus bumper shell)

Lee

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/showt...2&page=3&pp=10

WrightyRS · 11-09-2005, 13:17

Yep thats it,except i have the jabbasport intercooler so won't have to cut the metal bar completely accross.

i'm guessing its just a case of cutting the required part of the metal strip out to expose the core.

thats a job for my days off next week then.

where's the best place to get some mesh type stuff for the bigger hole?

would like something similar to the bonnet grille,anyone got any ideas?

bengie · 11-09-2005, 14:58

get some ripspeed stuff like des's mate

**delcac** · 11-09-2005, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrightyRS

Yep thats it,except i have the jabbasport intercooler so won't have to cut the metal bar completely accross.

i'm guessing its just a case of cutting the required part of the metal strip out to expose the core.

thats a job for my days off next week then.

where's the best place to get some mesh type stuff for the bigger hole?

would like something similar to the bonnet grille,anyone got any ideas?

Umm, that's exactly what it looks like, bumper cut completely away. Both my mate and DaveU have the the Jabbasport IC and have cut the bumper away....and it saves on weight.

10-09-2005, 11:13	#1
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,375 Members Car: Octavia vRS,Renault Clio Trophy 237/500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	FMIC Octy,Front bumper Modification Have the Jabbasport FMIC and am looking to modifiy my front bumper and the front bumper mount(the black metal bar that runs accross front of car). how do you modifiy the bumper mount,do you just cut the center section out so the intercooler is bolted on either side? i know the bumper is just a case of cutting the section out am more worried about the metal and how i should go about modifying it. any pictures and help much appreciated. __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS-Awaiting Mike at Impossible to sort out STILL RenaultSport Megane R26 Ultra Blue Number 21 Honda CBR600Fi

10-09-2005, 11:43	#2
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,249 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	planning on doing this myself when i get my new bumper, angle grinder here we come!! __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

10-09-2005, 16:06	#3
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,375 Members Car: Octavia vRS,Renault Clio Trophy 237/500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	OK Bengie,you let me know you get on and take some pictures so that i can learn from your mistakes i mean!!!! LOL __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS-Awaiting Mike at Impossible to sort out STILL RenaultSport Megane R26 Ultra Blue Number 21 Honda CBR600Fi

10-09-2005, 23:01	#4
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,078 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	Dunno how often I've put this piccie up!? The FMIC on mine bolted to the support on the inside, so chopping it up to expose more airflow to the IC wasn't a problem. Angle grinder and smoothed off a little, then painted with hammerite. Bumper mod piccies will follow. Not got it back from bodyshop, but my first butchery turned out like this __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

11-09-2005, 02:21	#5
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,375 Members Car: Octavia vRS,Renault Clio Trophy 237/500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	But thats on an oil burning Fabia, is the Octy one similar? __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS-Awaiting Mike at Impossible to sort out STILL RenaultSport Megane R26 Ultra Blue Number 21 Honda CBR600Fi

11-09-2005, 08:02	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,078 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	I think in terms of IC performance, getting maximum airflow to it is he best thing you can do. Might be worth scanning DaveU posts and/or his Gallery as I'm sure he's done some nice bumper work too, to expose the IC to the airflow. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

11-09-2005, 08:12	#7
delcac Still a **** Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 7,396 Members Car: A red one Images: 3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Alex is this any help. __________________ The Red Devil Last edited by delcac; 20-05-2006 at 22:11.

11-09-2005, 08:14	#8
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,078 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 350 Times in 293 Posts	That your mate's car again, Des? But thats the bunny! I think its becoming quite popular this "removing centre numberplate" lark. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

11-09-2005, 13:17	#10
WrightyRS 200 laps....... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Essex Posts: 2,375 Members Car: Octavia vRS,Renault Clio Trophy 237/500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Yep thats it,except i have the jabbasport intercooler so won't have to cut the metal bar completely accross. i'm guessing its just a case of cutting the required part of the metal strip out to expose the core. thats a job for my days off next week then. where's the best place to get some mesh type stuff for the bigger hole? would like something similar to the bonnet grille,anyone got any ideas? __________________ Alex Skoda Octavia vRS-Awaiting Mike at Impossible to sort out STILL RenaultSport Megane R26 Ultra Blue Number 21 Honda CBR600Fi

11-09-2005, 14:58	#11
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,249 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 17 Thanked 144 Times in 125 Posts	get some ripspeed stuff like des's mate __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

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