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Originally Posted by winkosmosis
The alternative is a sloping bumper and front end, which doesn't look as good. Bulldog noses are in fashion.
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Many European countries have strict laws about pedestrian safety which may have much to do with the current trend to upright front ends. However, car companies are now radically curving the sides of the bumper toward the front wheels at the same time.
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Originally Posted by Sentraguy
Okay so back to the big debate. Using a full underskirt, which is a better bumper: using the stock bumper with fillers, using a flat front with sharp breaks, or using a rounded over/wedge bumper? I have seen impressive results on all of them on this site. I am currently getting almost 40 mpg, so I would love to see at least 55 consistently.
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IMHO if you can get your car to look closest to the Impact concept, the better. So, smooth, gently rounded is best. Post a photo of the finished one?