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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
So maybe what you're willing to do is shape the reinforced bumper closer to the shape of the bow of a boat.
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This is pretty much my current method of thinking, the flat section of floor will start as far back as possible for maximum clearance (the radiator support) and in front of that it will curve swiftly upwards to meet approximately where the numberplate currently is (about 250mm forward of the radiator, and 200mm above the flat floor)
This panel will act as a grill block (probably with movable louvres for Australian summer) and the front section of the bash plate, protecting the radiator. And could have a quick release front lip/air dam on the bottom of it.
The tricky part then comes on each side where the body curves around to meet the wheels, how much clearance will I need in front of each wheel vs how much air dam can I fit in front of each wheel?
If I remove the factory air intake box there is basically nothing outside of the chassis rails so I can bring the nose in quite narrow from the wheels to the radiator bash plate. There's also the possibility of cutting off the outer wings on the factory bumper and using them with some quick release clips to have removable air dams in front of each wheel?