roadhouse racecar build

[Roadhouse]

I made a template for mine using the Ford Racing one off the F500s and my old bumper cover. It's for a 2012 bumper. It came out dead on. When I get the time I'm going to clean up the template and scan it. I can then Email it to any one who needs it.

So the FR500S template was close? I haven't cut mine yet but I have the template printed off. If your template is better I would gladly use it

 

[THRAPY]

I'd love a template if you make one. I have a bar on order but am terrified of the cut.

 

[Tri-bar]

So the FR500S template was close? I haven't cut mine yet but I have the template printed off. If your template is better I would gladly use it

Not really, I will redraw it out and send it to you, PM me your email address.

 

[Tri-bar]

I'd love a template if you make one. I have a bar on order but am terrified of the cut.

No worries send me you Email address.

 

[Roadhouse]

Not really, I will redraw it out and send it to you, PM me your email address.

PM'd you. Thanks!!

 

[captdistraction]

I just bought the same bumper beam. I do have the front tow hook kit, but when I looked at the stock bumper bar, the splitter bracket and the tow hook bracket, I thought might as well shave 10lbs off the nose.

I will hit you up about the template, there's absolutely no instructions with any of this stuff.

Has anyone seen directions/templates for the rear hook kit?

 

[Roadhouse]

I just bought the same bumper beam. I do have the front tow hook kit, but when I looked at the stock bumper bar, the splitter bracket and the tow hook bracket, I thought might as well shave 10lbs off the nose.

I will hit you up about the template, there's absolutely no instructions with any of this stuff.

Has anyone seen directions/templates for the rear hook kit?

Good call. I welded the rear hook onto the stock beam so I just eye-balled the cut. Not the greatest but it's functional. If Ford provided a template that would be great....(Bill Lumbergh)

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

I thought might as well shave 10lbs off the nose.

Please weigh the stock stuff when it comes off the car. I might be interested in doing the same mod.

 

[steveespo]

Man I put the CHE ALUMINUM bumper bar up front thinking it would save a ton of weight and it was only 9lbs vs the stock beam. That HSS is really light and strong.
Steve

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Man I put the CHE ALUMINUM bumper bar up front thinking it would save a ton of weight and it was only 9lbs vs the stock beam. That HSS is really light and strong.
Steve

What was the stock beam weight?

 

[steveespo]

Drew
The stock beam is 16lbs IIRC, aluminum one is 7. I had thought there was at least a 20lb difference but there wasn't.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Drew
The stock beam is 16lbs IIRC, aluminum one is 7. I had thought there was at least a 20lb difference but there wasn't.

Excellent, thanks for the info. That's 8-9lbs off the far front of the car. That would be a nice improvement. Maybe I'll get one!

 

[Berol]

Anybody on the fence regarding the 302S bumper beam - Do It!

 

[Roadhouse]

Drew
The stock beam is 16lbs IIRC, aluminum one is 7. I had thought there was at least a 20lb difference but there wasn't.

Good info, Steve!

 

[Roadhouse]

Big thanks to Tri-bar for sending me his template to cut the bumper cover for the 302S tow hook ;D Turned out great.



Also installed my transponder mount behind the bumper cover. Since mine is rechargeable, this will allow easy access and still shield it from any on-track bumps/love taps.



Slow progress but progress nonetheless...

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Well, if there is any benefit to this whole deal its that you got the tow hook hole in the right place now

 

[Roadhouse]

Well, if there is any benefit to this whole deal its that you got the tow hook hole in the right place now

EXACTLY... I don't have to feel self-conscious now ;D

 

[Grant 302]

EXACTLY... I don't have to feel self-conscious now ;D

Because your car doesn't look as, uh, excited to be on track? ;D

 

[superhero]

I like the black bumper cover. Add a few black trim peices here and there and it will flow real nice.

 

[Tri-bar]

Roadhouse, Glad the template worked well for ya. I was worried about that.