Removing foam from front and rear bumpers..

[Tarball]

Is there any need to keep it? it seems like dead weight, if you get in any accident over ~25mph I don't see them helping at all.

 

[birdman941]

They help keep the shape of the bumper cover.

 

[sonicsaleen]

What is the point of taking them out? You will feel a big difference if you ever get in a collision.

 

[Tarball]

Are they really that cheaply made?

 

[Bob Cosby]

I thought about taking mine out when I was racing. Took everything apart, got it off, and just shook my head. I'm something of a 'weight nazi', and it took me no time to realize it was absolutely not worth leaving it out, and as stated above, it does help keep the shape of the bumper.

 

[VirtualSVT]

yeah and an accident under 25 mph they are the difference between a scuff and a huge body work bill

 

[birdman941]

Front and rear combined might weigh a pound.

 

[brkntrxn]

I thought about taking mine out when I was racing. Took everything apart, got it off, and just shook my head. I'm something of a 'weight nazi', and it took me no time to realize it was absolutely not worth leaving it out, and as stated above, it does help keep the shape of the bumper.

Front and rear combined might weigh a pound.

I agree with both Bob and Steve. Keep it, the pound or so is worth keeping the shape of the bumper at higher speeds.

 

[mrmustangman357]

Front and rear combined might weigh a pound.

x10000000 ha ha. this thread is worthless. eat a few less fries if you want weight reduction

 

[02SVTV6]

exactly ^ do 1 of 3 things if not all...get more power, learn the driver mod, or lose weight yourself.

 

[VtekII]

ive also heard that they have an effect with air bag timing... decele rate... not 100% on that tho.