HOW TO MAKE STOCK BUMPERS LOOK COOL

In this video I experimented a bit to see if I could make my stock audi bumper rival the looks of the cooler aftermarket ones out there. I think it was a huge success and it only cost me $50. If you are looking for a way to have aftermarket style on a budget this is what you are looking for.
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  • @andresparrow2971
    @andresparrow29714 жыл бұрын

    I really understand why you have so many subscribers. I believe you inspire people to attack one off projects and make ideas from their imagination reality. I am budgeting to buy full aftermarket body kits, but watching this vid and all the work you did a mr2 really has inspired me to get a decent grasp on fiberglass fabrication and modding oem parts from the pull yard to make a unique kit.

  • @reginaldmcnab3265
    @reginaldmcnab32654 жыл бұрын

    8:30 Nobody will notice but I will notice and it will make me happy! That is a very powerful statement! I like it man.

  • @Internetsboifriend
    @Internetsboifriend5 жыл бұрын

    Very cool. Your like a mad scientist with your little midget helper.

  • @rainbowbunchie8237
    @rainbowbunchie82375 жыл бұрын

    I love how your kid just plays around while you film lol It's adorable.

  • @BuildThreadsNorway
    @BuildThreadsNorway5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Love diy stuff like this. It's amazing how much more aggressive it looks, even if the bumper does not actually extend lower than before.

  • @jbcool1031
    @jbcool10314 жыл бұрын

    I think my heart melted when the kid started talking

  • @joeyaklic9002
    @joeyaklic90024 жыл бұрын

    Great job, really cool idea. And what a great and adorable little helper! Also a great idea getting him used to wearing his safety gear at a young age!

  • @AkamasBuilds
    @AkamasBuilds5 жыл бұрын

    You should change the top grille to the honeycomb style too

  • @jwinturbo
    @jwinturbo5 жыл бұрын

    I'm learning so much about cars on this channel thank you for making such entertaining videos!

  • @castin5244
    @castin52445 жыл бұрын

    You're really inspiring man. Also the B5 is one of my favorite cars ever. such a timeless design.

  • @testacorsa150
    @testacorsa1505 жыл бұрын

    "Probably no one will ever notice, but I will notice, and it will make me happy" That sums up why I do all this car stuff too :)

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead5 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE how that bumper turned out. I just got a 2009 Hyundai Sonata & I was thinking of customizing it some in the spring (get my BUILT on), I'll have to save this video for when I do the front bumper. THANKS MAN!

  • @TheRealObamacide
    @TheRealObamacide5 жыл бұрын

    The mini me was the best part of the video. Good job of spending quality time with your boy, an inspiration to the me generation.

  • @3Wheels1Block
    @3Wheels1Block5 жыл бұрын

    Nice improvement on the bumper, I like the direction that you took it! You're gonna have to get up with your son's style, he's killin' it😎

  • @instantgamer2902
    @instantgamer29025 жыл бұрын

    Make your sons power wheel custom

  • @harrisq2046

    @harrisq2046

    5 жыл бұрын

    True, that would be a good set of videos

  • @Craig_Bolin

    @Craig_Bolin

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah run a couple batteries in series.

  • @paulrodriguez300

    @paulrodriguez300

    5 жыл бұрын

    24v conversion ftw

  • @3Wheels1Block

    @3Wheels1Block

    5 жыл бұрын

    WIDEBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @afonsomarto6587

    @afonsomarto6587

    5 жыл бұрын

    That would be so cool

  • @blazenemlgment
    @blazenemlgment5 жыл бұрын

    you always have the best background music for your sped up montages. makes your vids so much more enjoyable to watch.

  • @BakoRick
    @BakoRick5 жыл бұрын

    Best thing about this video is you spending time with your boy.. Awesome.

  • @donovanprohaska4578
    @donovanprohaska45785 жыл бұрын

    I think i've seen you before Wait - you're the guy who modded the MR2! You really are talented! Nice to See you at work, i really love your Skill

  • @paulcolmer9046
    @paulcolmer90465 жыл бұрын

    Good work. I modded the bumper on what then was a new 1989 Ford Escort here in the UK. Ford didn't offer fog lights so I fitted a combined fog/main beam that was semi recessed in the front nose cone , along with a universal splitter I made the bumper unique. Even now 20 cars on I am altering my new Tiguans bumper and improved that on my TT. Look forward to seeing it painted.

  • @Mwinther96
    @Mwinther965 жыл бұрын

    This channel is just what I need! Just love it!

  • @cams1398
    @cams13985 жыл бұрын

    Great channel man, love the content and i love the Audi build!! keep up the good work man! Audi for the win!!

  • @macgillis7136
    @macgillis71362 жыл бұрын

    Not an Audi fan but this info was so important to my ideas for a Lexus bumper, never considered cutting apart a junk pulled OEM set to make a personalized kit, really appreciate the vid 🔥🔥🔥

  • @jacksondiamond9566
    @jacksondiamond95662 жыл бұрын

    Found your channel today, found this video, super stoked to see how much there is to catch up on, I’ve been bored.

  • @RossPotts
    @RossPotts5 жыл бұрын

    I dont know what's better: watching you work your magic on the car, or watching you spend quality time with your boy. He's cute! So, did that guy really go ride the oor boor door? ;-)

  • @devaughangraham1432
    @devaughangraham14325 жыл бұрын

    Your Director is the real boss little on the short side but definitely not afraid to boss you around 😍

  • @DoomSkull1
    @DoomSkull15 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up for his little helper, Hes so damn cute

  • @brokebutfunctioninggarage2493
    @brokebutfunctioninggarage24935 жыл бұрын

    I know Ive said this before... but man I have to say you're doing a great job with that boy of yours... someday he'll look back at these and love you for this... It takes a good man to stand on his own. It takes a good man to show the love that children need without fearing that others around in view may feel him weak for it. Great work on the car... as always, but the best work youre doing is with your family. Much love and respect from Cincinnati!

  • @MountTinMan
    @MountTinMan5 жыл бұрын

    Looks great! Can you post a link to the grill mesh that you used? Thanks!

  • @89Mirageman
    @89Mirageman5 жыл бұрын

    Great job so far. Can't wait to see what you come up with for a lip/splitter.

  • @coltvtecsdaily1117
    @coltvtecsdaily11175 жыл бұрын

    LOVE THE DIRECTION OF THE BUILD! Can’t wait to see the final product. I just actually cut my grill out of my bumper to clear my intercooler on my civic. Could you provide the link to the honeycomb abs plastic you got. I was about to use a chicken wire style mesh to cover the hole. But this turned out soo good. Almost factory! Also love how much you incorporate your little boy into the videos. My goal for the new year is to start a build Channel for my civic and my wife’s civic. And get my little boy who just turned three. Involved in it. Haven’t been a follower for too long. But I’m not subscribed to the notification squad and just binge watched all your videos. Keep up the A1 videos.

  • @Korpikurppa
    @Korpikurppa4 жыл бұрын

    There vids are just perfect for me as i have the same looking car and i'm building it to be better and nicer so these make me more inspired!

  • @xDRBx
    @xDRBx5 жыл бұрын

    Every time I watch one of your videos I think to myself this man is a genius the way he can make something stock look good

  • @shona5512
    @shona55125 жыл бұрын

    If you go onto eBay and search B5 A4 L Type Bumper Lip you could buy it for $105 and put it on the front of the car. it would probably look much better with the larger grill modification and help the bumper flow much better with the bodykit as it adds a bit of a flare to the lower portion of the front bumper.

  • @Craig_Bolin

    @Craig_Bolin

    5 жыл бұрын

    It has a weak chin. Everybody wants a strong jawline.

  • @organikproduce

    @organikproduce

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol yeah man i JUST got that l type bumper lip today and installed... guess what i'll be doing to the rest of the bumper .... GREAT VIDEO!

  • @organikproduce

    @organikproduce

    5 жыл бұрын

    heads up... that L type lip is pretty thin, cracked on first exit out my driveway. i can fix it but abs shouldnt crack that easy.

  • @shona5512

    @shona5512

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@organikproduce Reinforce the back side with fiberglass. Maybe even put a thin steel rod in there to reduce flex.

  • @organikproduce

    @organikproduce

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@shona5512 yep. Just a heads up for those who may be thinking that aftermarket lip would be as sturdy as stock.

  • @YourLeastFavouriteYT
    @YourLeastFavouriteYT5 жыл бұрын

    Loving the consistent uploads on the A4

  • @lukasethan6429
    @lukasethan64292 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly the stuff I did with my kids this is such good parenting it’s unreal. Man I’m super impressed you don’t see this all the way anymore. It’s like there’s no fabricators either. I have a g35 And I bought a Plenum spacer and I was embarrassed because I could literally bomb made that myself

  • @mobiflycanada1775
    @mobiflycanada17755 жыл бұрын

    I did a similar project in my younger years. Excellent build but if I may suggest, to have the mesh plastic go around the bumper better without resistance , simply use a heat gun to somehow bend it to shape. Is that Corolla station wagon at the back? That is so cool!

  • @clist9406
    @clist940610 ай бұрын

    Great job, I would recommend using the 3M panel bond and flexible bumper repair epoxy vs JB weld . It works great but it is pricey, $40-50 a tube and you also need the dual tube gun . Makes things so much easier.

  • @GamboaTech
    @GamboaTech5 жыл бұрын

    I always wanted to experiment and modify my bumper just to see if I could get different look. might have to do it now!

  • @2112jmrn
    @2112jmrn4 жыл бұрын

    Looks cool, and you're right it needs a something on the bottom, but in my opinion the Datsun on the back ground at the end it's the coolest...

  • @chrisneumann1667
    @chrisneumann16675 жыл бұрын

    Please keep building I absolutely love this channel!

  • @sinformant
    @sinformant5 жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome man! Now to replace that upper grill on the Hood to match the lower grills. Keep up the good work, someone will be very lucky to have that car!

  • @theeverydaypainter6364
    @theeverydaypainter63645 жыл бұрын

    the redesign is a massive improvement but now the bottom looks too thin. I think adding a lip on the bottom will make it look alot more complete. Awesome work though!

  • @harrisq2046
    @harrisq20465 жыл бұрын

    Straight fire bro, keep up and never give up.

  • @rdbrd3907
    @rdbrd39075 жыл бұрын

    Good job 👌🏻 very interesting look with this bumper, definitely need an agressive splitter 😁💪🏻💪🏻

  • @dino-vk2cp
    @dino-vk2cp5 жыл бұрын

    cool it looks awesome you give me an idea i vanted to buy an s4 bumper but everibody have it i vanted something else awesome job :D keep it going :D

  • @cros7789
    @cros77895 жыл бұрын

    It looks good, did you think about drilling some holes in the bumper between the front grill and the lower grills?

  • @floydframpton
    @floydframpton5 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that you went the custom route and saved some money.

  • @djstatyk1540
    @djstatyk15405 жыл бұрын

    I watched the first 10 seconds and the last 10 seconds. That was a quick transformation! 😂😂😂

  • @mdfoyez8227

    @mdfoyez8227

    4 жыл бұрын

    😅😃😃

  • @89jonh
    @89jonh5 жыл бұрын

    Wow I’m so impressed. Good job. I am really hoping my project works as well as this.

  • @charlesdavis5803
    @charlesdavis58035 жыл бұрын

    Having your shorty help with the mod, made it THAT much better. I have a shorty that like to help too....SHE loves to help daddy "fix car"! He is soooo cute and funny!! Love him! I like how it ends with your son's Power Wheels working in the background. Tooooo funny!! Great Video!

  • @ByronMolette
    @ByronMolette5 жыл бұрын

    You earned a subscriber! Good video guy! I really need to see this finished . If it looks good then I will do the same. I love the way it looks so far

  • @rockhard6082
    @rockhard60825 жыл бұрын

    Wow your son is a star and the future of built. God bless him keep those vids coming. Gave me some ideas of my on😎🙏👍

  • @asten9647
    @asten96475 жыл бұрын

    Your son gonna have a great memory,i and my dad used to make project like this but on a motorcycle..now i in the army,so hard to get back to my hometown..miss my dad

  • @ty5onjam
    @ty5onjam5 жыл бұрын

    Father-son quality times at its finest 👌👌👌

  • @olajuwondotson4333
    @olajuwondotson43335 жыл бұрын

    I remember when my son followed me around asking what's that 😂 great video man 💯

  • @Larcona_

    @Larcona_

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@BUILTOFFICIAL Few more years and he'll being crawling around inside the engine bay with you.

  • @bootyman234
    @bootyman2345 жыл бұрын

    What is it that you look for when ordering the material you used for the grill? What is it called exactly?

  • @luciddreaming999
    @luciddreaming9995 жыл бұрын

    Lol!! Love the little helper!! I've got 2 girls, who definitely don't help me in the garage

  • @lukasethan6429
    @lukasethan64292 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the hexagonal grill material? Did you order online or did you go purchase it somewhere?

  • @Blurgamer17
    @Blurgamer175 жыл бұрын

    To me, it looks like it would fit a lip very well with the Silver Contrast of the Body. For cheap DIY, use Black Garden Trim and Pop-Rivets to create a custom splitter for cheap (Depending on the trimming you get.) Keep the Leftovers (There usually is a LOT) for new Projects.

  • @pattyfife832
    @pattyfife8322 жыл бұрын

    Question so if I want to get a front bumper does it matter what car the bumper is made for? Or can I use any bumper but if it’s not made for the car it might take more work

  • @mcdetailing7598
    @mcdetailing75985 жыл бұрын

    When is the new flip video ? :)

  • @Gerald5000
    @Gerald50005 жыл бұрын

    Taping holes from the front to fill them in? That's actually really clever. Wish I'd thought of that.

  • @nicholascid2967
    @nicholascid29675 жыл бұрын

    That looks dope, a splitter for sure will give it that last little touch

  • @atticusjun1598
    @atticusjun15985 жыл бұрын

    How do you plan on plugging the lines to the headlamp washers? Don’t they engage with the windshield washers?

  • @vociferonheraldofthewinter2284
    @vociferonheraldofthewinter22847 ай бұрын

    I've got an older Transit Connect van and I do love this little vehicle. One thing that I've noticed about the new model is how much more aggressive the nose looks. The hood is much higher and more square and the lower bumper does look more like this. I love this transformation and I'm really impressed by the difference, but I'm wondering if there's a way to raise the hood in the same way. Get that nose up. I'm thinking that a large air intake vent that's very wide might help with the illusion, but is there anything else that could work for that particular aspect?

  • @willwilliamson-dean6532
    @willwilliamson-dean65323 жыл бұрын

    Question the two slots on either side of front bumper what goes there cuz mine on both sides are connected with something and fluid goes in there somewhere somehow.Idk what it is tho?

  • @iiskandarable
    @iiskandarable5 жыл бұрын

    add a lower front lip to sort of make the bottom part look sharper on the side...

  • @heftig27tt

    @heftig27tt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cupra R lip is great for that

  • @markwelch1836
    @markwelch18364 жыл бұрын

    I wish you would A/B the before and after. I love that you are going in this direction!

  • @amiesports
    @amiesports4 жыл бұрын

    You have a really nice boy! Sure he'll become master mechanic at this pace.

  • @aersla1731
    @aersla17315 жыл бұрын

    Man how do you even come up with this stuff. You are so good at custom stuff. It's insane.

  • @TreeE30VeRT
    @TreeE30VeRT2 жыл бұрын

    awwww hes so cute!! "whats that!" "its a bumper." "whats that?!" lol

  • @TCreatorO
    @TCreatorO5 жыл бұрын

    Lol, your son is awesome! I bet he will be an awesome car guy when he gets older, just like his dad 😎👍🏻

  • @yolandasirri2012
    @yolandasirri20123 жыл бұрын

    good job man , it came out great

  • @TheDracfink
    @TheDracfink5 жыл бұрын

    just a tip, you can use a soldering iron as a plastic welder. and use plastic strips cut from bottles or buckets as filler rod

  • @johnathancrumm
    @johnathancrumm5 жыл бұрын

    Modifying stock bumper to be aggressive is always a step in the right direction! It’s perfect once you put the splitter on.

  • @skyonedesignersplus1066

    @skyonedesignersplus1066

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm reading comments.... wait what¿ l've learned to read the comments because that there's where the wisdom grows--so anyway as a novice builder l'm like oh my goodness l just figured out blues glues now l have to make a splitter also 😳

  • @davidwilson9178
    @davidwilson91785 жыл бұрын

    Nice job bro! Definitely make a front splitter!

  • @kingofkings2385
    @kingofkings23855 жыл бұрын

    looks amazing, good job!!!

  • @IMGROWN3232
    @IMGROWN32324 жыл бұрын

    You are truly an inspiration. Thank you

  • @guadalupegaminom3831
    @guadalupegaminom38315 жыл бұрын

    looks very kool man . and the little guy makes your video hella fun.

  • @lennertvanwees1101
    @lennertvanwees11015 жыл бұрын

    I really love your video's and they inspire me

  • @TimotoRacing
    @TimotoRacing5 жыл бұрын

    This looking dope A little lip would make it perfect And your son is just the best 😂

  • @heftig27tt

    @heftig27tt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cupra R lip

  • @slammedeuro104
    @slammedeuro1045 жыл бұрын

    A b5 video

  • @Emilthehun
    @Emilthehun5 жыл бұрын

    Dang bro that came out looking sharp. You should make the top grill out the same stuff. What's the name of this honeycomb stuff and where you got it? You got me all inspired and sheet!

  • @nzexplorer876
    @nzexplorer8765 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant as allways! Ill have to instagram you my transit progress as its coming along nicely. Talk soon.

  • @seth5133
    @seth51335 жыл бұрын

    Looks good, the splitter will be a great touch though

  • @timborice22
    @timborice225 жыл бұрын

    If you mentioned it and I missed it, my bad, but where do you get the grille mesh material sheet? That's perfect!

  • @sewelljonathan03

    @sewelljonathan03

    5 жыл бұрын

    all he said was 'off the internet'

  • @timborice22

    @timborice22

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@sewelljonathan03 lol thanks man I'll have to look into this "internet" thing

  • @jonnyfyeah
    @jonnyfyeah5 жыл бұрын

    I had a few questions about the giveaway, so do we do our videos after or can we do them now?

  • @Cris-mm3vf
    @Cris-mm3vf5 жыл бұрын

    Good videos as always! The car is going to look great! BUILT team 👌

  • @rubinatrindade9594
    @rubinatrindade95944 жыл бұрын

    Nice job man I did the same on my car. Time and love is hall they nead.👍

  • @mannyrfresh
    @mannyrfresh5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. I'm going to do this to my 03 A6 3.0

  • @TCreatorO
    @TCreatorO5 жыл бұрын

    I feel you need to put a lip on it to pull off that look, I dont feel how the botton part looks too slim, maybe because its not painted yet, but I really think a lip will help it look better 😎👍🏻

  • @davidbates247
    @davidbates2475 жыл бұрын

    Your lad is the star of the show Looks really cool with his shades and hat

  • @ELHONDEROPR
    @ELHONDEROPR4 жыл бұрын

    I love that corolla in the back round

  • @aircoolednation423
    @aircoolednation4235 жыл бұрын

    I was very impressed, subscribed for more

  • @tomasz8310
    @tomasz83105 жыл бұрын

    im just watching this for your son :D he is the best!

  • @erickcastroalvesalves6224
    @erickcastroalvesalves62245 жыл бұрын

    Mandou muito bem. Parabéns!!!!

  • @joshestess
    @joshestess2 жыл бұрын

    Looks like you have a great helper in the shop :)

  • @matthewjohnson5411
    @matthewjohnson54115 жыл бұрын

    Love the no bumper look!

  • @TheAressandoro
    @TheAressandoro5 жыл бұрын

    Maybe a thick an short splitter like you said would be perfect to complete the look of the bumper👍

  • @johncastle7045
    @johncastle70452 жыл бұрын

    The multi saw make a much cleaner cut, about the width of a pencil line, try it I think you'll like it.