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Who Needs Air Suspension when You Can Have Strap-On Bumpers?

The contemporary car subculture holds a special place for lowered rides that do not feature air suspension. These are the guys that like to ignore the budget issues when considering stancing their vehicle, but they usually end up paying the price when encountering the first speed bump. Well, one Nissan owner decided to join what he cannot beat, fitting his car with... strap-on bumpers.
Strap-on bumper on Nissan Silvia 1 photo
Photo: screenshot from Youtube
As you can see in the clip below, the solution appears to work pretty well for him. Upon reaching an obstacle, the front apron is detached with human assistance - this kind of ride is usually accompanied by friends taking pictures, so the part with the assistance is, most likely, covered.

As for the rear bumper, things happen in a more automatic manner here, as the apron detaches itself from the car upon hitting the curb. The footage was captured at this year’s Wekfest LA and the car managed to turn quite a lot of heads. We won’t comment on the fashion in which the goal was achieved though.

One potential explanation for the “no screws given” attitude could be the fact that this Nissan S13 Silvia has a particular story. The shell of the car was “picked up” by the guy’s girlfriend back in 2011 and this appears to be a very low cost project, albeit a clean one.

The guy even tells us how he took care of the Silvia:

Step 1: Identify all the dings/dents and label them with tape so you don't forget where they are
Step 2: Scuff up the dents with 80 grit sand paper
Step 3: Mix the plastic filler with hardener, then fill the dents
Step 4: After the filler dries, sand it down until the dent is blended in with the body and feels smooth
Step 5: Apply a guide coat with a high-contrasting color. (In our case, we used black)
Step 6: Sand the whole car down with 320 grit to get all the gloss off
Step 7: Sweep and clean up work area/garage so there will be minimal dust while painting
Step 8: Use Prep-All to clean off all parts of the car
Step 9: Apply 1-2 coats of primer
Step 10: Wet sand primer with 400 grit
Step 11: Apply two coats of base paint and 2-3 coats of clear

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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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