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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[@Internetsboifriend]

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

[@andresparrow2971]

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.

[@rainbowbunchie8237]

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

[@reginaldmcnab3265]

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.

[@jbcool1031]

I think my heart melted when the kid started talking

[@AkamasBuilds]

You should change the top grille to the honeycomb style too

[@instantgamer2902]

Make your sons power wheel custom

[@harrisq2046]

True, that would be a good set of videos

[@craigbolin9618]

Hell yeah run a couple batteries in series.

[@paulrodriguez300]

24v conversion ftw

[@3Wheels1Block]

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

[@afonsomarto6587]

That would be so cool

[@BuildThreadsNorway]

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.

[@jwinturbo]

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

[@joeyaklic9002]

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!

[@testacorsa150]

"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 :)

[@castin5244]

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

[@MountTinMan]

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

[@donovanprohaska4578]

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

[@shona5512]

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.

[@craigbolin9618]

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

[@organikproduce]

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]

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]

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

[@organikproduce]

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

[@BakoRick]

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

[@TheRealObamacide]

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]

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😎

[@DoomSkull1]

Thumbs up for his little helper, Hes so damn cute

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

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!

[@dino-vk2cp]

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

[@89Mirageman]

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

[@rdbrd3907]

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

[@macgillis7136]

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 🔥🔥🔥

[@brokebutfunctioninggarage2493]

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!

[@cams1398]

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

[@xDRBx]

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

[@RossPotts]

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]

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

[@theeverydaypainter6364]

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!

[@coltvtecsdaily1117]

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.

[@89jonh]

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

[@mobiflycanada1775]

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!

[@olajuwondotson4333]

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

[@Larcona_]

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

[@iiskandarable]

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

[@heftig27tt]

Cupra R lip is great for that

[@paulcolmer9046]

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.

[@Korpikurppa]

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!

[@cros7789]

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

[@floydframpton]

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

[@lukasethan6429]

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

[@Mwinther96]

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

[@asten9647]

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

[@GamboaTech]

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

[@clist9406]

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.

[@mcdetailing7598]

When is the new flip video ? :)

[@jacksondiamond9566]

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

[@blazenemlgment]

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

[@ty5onjam]

Father-son quality times at its finest 👌👌👌

[@vociferonheraldofthewinter2284]

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?

[@rockhard6082]

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😎🙏👍

[@timborice22]

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

[@sewelljonathan03]

all he said was 'off the internet'

[@timborice22]

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

[@SeamTressGaming]

He is *NOT* a ricer He is an *ARTIST*

[@draconpost]

It's more like a poor mans mod but with skills. I did a very similar thing a few years ago because I lacked money but if I had it I would buy the bumper instead. The funny part is that the car is still around and still looks good and doesn't have a rice vibe to it because it's an upgraded version of the original instead of a rice part.

[@markplays7006]

Yeah he's amazing

[@TheDanielXBOX]

A ricer defending a ricer xD

[@pattyfife832]

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

[@erickcastroalvesalves6224]

Mandou muito bem. Parabéns!!!!

[@bootyman234]

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

[@sinformant]

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!

[@YourLeastFavouriteYT]

Loving the consistent uploads on the A4

[@luciddreaming999]

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

[@davidwilson9178]

Nice job bro! Definitely make a front splitter!

[@wafi3187]

Audi’s is the one of the cars that always looks good even without bumper

[@DyrektorTwojejPodstawowki]

xdddddddddddd

[@boomerb1626]

Really 👌🔥

[@firasytgames3600]

dude ur grammar is dead if u did type audi with the 's then dont type the is unlike u meant audis its not is its are -_-

[@lukasethan6429]

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

[@rubinatrindade9594]

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

[@chrisneumann1667]

Please keep building I absolutely love this channel!

[@2112jmrn]

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...

[@djstatyk1540]

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

[@mdfoyez8227]

😅😃😃

[@TreeE30VeRT]

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

[@Gerald5000]

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

[@ByronMolette]

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

[@willwilliamson-dean6532]

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?

[@CerealKiller.]

Looks like I have a project for my 1998 A6 this spring haha

[@nzexplorer876]

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

[@flaxslice9857]

Your son will be a DIY god if you keep on showing him all this stuff

[@tomasz8310]

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

[@Blurgamer17]

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.

[@atticusjun1598]

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

[@fredrikhjort5553]

Honeycomb grill.. Audi RS4 have it.

[@markwelch1836]

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

[@amiesports]

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

[@johncastle7045]

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

[@IMGROWN3232]

You are truly an inspiration. Thank you

[@johnathancrumm]

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

[@skyonedesignersplus1066]

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 😳

[@jonnyfyeah]

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

[@nicholascid2967]

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

[@harrisq2046]

Straight fire bro, keep up and never give up.

[@TCreatorO]

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

[@bigboycervantes5240]

Nice job bro .how u call of plastic grill

[@Magic_Mann]

The fact that you started the video with just car noise is calming

[@davidbates247]

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

[@mannyrfresh]

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

[@charlesdavis5803]

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!

[@ELHONDEROPR]

I love that corolla in the back round

[@paulrehm2539]

Shout out from gadsden 256 seen the mr2 at ACE car looks hella dope in person keep doin what your doin

[@hotshot6923]

Paul Rehm Decatur al over here

[@seth5133]

Looks good, the splitter will be a great touch though

[@TCreatorO]

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 😎👍🏻

[@kingofkings2385]

looks amazing, good job!!!

[@TheDracfink]

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

[@Christian-pt5md]

1:55 I’m going to dress like that everyday now

[@shanemyers8050]

I would grab a cuda lip for the b5 a4 to finish that off, they're about 40 bucks on ebay. i personally own a b5 s4 and a b5 a4 avant same silver color as yours just a little less wide.

[@leetlebob8203]

Good thing you had the wee man there to keep you straight lad.

[@urospetrovic5228]

Bro please dont let your kid in there ! I hope you realise how dangerous are those materials... It is not a joke or "Im tough and my son is too" thing - he is too small and there is no place for him to play dude !!!! I respect your work - you are great, really ! Without bullshit, you are different than 98% of other youtubers . Stay like that - dont be commercial like them ;) cheers