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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[@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.

[@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.

[@jbcool1031]

I think my heart melted when the kid started talking

[@rainbowbunchie8237]

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

[@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!

[@kareemjadou629]

*not sure that make sense? but make sense in my head!* the most word powerful heard in my life like saying *i don't give shit in the world* i loved. you're a men

[@Internetsboifriend]

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

[@testacorsa1]

"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 :)

[@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!

[@brokebutfunctioninggarage]

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!

[@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? ;-)

[@AkamasBuilds]

You should change the top grille to the honeycomb style too

[@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 🔥🔥🔥

[@castin5244]

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

[@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.

[@sheltonw3]

should have added larger fog lights to each side!

[@flaxslice9857]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@GarageHobbit]

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

[@devaughangraham1432]

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

[@instantgamer2902]

Make your sons power wheel custom

[@harrisq2046]

True, that would be a good set of videos

[@Craig_Bolin]

Hell yeah run a couple batteries in series.

[@paulrodriguez300]

24v conversion ftw

[@3Wheels1Block]

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

[@afonsomarto6587]

That would be so cool

[@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?

[@BakoRick]

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

[@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...

[@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

[@ty5onjam]

Father-son quality times at its finest 👌👌👌

[@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!

[@floydframpton]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Craig_Bolin]

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.

[@blazenemlgment]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@nicholascid2967]

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

[@Magic_Mann]

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

[@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😎

[@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!

[@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

[@احمدخزعلسرحان]

The child gives the clip a nice taste Thanks for the work

[@johncastle7045]

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

[@annspirit24]

America is so cool so many options of tuning❤ I wish I could make this in germany

[@jwinturbo]

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

[@lukasethan6429]

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

[@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.

[@davidbates247]

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

[@atticusjun1598]

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

[@guadalupegaminom3831]

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

[@djstatyk1540]

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

[@mdfoyez8227]

😅😃😃

[@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!

[@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

[@tomasz8310]

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

[@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?

[@DoomSkull1]

Thumbs up for his little helper, Hes so damn cute

[@Danielamundsen]

That bumper looks way more agressive now! But I feel like it’s missing a lip/spoiler underneath, looks kinda naked. If you put a splitter or lip of some sort, it would make the car look lower, and also make that bumper look even more custom

[@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!

[@CycoReBoRn]

Can some one please tell me where I can find that Instrumental he used? that was fire.

[@CycoReBoRn]

@ 6:25

[@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

[@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 -_-

[@aersla1731]

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

[@nopowerlaboratory]

How to make stock bumper looks cool Stock looks cool mann

[@bryanjschang]

It looks so sick with a bumper delete

[@yolandasirri2012]

good job man , it came out great

[@brolinmoore4217]

Your son looks super cool and very smart thanks for the video.

[@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 😳

[@leetlebob8203]

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

[@mobiflycanada1775]

That kid is the cutest coolest kid ever.

[@Emilthehun]

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!

[@netraanonymous1956]

way to go not having lil bit leave this is crucial to kids "learning" im 29 finally getting into cars

[@DeejayGrafixx]

you should have done that to the toyota at the back 20:34

[@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!

[@seth5133]

Looks good, the splitter will be a great touch though

[@Whit3B3ar]

This video was amazing because its an AUDI, but then the kid came.. *KAWAII!^^*

[@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

[@ulriko0279]

creativity level 100

[@piratefade7222]

thats sick. you should put like a Cupra lip on that bumper to give it a little more angry approach

[@jamer365mojica4]

That child is gonna do big things

[@boomerb1626]

Echt schön mit dem gitter gut gewählt. Ich finde unten eine Silber lippe noch perfect oder wie man das nennen will. Eine Verlängerung nach unten halt und bißchen nach vorne raus ne schöne "Runde" kante halt 🙄🤔😄👍 5cm bis 10 cm

[@joshestess]

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

[@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

[@harrisq2046]

Straight fire bro, keep up and never give up.

[@tecdesigns8183]

The bonnet grill will look good in the same mesh but maybe keep badge. Definitely get a splitter or lip spoiler nothing big just a touch

[@TCreatorO]

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

[@cros7789]

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

[@532keithj]

The kid was surprised the cable guy was outside. Usually he’s inside with mommy. Jk just a joke

[@e36fanatics]

😂

[@Christian-pt5md]

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

[@Mwinther96]

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

[@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.

[@TheAressandoro]

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

[@MadChattur]

Do a headlight mod while they're out. Open the housing and black them out... they'll look sick with that bumper

[@martoto53]

Seat Cupra lip will fit awesome! 👌

[@marinerovrataric4979]

nice video, but try with steel or iron wire and 3 component fiber. you tinker thin steel slats of a shape that you want. with the carriers that puncture on the bumper. steel part of the bumper as a skeleton. over this, it disperses and spreads the fiber component as a patch and over it brushes the fiber and so in the layers. simply and not too expensive, and get the shape you want. it means using a steel wool for a temporary skeleton or even allowing the bumper to be full. You can also make a whole body kit

[@TimotoRacing]

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

[@heftig27tt]

Cupra R lip

[@joshboyette3893]

Abs plastic is a thermoplastic so you could heat it and shape it to the curve of the bumper with a heat gun

[@markwelch1836]

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

[@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.

[@tomufkes3850]

Where did you find the abs mesh?!

[@froem5019]

How cute is the little man with his cool glasses 😎

[@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