First Custom Molded M56 Aero Front Bumper On M35!

Hello Everyone!


So a little background on this project. A year ago I had come across a M56 Aero front bumper on Craigslist. I didn't see these bumpers often so I had a idea to buy it and figure away to fit it on my M35. Months passed while I photoshop tons of ideas of what it would look like and what I would keep from the Aero bumper. Finally I found a good deal on a donor M35 front bumper cheap enough to justify cutting it up. Both these bumpers sat in storage waiting to get started on. Month after month the project was pushed back. Got to the point to ask some shops if they wanted to tackle it all on their own, most shops declined because of the amount of work that would have to be done. Year later I finally got all parts and equipment needed to merge these bumpers together the right way. I started my first cut on the Aero bumper going back and forth to keep the y51 front grill or not. After a month looking at how it looked I decided to use the 08 grill because the y51 didn't look to good with our headlights. So more cutting went on after I got everything merged together I took the project to a friends shop JTran Motorsports here in Houston to finish up the body work and paint. They did a fantastic job making my idea come to life. 


I do have photos of every step of the process but I won't release them yet. Sorry I would like to rock this look for a bit before everyone throws every dime to acquire this look.


Photo of when I was thinking of keeping the y51 grill


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Enjoy the finished product!


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Nice work.. Original is the way to go..


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Very nice! I like it a lot

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Nice work!

Clean I'm really feeling that good job! Are you running that grill on this?


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[QUOTE=ray316;510134]Clean I'm really feeling that good job! Are you running that grill on this?


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i might. not sure yet

nice front bumper! wait, did it really fit or photoshop?

Wow nice work!

amazing work.. anything can be done!

What are the specs on the wheels?

doooooood, great job it looks super clean!!!

That turned out bad ass!

wow, patience pays off by the looks of it! Nice!

wow old thread guess ill update you guys on the new custom work
[quote="speedracervroom"]I modded my 08 bumper with a 2014 Aero bumper. Been without fogs for sometime because i didn't want to run stock. Finally found these XB Led fogs and have heard nothing but good things about. They fit perfect just have to make a bracket. Wires are plug and play. The cut offs are amazing and super bright (brighter then HIDS ) here is a pic of them installed. Just wanted to give the Y51 guys another option that works for the car.


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[quote="speedracervroom"]yes direct fit just can't use the brackets that come with the fogs. Here are some pics of the make shift mount i did. looks ugly but it works.


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The ones i bought.


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[quote="speedracervroom"]Haven't been on the forums lately but heres a update on my car. 


Got my wheels powder coated.


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Also bought some XB Led Fogs for the Aero bumper had to make a bracket but the fit and look so nice.


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Also got got in my Akebono and AR Rotors.


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[quote="speedracervroom"]Had another crazy idea to fit the 350z Top Secret Rear Diffuser to the M35 bumper here are my results enjoy.


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[quote="speedracervroom"]different view


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[quote="speedracervroom"]refitted the sides. mounted them higher 


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[quote="speedracervroom"]you guys can follow my instagram @speedracervroom


here is a short clip of the axle back. i have a longer one but it was cold start and smoked till it got warmed up so i cut that out lol. you can look on my youtube channel if you want to see whole video.


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New setup SSR SP3 
20x10.5 -26
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Clears BBK


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i hate your 1/4 panels. everything else looks good. match those centers.

Lol, What's the measurements on the XB fogs if you don't mind? Them fogs very appealing to me and good job on the front and rear bumpers.

[QUOTE=OG;514449]i hate your 1/4 panels. everything else looks good. match those centers.[/QUOTE]

haha mike i know. i have not touched those cause i knew i would end up getting new wheels. they will be the last thing to do on the body so everything gets painted same time. front fenders are going to get some custom work not your everyday "vip" fender cuts.

[QUOTE=IIXtremeHansen;514450]Lol, What's the measurements on the XB fogs if you don't mind? Them fogs very appealing to me and good job on the front and rear bumpers.[/QUOTE]

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Quick question on your fogs - with your custom mounting bracket, were you able to adjust the height/angle of the beam?  Or did you just pop them in?

[QUOTE=Teknolust72;514511]Quick question on your fogs - with your custom mounting bracket, were you able to adjust the height/angle of the beam?  Or did you just pop them in?[/QUOTE]

can't adjust the light because of the snug fit in the housing. housing is just a tube.

Ok, gotcha.  So potentially, if I happened to use the same lights, they could be pointing in different directions, which would essentially ruin the effectiveness of fog lamps?  hmm...I wonder if there is a way to modify the fog light mounting on the bumper to allow this to work better...

you have m37?

Yes, I have an m37

So happy to see more people doing this. Looks way better than an off the shelf kit IMHO.

That bumper turned out tits!

This bumper looks amazing. Stylish, fast, and strong all at the same time.

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Quick update. 


Finally installed my Akebono Brakes. Was was going with chrome but changed my mind and went with Honda Inca Pearl (pretty close to Brembo Gold) 


I bought the paint at Oreillys where they custom mixed the color in a aerosol can. 


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Painted color kinda shifts due to the pearl.


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Calipers put back together and Pads installed (gold looks different with the shop lights)


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Installed with Adamsrotors AR Track edition


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End Photo with Wheels back on.


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Close up


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Next thing will be to add the Akebono Decals. I have Decided to go with this 2 tone color. 


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calipers came out really good

Looking really good.

loving this build