Quick release bumper for steep driveway

StormTrooperCamaro · 06-15-2020, 04:34 PM

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has done a quick release bumper on my car? I want to get lowering springs but my driveway is too steep for my car with its front lip and I want to see if there is a quick way to pull the bumper on and off.

vtirocz · 06-15-2020, 04:37 PM

That doesn't sound practical. Can you add a feature to your driveway to make it more gradual or pull in a certain way to avoid scraping?

dpevans · 06-15-2020, 04:38 PM

Buy a skid plate or bag it.

L8Apex · 06-15-2020, 04:52 PM

https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Driveway.../dp/B075RPKVV7

Maybe look into some curb ramps (this is just a random example)
Several vette owners in my neighborhood have them, they tend to be the longer 8' ones that span the whole driveway

IOMike · 06-15-2020, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by StormTrooperCamaro

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has done a quick release bumper on my car? I want to get lowering springs but my driveway is too steep for my car with its front lip and I want to see if there is a quick way to pull the bumper on and off.

Does such a thing exist? You want to pull your bumper off every time you get home and put it on as you leave? That doesn't sound practical at all.

Lowered cars and steep driveways is a skill. Come at it from an aggressive angle is your only option... or don't lower. If you have a legitimate steep driveway too aggressive of an angle can lift a back tire off the ground which could be problematic as a LSD won't lock up. My parents have a driveway so steep I have to do that in my truck and if I lift a tire the locker has to kick in....LOL

FarmerFran · 06-15-2020, 09:21 PM

Hit is fast 2 or 3x... no more bumper to worry about

I kid, I kid...

The amazon ramps or air bags would be the way to go. Or a pic of said driveway, can you stake down some boards? or over-pour some asphalt or concrete?

VinnAY · 06-16-2020, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by StormTrooperCamaro

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has done a quick release bumper on my car? I want to get lowering springs but my driveway is too steep for my car with its front lip and I want to see if there is a quick way to pull the bumper on and off.

This is the result of telling people that there are no dumb questions.

ember1205 · 06-16-2020, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnAY

This is the result of telling people that there are no dumb questions.

My view has always been that the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked.

Is what the OP asked practical? Not in a million years. But, if it opens up discussion to reach a solution, then asking it was smart.

Allez · 06-16-2020, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by VinnAY

This is the result of telling people that there are no dumb questions.

Actually I thought it was an interesting question. Maybe invent a retractable lower part of the bumper or splitter? It's good to think outside the box sometimes.

BlackbeastSS2 · 06-16-2020, 07:05 AM

Depending on your driveway grade you might be able to crab it side to side or try backing in. With my headers on my 2016 SS I have to turn the wheel back and forth to get out without scrapping because of different area of the grade on the driveway.

laynlo15 · 06-16-2020, 07:10 AM

Maybe consider air ride and you cure both issues. You can slam it or raise it to get into your steep driveway. Maybe consider moving.

Rhobz · 06-16-2020, 11:11 AM

Not that I suggest going this route for the Camaro but there are bumper quick release options out there. They are NOT vehicle specific.

Here is one result from Amazon although there are a wide array of suppliers and kits out there.

https://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Unive.../dp/B00JJYPATO

Basically you would need enough that you could get rid of any existing fasteners but still hold your bumper cover secure. Then when you want, you take off the bands and release the bumper.

Keep in mind, I have not taken the front bumper cover off of my Camaro yet so I am not positive that this is feasible. I have done this on a couple of imports in the past to make them easier to trailer load. For these cars, we also permanently removed the fender liners.

ZED SLED · 06-16-2020, 11:35 AM

Maybe get a dog?

Jsreo · 06-16-2020, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

Maybe get a dog?

That was hilarious, I wonder what they were going after

06-15-2020, 04:34 PM	#1
StormTrooperCamaro Drives: 2017 Summit White 1SS Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 39	Quick release bumper for steep driveway Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has done a quick release bumper on my car? I want to get lowering springs but my driveway is too steep for my car with its front lip and I want to see if there is a quick way to pull the bumper on and off.

06-15-2020, 04:37 PM	#2
vtirocz Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 2,460	That doesn't sound practical. Can you add a feature to your driveway to make it more gradual or pull in a certain way to avoid scraping? __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS, M6, Hurst shifter, Hyper Blue, NPP, Gray Split Spoke Wheels Best 1/4 Mile: 12.24 @ 115.9 mph

06-16-2020, 07:05 AM	#10
BlackbeastSS2 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Shock Candy Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Garage Posts: 1,757	Depending on your driveway grade you might be able to crab it side to side or try backing in. With my headers on my 2016 SS I have to turn the wheel back and forth to get out without scrapping because of different area of the grade on the driveway. __________________ LT4 1.7 Supercharger snout ported & Meth 103 Katech TB, KATECH Custom Heads, DSX In-line fuel TSP Headers, Spec P Super Twin Clutch, TSP EL C7 CAM Diamond Piston & Manley Rods, Roto Fab Big Gulp BTR Push Rods,LS7 Lifters, ARP, FI Chiller, Kirkey Seats SJM Line Lock, Hurst Pistol Grip. 747/739 RWHP street tune - 821/794 RWHP track tune 101 octane. 2014 Mini Cooper countryman S All4 M6 daily driver

06-16-2020, 07:10 AM	#11
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Maybe consider air ride and you cure both issues. You can slam it or raise it to get into your steep driveway. Maybe consider moving. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

06-16-2020, 11:35 AM	#13
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	Maybe get a dog? __________________

06-15-2020, 04:38 PM	#3
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,208	Buy a skid plate or bag it.

06-15-2020, 04:52 PM	#4
L8Apex Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Prospect, KY Posts: 299 View My Garage	https://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Driveway.../dp/B075RPKVV7 Maybe look into some curb ramps (this is just a random example) Several vette owners in my neighborhood have them, they tend to be the longer 8' ones that span the whole driveway

06-15-2020, 09:21 PM	#6
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Hit is fast 2 or 3x... no more bumper to worry about I kid, I kid... The amazon ramps or air bags would be the way to go. Or a pic of said driveway, can you stake down some boards? or over-pour some asphalt or concrete?

06-16-2020, 11:11 AM	#12
Rhobz Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 186	Not that I suggest going this route for the Camaro but there are bumper quick release options out there. They are NOT vehicle specific. Here is one result from Amazon although there are a wide array of suppliers and kits out there. https://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY-Unive.../dp/B00JJYPATO Basically you would need enough that you could get rid of any existing fasteners but still hold your bumper cover secure. Then when you want, you take off the bands and release the bumper. Keep in mind, I have not taken the front bumper cover off of my Camaro yet so I am not positive that this is feasible. I have done this on a couple of imports in the past to make them easier to trailer load. For these cars, we also permanently removed the fender liners.

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