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Old Jul 19, 2005, 02:29 PM
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Rear Bumper mod...

Rather than spend $500 on a diffuser to keep air from going into the rear bumper cavity, I modified it to let air out...whatcha think?


Old Jul 19, 2005, 02:31 PM
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great idea!
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looks spiffy
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Very interesting. How's it feel? Is it making a difference?
Old Jul 19, 2005, 02:34 PM
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to be honest I just finished it about 30 minutes ago!
Old Jul 19, 2005, 02:36 PM
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hey what the hell i used to live in kings mountain lol what a ghetto town
Old Jul 19, 2005, 02:42 PM
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Hey, it works!

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damn.. thast cool! I might do something like that.
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Suave idea...
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good idea
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That is offically a great idea. I've toyed with the idea of doing something along those lines. I might also add a few large holes near the sides to give the air a few more places to exit.

What did you cut it with, coping saw, dremel?

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Nice
Old Jul 19, 2005, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jid2
That is offically a great idea. I've toyed with the idea of doing something along those lines. I might also add a few large holes near the sides to give the air a few more places to exit.

What did you cut it with, coping saw, dremel?
I removed the bumper and used a heated utility razor to cut the plastic. There was some styrofoam that had to be cut out from behind there as well. The mesh is aluminum painted with flat black.
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I think that is a really good idea!!
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not bad



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