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Old 05-12-2017, 01:17 AM
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Default Bumperette delete panel

My buddy, Vince, and I have been working on this to get rid of those unpleasant bumperettes. What do you guys think?
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Old 05-12-2017, 03:29 PM
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Works for me
Old 05-13-2017, 06:07 AM
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No issue with the "bumperettes" on my end. I prefer the original look, but to each his own. I'm sure that some will find this mod attractive.
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I like it. Sign me up!
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Nicely done!
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Looks good, any permanent modifications required?
Old 05-15-2017, 03:16 PM
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I dig it but as someone who does commute on occasion, I'd be paranoid that the missing bumperettes may lead to big damage if I ever were to get rear-ended. Otherwise I'd have had the entire area hollowed out and replaced with a screen (a-la racecar because it looks so damned cool!)
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Originally Posted by kennyvb
Looks good, any permanent modifications required?
There are rivets that hold the actual aluminum "Bumperettes" to the bumper. The rivets can be drilled out without removing the bumper cover, however, the job is much easier with it removed. I'm sure you could rivet or bolt them back in if need be.

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Old 05-17-2017, 12:07 PM
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I think it's ugly.
But I guess it does give the cops a bigger target for their laser gun.
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Originally Posted by Dr.Bill
I think it's ugly.
But I guess it does give the cops a bigger target for their laser gun.
We made one in white gel coat too. Having it painted to match soon. I'm still on the fence as to which one looks better.

At least the target will blend into the car.
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You have been busy.
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Default One off?

I went on the internet to find who made this cover and if there where additional parts. Well I am 99.9% sure is a one off and I just bought this car. It's was in Richmond VA and has been slightly neglected. Are you the previous owner?
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Originally Posted by Bradd Rodenroth
I went on the internet to find who made this cover and if there where additional parts. Well I am 99.9% sure is a one off and I just bought this car. It's was in Richmond VA and has been slightly neglected. Are you the previous owner?
I made the original panel and know the original owner. What specific parts are you looking for?
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Originally Posted by DANNYHOCKIN
I made the original panel and know the original owner. What specific parts are you looking for?
well right now it's only held in with the license plate and those 2 screws. Seems like it would not hold up with high speed and air coming in from under the car. Am I missing something?



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