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I want to be like JP :D, Well, kinda |
PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 11 2009, 08:48 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey JP... I noticed the metal you cut off where the rear bumper went. maybe we can all learn from your madness (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Did you do it for weight savings, engine clearance, or what? I am thinking of doing the same only keep the bumper on since I drive it on the street. Just take off the metal that does nothing. How about that tow mount. Looks worthless as well. |
blabla914 |
Feb 1 2009, 07:38 PM
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I like primer Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Connecticut Member No.: 1,740 Region Association: None |
Rich,
Your story about the guy melting his bumper and valence onto his exhuast got my attention. I have to think something else besides some metal missing was going on there. I have been running a FG rear bumper with no heat sheild and the rear apron (or whatever you call that metal between the rear bumper brackets) cut out for about 10 years now. At first I put some aluminum foil on the bumper, but after a few years it fell off and since there was no detriment to the bumper I have done nothing about it. I have run like this with both a 4cyl and 6cyl motor and Bursch and sport mufflers without any problems on the street, autocross, and even a couple of track events. Perhaps it was the valence that trapped the heat and caused the problems? Seems unlikely to me the valence would make that much difference, but it could happen. Maybe it was the combination of his muffler and the valence? Curious..... Kelly |
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