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Old 06-06-2012, 01:10 PM
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Here's my HD gutter screen. I used bonding putty and wrapped them tight around the openings.
thats the best ive seen. wow..
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Old 06-06-2012, 01:41 PM
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Looks like I found my project for the next day off. Thanks!
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Here's my HD gutter screen. I used bonding putty and wrapped them tight around the openings.
Did you cut or remove the exhaust heat shield? It looks way cleaner this way with the mufflers visible.
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Old 06-10-2012, 08:58 AM
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Yes, 3 inches with a cut off wheel. Thanks.
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Thanks for the DIY! I just did this today. Shows off the Corksport exhaust nicely



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Old 06-10-2012, 08:25 PM
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Never actually seen one before...very nice.
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Nice!
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Old 06-10-2012, 09:54 PM
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Looks great, this mod is really catching on. I added the Lebren light and rear aero flares today to complete the look

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Old 06-10-2012, 11:19 PM
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i was just thinking how mine would look good because I have the Lebren. I have a ton of stuff to do but this is on my short list.
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Old 06-11-2012, 06:17 AM
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Looks really good with the Lebren Light, if I still has the OEM bumper I would add if for sure.
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Old 06-13-2012, 05:36 PM
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As an FYI, here's the rear venting on #40 last weekend.
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Old 06-13-2012, 05:51 PM
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It has the fishbowl taillight mod too?
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That's funny.
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It has the fishbowl taillight mod too?

Yup! I was told the tail lights are one of the few OEM parts on the car. The water inside kinda proves it, no?
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Old 06-13-2012, 06:21 PM
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Another shot of that fishbowl I took as well LOL

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already did it ^^^

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Originally Posted by Rotr8
already did it ^^^

next on my to do list for sure.
btw what spoiler is that?
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Must say, the HD gutter screen looks really good. It also has to be light compared to the metal mesh that I have. Although mine has a nice clear hole and grommet for the tow hook. I will have to picture it properly for everyone to see.
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Rotr8, that is a great pic. Perfect lighting.
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Must say, the HD gutter screen looks really good. It also has to be light compared to the metal mesh that I have. Although mine has a nice clear hole and grommet for the tow hook. I will have to picture it properly for everyone to see.
I have a role of the screen at home. I'm still not sure not to attach it to the bumper though.
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Old 07-20-2012, 12:55 AM
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instead of cutting the heat shield, cant you just bend it up?
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Old 07-20-2012, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by EricB
instead of cutting the heat shield, cant you just bend it up?
I tried to bend mine but it was too difficult since there are creases in the metal running perpendicular to the bending angle. Cutting was easy enough. I just used an old pair of scissors and worked little by little
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Angle grinder with cutting disc... 1 minute job.
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