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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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ive been thinking since awhile back... what if u cut the divider between the two grills on the front of the xb sou have a huge air dam? anyone have pics?
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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i was thinking something like this...
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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someone ahs done that, when they did a custom turbo set up in their box. personally i think it looks ridiculous, but to each their own.
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someone ahs done that, when they did a custom turbo set up in their box. personally i think it looks ridiculous, but to each their own.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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yeah, i dont know about that one. just doesnt look right.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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what is involved in doing this process? is there anything behind tat plate or is it strictly for aerodynamics?
Old Sep 14, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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I always thought that would be pretty kool to get rid of that middle bar. Definitly something I would do if I had a box. I believe behind that bar is where the steel bumper is and the foam cushioning for the bumper cover. U'll need to cut that bar out n use fiberglass n some bondo to smooth out the edges to match the rest of the grill opening. U might be able to mold in another peice of the facotry grill so it looks stock or use something custom made. Then ur gonna need to trim out most of that foam n hit that steel bumper with some black paint. N of course respray the bumper. Its a fun lil project n I think the end result is worth it. I definitly recommend gettin another from bumper cover to do this on so ur not stuck with a messed up frontend just incase.
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already in the works with a custom grill, dont want to give to many details, but it will look way better then that first one, that just looks like a hack job
Old Sep 14, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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Not sure I like it on mine, but you know, it's different...which is why I love our "B"s to start with. No two are alike...
Old Sep 14, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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hahaha...put some teeth in there and it would look like its giving everyone a mean look...hahahahahaha
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Old Sep 14, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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^ RARRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!! hahahahahha reminds me of my boy:


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