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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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I had made this splitter some time back and it ended up tearing my front lip off on a steep driveway. Well anyway, i was thinking of making another one but this time out of 3/8" ABS plastic and with ss turn-buckles. Should be more flexible and forgiving. Any opinions on how it looks or if it's worth the effort?
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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i can dig it....it looks really good
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Nice Wheels!
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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i say go for it
Old Jul 24, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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i like i like, custom mods are always the best!!! flows nicely with the Ken Style lip too!!!
Old Jul 24, 2009 | 03:29 AM
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i like it............. it works with the rest of the box
Old Jul 26, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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Here are a few pics of the splitter template bolted to my XB.

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This is how the turnbuckles will connect:



I drove to a show on the west coast of Florida (200 miles round trip+-) on saturday and it seemed to survive ok. Hopefully will be able to get the sheet of abs plastic this week. Also need to get 2-6" stainless turnbuckles. I friend said they have them at marine supply stores.
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 05:05 AM
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that looks hot you should sell em!
Old Jul 28, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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I'm not really interested in making them to sell and I think it's to big to ship. More than willing to share the pattern.

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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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wow super cool! where can you find ABS plastic at random at that size? and maybe some info on the "turnbuckles" too?
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 02:59 AM
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I want one...
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Firesqr, pm me and I'll email the drawing file or send a paper copy. I found a local plastic supplier by googling abs plastic. It comes in 4x8 sheets and I think a 3/8" sheet was $88. I friend said most marine supply store will have the ss turnbuckles or can order them. Don same to you, email me your addy and the pattern is on it's on the way.
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Cool, will do when I get home so I can easily do that from the compjupiter and not the phone... also, I want to say how sickening it is, your oil pan looks nice and clean enough to eat off of... you and your florida paved roads.. LOL
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Don, sorry to see your post about Hannah getting her teeth kicked in. She's had a tough life. That duck tape does wonders. I still have a white XB hood with a blue stripe if you ever need one. I'll be looking for you email.
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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I love this. Specifically because it blocks an intake filter from the open road. Looks good too.
Old Jul 29, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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Exactly my thought Ian
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That looks perfect .. it's all about the details
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Got my template today Barry. Thanks!
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holy ____ your whip is sick! thanks for the template but please please please tell me were you got the hole grill set up fog lights and all.... i love it and i want it now! lol! thanks.
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Yes thank you for the template too. i hope to get started on this soon.



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