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Old Jul 19, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by PeruzziScion
Yeah I'll see if I can get a full DIY done sometime soon. I still have the templates that I used originally and I might even have pics of the process. I dont remember if I took any...

Hey Peruzzi,

are u still parting out your fender flares? Im still interestd. Let me know bro
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Is still SUPER INTERESTED in a full write up so that ffejeroni can make me a pair!
Old Jul 20, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Im gettin to it. Ive been really busy at work the past two days and I just moved so I dont have internet at home yet... Stay with the thread and I'll have something soon. I promise....
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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did you ever get a write up on the splitter. still very interested!!! thnks
Old Feb 24, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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What is the reasoning in putting these (Splitters) on???
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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I never did a DIY. Sorry. Its so easy to figure out...
Old Feb 25, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Kahuna
What is the reasoning in putting these (Splitters) on???
ALL style and no performance gains on the box. I still wanna do mine
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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they look good, props for making it on your own
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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look pretty good
Old Feb 28, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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I have a set of the ones pictured on my ride for sale. I made another set to replace some but then never installed it and I wont be rocking that lip much longer. If anybody wants them they can have them for an insanely cheap price. Basically what I paid for materials plus shipping...
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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I saw some on bbist.com -- Bad A$$ stuff!!!!!
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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i'll take the splitter man!

drop me a PM

i live down in pitts =)
Old Mar 1, 2007 | 01:58 AM
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you've got a p.m.!!!
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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i started do my splitters today, they are gonna be carbon fiber. they are cut out but still need a bit of cleaning up. Pics will be posted tomorrow after the intsall
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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I wonder how they would look made from alunimum checkerplate. Just got a fresh sheet to make my floor mats.
Old Apr 22, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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Waiting for pics... I'm thinking about doing some in black plexiglas. The OEM lip has that little dip down on either end, I think they'd fit nicely there.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:38 PM
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I made a splitter out of aluminum and covered it with carbonfiber vinyl. It looked so cool and was strong. A splitter will catch alot of wind and needs to bolted very well to the lower lip. Only problem was that the aluminum didn't flex and was very rigid. Hung it on a steep drive/asphalt lip and ripped it right off then ran over it. It pulled the lower lip off with it.


If you make one, make sure that it will flex a little and not end up like mine!
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Noted... that sucks man.
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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ouch on the lower bumper removal. Mine are are a two piece set and fairly small.
More like this
Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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That's more what I was going for... when are you posting your pics dmpsk8?



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