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Burning Brakes
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From: Wesley Chapel FL
Hes not online so i forwarded you the email with the pics and walkthrough he sent me... check your junkmail if you dont see it in your inbox... 
Great mod. Could you send me pictures of the back to ajcerilli@yahoo.com
I think I'll do this mod too.
I think I'll do this mod too.
Le Mans Master
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From: Metairie Louisiana
Burning Brakes
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From: Wesley Chapel FL
Le Mans Master
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From: Springfield PA
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I'm going to say this with my flame suit:
I like the idea but they look like crap. Looks like (and is) cheap stucco screen.
If I did this mod I'd have to find a source for some HQ SS screen that looks more like a weave.
I like the idea but they look like crap. Looks like (and is) cheap stucco screen.
If I did this mod I'd have to find a source for some HQ SS screen that looks more like a weave.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Wesley Chapel FL
Its not what your trying to say its how you put it that will get you a flamin because these people took the time to do this and like it and you just come blurt out whatever.. Of course your entitled to your opinion but why try to suck the joy out of the people that like it? would it of killed ya to convey the same message or opinion without being so rude? Probably not...
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From: Brick New Jersey
Finalist 2020 C7 of the Year -- Unmodified
I'd have to say that this post has been pretty active since I posted it last week. Or course it's not for everyone, but it looks as though enough of people expressed interest in it and have complete the mod. And most importantly they’re happy with the results.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
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From: Hellinois
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
Since this mod is so popular I guess you're right.
First I cut out a cardboard template,
Then another template out of the mesh for better fit,
when I cut out the actual piece I cut small tabs for mounting,
I got the 3M tape from NAPA, it's 1/2 in. wide two sided tape,
You can see I used silicone on the first piece but I didn't want to wait for cure time so I switched to the tape on the rest. I put a small piece of tape between the screen and the side cover to mount it then I covered the top again with tape for a secure hold.
The finished product,
Good luck to all who decide to do this.
First I cut out a cardboard template,
Then another template out of the mesh for better fit,
when I cut out the actual piece I cut small tabs for mounting,
I got the 3M tape from NAPA, it's 1/2 in. wide two sided tape,
You can see I used silicone on the first piece but I didn't want to wait for cure time so I switched to the tape on the rest. I put a small piece of tape between the screen and the side cover to mount it then I covered the top again with tape for a secure hold.
The finished product,
Good luck to all who decide to do this.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Springfield PA
Philly 'Burbs Events Coordinator
Its not what your trying to say its how you put it that will get you a flamin because these people took the time to do this and like it and you just come blurt out whatever.. Of course your entitled to your opinion but why try to suck the joy out of the people that like it? would it of killed ya to convey the same message or opinion without being so rude? Probably not...
I tempered offering my opinion with the flame suit comment, said I like the idea but HATE the screen.
Sorry if you thought I was rude, wasn't meant that way.
Great idea and great idea to do it for minimal $$$ but cheap is cheap.
I have always hated after market screens that are nothing but cheap stucco screen.
To each his own, if your happy that;s all that matters
Le Mans Master
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From: Hellinois
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
WOW!
I tempered offering my opinion with the flame suit comment, said I like the idea but HATE the screen.
Sorry if you thought I was rude, wasn't meant that way.
Great idea and great idea to do it for minimal $$$ but cheap is cheap.
I have always hated after market screens that are nothing but cheap stucco screen.
To each his own, if your happy that;s all that matters
I tempered offering my opinion with the flame suit comment, said I like the idea but HATE the screen.
Sorry if you thought I was rude, wasn't meant that way.
Great idea and great idea to do it for minimal $$$ but cheap is cheap.
I have always hated after market screens that are nothing but cheap stucco screen.
To each his own, if your happy that;s all that matters
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Springfield PA
Philly 'Burbs Events Coordinator
You have your right to your opinion but NOWHERE in this post does it say you HAVE to use the screen we used. It is just a very hot topic thread with instructions on how to do it. You could go out and get gold plated screen if you wanted to, none of us would mind a bit.
I looked at all the responses before posting and seeing that everyone that has done this mod had used the "stucco" screen which prompted my response about the choice of screen.
I wouldn't use gold screen, I'd like to see someone use some nice SS mesh as I previously said I'd like that.
BTW, great job on the tutorial pics
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Fort Worth Texas
I also like the idea of it.
Any thoughts on using hot melt glue to hold the pieces???
Don't know just how hot that area of the compartment would get.
I imagine the 3m would work just as well though.
Any thoughts on using hot melt glue to hold the pieces???
Don't know just how hot that area of the compartment would get.
I imagine the 3m would work just as well though.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2004
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From: Hellinois
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
Agreed! And I did say I like the IDEA.
I looked at all the responses before posting and seeing that everyone that has done this mod had used the "stucco" screen which prompted my response about the choice of screen.
I wouldn't use gold screen, I'd like to see someone use some nice SS mesh as I previously said I'd like that.
BTW, great job on the tutorial pics
I looked at all the responses before posting and seeing that everyone that has done this mod had used the "stucco" screen which prompted my response about the choice of screen.
I wouldn't use gold screen, I'd like to see someone use some nice SS mesh as I previously said I'd like that.
BTW, great job on the tutorial pics
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And thank you for starting this thread
Burning Brakes
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From: Wesley Chapel FL
Yeah I kinda like it too Im gonna go ahead and keep it and do the other side for now 
i used a little bit different kinda mesh then you all did its basically the same just thicker.
Lets see pics
Im gonna go ahead and keep it and do the other side for now i used a little bit different kinda mesh then you all did its basically the same just thicker.
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From: Brick New Jersey
Finalist 2020 C7 of the Year -- Unmodified
