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Old May 29, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Super easy mod took out plastic around fog light's and cut bumper out behind front plate mesh .She breathes and stays cooler now !!
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Old May 29, 2011 | 11:55 PM
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wow! looks OE!
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Old May 30, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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That looks awesome. So, when are you taking orders?

Makes me wish we didn't have to run front plates here.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 04:49 AM
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Nicely done
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Old May 30, 2011 | 05:21 AM
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That looks awesome. So, when are you taking orders?

Makes me wish we didn't have to run front plates here.
I read recently that all states are going to have to go with both front and rear license plates because of the new photo Radar and traffic light camera's being set up out there to see if you run a Red Light or are speeding. Seeing the Traffic light camera's a lot here in New Jersey anymore. Big Brother wants the Front plate on so that they can nab you from the front or back of your car.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 06:44 AM
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Looks like one of those kissing fish mouths. Good way to pull in more crud and bugs I guess.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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Very Professional.... Looks OEM
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Old May 30, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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Great job! I like it.
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Old May 30, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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Hey Phil, it looks like you did a really nice job, you took your time and the results show it. If you have the Z06 screens also with the plastic surrounding removed around the flogs, you can remove your front air damm, you will have plenty of air volume coming in through the screens and you will not have any overheating issues, mine has been off a few months with no problems, Cheap mod with great OEM looks!
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Old May 30, 2011 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ffas23
Seeing the Traffic light camera's a lot here in New Jersey anymore. Big Brother wants the Front plate on so that they can nab you from the front or back of your car.
Funny you mention that !
My Township ( as I'm sure most towns ) are crying the 'We're broke Blues" yet they got the bucks to install these Traffic Cams EVERYWHERE !

Back to original topic: The mod looks great, AWESOME JOB
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Old May 30, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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Good job!
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Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg
Hey Phil, it looks like you did a really nice job, you took your time and the results show it. If you have the Z06 screens also with the plastic surrounding removed around the flogs, you can remove your front air damm, you will have plenty of air volume coming in through the screens and you will not have any overheating issues, mine has been off a few months with no problems, Cheap mod with great OEM looks!


Thanks everyone !!!
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Old May 30, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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WOW! Good job!...wish I didn't have to have a front tag
Where did you get the screening?

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Old May 30, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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McMaster 404-346-7000-diameter .047.12x12 piece..!
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Old May 30, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Looks good!
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Very nice job
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Old May 30, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Think I am going to do this mod just for track days, i have a front tag here in Texas but Ill remove it for the track. Great idea!
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Old May 30, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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Very well done
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Nice!
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