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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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Default Modifying the stock driving light grills?

I'm looking at Mid-America's catalog and for $70 you can buy the Cold Air Induction grills. Has anyone fabricted their stock grills with a drill and hole cutting bits? How difficult can it be? I have the RM Racing Twin flow intake and think I could benefit from the cold air flowing directly onto the air filters. Is it a difficult job to remove them?
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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Is this a bad idea or something?
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 09:01 PM
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Get Z06 screens and eliminate them entirely :cool:
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Old Jul 17, 2002 | 09:06 PM
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Yeah, I guess I could do that. I was just thinking of something else besides what other people are doing.
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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Default Re: Modifying the stock driving light grills? (QuickSilver97)

I made these - if that is what you are talking about.

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Default Re: Modifying the stock driving light grills? (KingTut)

I just drilled some big holes in mine, then put Z06 screens over the top. :cheers:
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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 09:13 AM
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Default Re: Modifying the stock driving light grills? (QuickSilver97)

One of the forum member made a really neat template for drilling the holes in place and not having to take them out. :yesnod: :cool:

The info is on his website:

http://www.johndennington.com

Under "My Corvette Site" at under "How To's", look for "Custom Cold Air Screens"

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Old Jul 18, 2002 | 09:22 AM
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Thanks guys!

King Tut - What did you use to make them?
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Default Re: Modifying the stock driving light grills? (Vetts Forever)

One of the forum member made a really neat template for drilling the holes in place and not having to take them out. :yesnod: :cool:

The info is on his website:

http://www.johndennington.com

Under "My Corvette Site" at under "How To's", look for "Custom Cold Air Screens"

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That's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks! :cheers:
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