Shroud cutting
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Drifting
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From: Garden State
Shroud cutting
What is the best tool to cut the shroud while keeping it in place in the vehicle? I am Installing the Vararam and do not want to remove the shroud to cut. Can a sharp straight edge get the job done? What are you guys using to do this?
I wanted to stay away from a blade that is too long and to reduce the risk of hitting anything behind it.
I wanted to stay away from a blade that is too long and to reduce the risk of hitting anything behind it.
CF Senior Member
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From: Tucson Arizona
You might want to checkout the Lingenfelter web site as they have some decent DIY instructions posted for installing their CAI...it does involve removing the shroud but it might be helpful. If you can't find it PM me your email address and I can send it to you (it's a .pdf file).
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '07
I cut my in place on the car with a utility knife. It is pretty hard to damage the ac condenser if the blade is only out 0.25", but I think most people get in trouble when they try to trim a little more off the opening and the knife slips (I almost did that). So always trim in a manner that the knife will go away from the condenser if it slips.
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal Qc
....and go easy don't use all that brute force only to slip and damage something. 
FYI, removing the shroud is easy if you have already done it 2 or 3 times, for a first timer (been there done that!) it's a pretty steep learning curve.
My advice leave it in place but place something up behind it if possible and go easy (that is too say if you mess up, please don't blame me), also I would suggest marking the template with something like a silver ink Sharpie.
Pro
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From: Arvada CO
What is the best tool to cut the shroud while keeping it in place in the vehicle? I am Installing the Vararam and do not want to remove the shroud to cut. Can a sharp straight edge get the job done? What are you guys using to do this?
I wanted to stay away from a blade that is too long and to reduce the risk of hitting anything behind it.
I wanted to stay away from a blade that is too long and to reduce the risk of hitting anything behind it.
Bow-Tie Guy
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From: Chesapeake VA
....and go easy don't use all that brute force only to slip and damage something. FYI, removing the shroud is easy if you have already done it 2 or 3 times, for a first timer (been there done that!) it's a pretty steep learning curve.
My advice leave it in place but place something up behind it if possible and go easy (that is too say if you mess up, please don't blame me), also I would suggest marking the template with something like a silver ink Sharpie.
