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Old 11-05-2006, 05:40 AM
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this is what im talking about



has anyone on here done this before? how did you do it?
Old 11-05-2006, 05:50 AM
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dremel with a cut-off wheel, bloock sander, and a file
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thats what i was thinking, the bottom grille doesnt just pop out or unscrew though does it? so its molded to the bumper?
Old 11-05-2006, 06:03 AM
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^ Correct. if you dont have a dremel available. ive used tin snips and a fileto clean the edges
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I've used a steak knife and a file, and then some 600, then some 1000 grit.
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i've used a pair of strong *** scissors too...
just make sure to sand so it looks clean.
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any of therse will work, I use a die grinder then sandpaper to clean it up. good luck, maybe make a line with tape around it so you get a straight cut.
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Pretty much the same procedure as if you made your own CTR grille.
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LMAO, interfooler
Old 11-05-2006, 01:18 PM
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your best bet, is not to use a cut off wheel. it will only burn and melt the plastic. I have always used a metal cutting blade. I use a body saw. Or if you don't ahve access to a neumatic bodysaw. Use a jig saw...


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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cambopheonix56 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LMAO, interfooler </TD></TR></TABLE>

Looks more like a backdoor setup to me. You can see some more t-bolt clamps behind the bov.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EK k kay &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks more like a backdoor setup to me. You can see some more t-bolt clamps behind the bov.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I've seen more pics of that car. It is a backdoor setup.
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WTF is a backdoor setup?
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dem0nk1d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WTF is a backdoor setup?</TD></TR></TABLE>yeah....
i thought it was called a backyard special???
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thats actually an 850 whp H22 Hatchback, the one that was in this months honda-tuning mag. http://www.hondatuningmagazine...turbo/

anyways, when i get my turbo setup i plan on cutting it, just to show off the Intercooler lol. plus it looks 10,095935432,32434543x better
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dem0nk1d &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WTF is a backdoor setup?
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Backdoor setup is for no charge pipe froming form the turbo, the turbo uses just one coupler to go right to the intercooler.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Teal-EJ1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah....
i thought it was called a backyard special???</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah if it was that rediculously expensive bumper everyone drools over but thats not hte case read above
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i used a jigsaw..but with a finner blade....cuts the bumper like butter..

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cambopheonix56 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LMAO, interfooler </TD></TR></TABLE>

LMAO @ you....that cars on the cover of Honda Tuning. 852whp H22-t. good eye though.
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does the bumper grill block a noticable amount of airflow to the intercooler?
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u can use a close quarter hacksaw. when i installed my foglights, i just used the hacksaw blade by itself. works good and cuts real easy.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cambopheonix56 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LMAO, interfooler </TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dafuzzbudd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does the bumper grill block a noticable amount of airflow to the intercooler?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I imagine it does when you've got a backdoor setup that ti'ts out the mouth.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dafuzzbudd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does the bumper grill block a noticable amount of airflow to the intercooler?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i doubt it, people just want to have the bling bling intercoolers showing.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dafuzzbudd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does the bumper grill block a noticable amount of airflow to the intercooler?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not enough to keep it from making 850+ hp...so I'd say no. No it doesn't.


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