My not so aerodynamic sunroof plug

BANNED_ID · 2005-10-11 21:09:23

https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emsad.gif I drank too much beer and..... https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthdown.gif I used a box of aluninum rivets and a 25gauge sheet metal, and a hand riveter. http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTA5NDU2MTZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTA5NDU2MjZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/i=wMTA5NDU2MzZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx

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Oct 11, 2005 | 01:09 PM

BANNED_ID

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My not so aerodynamic sunroof plug

I drank too much beer and.....

I used a box of aluninum rivets and a 25gauge sheet metal, and a hand riveter.

Oct 11, 2005 | 01:12 PM

Mike_C

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congrats, that is awful.

Oct 11, 2005 | 01:16 PM

GBRacing

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Next time, start riveting in the middle and work you way out.

Oct 11, 2005 | 01:18 PM

johng

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Nothing a little duct tape can't fix.

Oct 11, 2005 | 01:21 PM

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Re: (GBRacing)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GBRacing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Next time, start riveting in the middle and work you way out.</TD></TR></TABLE>
YES, I will remember that next time...first time working with riveters. So how do I remove the rivets? Drill them out?

Oct 11, 2005 | 01:27 PM

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Friends don't let friends rivet drunk

Oct 11, 2005 | 01:31 PM

BANNED_ID

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Atleast I am able to drive the car to get my rollcage done and pose at my local tim hortons....:d

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Oct 11, 2005 | 01:37 PM

mos

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Rattle can flat black hides all sins.

Oct 11, 2005 | 02:12 PM

ITRacer121

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AHHAHAHAHHA! that is awesome! kind of reminds me of those kids with the PVC pipe intakes! do it again! this time with no beer

Oct 11, 2005 | 02:14 PM

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Jowee

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I thought I did stupid **** when I'm drunk.

Cars and alcohol never mix

Oct 11, 2005 | 02:27 PM

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dumpeDc2

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when you re-do it make a scoop and paint it orange

Oct 11, 2005 | 02:32 PM

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ZygSpeed

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Re: My not so aerodynamic sunroof plug (BANNED_ID)

I give you the credit for trying, and for the laughs from reading a number of these posts. I needed that!

Oct 11, 2005 | 03:43 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BANNED_ID »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So how do I remove the rivets? Drill them out? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes you will have to drill them. Be sure not to bore the holes out when drilling

Oct 11, 2005 | 03:49 PM

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EdoMoto

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Re: My not so aerodynamic sunroof plug (BANNED_ID)

My 5 year old nephew could have done better. So no more beer for you.

Oct 11, 2005 | 04:01 PM

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Hit the reset button 'cause you done fuct up.

Oct 11, 2005 | 04:23 PM

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GBRacing

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When you drill, use the same or one size smaller drill bit. All you need is to remove the center piece of the rivet.

Oct 11, 2005 | 04:45 PM

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SicNA94TegGsR

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ahhhh...you just need a few pounds of mud to fix it. maybe just some caulk to seal out the rain

Oct 11, 2005 | 05:03 PM

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no worse then mine..

Oct 11, 2005 | 05:09 PM

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COME ON PPL this is only test fit, haha I will make a better one tomollow.

Oct 11, 2005 | 05:11 PM

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Re: (GBRacing)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GBRacing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When you drill, use the same or one size smaller drill bit. All you need is to remove the center piece of the rivet.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Thanks a lot, I will try that tomorrow.
I will keep you guys updated.