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m2cupcar 08-08-2008 11:02 AM

The brighting vent looks about as afterthought as anything- the one thing cutting a hole has going for it is the lack of looking like it was glued on. Maybe it's because the outer contour has nothing to do with the lines around the parking lights... or is it mounted lower than designed?

I'm a hustler sympathizer. I fully understand the struggle of trying to work on a car without being there or having the time. That's when the trouble happens, the mind wanders and the 'net fabbing begins. ;)

Zabac 08-08-2008 11:05 AM

DOOD make your own out of another cheap hood scoop and trim the inside of it off...nough said.

levnubhin 08-08-2008 11:10 AM

I wonder how well a cooper scooper would work in the bumper.
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Zabac 08-08-2008 11:18 AM

I think it would look better due to softer lines...i would just cut off the scooper part inside and paitn it black to look cleaner, voila, you are done.

hustler 08-08-2008 11:45 AM


Originally Posted by m2cupcar (Post 293941)
...the mind wanders and the 'net fabbing begins. ;)

but safe to say that the stock bumper and hood with the begi scooper are not going to get the job done on the track with a:
2" radiator
12" shroudless fans
undertray
shrouding on the front of the radiator
24-row oil cooler with a hold cut in the bumper to give it fresh air

...right?

BenR 08-08-2008 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by m2cupcar (Post 293941)
I'm a hustler sympathizer. I fully understand the struggle of trying to work on a car without being there or having the time. That's when the trouble happens, the mind wanders and the 'net fabbing begins. ;)





Stop it, you're enabling him. It's our duty to shame him into actually working on his car.

hustler 08-08-2008 11:51 AM


Originally Posted by BenR (Post 293955)
Stop it, you're enabling him. It's our duty to shame him into actually working on his car.

you're shame does nothing for motivation. The $250 in track time $140 in hotel that I've already spent for 9/20 are my motivation.

Zabac 08-08-2008 12:00 PM

Why does a computer program need a hotel room? A $140 room at that!!!

hustler 08-08-2008 12:08 PM


Originally Posted by Zabac (Post 293960)
Why does a computer program need a hotel room? A $140 room at that!!!

Actually I'm liquid metal, and staying there for 2 nights. Skynet is picking up the tab. I have to go out there and meet up with Sarah Conner.

MX_Eva 08-08-2008 12:20 PM

Skynet! Oh Nose! I must send a reprogrammed T-101 (t-800? t-850??) back to save John Conner. ( Christian Bale?)

miatamania 08-08-2008 12:22 PM


Originally Posted by y8s (Post 293923)
cutting the bumper like that will make a ncie place for the air to go over the radiator.

HOW ABOUT GET CAR BUILT AND MEASURE TEMPS FIRST?

zomg...an idea that makes sense! Oh noes!

Concentrate on getting the car done and shaken down without overloading so many projects before your track day...I don't see why you want to rush a car into completion then throw it on the track all while praying its not going to explode.

Machismo 08-08-2008 01:34 PM

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This mod cost me "free" dollars......:jerkit: (see before and afters below)

hustler 08-08-2008 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by Machismo (Post 294001)
This mod cost me "free" dollars......:jerkit: (see before and afters below)

I want to buy your old, stock hood.

Machismo 08-08-2008 01:50 PM

We will have to do some work to it......it is hanging on the wall now with Neon letters from a an old Carwash....C A R S has been screwed to it.
If you don't mind a few holes that need to addressed. Also had some DIY extractor vents at one point in time, removed them, and skinned old large holes with fiberglass matt and kitty hair.
If that doesn't bother you, then ummmmmm.......OK.
Let me know

hustler 08-08-2008 02:17 PM


Originally Posted by Machismo (Post 294009)
We will have to do some work to it......it is hanging on the wall now with Neon letters from a an old Carwash....C A R S has been screwed to it.
If you don't mind a few holes that need to addressed. Also had some DIY extractor vents at one point in time, removed them, and skinned old large holes with fiberglass matt and kitty hair.
If that doesn't bother you, then ummmmmm.......OK.
Let me know

never mind...but I'd love to meet up with you and make a couple metal splitters/undertrays.

Machismo 08-08-2008 02:25 PM

No worries, it would be more trouble than it was really worth. :)
Yep, I have a metal brake, and some fab skills that I don't mind lending out.
We will atleast have you at the track w/ some peace of mind, and with a car that is prolly going to be scarying the shit out of you. ;)

hustler 08-08-2008 02:30 PM


Originally Posted by Machismo (Post 294025)
No worries, it would be more trouble than it was really worth. :)
Yep, I have a metal brake, and some fab skills that I don't mind lending out.
We will atleast have you at the track w/ some peace of mind, and with a car that is prolly going to be scarying the shit out of you. ;)

I will definitely bring the beer and BBQ. I'll give you all of my limitted MS skills too, they will at least get you on the "tunning horse" and make sure all your settings are right...the settings I understand.


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