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Old 01-04-2010, 01:07 AM   #1 (permalink)
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SPOTTED: Aero Grill Block and Bumper for xB

saw it today on my way in to Home Depot

i likes!

too bad the wing and rear seat full of audio cancelled it out


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Old 01-04-2010, 11:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I think the Owner wasn't doing it with FE in mind, but it's good for some inspiration for us FE minded people.
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Old 01-04-2010, 11:49 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I think the Owner wasn't doing it with FE in mind

I believe the very same thing
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Old 01-04-2010, 03:42 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I was actually looking at a Fiberglass front bumper cover for my car that extended a few inches lower. I would them smooth over all of the pointless holes to make it aero friendly and have a sturdy decent looking piece.

Car already has nice side skits with 'spats' to break up the flow for the rear wheels.

Needs skirts too...
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you dont see that grill too often either

hard to search for
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I am thinking of a bumper cover like this...



Then fill the side 2 vents entirely, and make something that looks like a grill for the middle 'opening'. (Solid, maybe Plexi with silver stripes to look like a billet?)


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