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Old 03-30-2009, 01:02 AM   #1 (permalink)
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This is a picture of my model car; although it doesn't have a roof rack or a bug deflector.

I'm planning on a antenna delete as well as the passenger side windshield wiper. I have the 2wd version so it sits a little lower. I'm thinking about a half body pan or w/e and also a bottom grill block. Are there any other things I can do? I will be buying new tires soon, the stock ones are 215/60/idk rim size.



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Old 03-30-2009, 01:33 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I just removed the engine fan, watching the guages now. It's not very hot here right now so i'm not going to worry about it. I also removed the silencer to the intake and it's getting air from inside the engine bay now, so that should make a hot-air-intake.
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Old 03-30-2009, 03:17 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I wouldn't think the pass wiper will do much since your windshield is very upright.
I call for an air dam on the front or maybe a belly pan to smoothen up the rough underside.
Would also say mirror deletes but you sit up high off the road - might need to see little cars next to you with the outside mirror.
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Old 03-31-2009, 12:10 AM   #5 (permalink)
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