| Snowman | 03-10-2001 05:11 PM |
More functional bumper vents
After installing the Ganzflow intake, Larry recommends to remove the bumper vents. I didn't quite like the unfinished look of this so i made this mod in hopes of making it look better and more functional
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Restrictive vent. I carefully removed the horizontal slats...
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...and then wet sanded the remaining shell...
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...this is the vent after painting and attaching the infamous gutter guard via small zip strips....
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...the final product in the bumper....
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...this is the vent along with the grill guard mod.
I don't know if this has been done before, but i kinda like it.
Mod links:
[url="http://azscooby.com"]Grill mod[/url]
STi foglamp covers via Dutch555 on this board
Thanks guys...
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
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Restrictive vent. I carefully removed the horizontal slats...
<IMG SRC="http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/image_uploads/bvent2.jpg" border=0>
...and then wet sanded the remaining shell...
<IMG SRC="http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/image_uploads/bvent3.jpg" border=0>
...this is the vent after painting and attaching the infamous gutter guard via small zip strips....
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...the final product in the bumper....
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...this is the vent along with the grill guard mod.
I don't know if this has been done before, but i kinda like it.
Mod links:
[url="http://azscooby.com"]Grill mod[/url]
STi foglamp covers via Dutch555 on this board
Thanks guys...
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
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| Scooby South | 03-10-2001 05:16 PM |
Wow...that looks pretty trick....I lke it...: )...
| ChosenWon | 03-10-2001 05:59 PM |
Snowman, that looks awesome.
I had also planned to do that if I get a oem bumper to replace my cracked one.
I like how it looks so far...
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I had also planned to do that if I get a oem bumper to replace my cracked one.
I like how it looks so far...
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| Damon | 03-10-2001 06:02 PM |
not to shabby [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif[/img]
i kinda wrapped the gutter guard around that vent. i think yours looks better though. thumbs up man.
i kinda wrapped the gutter guard around that vent. i think yours looks better though. thumbs up man.
| Darwin | 03-10-2001 07:46 PM |
I priced replacement inserts, incase I messed with and screwed up mine. You wouldn't believe..
right side:57744FA200 $28.25
left side: 57744FA210 $31.28
for little bits of plastic?
right side:57744FA200 $28.25
left side: 57744FA210 $31.28
for little bits of plastic?
| Safir | 03-10-2001 08:47 PM |
The question becomes "Why is the left side so much more than the right?" my guess is people screw with the left side more often and mess it up [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/wink.gif[/img]
| Snowman | 03-10-2001 08:59 PM |
Mine are free...........if you use the ones we got with the car...........lololol
Snowman
bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!!
Snowman
bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!!
| Longitude | 03-10-2001 11:35 PM |
Question: where do the zip tie strips strap onto?
| HondaH8er | 03-11-2001 12:02 AM |
Yeah, I cut the slats out of mine, but I just left it open. And I left the driverside alone, except for painting it body color. Anybody looked for these vents at junkyards? That might be a good sorce of cheap vents. Looks good, Snowman!
| Snowman | 03-11-2001 04:28 PM |
Godzillong, i placed on zip tie on the top and bottom. Only the bottom one is showing in this photo.
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Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
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Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
| JC | 03-11-2001 05:36 PM |
Has anyone tried painting the mesh? What did u use to cut the slats out?
| Fido | 03-11-2001 05:40 PM |
You can get everything you need at Home Depot...Gutter Guard is back with the roofing stuff, and the zip ties are in the electrical isle and I believe are actually called 'cable ties' or something...Just go in and ask for Gutter Guard and Zip Ties and they should point you in the right direction (they really are pretty knowledgeable there)...
| Snowman | 03-11-2001 06:46 PM |
JC- I used the same cutter that i use for the gutter guard to cut out the major horizontal slats.
Then i just used a utility knife and x-acto to get the bits left on the side(s). The more careful you are means less sanding. I used 400 and then 600 grit wet sanding paper. Makes it nice and smooth.
You can paint the gutter guard any color you want. Cut it and shape it to the back of your shell first.
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
Then i just used a utility knife and x-acto to get the bits left on the side(s). The more careful you are means less sanding. I used 400 and then 600 grit wet sanding paper. Makes it nice and smooth.
You can paint the gutter guard any color you want. Cut it and shape it to the back of your shell first.
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
| Snowman | 03-11-2001 10:16 PM |
bump
| Snowman | 03-18-2001 10:09 PM |
ttt
| MagicMT | 03-18-2001 10:25 PM |
What a coincidence! I'm currently doing the same thing since I got a CAI. How long did it take you? What kind of paint did you use on it? That looks really good!
| MagicMT | 03-18-2001 10:46 PM |
And howcome your vents are yellow?? I thought they all came in orange
| Snowman | 03-19-2001 02:48 AM |
I painted the vents from ugly orange to yellow, takes about an hour each side, use any paint that is close match to your car color. (i'm not a paint guru, someone else might have more info on the best type of paint to use)
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
| M a t t | 03-19-2001 07:54 AM |
I wonder if there is a better way of attaching the mesh to the vent. Other then zip ties
| DigDug | 03-19-2001 08:35 AM |
Very nice looking vent inserts. I would certainly pay for such craftsmanship (hint hint!).
| Snowman | 03-19-2001 05:46 PM |
M a t t: You could prolly use some type of epoxy to set the gutter guard in from the back of the vent shell.
DigDug: Thanks, but i barley have enough time to mod my own car [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/lol.gif[/img]
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
DigDug: Thanks, but i barley have enough time to mod my own car [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/lol.gif[/img]
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
| pooreman | 03-24-2001 07:27 PM |
Man thats sweet, I was trying to figure out what to do with those ugly things.
Great idea....
Great idea....
| ImprezaRS dot com | 03-24-2001 11:10 PM |
This is pretty neat - I have the screens for my grill and vents, but haven't had time to install yet - the other day I somehow ran over a loose bumper vent that fell on the garage floor, and I seem to have lost the other - so I guess I need to order a pair from Sugar to modify now...
Larry [url="http://www.ImprezaRS.com"]www.ImprezaRS.com[/url]
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| ivbdn | 03-25-2001 03:04 AM |
That's a sweet mod. How'd u do it for the bumper?
| Miracle Worker | 03-25-2001 08:51 PM |
I had the same idea [img]http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif[/img] what do u think about hot gluing the mesh to the vent frame? Not found of zip ties.
btw. I haven't cut my finger once!!!
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btw. I haven't cut my finger once!!!
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| Snowman | 03-26-2001 07:39 PM |
Miracle Worker: Yes, you could prolly just glue it, but if it comes off, there is nothing behind it.
ivbdn: Do what for the bumper?
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
ivbdn: Do what for the bumper?
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
| IMPREZA GUY | 03-26-2001 08:09 PM |
who knows what type and color paint best matches BRP???
| Snowman | 03-26-2001 08:22 PM |
IMPREZA GUY: I used plasti-kote car color 7215GM. I think i found it at Pep-boys.
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
| SoCalScooby | 03-27-2001 01:28 PM |
did you paint the grill after you cut out the slats and attached the metal mesh?
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2000 2.5 RS
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2000 2.5 RS
RBP 5-speed
[url="http://eric.brewhaha.net"]MysticWorld[/url]
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| IMPREZA GUY | 03-27-2001 02:47 PM |
thanx snowman
| Snowman | 03-27-2001 03:31 PM |
IMPREZA GUY: No prob bro
SoCalScooby: Sorry, I think some things get lost through this medium. That or my brain can't process your question.
The grill guard mod is one thing and the bumper vent mod is another.
To answer your question as i understood it, i cut out the slats, painted the frame then attached the gutter guard to it.
Let me know if this answers your question.
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
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SoCalScooby: Sorry, I think some things get lost through this medium. That or my brain can't process your question.
The grill guard mod is one thing and the bumper vent mod is another.
To answer your question as i understood it, i cut out the slats, painted the frame then attached the gutter guard to it.
Let me know if this answers your question.
Snowman
Bad spellers of the world, UNTIE!!!
[url="http://members.tripod.com/snowkel0"]SnowmansRS[/url]
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