Removing Dark Helmet's Front Bumper

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  1. Crashton

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    Mark told me he is going to plow our road this winter. Splitter FTW... :biggrin5:
     
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    Hope he plows ours too, the City of Columbus usually doesn't find it that important...
     
  3. CHKMINI

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    Great pictures....thanks Chuck and Nathan. What a great time getting dirty, hangin' out, and sharing some good stories. Jason, Jeff, and Chuck I couldn't have got this done without your help...and Chucks shop. Not too many wise cracks from Nathan......
    Who's next?....let's do it again!
     
  4. Crashton

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    Mark that's why I came with my own pocket full of wise arse jokes. :ihih: Nathan was too busy with his camera to zing enough wise cracks. I have to say it was worth the work, it looks like it belongs on Dark Helmet. Now remember what Jim said, keep it over 100. :D
     
  5. Dave.0

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    Awesome pictures and it looks great on the car.

    :Thumbsup::Thumbsup::Thumbsup:
     
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    Hope those weren't all left overs:lol:
     
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    Nope....nothing left over, except for some sore body parts today from crawling around on the concrete floor :)
     
  8. Crashton

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    Chuck really needs to install a lift in his shop. :D
     
  9. Justa Jim

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    I didn't say that, you did. I think it comes into play way below that.

    Mark, you were wise to attach it to the lower grill. No matter haw hard you try, it is bound to bottom out sooner of later. All it will do is displace the lower grill, which can be popped back in place with no problem. I know this for a fact.

    A had to snicker, looking at all the fancy tools and big thinkers involved in the project. Two people put mine on, in the parking lot at MOTD, without removing the bumper. :lol:

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  10. Crashton

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    Mark didn't use duct tape. I told him it would save time. Go figure? :D Maybe the justa bumper can justa stay on for the aero aide, but that coupster bumper seems to have extra bracing for winter plowing. :D
     
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    Double post DOH!
     
  12. CHKMINI

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    Wish this was that easy. My issue was that the splitter was made for the 2 piece JCW bumper and the Coupe has the new 3 piece bumper. We had to do quite a bit of modification to create openings for bumper removal and installation later if necessary. Big intercooler comes to mind :)
     
  13. Justa Jim

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    Got ya. I can see where that would make a difference. I'll keep this book marked for when I get my coupe. Might have to drive out to Columbus for the install. :Thumbsup:

    Jim
     
  14. Crashton

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    Jim we'd love to see you here in this part of the woods. I'll have a specialist standing by ready for the install.

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  15. Metalman

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    Yeah....
    And I have all the "Special" tools needed.....:Thumbsup:
     
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    That looks great, are we doing a pool on first critter to meet the splitter?
     
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    Put me down for a skunk. Plenty of those nasty things around here.

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