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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER
And a VERY GOOD suggestion at that... Sometimes the simplest ideas (self-tapping screws) don't find room in my mind

I'll take another look at the frame tonight and see how much damage that would do...

As long as I can mount it to the non-painted surface with them I think we're good to go
Maybe mount it to the same places that GFX like the stock or even aftermarket are mounted?
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by turbowhistle86
I'm just throwing something out there....if they are fairly light, could you mount them with 3M tape? I know its not the most secure thing, but it could be an alternative to drilling holes. The self-tapping screws seems like the #1 choice though.
Not a level surface to use 3M. It will need self tappers and spacers to clear the round rocker...
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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Ok, went and looked again and remember now why self-tappers aren't an option...

Long story short it is a very uneven area to mount to and made of different substances (from composite fender to sheetmetal).

Now, I could just sell you guys the waterjetted side pieces and leave it up to you to find a way to mount them... Right now I just don't have the time to research putting a kit together further as I have a targa, grille, sail panel and some other things on the table right now...
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER
Ok, went and looked again and remember now why self-tappers aren't an option...

Long story short it is a very uneven area to mount to and made of different substances (from composite fender to sheetmetal).

Now, I could just sell you guys the waterjetted side pieces and leave it up to you to find a way to mount them... Right now I just don't have the time to research putting a kit together further as I have a targa, grille, sail panel and some other things on the table right now...
That reminds me, we're gonna need a grille update
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Vicinity
That reminds me, we're gonna need a grille update
Still sitting in cardboard at my guy's shop
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Have any pictures of what the side peices look like?
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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What about angle brackets that you first bolt onto the sheet metal flange, then slide the ABS piece between the underside of the car and those brackets and use screws through the angle brackets to hold the plastic in place?

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:22 AM
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Could you make the pieces and leave it to us to figure something out? I'm very interested in something like this!
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Originally Posted by 02TransAm/Batmobile
Could you make the pieces and leave it to us to figure something out? I'm very interested in something like this!
That is the plan. Hope to have product pics the week after Thanksgiving...
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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I was thinking something similar to this to fix them! Attach to end of screw, push through drilled hole then screw it down tight!
If done from the underside of the car you wouldn't see the hole or you could use a plug to fill it.
Just an idea
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/na...me=promo_83953
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER
That is the plan. Hope to have product pics the week after Thanksgiving...
I am really excited to see this piece!! yay!
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