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Old 05-03-2007, 11:22 AM
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When you guys have cut the honeycomb 'neath the front bumper cover, what did you use to cut the stuff? A sawzall? Cutoff wheel? Hacksaw? Cutting pliers? I'm getting ready to install my OBX intercooler and I want to get the tools, etc all set up beside the front of the car to minimize running around.
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Alot of guys just leave the foam bumper support out. I used a Sawzall to trim mine to make space for my a/w intercooler.
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Thanks a lot!

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Alot of guys just leave the foam bumper support out. I used a Sawzall to trim mine to make space for my a/w intercooler.
Old 05-03-2007, 12:26 PM
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i used a chainsaw to cut the foam...no ****

was quick and made a CLEAN CUT

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If you have the plastic honeycomb stuff, I just took a crosscut hand saw and pushed the front edge (not the side used for cutting, side opposite the handle) through it. Like butter!
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i took the whole thing out, i still havent decided if its a good idea or not
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mines been gone for a few years too
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Hahaha.... ! That's innovative! <Dave eyes chainsaw in his tool shed..>

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i used a chainsaw to cut the foam...no ****

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Mine is gone as well. had a custom front bar made to hold the intercooler and radiator!
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Originally Posted by ozws6
Alot of guys just leave the foam bumper support out. I used a Sawzall to trim mine to make space for my a/w intercooler.
That's what I did...
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SAWsALL FTMFWMFAMFers!



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