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Old May 17, 2008 | 03:23 AM
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I was going to post this in the auto body section but I know you FMIC guys will answer me quick here. I need a new clip for my trans am and I need my FMIC to breathe better than a stock front clip. Is there a front clip already fabricated that you can buy that has the front license plate cut out for Intercooler? I would do it myself but I'm not great with a sawzaw and I have blemishes on the front clip anyway. I dont really like the look of the clip on trtturbo.com, It looks a little ricey for me. Thanks.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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Just use a dremel with a cutoff wheel to get the hole, then use a fine grit drum to clean it up. Don't use alot of pressure on the sanding drum it'll eat right through these plastic bumpers. This is alot easier and more acurate than using a sawzaw.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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I used an air cutoff wheel for the rough shape to remove most the material and then a dremmel drum to finish the edges off.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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+1 on the dremel tool and fine sanding drum, worked great.
When you do it, just use the "blue" painters masking tape around the area.
That method worked great for me.

Good luck!

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Old May 17, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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i cut my license plate out so i could reinstall it if needed.


dremel also
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