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Discussion starter · #241 ·
Crwright said:
Think it was 16x48, I'd get a tape measure and check your front end. Just to see if you need something bigger.
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Ok cool @CrWright, but i just had another idea not sure how it would work with the new grill...

So see the attached picture wanted to share this will all you guys to get your opinion.. should i bolt it to the frame behind the chicken wire or on the chicken wire as a front emblem.. obviously the frame would be stronger and less movement.. It is unfinished steel so need to coat it to prevent rust but just fishing for placement opinions?

Btw for anyone thats curious it is the logo of a wounded warrior:)
 

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Discussion starter · #242 ·
Waylonseelke said:
I Really did that desert Marpat. The army utilities are weird, i would have gone with marine colors too. Nice interior. Your car looks sick man.
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Yea the biggest reason is even though im army with the tannish cream color interior it didnt really seem to work well with the Army ACU green, plus the desert camo stands out with the black the way i wanted the contrast to be.
 
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Ok guys/gals i need your opinion:

Option A) All black

Option B) Tan and black

See attachments: First is a 3D model of a Subaru wrx sti idk but basically similar shape and rally wide body for concept

Second pic is car black and third pic is rough draft of tan minus touching up skirts and cleaning up windows and touching up black trim
 

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Soo Ive got some of the work finished on the trunk and still dremeling out the air vents on the hood. I have one question that I should have thought about before cutting the hood.. see pictures for clarification of where I cut. I do live in Oregon so we get rain, and I thought oh, no big deal on rain getting into the engine bay because with it running I should not have any problems, I have all my covers to fuse box, battery and whatnot, but I didn't think of standing water when parked. So my questions relates to that.

With cutting air vents according to attached pictures, one for more air flow, and 2 it looks cool to me, would it cause any harm to engine if parked under the sky when raining. aka alternator or anything crucial like that?
 

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Moved to the Showroom for a long term location at request - became a Build Thread.

Poll removed at request.

Water on everything won't cause immediate issues, could have some added ones over time.

If a coil boot leaks for example, the wells can fill up with water - no drains. Then it starts sputtering as the sparks don't like water.
 
Discussion starter · #246 ·
sailor said:
Moved to the Showroom for a long term location at request - became a Build Thread.

Water on everything won't cause immediate issues, could have some added ones over time.

If a coil boot leaks for example, the wells can fill up with water - no drains. Then it starts sputtering as the sparks don't like water.
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Ok soo should i maybe build a guide off to the sides for both sides? one of the guys at the local Oreilles builds custom jeeps and he had recommended building a custom airbox for when a cai is instealled for the scoop but idk how hard that would be or even if someone has done one already to get a basic idea.. but if i just put say two 4-6" "slide offs just a straight slant to the sides of the car away from the center of the engine would that illiminate long term potential coil well fill ups?
 
#247 ·
One would assume so yes. As long as where it drains to can handle a fair amount of water if it gets dumped on or when you wash it.

Don't want it to get stopped up from debris either over time so you'll need to thing about that.

You are wanting the scoop to be fictional yes? Don't feel like deleting words, but it's obvious you are putting mesh over the opening? That would keep a lot of the foreign material out.
 
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SPIinDisguise said:
One would assume so yes. As long as where it drains to can handle a fair amount of water if it gets dumped on or when you wash it.

Don't want it to get stopped up from debris either over time so you'll need to thing about that.

You are wanting the scoop to be fictional yes? Don't feel like deleting words, but it's obvious you are putting mesh over the opening? That would keep a lot of the foreign material out.
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Yes im putting mesh over the front of the scoop bottom and both side passover vents.. and i fogured and i know it was a stupid question but didnt know if anyone had a more refined diveter then just me fabbing something up..
 
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I appreciate it Mikey, i know it may not win many paint awards some of the edges armt perfect but thats not what im going for its a symbol and a representation of my blood shed on the battlefield and the guys and gals who gave thier life for me to survive and our country.. so greatly appreciated:)
 
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WantedJ said:
What does the front look like I can't really tell with it being dark outside and what duckbill is the one you have on the car been looking for one like that also like the meaning behind it it hits close to home
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Hey Wanted its a Mitsubishi Evo fiberglass duckbill that i molded on to mine, Also ive attached new pics ive updated the look quite a bit.. and lifted it.
 
Discussion starter · #254 · (Edited)
So guys heres the update..

Car is lifted back to stock. Front has inch strut Spacers. Fabbing Rock bars coling soon. Nobby winter tires, and steelies. New hood without vents. Rack and more lights coming soon.
 

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#256 ·
that's a pretty beefy push bar you got on the front, nice! You should look at the lift kit rebel devil customs has. it would make your car look badass.
 
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armysniper10 said:
So guys heres the update..

Car is lifted back to stock. Front has inch strut Spacers. Fabbing Rock bars coling soon. Nobby winter tires, and steelies. New hood without vents. Rack and more lights coming soon.
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Like how you switch it up.......
 
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