1 of 1 FMIC fascia
#76
Would you want your core done? I guess that would be the main question. I have a bumper cover in my garage that he should start on within the next two weeks. I was going to plan on using all new fascias, that way we know the condition and he isn't tied up fixing up curb rash, chips, and scratches (like on mine
). I think if you shipped us your cover we could lower the price by the actual cost of the fascia, but it may raise the price a little if extra work was needed. This is all getting very confusing!!!!
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#77
Originally Posted by KPierson
Would you want your core done? I guess that would be the main question. I have a bumper cover in my garage that he should start on within the next two weeks. I was going to plan on using all new fascias, that way we know the condition and he isn't tied up fixing up curb rash, chips, and scratches (like on mine
). I think if you shipped us your cover we could lower the price by the actual cost of the fascia, but it may raise the price a little if extra work was needed. This is all getting very confusing!!!! ![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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#80
Great job on a unique bumper! Couple of comments:
1) Add black mesh to the new opening. Will give it a much more "stock" look and I think an overall better look to the car. It will also provide protection to the FMIC. A large rock at the right speed will puncture the FMIC. Is the new opening touching the FMIC? It looks like it in the pics.
2) Find a solution for the brace. I know you are working on it. This is an important safety feature and is one of the turnoffs of the Greddy front facia IMHO.
Dave
1) Add black mesh to the new opening. Will give it a much more "stock" look and I think an overall better look to the car. It will also provide protection to the FMIC. A large rock at the right speed will puncture the FMIC. Is the new opening touching the FMIC? It looks like it in the pics.
2) Find a solution for the brace. I know you are working on it. This is an important safety feature and is one of the turnoffs of the Greddy front facia IMHO.
Dave
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Originally Posted by WhatUpG_35
A large rock at the right speed will puncture the FMIC.
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I've owned two cars now with FMIC's, my last one had a 40x9x4 intercooler that was nearly 90% exposed and it never had any "large rocks puncture it." For that matter, shouldn't we have some mesh around our headlights and windshield so "large rocks" don't "puncture" them either? Kind of a silly thing to worry about if you ask me.
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#83
+1. If a rock that big hits your car get off the mountain cause there's about to be some kind of landslide/earthquake. It is extremely difficult(not impossible though) to puncture a hole in an intercooler. Most of the time when something hits it, it just bends fins and they are easily bent back. If it punctures the intercooler then it could have punctured your bumper as well.
Originally Posted by turbomaxima
It will just bounce right off the mesh though, right?
I've owned two cars now with FMIC's, my last one had a 40x9x4 intercooler that was nearly 90% exposed and it never had any "large rocks puncture it." For that matter, shouldn't we have some mesh around our headlights and windshield so "large rocks" don't "puncture" them either? Kind of a silly thing to worry about if you ask me.
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I've owned two cars now with FMIC's, my last one had a 40x9x4 intercooler that was nearly 90% exposed and it never had any "large rocks puncture it." For that matter, shouldn't we have some mesh around our headlights and windshield so "large rocks" don't "puncture" them either? Kind of a silly thing to worry about if you ask me.
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Originally Posted by turbomaxima
It will just bounce right off the mesh though, right?
I've owned two cars now with FMIC's, my last one had a 40x9x4 intercooler that was nearly 90% exposed and it never had any "large rocks puncture it." For that matter, shouldn't we have some mesh around our headlights and windshield so "large rocks" don't "puncture" them either? Kind of a silly thing to worry about if you ask me.
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I've owned two cars now with FMIC's, my last one had a 40x9x4 intercooler that was nearly 90% exposed and it never had any "large rocks puncture it." For that matter, shouldn't we have some mesh around our headlights and windshield so "large rocks" don't "puncture" them either? Kind of a silly thing to worry about if you ask me.
To each his own. I have seen it happen before. Plus, I personally think the car will look better with it.
#86
Originally Posted by ChicagoX
Kevin:
Awesome job! Original and not over-the-top. I can't wait to see day pics.
BTW, are you running an OEM radiator or an aftermarket offering?
Awesome job! Original and not over-the-top. I can't wait to see day pics.
BTW, are you running an OEM radiator or an aftermarket offering?
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