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Old 07-18-2009 | 03:48 AM
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how about redesigning the cover?
so we can reach the oil and the nut for the oil?
sounds way more convenient!
I don't usually change my oil, but maybe the hole that is already there can be enlarged.
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 07:44 AM
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part of mine ripped off on the freeway. i zipped tied the rest of it.
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 07:51 AM
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I bought a set of drive on ramps, much easier than jacking it up every time.
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 08:57 AM
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part of mine ripped off on the freeway. i zipped tied the rest of it.
Part of the front lip go damaged by parking too close to a high curb. So I cut off that part.
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Texasscout
I bought a set of drive on ramps, much easier than jacking it up every time.
Does your bumper clear the ramps? I have to use wood each time I use ramps and it becomes more of a hassle than just jacking up the car.
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dkhuynh
part of mine ripped off on the freeway. i zipped tied the rest of it.
I thought I was the only genius that took that route!... Ha... Kudos for the great idea!
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dkhuynh
part of mine ripped off on the freeway. i zipped tied the rest of it.
lol, so how do you take it off each time you change your oil? Do you just cut the zip ties and put on new ones?
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 04:10 PM
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thanks guys. I think I'll try to keep it on if I can fit it correctly. I think it was put on incorrectly when my car used to get oil changes at Jiffy Lube. It's so bent out of shape that it stays deformed even when I take it out so I don't think there's any hope of straightening it out. And that ARC piece looks way too bulky. I'd be dragging that thing around everywhere I went.
leave it out in the sun, for couple hours, it should form back to shape..
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 05:36 PM
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the alternator is pretty far down there no?

Id be affraid that water would one day fry the alt

that and the cover helps keep dirty from coming up

It only takes 3-5 min to take all the bolts off, so its worth it to me
 
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Old 07-18-2009 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by j 4 lD
Does your bumper clear the ramps? I have to use wood each time I use ramps and it becomes more of a hassle than just jacking up the car.
Yeah, I got the plastic ones from Walmart. I'm even lowered 1" and they still fit fine.
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 05:27 PM
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I just use a drill with a 10mm nutdriver attachment. 1 minute to remove and install.
 
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Old 07-19-2009 | 09:02 PM
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it is a lot of bolts, but with an impact wrench its pretty quick - a lift makes it even easier... after market bumpers can be a little tricky though - at least mine is (the front row).

the only benefit to leaving it off is ease of access and to help dissipate heat - the access issue is just a few minutes saved though and the cooling benefit isn’t much... imo its not worth the dirt & grime and chance of road debris flying up into engine area so I leave mine on.
 
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Old 07-20-2009 | 09:18 AM
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that ARC under body gaurd looks like a joke, seems like it would scrape on everything. I'm definately looking to replace mine at some point, the previous owner didn't treat it too well. Does anyone here do any work with Carbon/Kevlar weaves?
 
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Old 07-20-2009 | 02:17 PM
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that ARC under body gaurd looks like a joke, seems like it would scrape on everything. I'm definately looking to replace mine at some point, the previous owner didn't treat it too well. Does anyone here do any work with Carbon/Kevlar weaves?
IMO that piece is not worth paying for Kevlar...
 
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Old 07-20-2009 | 04:09 PM
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I just want a nice aluminum one. Don't care about the show aspects, just something that is light and will keep its shape.
 
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