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Old 08-17-2012, 08:18 PM   #4
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I spent about 6 months deciding on wether to use the stock looking fiberglass front or go with something

different. I decided to ditch the stock looking set up for a full front end. I spent another 6 months

deciding on what front end to use. I needed something that was one piece because I didnt have a stock front

bumper for a half bumper/splitter to bolt to. I also was sticking to finding one used since I would be

modifying it for drag applications and im cheap... I finally came across an old thread I seen a while back

on someone making a FD style one piece front out of fiberglass. I shot him a PM and we worked out a deal.

This front end looked to have everything I was looking for in weight, aero, look, ect. and he agreed to

fill some of the stock holes for me as these holes just would slow me down.

To be honest, when I recieved it i was really unhappy. It looked like someone made this after only one day

of fiberglass experience. There are cracks everywhere. nothing is strait nor smooth. Obvious mistakes were

made eveywhere with little attempt to fix/hide whatever... But, I knew I could make it work. I never

complained to the maker since I should have knew better. But pics over the internet can be decieving... But

again, I'm not going for show here, just speed.

Also, I got creative when taking these photos myself. I shot them as to hide the horrible condition of the

bumper. The slope in the front looks like a choppy lake with all the lumps and divits. It also not a good

smooth curve either. These will be things I will have to fix at a later date...


Pics he sent me:




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1985 Gs:12a All motor Drag car - 1973 Rx2: Play car
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93 Touring: TRADED - 91 Coupe: TRADED - 90 GTU: RHD - 88 10AE: SOLD - 87 Base: SOLD - 86 Base: SOLD - 1985 GSLSE - 85 Gsl: SOLD - 80 Gs: TRADED - 1972 Rx2
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