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Old 07-18-2007 | 02:49 AM
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Default Anybody running without side skirts?

...or has had them (the ground effects pieces running along the bottom sides of the xB, below the doors) off, and has pics???
I'd like to know how finished the bodywork is under there without having to rip them off myself to find out!

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Old 07-18-2007 | 03:06 AM
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I dont have any pics, but I took mine off after I hurt that piece, and debated leaving them off. The only thing that stopped me was that it had 6 clips with 1/4 inch round holes and two 1/4 inch square holes that would have to be filled. Other than that it doesnt look all that bad without the skirts :D If you want me to I could take it off again tomorrow if I find time and snap some pics, its really easy to remove since its broken and all >.<
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Well, since you're offering...
Old 07-18-2007 | 03:17 AM
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Ill do my best to remember, I get out of work at 4:30 EST, home around 5:00 I could have pics up by 5:30-6:00 hopefully, if all goes as it should
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Great! Thanks, I appreciate that!

Anybody else...?
Old 07-18-2007 | 03:00 PM
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Its real easy to take them off. I think 8 plastic plugs on the bottom ... and 6 white plastic pins in the side. Oh, and pop out the plugs on each and and remove the 10MM bolts.

There is actually a nice set of JDM side skirts that are more conforming to the sides of the car, and they are chrome to boot. Very nice looking. i have then in a JDM catolog and i believe i have seen them on one box here in the states. It gives a totally different look to the sides.
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Old 07-18-2007 | 04:37 PM
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I'm not a fan! Love the two tone though
Old 07-18-2007 | 07:43 PM
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That's what I was looking for Vintage42!
What did you use to plug the holes?
Old 07-18-2007 | 10:18 PM
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Damn, didnt see someone had posted a pic of this before I just took off my rocker trim >.<

Oh well, it would've taken longer to post up the pics than it took me to remove the trim anywho. Guess Ill just go stick it back on lol :D
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that was scotty's car right after he got it back from paint so it hadnt been asasembled yet i believe. this is his car normally




i've seen cars from japan w/ no skirts...i'll try to find pics..but here's a couple


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it looks good with the classic look, but otherwise it looks odd.....
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Originally Posted by BoxOffice
That's what I was looking for Vintage42!
What did you use to plug the holes?
I would use these, painted body color...
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Hmmmm... I wonder if there are strong enough points to support a set of side pipes [lakers]?
have been thinking of going with a 4 to 2 manifold and use 2 honda goldwing cats..... with heat shields of course....
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Hmmmm... I wonder if there are strong enough points to support a set of side pipes [lakers]?
have been thinking of going with a 4 to 2 manifold and use 2 honda goldwing cats..... with heat shields of course....
As long as you dont go with lead pipes you should be alright. The bottom frame is right there. Jacking the car up with them may prove to be a PIA though.
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check out this photo-genuine bB (or so said) in TCG

http://catalog.drom.ru/photos/fullsi...a_bb_17975.jpg
Old 12-12-2007 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by saddlesore
Hmmmm... I wonder if there are strong enough points to support a set of side pipes [lakers]?
have been thinking of going with a 4 to 2 manifold and use 2 honda goldwing cats..... with heat shields of course....
I have plans for this as well once I get my other one I will tackle this on the Gothbox. I have a plan as well, more like the "lake pipes" from Moon Eyes and turn the exhaust after the resonator and go back towards the front and in to the "lake pipes".
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check out this photo-genuine bB (or so said) in TCG

http://catalog.drom.ru/photos/fullsi...a_bb_17975.jpg
Old 12-12-2007 | 10:47 PM
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would look good if you we slammed mini truckin style
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it would be so nuts
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