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Jack the Knife

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Bumper and Rocker Trim Delete on Japanese Car
« on: January 06, 2023, 02:40:25 »
Photos courtesy of Motoring Con Brio. Removal of bumpers is interesting, color-matching rockers and removal of trim there is much less so. Wheels and stickers need no comment. But the bumper deletion does give a clean look.
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Re: Bumper and Rocker Trim Delete on Japanese Car
« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2023, 09:20:59 »
The new/custom front valance (to hold the number plate) makes it look neater than simply removing the chrome
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Re: Bumper and Rocker Trim Delete on Japanese Car
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2023, 16:49:51 »
Yeah, the mounts for the bumpers are hidden front and rear.  They did a good job for what they were trying to do, but I'm not a fan.  I usually hang out on the side of originality in these debates.  The lowering of the suspension makes for some serious rear axle negative camber!
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