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jflogerzi 07-29-2020 07:19 PM

Shop to install Trac Spec Hood vents
 
Anyone know of a place to do this install properly... in the SoCal area. I don't trust myself cutting the OEM hood :)

86TOYO2k17 07-29-2020 08:48 PM

Any body shop, but you do have slight room for error. Lots of painters tape and measurements. Go slow it’s more scary than hard. Can make “practice” cuts in the center part you are cutting out. Worst case it’ll give you an excuse for a carbon fiber hood lol.

jflogerzi 09-01-2020 11:44 PM

Tried 2 local shops. 1 would not try and other told me 500$. At that price might as well just buy a carbon fiber hood but I like the look oem hood + vents more

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Decimus 09-03-2020 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi (Post 3363841)
Tried 2 local shops. 1 would not try and other told me 500$. At that price might as well just buy a carbon fiber hood but I like the look oem hood + vents more

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It just takes time. I cut mine just fine, just measure measure measure and drill holes & cut. I added 3mm rivnuts to mine versus using the supplied rivets so i can add rain guards. Harbor freight sells a cheap cutoff tool that works really well.

ellaavery 09-03-2020 03:20 AM

nice

jflogerzi 09-03-2020 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Decimus (Post 3364207)
It just takes time. I cut mine just fine, just measure measure measure and drill holes & cut. I added 3mm rivnuts to mine versus using the supplied rivets so i can add rain guards. Harbor freight sells a cheap cutoff tool that works really well.

Link to tool. Everyone keeps saying the same thing :)

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Decimus 09-04-2020 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi (Post 3364273)
Link to tool. Everyone keeps saying the same thing :)

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Here you go!

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-h...ool-63023.html

jflogerzi 10-21-2020 11:08 PM

Well I am finally attempting this install over the weekend

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Lonewolf 11-18-2020 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi (Post 3377569)
Well I am finally attempting this install over the weekend

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So how did it go?

DarkPira7e 11-18-2020 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonewolf (Post 3384877)
So how did it go?

He's still taping

jflogerzi 11-24-2020 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Lonewolf (Post 3384877)
So how did it go?

got lazy... Will be trying over the holiday break in December. I have 2 weeks off due to budget issue for my institution :bonk:

BROSEIDON3 11-24-2020 04:53 PM

With the help of a friend I was able to cut mine. Measuring took ALL DAY to make sure it was lined up correctly. We tried using the linked tool but it wouldnt cut deep enough and once we switched to a jigsaw it was very easy


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