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New nose Fi512 by Amida's FieroVation...any interest? by Amida
Started on | : 02-23-2010 01:22 PM |
Replies | : 749 (65071 views) |
Last post by | : Amida on 04-01-2024 01:17 PM |
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Oct 10th, 2011
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BobJones97 Member Posts: 186 From: Madison, IN, USA Registered: Jan 2002
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Brad,
PM sent.
Rob,
VERY excited! :-D
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07:35 PM
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Oct 11th, 2011
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boysatt Member Posts: 1232 From: Las Vegas Registered: May 2005
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Picked my bumper up yesterday. Probably one of the best quality fiberglass parts I have ever purchased. Very thick part, but much heavier than most bumpers. Will be months until I get a chance to fit it, but the finish is top notch, and looks like it needs very little work before paint. I'm excited to get it put on. Now just waiting on the rest of my custom body parts. ------------------
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10:27 AM
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exoticse Member Posts: 8655 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by boysatt:
Picked my bumper up yesterday. Probably one of the best quality fiberglass parts I have ever purchased. Very thick part, but much heavier than most bumpers. Will be months until I get a chance to fit it, but the finish is top notch, and looks like it needs very little work before paint. I'm excited to get it put on. Now just waiting on the rest of my custom body parts.
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What other parts you got cooking ? [This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 10-11-2011).]
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12:28 PM
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Oct 14th, 2011
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CrazyDragn Member Posts: 1400 From: Kingsport, TN 37663 Registered: Aug 2009
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PM sent Amida
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09:43 AM
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BoxerFanatic Member Posts: 20 From: Central Iowa, United States Registered: Nov 2010
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| quote | Originally posted by exoticse: What other parts you got cooking ?
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After looking at this thread, and the fantastic work... My vote, for my theoretical future Fiero project... would be a take on the Ferrari 328. Mera has 308. 355 and now 512TR are good to go... Cover one of the brake ducts on the Fi512, and you pretty much have a 348.  I would think that Prelude 5th-generation turn signals and fog lights would work well, but the Nissan/Ford combo that this Fi512 kit uses would work... Something with a slight bumper edge above the belt-line, and a full-width grille between the fog-light units... but with Fiero curvature to meet the stock hood line, instead of stock-ferrari-flat across the front.  
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12:21 PM
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Oct 21st, 2011
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by BoxerFanatic:
Cover one of the brake ducts on the Fi512, and you pretty much have a 348. 
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Yes, very similar to the 348.
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10:38 AM
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gtxbullet Member Posts: 4180 From: Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA Registered: Apr 2008
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GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME GIMME!!!!!!!!
I'll have to wait till I sell my buddy a fiero of mine. but I definetly want one. much more "form fitting" than the F355 nose. and that's saying a lot from me because I'm a HUGE fan of the F355 nose. but that 512 is poetry in fiberglass!!
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11:36 AM
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Oct 30th, 2011
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by boysatt:
Very thick part, but much heavier than most bumpers. Will be months until I get a chance to fit it, but the finish is top notch, and looks like it needs very little work before paint. |
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Someone had a concern that one of the noses was thin, so on subsequent noses I added a final layer of 8oz twill cloth and another 1.5oz mat strip around the edges. Cloth can be added as the final layer without adding more resin, which is a good thing, it just soaks up the existing resin. This makes for a slightly heavier yet stronger part.
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10:47 AM
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Nov 8th, 2011
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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 Got the F6 back on the ground for the first time in over a year...how time flies. The 2" drop spindles from Held Motorsports is just about right with a tight 2 finger clearance. The nose is 6.25" off the ground. However, I discovered that the new front rubber brake lines From the Fierostore are too short when used with the 12" Vette brake rotors. Any suggestions on what lines I need to get?  [This message has been edited by Amida (edited 11-09-2011).]
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11:40 PM
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Nov 14th, 2011
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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TXGOOD Member Posts: 5410 From: Austin, Texas Registered: Feb 2006
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I wish someone would get one of these painted and on a car so we could get an overall picture of it. All that I have seen are close-ups showing just the front-end.
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03:37 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Fiero84Freak Member Posts: 4787 From: AR Registered: Feb 2002
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| quote | Originally posted by Amida: However, I discovered that the new front rubber brake lines From the Fierostore are too short when used with the 12" Vette brake rotors. Any suggestions on what lines I need to get?
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Their Ocelot braided brake lines are longer than the OEM line lengths and are long enough for most all the popular Fiero brake conversions.
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03:38 PM
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Nov 15th, 2011
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero84Freak:
Their Ocelot braided brake lines are longer than the OEM line lengths and are long enough for most all the popular Fiero brake conversions. |
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Great...thanks for the info. [This message has been edited by Amida (edited 11-15-2011).]
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07:16 AM
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by TXGOOD:
I wish someone would get one of these painted and on a car so we could get an overall picture of it. All that I have seen are close-ups showing just the front-end.  |
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I'm sure someone will have their nose installed by next show season.
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07:19 AM
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Dec 24th, 2011
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BobJones97 Member Posts: 186 From: Madison, IN, USA Registered: Jan 2002
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Everything about this is PERFECT!    Plus, major bonus!  These lights were MADE for this bumper:  It'll be replacing my old (now damaged) 355 bumper on this:  Thanks again Rob! I'll post more as I get it together. EDIT: Added photo [This message has been edited by BobJones97 (edited 12-24-2011).]
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03:25 PM
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Dec 30th, 2011
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wftb Member Posts: 3692 From: kincardine,ontario,canada Registered: Jun 2005
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bump
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01:27 AM
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Dec 31st, 2011
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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Happy New Year! Rob Fierovation [This message has been edited by Amida (edited 01-02-2012).]
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10:23 PM
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Jan 2nd, 2012
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FakearriGT Member Posts: 19 From: New haven CT Registered: Dec 2010
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mine showed up today, my brother picked it up and inspected it for me.
he said it was exceptionally well packaged, there is no damage on it, and it's clearly labeled for installation, so I can't wait :-)
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06:53 PM
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by BobJones97:
Plus, major bonus!

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A play house...cute! [This message has been edited by Amida (edited 01-02-2012).]
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11:14 PM
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by FakearriGT:
mine showed up today, my brother picked it up and inspected it for me.
he said it was exceptionally well packaged, there is no damage on it, and it's clearly labeled for installation, so I can't wait :-) |
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That was a fast delivery.
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11:16 PM
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Jan 3rd, 2012
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Bozzie Member Posts: 1188 From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A Registered: Oct 2007
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PFF
System Bot
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Jan 15th, 2012
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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rcp builders Member Posts: 736 From: north port, Fl. Registered: Apr 2007
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| quote | Originally posted by Amida:
Fiberfiller is used to fill in the alignment pins, and to also fill in & smooth the transition between un-even edges to prevent air pockets. Be easy on the MEKP catalyst, you want a slow mixture to give you plenty of time to lay on the glass before the filler solidifies. Fiberglass has a tendency to bridge over inside corners & uneven edges which will create air gaps/pockets under the gelcoat. Eventually the gelcoat will crack & chip away in these un-supported areas. The filler helps to eliminate air gaps in corners.

For the first layer of fiberglass the goal is to have an air bubble free zone next to the gelcoat. Any air bubbles left next to the gelcoat will eventually become blisters in the mould surface and chip away. A thin 3/4 oz mat is applied which is ideal to allow all air bubbles to easily pass through. It will also lock the gelcoat in place without creating too much heat. Too much heat buildup in the first layers can cause rapid shrinkage/warping and premature mould separation. The mould will end up with distortions & waves.
First, butt edges of 3/4oz. mat together in the corners, this will prevent air gaps. Apply a liberal amount of resin with a brush, let soak, then use a ribbled roller & brush to consolidate the mat while pushing all the air bubbles out to the edges. Push the mat around with the brush to adust positioning if needed. Using plenty of resin will help displace the air bubbles. Once all the bubbles are gone, apply another strip of 3/4 oz mat overlapping the butt joint. Let the excess resin already applied soak into the overlapping strip. Roll out any remaining bubbles and soak up any excess puddles of resin with the brush. Let this first layer set overnight.
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I was wondering if you use this product in the same manner when creating your part?? Also could this be used even if I don't use gel coat? I have a bit of difficulty with bridging (I'm sure it's my inexperience) and was hoping this was my answer to that. Thank you Ray
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10:00 PM
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by rcp builders:
I was wondering if you use this product in the same manner when creating your part?? Also could this be used even if I don't use gel coat? I have a bit of difficulty with bridging (I'm sure it's my inexperience) and was hoping this was my answer to that. Thank you Ray |
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It's used behind the gelcoat on most of my parts that have sharp corners & edges to prevent bridging of the laminate creating air pockets. Can also be use on non-gelcoated parts. For repairs after part is removed from the mold, probably better to use bondo which is faster curing and easier to shape/sand. [This message has been edited by Amida (edited 01-15-2012).]
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10:45 PM
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Jan 26th, 2012
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finnyfinn Member Posts: 30 From: Milpitas, Ca Registered: Nov 2011
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BUMP
any updates??
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11:27 AM
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infinitewill Member Posts: 2342 From: Overland Park, KS U.S.A. Registered: Mar 2009
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| quote | Originally posted by finnyfinn:
BUMP
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Hm, what would there be to update? The product is perfect, completed and shipping  j/k Dr. W.
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12:57 PM
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Feb 3rd, 2012
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by finnyfinn:
BUMP
any updates?? |
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I think that I'm out of things to update in this thread. Maybe someone could post some pics of their installation. A finished part in a 24 hour cure cycle at 85 deg. F. before shipping.
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09:53 PM
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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An Fi355 nose with chin before shipping.
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09:58 PM
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Feb 4th, 2012
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Carcenomy Member Posts: 1109 From: Invercargill, New Zealand Registered: Jan 2009
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| quote | Originally posted by Amida: I think that I'm out of things to update in this thread. Maybe someone could post some pics of their installation.
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That's what I'm holding out for, some nice full shots of the bumper installed on someone's car. The wait is agonizing
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12:42 AM
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Bozzie Member Posts: 1188 From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A Registered: Oct 2007
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by Bozzie:
When i get mine i'll post it asap !.......any chance of a splitter with that 512 nose ??
Rick
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Sure, if you don't mind scooping gravel constantly and you've got some spare change.
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12:09 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Bozzie Member Posts: 1188 From: Plainville,Ct. U.S.A Registered: Oct 2007
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01:33 PM
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FieroUte Member Posts: 172 From: Colorado Springs, CO Registered: Aug 2011
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How much would one of these bumpers cost shipped to 80924
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05:47 PM
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FieroUte Member Posts: 172 From: Colorado Springs, CO Registered: Aug 2011
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How much would one of these bumpers cost shipped to 80924
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07:10 PM
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Feb 5th, 2012
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by FieroUte:
How much would one of these bumpers cost shipped to 80924 |
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PM sent.
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09:06 AM
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Feb 9th, 2012
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exoticse Member Posts: 8655 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
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Help !
Can anyone give me the length of the fog lights and turn signals (side to side) ??
Thanks.
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12:52 PM
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Feb 13th, 2012
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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| quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
Help !
Can anyone give me the length of the fog lights and turn signals (side to side) ??
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The fog lights are 8.75" x 3" , Maxima turn maybe 2" longer x 2 5/16" tall.
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10:53 PM
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wftb Member Posts: 3692 From: kincardine,ontario,canada Registered: Jun 2005
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| quote | Originally posted by Amida:
An Fi355 nose with chin before shipping.

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how much for one as pictured ?
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11:57 PM
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Feb 14th, 2012
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gtxbullet Member Posts: 4180 From: Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA Registered: Apr 2008
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I had forgotten about the 512 bumper...DARNIT ALL!!!! I just bought a Trueleo Intake....ghhrrrrrrr. wanna trade? haha guess I need to save up every penny this spring. Amida - please shoot me a PM with price and details about the lights. also, shipping to Pewaukee, WI, 53072 for the 512 bumper, and the cost for a grill as well too bad you don't make the 355 bumpers anymore. they were much better than the other versions froma couple companies. glad to see you're still at it though  [This message has been edited by gtxbullet (edited 02-14-2012).]
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01:58 AM
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finnyfinn Member Posts: 30 From: Milpitas, Ca Registered: Nov 2011
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i wasn't clear on what i meant by saying any updates. I just wanna see the finished nose on peoples cars
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12:40 PM
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