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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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$20 weekend Project

DIY project - Front Spoiler from Home Depot. have so much fun doing it.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 04:28 AM
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I know it was early/late when you posted this...but more details?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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is that garage door trim. costs about 15-20, plus screws.
heck, i have some, may be long enough, ill mail it to you for the cost of shipping if youd like. i tried it on the wheel wells, didnt come out so good, so its sitting now.

waste of $20 IMO, but dosomething made it look pretty decent!
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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it is the garage door trim which i got it from Home Depot. I used the 3m tape to secure before I screw it down. it took me an hour to do but it turn out decent. I am happy with it.
BTW, the total length of the trim you need is about 7'.
have fun.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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here is a closer look:
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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Not bad!

I'm more jealous of the orange tree and palms in the background. Location?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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Pasadena - sunny California.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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[Sarcastic Voice]Oh, hey great, I'm happy for you and your fabulous weather[/Sarcastic Voice]

Right now, it's 35 and rainy slush here in Philly.

 
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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any problems with it flapping at higher speeds ?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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it was secure by 3M tape and screws - it holding up great, no problem at all.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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Very nice mod on your JCW. I did the same on my R53 a couple years back and still love it!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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i did the same but i ripped it off lol im too low thou :/
 
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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by dosomething
Pasadena - sunny California.
I am in Arcadia. Can you recommend a good shop for the 15% pulley
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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@dosomething: looks great, nice work. Is it simply garage door trim and obvious when you hit Home Depot? It appears to be a roll or strip and cut to fit at the ends? A splitter is a project on my list...thx for sharing.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Ive seen many do that on the STI before, looks really good!
 
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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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Great job following the contour of the Aero bumper....first one I have seen

Nicely done !
 
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