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Old 09-16-2001, 08:28 AM
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Default Started my psuedo-RS4 front end mod. Takes a certain mental process that would allow someone .......

....to start hacking on 500+ dollars of brand new stuff.;-)

I hope to get this.......
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To look like this........
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We'll see.
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Default I think you'll see plenty of folks tuning in real close on this one dave ;)

especially if it turns out as good as the photoshop job. Good luck.
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Default Man you're busy today. You using fiberglass, or bondo ?

How much bigger is the opening you're making, than the original s4 opening? You're giving me ideas that I must resist. Keep up the good work. Oh, I can't believe you took off the spoiler I thought it looked classy. Anyways, have fun.


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Default Two different types of epoxies. I used some of the center piece I removed to stiffen the cut.

The spoiler was removed to clear the way for something else.
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Default If this side turns out OK. I'll cut some mesh and make a mounting system. Have screen powder coated.

I'll take pictures of the other side and the center for a step by step if someone wants it.
I'm debating on putting side vents in the bumper like an RS4. They would serve no purpose on my car.
The bumper will serve a purpose(I hope). I got it to allow me more room for something else.
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Default do you have something you'd like to share with the class?

come on dave, out with it
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Default I was just asking cause, I'm pretty good with bondo. I finally redid my boost gauge

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/7171/vdopod3.jpg"></center><p>I think I'm going to find myself an S4 bumper too. Cause some fool hit me while I was parked. Oh, I hate working with fiberglass. For me I think it's hard to mold when wet and then to sand it's hard as hell. So with my boost gauge, I Molded it with bondo, came out great. Was thinking about painting it but I found some fabric that worked out. I used no foam under the fabric, so it looks really good. Hmm I wonder If I can get a bunch of these A-pillars and work my magic. Anyways here's some pics.

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Default Well........

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/8297/schult.jpg"></center><p>......nope
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Looks good. I was afraid that bondo would crack if you removed the grilles.
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Oh it will - Bondo sucks for any vibration or shock.


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