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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Is anyone willing to do this to my z for some extra cash ?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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I have done this. Just give me a call. I think you still have my number. Just to let you know though once you do this there is no really going back. I mean you can but you will see the holes made.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:08 AM
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Purpose?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:12 AM
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do it yourself its not hard. just looking at it makes sense.
purpose? cuz it dont look stock?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by phreaktor
Purpose?
teh hawtness.

OP -- all you need are some self-tapping screws, a forearm, and a screw gun. easy.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:33 AM
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I think it looks good for single exhaust. Looks kinda weird on a dual exhaust, imo.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by hkman78
I think it looks good for single exhaust. Looks kinda weird on a dual exhaust, imo.
not unless you have amuse exhaust....
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 10:08 AM
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did the work myself at my uncles shop, all u need is a airdrill, and zipties
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Hey..
Thanks for all the feed back..
I believe the purpose is to make it look less "awkward" when someone has a single outlet exhaust.. and plus i think it looks sweet.
Myfirst06350Z - Thanks dude. im not sure if i still have your number.. can you p.m me it.

And Fast Z33 Thats a siik setup you have going on.. Props.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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Also the reason i dont wanna do it myself is .... I read on another thread that you have to "heat up the line you want to fold" so you dont damage the paint....
Anywho ill try my luck. thanks again
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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^^when you find someone, let me know too.. i'm too scared to do this myself.. lol
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by chameech21
Also the reason i dont wanna do it myself is .... I read on another thread that you have to "heat up the line you want to fold" so you dont damage the paint....
Anywho ill try my luck. thanks again

lol no u dont hahah. its very flexible. just drill 2 holes in the bumper near the edge. drill 2 holes on the alum bumper thingy right inside and zip em up 30mins
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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I used those 2 tabs that folds-up and didn't have to make new holes onto my cover and aluminum bracket.

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/354208-rolled-rear-bumper-amuse-r1-yay-or-nay.html

Pretty easy DIY mod.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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nIIICE ! Ok this seems pretty simple.. im gonna try it today after work...
Last Question - You guys left your muffler on while doing this correct.. ?
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I did it with my bumper.....no holes no drillling......didnt think about the damage on paint lol......anyways you can do this with zip ties =)
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Editt...

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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DIY. It's cake. Mine took like 5 minutes because I was taking my time.

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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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its very easy taks about 15 mins to do
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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+1. This is easier than installing a lip.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 10 TIL 4
DIY. It's cake. Mine took like 5 minutes because I was taking my time.

hmmm i just got my hks exhaust and im deciding whether i should fold rear or not? judging from this pic it doesn't look that bad at all
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