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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Cool Prototype Exhaust Exit Bumper Cover

I purchased an AMS single exit catback exhaust. Love the exhaust and the sound but hate the empty hole in the bumper. So I got some Bondo and some Styrofoam and made one. Took about 15-20hrs in total with dry time.
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My first layer of Bondo on the Styrofoam.


Several layers and hours of drying and sanding and this is what I have to show for it!




Then I gave it a few coats of primer and plasti dip.




I know that there is still a gap. That's why it's labeled "Prototype". I plan on making a fiberglass form next week while I'm on vacation. With the finished cover will have fixed the gaps and it will be made of fiberglass. If anyone is interested let me know. That way I can put more time into the form so I could produce more.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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that looks great! patent!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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cant want to see the fiberglass one sign me up
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Cha ching!!
I was thinking that myself. If I could just find some one to help me make it out of ABS. Now that would bring me some money!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Great job!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Looks nice man.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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oh my god somebody actually did it! good job. now patent it quick cause im pretty sure a company will do the same and charge $500 for it lol
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Very nice, is that just painted with flat black?
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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I might beable to help with abs. Pm me I'm intrested.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Wow very nice job if I had a evo X I be all over to get one off this.
Never liked the dual exhaust on the new evo or sti
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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very ****ing nice, but I dont gotta worry bout that.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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How are you fastening this in there? Double sided tape?
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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"Very nice, is that just painted with flat black?"
I used plasti dip that I had from another project.

"How are you fastening this in there? Double sided tape?"
Right now its just hanging with some clips and screws. no holes, the screws are half way out and they sit on top of a lip inside. But final will be double stick and/ or screws.

"very ****ing nice, but I dont gotta worry bout that."
Good thing it's for the people that do. LOL! U never know maybe some day.

"Wow very nice job if I had a evo X I be all over to get one off this.
Never liked the dual exhaust on the new evo or sti"
Wonder if it would fit an X. Anyone know or whiling to let me fab one on their car.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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I still dont understand why anyone would wanna ditch the dual exhaust??
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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I like it... can't wait to see the finished product. i was thinking of getting the AMS exhaust also, so i may be interested.
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