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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by aledelic42
glad you shaved the side markers. what do you think about molding the skirts like this?

I do like the way the rear looks in you picture, but then your stuck without a way to remove your skirts...?
 
Old Nov 19, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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yes that's a downside but do you plan on needing to remove them?
 
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by aledelic42
yes that's a downside but do you plan on needing to remove them?
you never know....i'd hate to be in a situation where i needed them off though. i'll think about it
 
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:11 PM
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Worst comes to worst you just cut them and remold them when you put them back on... You know wtf you're doing, so just do it.
 
Old Nov 21, 2010 | 06:27 PM
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he prob be able to cut them and put some kinda trim on where he cut so your wouldnt notice the cut
 
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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I cant be the only person who checks this everyday, hoping for a new post can I? Hope to hear some updates soon. Awesome project btw
 
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dpinto8
I cant be the only person who checks this everyday, hoping for a new post can I? Hope to hear some updates soon. Awesome project btw
absolutley, the B7 look on a B5 isnt my cup of tea, but damn that thing is looking amazing.
 
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Damn u all for posting I thought there was an update >.<
 
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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hot ****!
 
Old Feb 25, 2011 | 02:25 AM
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Hey guys, I'm alive. Work is crazy lately causing some major changes in my plans. I can't give away any current pics just yet but here are some old progress shots that i forgot to post along the way. Don't worry, i haven't given up on this thing just yet. I'm actually very close at this point but am holding off on posting pics.

Picture just before I went slightly wider all around
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Had some issues with the rear lip i ordered so i decided to heat up the stock lip and shape / mold it how i wanted. then i just molded the bumper in on each side, leaving the appearance of a stock diffuser like the newer a4's and s5.
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(during)
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(more during)
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just before i began molding...
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begining stages of joining the bumper to the lower valence
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Heres a shot after molding but still in the very rough stages. the bumper isn't connected on the sides....thats why it looks like it doesn't match up right.
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Heres my last teaser preview for now....stay tuned! i might sneak in some taillight conversion pictures soon
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