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Aubrey64 · 09-07-2012, 12:25 AM

Is double sided tape all that keeps these vents attached to the fender? How does that hold up? I am really wanting to do this, but am skeptical about the cutting...My dad would KILL me if I screwed up my car

overhaulengines · 09-07-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey64

Is double sided tape all that keeps these vents attached to the fender? How does that hold up? I am really wanting to do this, but am skeptical about the cutting...My dad would KILL me if I screwed up my car

just the double sided 3M, i have had mine a year now, they have not moved on bit

, come down to san antonio and i can do them

lupe

Aubrey64 · 09-08-2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by overhaulengines

just the double sided 3M, i have had mine a year now, they have not moved on bit

, come down to san antonio and i can do them

lupe

I may take you up on that! I'll pm you if I am ever down there

parkerss · 12-11-2012, 10:45 PM

bump

vroomapunk · 12-12-2012, 09:01 AM

Just a noob asking here, but you wouldnt want to cover the whole area with something while you cut/grind? Seems like sparks could melt or embed in the clear coat.

overhaulengines · 12-12-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Just a noob asking here, but you wouldnt want to cover the whole area with something while you cut/grind? Seems like sparks could melt or embed in the clear coat.

that is a good question, he only covered about 1 inch around. the first one i cut i used a die grinder and it created tons of sparks, so i taped about 3 inches around. the other side i used a air reciprocating saw and made very little sparks

lupe

chris1973 · 01-07-2013, 02:16 PM

I just installed mine (DIY). They were a Christmas present from my wife.

Took me a total of 3 hours. I did everything as laid out in previous posts except I tired using my Dremel with a metal cutting bit. It sucked so I rented a die grinder for $15.00.

overhaulengines · 01-07-2013, 02:21 PM

congrats, looks great.

lupe

MackMan · 01-07-2013, 02:44 PM

Just found a set painted black new off eBay for $130 shipped! Can't wait to get them in and installed. I plan on painting the mesh blue to match my stripes.

FINALLY! Been wanting these since I got my car a year ago! I also might put some lighting in there if I can find somewhere to run the wire. The ideas are flowing!

I will definitely be following this guide, thanks for putting it together Lupe.

Superfly1 · 01-07-2013, 07:50 PM

Put lights behind mine... Just a little subtle glow for shows... There are spots to run the wiring so that you can't see them You will find a spot when you have the inner fender out.
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Infern0 · 01-07-2013, 08:05 PM

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Took me a total of 3 hours. I did everything as laid out in previous posts except I tired using my Dremel with a metal cutting bit. It sucked so I rented a die grinder for $15.00.

Thank you for sharing that about the Dremel! That's what I was going to try.

Infern0 · 01-07-2013, 08:07 PM

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Just found a set painted black new off eBay for $130 shipped!

Could you paste a link?

Lupe were they copycat or someone selling a legit version? Surprised that someone wouldn't have put them in the marketplace here. Great price!!

Infern0 · 01-07-2013, 08:08 PM

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Put lights behind mine... Just a little subtle glow for shows... There are spots to run the wiring so that you can't see them You will find a spot when you have the inner fender out.
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Wish you would have done a DIY on that light wiring.

trooper182 · 01-07-2013, 09:41 PM

Here are the ones I did back in Nov. Hardest part was getting the courage to cut into my car lol (a beer and a few cigarettes). After the first cut it was very easy. Also added blue lights behind mine. I used my dremel with the dremel ez lock cutting wheels. It took about 10 wheels to do the whole car.

09-07-2012, 12:25 AM	#57
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vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Just a noob asking here, but you wouldnt want to cover the whole area with something while you cut/grind? Seems like sparks could melt or embed in the clear coat. __________________

01-07-2013, 02:16 PM	#63
chris1973 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 212 View My Garage	I just installed mine (DIY). They were a Christmas present from my wife. Took me a total of 3 hours. I did everything as laid out in previous posts except I tired using my Dremel with a metal cutting bit. It sucked so I rented a die grinder for $15.00. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black on Black Performance Mods: CAI, ADM Scoop, Rotofab Washer Kit, Cat Back Borla ATK, SLP Underdrive Pulley, SCT Tune, DynaTech Long Tube Headers and High Flow Cats. Appearance Mods: Razzi Bodykit with LEDs, 3D Carbon Side Vents, Tint, Painted Rims and Calipers, See/hear my Camaro at http://youtu.be/wn0Ck-cw6WQ

01-07-2013, 02:44 PM	#65
MackMan Camaro CRAZY Drives: 2019 OC 1SS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Winchester, KY Posts: 3,202 View My Garage	Just found a set painted black new off eBay for $130 shipped! Can't wait to get them in and installed. I plan on painting the mesh blue to match my stripes. FINALLY! Been wanting these since I got my car a year ago! I also might put some lighting in there if I can find somewhere to run the wire. The ideas are flowing! I will definitely be following this guide, thanks for putting it together Lupe. Last edited by MackMan; 01-07-2013 at 02:58 PM.

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overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 6,219	congrats, looks great. lupe

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Superfly1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT #2197 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 916 View My Garage	Put lights behind mine... Just a little subtle glow for shows... There are spots to run the wiring so that you can't see them You will find a spot when you have the inner fender out. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ CAI intake \| OBX LT Headers \| Flowmaster AT Exhaust \| Trifecta Tune \| SS Rear Diff, Axles & Driveshaft Zex 100 Shot Nitrous \| Konig Airstrike Wheels \| Custom Engine Cover, Fuse Box & Underhood Bowtie Eibach Springs & SS Sway Bars \| BMR Strut Brace \| Drake Shifter \| Vitesse Paddles \| 13.26 @ 105.88 mph

01-07-2013, 09:41 PM	#70
trooper182 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT yellow non RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 691	Here are the ones I did back in Nov. Hardest part was getting the courage to cut into my car lol (a beer and a few cigarettes). After the first cut it was very easy. Also added blue lights behind mine. I used my dremel with the dremel ez lock cutting wheels. It took about 10 wheels to do the whole car. Attached Images __________________ Staff Sergeant U.S. Army 13B Gun Bunny. 2011 Camaro 1LT A6 Mods: Pypes bomb V8 exhaust, Magnaflow x-pipe, resonator delete, Roto-Fab cold air intake, Vmax Black Ice-olator, Elite Engineering catch can, painted engine cover and fuse box cover, 3dCarbon Front Fender Vents, Street Scene Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Rockers, Anvil Notch Rear Spoiler, interior/engine bay LED lights, two JL Audio W3's 10" and 1000w kenwood amp

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