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ALZR1
06-08-2012, 02:35 AM
This is how you shave 10 to 12 lbs off the nose.

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tomtom72
06-08-2012, 07:58 AM
Hi Al. That looks sweet! What is the OE piece made of? Steel? I always thought it was aluminum, but I obviously I was wrong. Do you think that the OE piece was intended to provide any energy absorption in a front end impact?

:cheers:
Tom
ALZR1
06-08-2012, 08:37 AM
Hi Al. That looks sweet! What is the OE piece made of? Steel? I always thought it was aluminum, but I obviously I was wrong. Do you think that the OE piece was intended to provide any energy absorption in a front end impact?

:cheers:
Tom

if your thinking of A frame support,then no because it looks like this just
gaurds the radiator and radiator fans.

AL.
FU
06-08-2012, 08:42 AM
I like that Al , did you make that brace ?
ALZR1
06-08-2012, 08:55 AM
I like that Al , did you make that brace ?

Yes I did.
ZZZZZR1
06-08-2012, 09:39 AM
Yes I did.

Damn Al! That is no just a weight savings, it looks great!

:cheers:

David
XfireZ51
06-08-2012, 10:32 AM
Hi Al. That looks sweet! What is the OE piece made of? Steel? I always thought it was aluminum, but I obviously I was wrong. Do you think that the OE piece was intended to provide any energy absorption in a front end impact?

:cheers:
Tom

Tom,

I'm sure that was a big part of the spec.
ALZR1
06-08-2012, 11:22 AM
Tom,

I'm sure that was a big part of the spec.


It's for drivers that don't know how to park and end up hitting the parking lot
bumpers.You know the bumpers that are made out of concrete.


AL.
FU
06-08-2012, 11:54 AM
It's for drivers that don't know how to park and end up hitting the parking lot
bumpers.You know the bumpers that are made out of concrete.


AL.

You need that David !
FU
06-08-2012, 04:21 PM
Price them Al. David need's new curb feeler's.
ALZR1
06-08-2012, 04:45 PM
Price them Al. David need's new curb feeler's.


I hope he does not use the new wheels as curb feelers.

AL.
tomtom72
06-09-2012, 07:45 AM
Al, thanks for answering my Q! That is a very nice bit of fabrication man. Kudos to ya!:thumbsup:
XfireZ51
06-09-2012, 07:54 AM
Al, thanks for answering my Q! That is a very nice bit of fabrication man. Kudos to ya!:thumbsup:

Al's the best. That's why his exhaust work is great too!
tomtom72
06-09-2012, 08:07 AM
You FBI guys don't know how lucky you all are..... or maybe you do know!...to have all that talent ( yours included Bin File-Zen-master-obi wan Dominic ) concentrated in a neat package!
:cheers:
grasshopper
XfireZ51
06-09-2012, 08:57 AM
You FBI guys don't know how lucky you all are..... or maybe you do know!...to have all that talent ( yours included Bin File-Zen-master-obi wan Dominic ) concentrated in a neat package!
:cheers:
grasshopper

Tom,

Actually Tuning Yoda (aka RBob) can be found here chasing electrons:
http://www.dynamicefi.com/

Obi-wan was Bruce Plecan (aka Grumpy) on ThirdGen.org.
R.I.P.
GOLDCYLON
06-09-2012, 11:18 AM
Am I the only one that cant see the pics? All I see are red X's GC
efnfast
06-09-2012, 11:35 AM
Click on them GC, they open.
XfireZ51
06-09-2012, 12:08 PM
I can see them on my iPhone.
GOLDCYLON
06-09-2012, 12:17 PM
Click on them GC, they open.


Thanks that was it. I right mouse clicked to open them and that didnt work. Ok well wow looks pretty good. Thanks
ALZR1
06-15-2012, 03:28 PM
updated shroud,and this one is going to Paul in VA.one of WAZOO members.



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LGAFF
06-15-2012, 11:51 PM
Should do a aluminum knee bolster for the dash
ALZR1
06-16-2012, 12:00 AM
GM already beat me to it there's one under the carpeting.


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LGAFF
06-16-2012, 12:38 AM
Its steel
LGAFF
06-16-2012, 12:40 AM
Guess its not as heavy as I thought.....MArc has it listed a 1 pound...
Locobob
06-19-2012, 03:36 PM
Wow very cool, I had no idea there was 10+ pounds to be shaved here.