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The best fix for the license plate hole issue mentioned above is available from Totsubo. (http://www.totsubomotorsports.com/TMS20060208b/Pages/Exterior_FLM.htm)

 

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=262624633745&globalID=EBAY-US

 

That's actually Heuburger selling on eBay.

 

They used to make a tilting one that is super rare.(http://www.totsubomotorsports.com/TMS20060208b/Pages/Exterior_FFLM.htm)

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I haven't opened every box that was inside the biggest box but I should be able to use my USDM headlight brackets even if I don't have the JDM ones? I didn't think that the brackets were super necessary. Time to do more searching.

 

I'd give the brackets to you if bought the beam, and I'd sell you the beam/foam absorber for $80.

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The best fix for the license plate hole issue mentioned above is available from Totsubo. (http://www.totsubomotorsports.com/TMS20060208b/Pages/Exterior_FLM.htm)

 

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=262624633745&globalID=EBAY-US

 

That's actually Heuburger selling on eBay.

 

They used to make a tilting one that is super rare.(http://www.totsubomotorsports.com/TMS20060208b/Pages/Exterior_FFLM.htm)

 

My JDM bumper actually came with a tilting bracket. I'll post a picture tomorrow when I install it.

 

I'd give the brackets to you if bought the beam, and I'd sell you the beam/foam absorber for $80.

 

I'll pass. I don't need any more extra parts hanging around. I know I already have a bumper beam and the foam. I saw that yesterday when I took the bumper out of the box and posed it. Thanks though.

2005 Vader Wagon

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Is it spring loaded like the Totsubo?

 

No its just a fixed angle one. I hadn't realized that Totsubo one was spring loaded so it tilted at certain speeds. Thats pretty nifty!

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Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston

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For my OBXT I used these adjustable mounts that attach to the underside of the lower grille opening (or wherever you want): http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

 

You can set them to any angle you want, and since you mount them independently they can accomodate non-standard hole spacing of JDM-style plates.

 

(Pic from site)

http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/images/FLPB-side-closeup.jpg

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Used the same one but I didnt plan ahead so mid way through with the bumper off and car on the lift i was like crap, so took the M3 out and ran to autozone real quick. But the holes didnt line up so i just drilled through it.

I bought an auto be more involved in my uninvolvedness . 200k+ Club

If you can't blind them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit.

My high mileage turd.

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Finally there she is! Looks great! Are you going to black out the chrome on that grill? I just broke my STI lip on a curb and need to fix it :(

Ive actually been scouring yahoo Japan for an OEM Subaru black chrome one. I don't want chrome to be flat black so I've gotta try to find another grille that has the black chrome to it.

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Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston

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Ive actually been scouring yahoo Japan for an OEM Subaru black chrome one. I don't want chrome to be flat black so I've gotta try to find another grille that has the black chrome to it.

 

I've seen a few of them on there from time to time but as far as I know the only OEM black version of that grill is from the S402 which means it will cost big bucks. There are a few Japanese companies that do retrofitted mesh grills for that bumper though. I'm trying to stay off that site so I don't buy everything I see.

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I've seen a few of them on there from time to time but as far as I know the only OEM black version of that grill is from the S402 which means it will cost big bucks. There are a few Japanese companies that do retrofitted mesh grills for that bumper though. I'm trying to stay off that site so I don't buy everything I see.

 

LegacyKid on here actually has a black chrome honeycomb with a black and white badge grille and it doesn't have the s402 emblem on it. I'm just hoping that I'll be able to come across one. But I might have another option for another material on the grille surround.

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Material Tests on Ringland Failure Piston

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Ahhh ok been there done that. I was thinking some other website. Didnt think you were referencing there.

Anyhow got some goodies coming. Made a super low ball offer and they accepted it. Should be a month for some more jdm hotness, already shipped out this morning.

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