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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 01:36 PM
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Drilling Ground Effects...

Sup everybody. I'm soon hoping to purchasing a set of ground effects from a local junkyard. I think he said he would charge me $150 for the front bumber, side pieces, and back bumper. You guys think thats reasonable? Also, have any of you physically put on your ground effects? Is it really hard, or can two people handle it with a drill and nut's and bolts? Thanks, and tell me what you know! See Ya!
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 01:53 PM
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Its not a bad price. As for driling and bolts, no... The ground effects should already have all of the mounting studs and such with them... All youll have to do is drill holes in your fenders and such if you dont already have gfx. make sure the holes you drill are exactly in the right place, or they wont line up right at all.
Good luck
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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Its not too dificult but do.I have finished everything changing the appearance of my 85 SportCoupe to a 88 SportCoupe with ground effects.The pic in my sig has the front bumper but I have the ground effects taken off.
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Old Jan 14, 2002 | 09:37 PM
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The mounting brackets aren't all connected to the gfx, so be sure you get them all. The rocker panel bracket needs to be spot welded to your car. I did mine all by my self back in '89, and it was pretty easy. Use masking tape, and mark an x at the drilling point. use a small bit to make an accurate hole, then enlarge it. The masking tape will also help keep the drill from damaging your paint.
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