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Old 12-29-2013, 08:16 PM   #1
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how's a 0.019" aluminum vent going to tear off the rear subframe of the car?
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Old 12-30-2013, 04:47 AM   #2
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Excellent work. How did you bend the aluminum?
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Old 12-30-2013, 07:41 AM   #3
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how's a 0.019" aluminum vent going to tear off the rear subframe of the car?
Well, "tear off" might be overstating things a bit, but one could certainly anticipate damage beyond just the scoops themselves. Like Pedro said - they are rubber for a reason. The frequency with which they get damaged ought to tell you something.
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