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Low-cost / Free mods that should be done?

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Old 09-05-2012, 03:29 PM
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I finally did the grill insert mod this weekend. I cut up several 3'-long strips of plastic gutter guard from Lowe's. Painted those with 3 coats of Rustoleum self-priming glossy black. Removed the adhesive from 31 zip-tie blocks with Goo-Gone, sanded them and the grill interior, and then Loctited them in place. Finally, I zip-tied the guards down and voila - a factory-looking insert for about $30 in materials!

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I think I may do the blinker mod on the running lights next...
Old 09-05-2012, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Mattmobile
I finally did the grill insert mod this weekend. I cut up several 3'-long strips of plastic gutter guard from Lowe's. Painted those with 3 coats of Rustoleum self-priming glossy black. Removed the adhesive from 31 zip-tie blocks with Goo-Gone, sanded them and the grill interior, and then Loctited them in place. Finally, I zip-tied the guards down and voila - a factory-looking insert for about $30 in materials!

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I think I may do the blinker mod on the running lights next...
Looks great! Good job doing it right the first time. I had to redo half of mine this summer thanks to the stickies coming undone. When i put them on the first time i basically bathed them in superglue, appears that didnt work as well as I thought. LOL
Old 09-05-2012, 05:25 PM
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Pastidip my fenders and grill
Old 09-07-2012, 04:06 PM
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Poly filled my stock sound bar and subwoofer. Haven't tried it out yet but easy (5 min) and cheap ($4 at WalMart) to do.

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Old 09-07-2012, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by evancise
Poly filled my stock sound bar and subwoofer. Haven't tried it out yet but easy (5 min) and cheap ($4 at WalMart) to do.

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I want to know if this really works. I tried using an old poly backpacking pillow in one side and no difference between the two speakers could be heard. Has someone on here done only one and compared?
Old 09-07-2012, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by evancise
Poly filled my stock sound bar and subwoofer. Haven't tried it out yet but easy (5 min) and cheap ($4 at WalMart) to do.

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I just did mine. 9:30 at night on Friday and bored. Figured what the hell.
Old 09-08-2012, 04:49 AM
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I did mine a while back, don't think it made much of a difference. The stock infinities are pretty weak, think I'm going to pull them out and pick up the Kickers from crutchfield and throw some baffles or dynamat in the enclousures.
Old 09-09-2012, 08:37 AM
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Polyfill works great and no need for expensive sound deadeners behind the speakers. Home Depot sells a one sided foam insulation that you can cut multiple strips with scissors and stick above speakers. This combination produces a 100% improvement to the plastic speaker bar from factory.
Old 09-09-2012, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by clemons

Haters gonna hate. Great idea bud, it's not on the ground and you aren't being disrespectful.
Agreed. Since when did it become disrespectful to show a little patriotism. Im in the service and I'm proud and happy that you chose to do this.
Old 09-09-2012, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ironworker82
Sunshade using 4x6 flag and bungee cords

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That's an awesome idea. How well is it secured?


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