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As I read this the number one thing that keeps going through my head is how clean the cut is. Once you start the saw or the drill game over it better be good!
Thats the plan. I am going to see if there is a way for me to clamp a straight edge to the piece for help. If not and i am doing it freehand then i plan on drinking a lot of beer ahead of time so i can cope with the outcome a little better lol.
One thing I did was cut it rough with the vibratory cutter then sanded it to get it perfect flat. Might try using a 2x4 block and some sand paper if you don't have a sander that will fit in the tight spaces.
As I read this the number one thing that keeps going through my head is how clean the cut is. Once you start the saw or the drill game over it better be good!
And this is why I could never cut on my slingshot - - I am chicken and would be fearful that I would either F it cosmetically or structurally
One thing I did was cut it rough with the vibratory cutter then sanded it to get it perfect flat. Might try using a 2x4 block and some sand paper if you don't have a sander that will fit in the tight spaces.
believe it or not, a file works great, on that type of plastic, the file gets it down and all the rough off and then sanding, followed by wet sanding and very fine paper. but not too hard.
Thats the plan. I am going to see if there is a way for me to clamp a straight edge to the piece for help. If not and i am doing it freehand then i plan on drinking a lot of beer ahead of time so i can cope with the outcome a little better lol.
Or if things go sideways you can always put some black door trim around the cut just a thought
believe it or not, a file works great, on that type of plastic, the file gets it down and all the rough off and then sanding, followed by wet sanding and very fine paper. but not too hard.
Peel and stick peel and stick!! I’m really good at this😎
Peel and stick peel and stick!! I’m really good at this😎
hehehe - the only time I even tried peel n stick I managed to get it slightly crooked
I like bolt on, with pre drilled factory holes 
From the perspective of trying to increase the air flow that is blocked by the fenders I have seriously thought about simply removing them altogether - - I think the biggest thing stopping me is losing the hood support that is provided by the top metal brace that holds the fender where the hood pads rest.
I really like the look with the fender removed, but not at the expense of getting a flapping hood
From the perspective of trying to increase the air flow that is blocked by the fenders I have seriously thought about simply removing them altogether - - I think the biggest thing stopping me is losing the hood support that is provided by the top metal brace that holds the fender where the hood pads rest.
I really like the look with the fender removed, but not at the expense of getting a flapping hood
I yanked those fenders off not long after I got mine. Lucky that one of the SOG members that I met at the Huntsville Homecoming Rally had a prototype piece that covered up the bolt holes. No noticeable difference in hood movement pre and post removal. I like the clean look and seeing the front wheel in movement is sort of cool. Only issue I've found is you can get spray on you when going through water, but I rode bikes for years before the slingshot so getting road spray on me is an expected part of driving when it is wet.
I yanked those fenders off not long after I got mine. Lucky that one of the SOG members that I met at the Huntsville Homecoming Rally had a prototype piece that covered up the bolt holes. No noticeable difference in hood movement pre and post removal. I like the clean look and seeing the front wheel in movement is sort of cool. Only issue I've found is you can get spray on you when going through water, but I rode bikes for years before the slingshot so getting road spray on me is an expected part of driving when it is wet.
If I ever do decide to remove them I have already bookmarked a place to get the trim piece to cover the holes - Fender delete trim kit
I also think they might still be available from three's da life, but would have to contact him on face book to be sure Threes da life
If I ever do decide to remove them I have already bookmarked a place to get the trim piece to cover the holes - Fender delete trim kit
I remember it was pretty easy to remove them and if you don't like it you can always bolt them right back on. I think there was one or two rivets to drill out and some double sided tape where they connect up under the hood area. In your desert environment you would never really have to worry about getting wet which is the only downside that I've experienced after taking them off. I think it has a much cleaner look and shows more of the wishbone suspension along with the nice coil overs and sway bar I bought from DDM. I've also replaced the front spoiler with the madstad front bumper after a racoon committed suicide running out in front of me. Those mods combined really opens up that front wheel area and gives it a different look.
I remember it was pretty easy to remove them and if you don't like it you can always bolt them right back on. I think there was one or two rivets to drill out and some double sided tape where they connect up under the hood area. In your desert environment you would never really have to worry about getting wet which is the only downside that I've experienced after taking them off. I think it has a much cleaner look and shows more of the wishbone suspension along with the nice coil overs and sway bar I bought from DDM. I've also replaced the front spoiler with the madstad front bumper after a racoon committed suicide running out in front of me. Those mods combined really opens up that front wheel area and gives it a different look.
getting wet - - even with the fenders I get splashed from time to time when I go through water in the street from sprinklers or someone backwashing their pool filter - - - wasn't really worried about getting wet as much as something else like gravel getting thrown up
actually I think the biggest hurdle stopping me is that I dont want to spend 150 for the damn things to cover the holes
ok so the cutting is a whole lot easier than i thought. getting the right tool to do it is a different story. cutting the holes was actually more accurate and easier by using a reciprocal saw. the rotary is a little difficult to control straight lines. So far i have the bottom holes cut, i have not gotten to the top holes but going to do those this week. I have two types of screen and trying to decide which to use or which would look better. I think I am going to take pics and put up a poll to see what you guys think.
Giving us 2 choices we should be able to come up with 9 or 10 BEST LOOKS.
