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what tool do you use to cut/notch front bumper?
trying to put some notches into the bumper to allow more air to flow to a carrera oil cooler. it laughed at the carbide coated recipricating saw blade, with nary a scratch. how did you guys do it?
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super zoomy home depot die grinder w/lots of air pressure from compressor should do the trick! lots of flavors avail. for thickness of wheels.
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Was at the Sovern races at Pacific Raceway yesterday. Talked to one competitor what had used a "hole saw". He had 3 or 4 2 inch holes on each side......Looked OK...
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I cut mine with a jig saw with a metal cutting blade.
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A rotary cutting tool with a metal cutting bit ought to do the job.
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thanks, guys.
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