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Re: fitting debadged

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we aint got the post 97 bumper, we have to hacksaw off and fit new one, not as easy as it sounds but done it in past 3 days, pretty proud
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Re: fitting debadged

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oh yeh sorry didnt notice it was pre 97, was wondering what all the fuss was about! :lol:
good job! u got any pics?
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Re: fitting debadged

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iv just got a 97 corsa...and i was wondering how the fook im gonna fit debadged grill wen the original is moulded on lol...if anyone has anymore tips or knows where i can find a step by step guide,or any pics etc to help me before i attempt mine il b very grateful :)
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buy a corsa sport bumper :d easyest way or a gsi like iv got 8)
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Re: fitting debadged

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i have a 97 corsa...i havnt got a sports grill yet..so dont have a clue how they mount...so havnt attempted cutting out the moulded on grill :S
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and...i will get new bumper eventually..just gotta wait til my funds start comin in again :( so just wanna make it look nice with out payin any money :) so obvs cutting out the horrible grill will make it look nicer...just wanna know what the best way of cutting it out is??
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Re: fitting debadged

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hack saw it right out then sand the ruff edges off
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Re: fitting debadged

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will that not leave nasty wholes?
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nahh coz the grill should cover it wen fitted proply
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Re: fitting debadged

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how will the new grill attach? and do i need to modify anything on it?
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Re: fitting debadged

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after the old grills out it should just clip on
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