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Old 19-08-2013, 10:55 AM   #1
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Default removal of lower grille fg fpv

hi guys, please move if in the wrong section,
im looking to remove & replace the lower grille on my fg 2 fpv,
has anyone got any suggestions on how to do this ?
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Old 19-08-2013, 12:12 PM   #2
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Default Re: removal of lower grille fg fpv

When you remove it would you be interested in selling it?
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Old 19-08-2013, 01:12 PM   #3
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Default Re: removal of lower grille fg fpv

yeah sorry but its going back on, i just need to get behind it to fit some mesh
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Old 19-08-2013, 02:18 PM   #4
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Default Re: removal of lower grille fg fpv

I could be wrong, but the inserts, fog lights to chnge them the whole bumper need to be removed.
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Old 19-08-2013, 02:20 PM   #5
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Default Re: removal of lower grille fg fpv

so its a simple job then ?
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Old 19-08-2013, 02:47 PM   #6
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Default Re: removal of lower grille fg fpv

at a guess its a take the whole front bumper off kinda job??
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Old 19-08-2013, 03:18 PM   #7
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The front bars come off reasonably easily, 10mins to get it off is really all you need.
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This is true, I think it's about 6 screws believe it or not...
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Old 20-08-2013, 02:21 PM   #9
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Default Re: removal of lower grille fg fpv

yeah figures, now i just have to decide if i really wanna go down that path !, thans guys, now just have to find the thread re bumper removal !
thanks guys
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