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Old 04-06-2007, 07:27 PM
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I got into a accident where i had a hitch punch a hole in my front bumber the hole is right where the cold air intake filter sits would i benift from the hole or could i put a inlet and a screen there or should i just replace the bumber?
 
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you would.. however, it sounds like this is a DD.. you could potentially damage the intake, if not more.
 
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:36 PM
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lol whats a DD?
 
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daily driver sorry lol.
 
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:45 PM
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lol so which would you suggest i do?
 
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Old 04-06-2007, 07:52 PM
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if you do use this car alot or its your only ride. i would say to replace the front.
 
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:00 PM
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lol ok then so not a good idea with the screen
 
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:08 PM
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i wouldnt advise that for a car used like yours. it would have to be a very fine screen and even then. it wouldnt stop alot of the issues you could possibly run into
 
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Replace the bumper.
 
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Old 04-06-2007, 08:25 PM
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and it probably looks stupid
 


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