I regretted doing that after I did. The way the slats mold to the bumper makes it very unclean when you cut them out. Too late now! I will wait to find another bumper. This one is damaged from when I got hit by that old guy.
next up is a lot of small stuff the car needs.
(X)-install jdm tyte rear door stickers
(X)-flip strut bar around and reinstall washer bottle in original spot
(X)-remove charcoal cannister and remaining emissions equipment still sitting around in the engine bay not hooked up
(X)-throw on nice suede shift boot my friend made for me
(X)-reinstall timing covers and accessory belts, exhaust heat shields. downpipe needs new gasket
(X)-install datalogger cable and get it running
(X)-oil change
(X)-paint faded wiper arms and cowl piece
-inspect spark plugs
-paint faded door trim and door handles
-another detail job
-replace throttle body silicone coupler with 30 degree elbow for better fitment, replace BPV hose
-replace remaining 2-3 screw clamps on intake piping with t bolt clamps
-replace vac lines with new rubber or silicone
next mods will probably be slimline fans, fuel pump + rewire, 5 lug swap. My stock fan shroud is huge and my intake is pushed up against it.
This post will be my to-do list.
