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Old 12-08-2021, 05:33 PM
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On the 30d? Yeah, nearly impossible...

I manage to remove/release that plastic "push-pin" rivet through the "broken" front mesh. I have since replaced the front mesh, so that door is now closed...
Yes. I was looking that bastard thru the bumper mesh and decided to drill a hole on the brake cooling duct.
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Yes. I was looking that bastard thru the bumper mesh and decided to drill a hole on the brake cooling duct.
Exhibit #1, your Honour... the bastard....

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On the 30d? Yeah, nearly impossible...

I manage to remove/release that plastic "push-pin" rivet through the "broken" front mesh. I have since replaced the front mesh, so that door is now closed...
See what you get when you "fix" things?
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