Fear of Mods

[2sb]

I'm not really preaching "extruded" but it's underrated. I've had no problems with the extrusion and if you don't like it, rip it off and spend $400. Use DIY PT's advice for removing exterior door guards (heat gun/hair dryer). It's all 3M RedLiner tape. Most grille extrusions are 3/8" half-round. I used a 5/16" L-shaped door guard material, cost under $20. I chose this one because it's more subtle and wraps around the leading edge making it look less add-on and preventing dirt and water from coming under it. However in bright sunlight, it doesn't photograph well.

[Basset Hound]

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Anybody done running boards yet? I'm and old guy and these look neat. How tough to install if you have no skills?

If you're not skilled with a drill and putting your PT Cruiser up on stands, I'd leave it with the experts. Even the experts took several hours to install mine. They are the E & G running boards. The E & G are well constructed running boards and just one of the three brackets on each running board will hold a 250 pound person jumping up and down on it.



DB aka Basset Hound


Pics at: http://members4.clubphoto.com/don284358/

[Jeff V]

2sb, do you know where I might purchase the L-shaped extruded you mentioned?

basset, in your first photo it looks like you just ran over somebody.

If you haven't cruised Maryland, you haven't cruised.

(unless you cruised somewhere else)

[2sb]

Jeff, you got me in a tight spot. I bought it from my very understanding sister-in-law who has a wholesale only business. However here's the www.trim-gard.com. They can give you a dealer near you or you may try a good local paint/body supply store. Now I'll complicate your choices. The 5/16" L is #NE01 with either a 50' or 150' afterwards. If you want more show, there is a 3/8" L at #PTC01 with either 30' or 250'. This is recommended in the catalog for PT beltline trim. I also used the 5/16 in a loop around the side glass (also hard to see in pics). Finally, #CVM01 is a 1 1/2" all chrome strip in 20' or 50' lengths. This was used for bumper inserts and rocker panel trim. Just recently they came out with a SEALIT pen which is for sealing cut ends and is UV resistant.

[strangelove]

About the pic that looks like someone got ran over it looks to be like Basset Hound's Basset Hound sitting behind the Basset Hound's right rear tire, probably looking for a cool spot to kick it on a hot day at a PT event.

[Jeff V]

2sb, thanks for the info. Do you have pics of your car so I can see the wider chrome grill look?

strange, I think you got good eyes for seeing that was a dog.

If you haven't cruised Maryland, you haven't cruised.

(unless you cruised somewhere else)

[2sb]

The grill here is 5/16 L. Go to the T-G .com place and under "New Products" they have PT Beltline trim which is the 3/8L.

[2sb]

Here is the 5/16 L used around the side glass

[tpscruiser]

2sb,
I like the looks of the wheel arch molding and rocker panel trim, who's is it?
BTW - In the top photo, isn't that "blower" to the left of your PT a little big to fit under the hood? LOL.

Thanks

John & Terry
2002 Inferno Red Touring Edition

[teves09]

18 Modifications and counting.

Some of My Current Mods Are

Manufacturer - Airaid Intake Systems
Product - Cold Air Induction Kit - 5/10/2002

Manufacturer - Quicksilver
Product - Front Bumper - 10/25/2002
Looks Great

Manufacturer - Kenwood
Product - KDC-MP919 MP3 CD Receiver -8/1/2001
Rocks!

Manufacturer -Keystone Restyling Products
Product - Ram Air GoodHood - Single Scoop -7/10/2002

Manufacturer DBA
Product - Slotted Crossdrilled Brakes - 12/10/2002

Manufacturer - Koni
Product - Sport Struts - 8/15/2002
They Work Great with the Eibach Springs! Rides like a true sports car.

Manufacturer - Eibach
Product - Springs - 2" drop - 11/15/2001

Manufacturer Race & Street
Product - Strut Tower Brace - 1/12/2002
Looks nice not much improvement. Springs and struts much better investment.

Manufacturer - Borla Performance Industries
Product - T-304 STAINLESS STEEL 2.5" System - 11/1/2001
My Best mod. I went from 16 mpg in the city to 20 and 20 mpg on the HW to 26.5!

Manufacturer - JJ Products
Product - Wide Center Armrest - 2/5/2002
Wife Loves it.




Big Ern-

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