If you don't like the way your rear bumper catches dirt, gravel, snow, etc. thrown up by the rear tires, even with mud flaps, block the space off. I made a panel out of ABS plastic (heat formable) that fits inside the rear bumper that goes forward to the top of the back of the mud flap. Passenger side shown below. It is notched to fit around the lower bumper mount. I had to do some more trimming and a little forming to clear the tow hook (removed in the photos below). I used screws (same screw used to attach bumper cover to the side brackets) to attach the panel to the underside of the bumper. Still need to make one for the left side.
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Last edited by Fleetw00d; 12-20-2012, 02:13 PM.90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
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Looks nice, isn't it kinda close to your exhaust? +rep for a cool idea to extend the life of our CB7s.1993 SE Coupe MRT - 1992 LX Sedan MRT
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This is the first one I did, I may have to trim it back from the exhaust some. I was going to start with the left side because it is simpler (no exhaust and simpler tow hook to avoid), but made the first bend in the wrong direction. I should keep better track and maybe make a paper pattern I could duplicate to save others some trouble if interested. This is on a 90-91.90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
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Cool, one last question ... maybe ... is gravity the only thing holding it in?1993 SE Coupe MRT - 1992 LX Sedan MRT
93 Accord SE Bose Stereo MYTHS & FACTS - F22A* Power Plant Removal(UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
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Originally posted by wildBill83 View PostCool, one last question ... maybe ... is gravity the only thing holding it in?
Originally posted by drew12000 View PostGood idea. Where you get the plastic? And once installed. How far are the edges to the bottom of the trunk?Last edited by Fleetw00d; 12-19-2012, 11:39 PM.90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
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My brother sent me some CAD software and a quick model of this panel. I'll have to tweek it some dimensionally, then maybe find some place that can 3D print it.90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
08 Element LX FWD AT 229,000 - MRT: fleetw00d : 2008 Honda Element LX - CB7Tuner Forums
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Originally posted by fleetw00d View PostMy brother sent me some CAD software and a quick model of this panel. I'll have to tweek it some dimensionally, then maybe find some place that can 3D print it.CB7TUNER.com
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