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Old 08-05-2009, 09:23 AM
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so i recently picked up this ap2 tail lights and after i got all the socket moded.....
i realized .. it's really hard to cut the holes..... (i guess i don't have the right tool)... i asked my neighbor to borrow a drill... and i went to home depot twice .....
the people recommended a grinder head and a circular blade with a plot in the middle which i tried and failed.... so i was wonder if anyone has some cutting tool that can help me out ..........
i have finished marking them and the last part is cutting the holes ....very close !!!

HElP !!!

this is wt happened....
Old 08-05-2009, 09:49 AM
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I would recommend using either a Sawzall or an air saw. It will make quick work of that sheet metal.
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Originally Posted by Voodoo_S2K,Aug 5 2009, 09:49 AM
I would recommend using either a Sawzall or an air saw. It will make quick work of that sheet metal.
^^ air saw FTW! Sawzall in my opinion would be too hard to get in that tight space.
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a dremel would work great for that...
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Originally Posted by Voodoo_S2K,Aug 5 2009, 09:49 AM
I would recommend using either a Sawzall or an air saw. It will make quick work of that sheet metal.
Air saw

If you can find one, a dremel with a cutting bit will work too.. (just not as quick)
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Originally Posted by db2mexICAN,Aug 5 2009, 04:28 PM
a dremel would work great for that...
dremel takes wayyy too long. believe me thats what i used. if i had to do it again i'd use a air saw
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Jigsaw would work too if you can get it to manuver around that area.
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Originally Posted by an_orange_s2k,Aug 5 2009, 03:56 PM
dremel takes wayyy too long. believe me thats what i used. if i had to do it again i'd use a air saw
wt if i don't have a air compressor ??
i ma trying to see if i can find a place for that .
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use a drill and make an outline of holes instead of the random holes you made. Then use the dremel to cut through it if you dont want to use an airsaw.
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AIR SAW ALL THE WAY ....... took me less then 10 minute to do each side
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