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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Mid frame heat deflectors, worth it or a waste of money?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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worth it! I love mine!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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paint them though
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Some peope I have talked to say they still feel the same amount of heat.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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Captain Itch Crotch Coolers are the way to go. Awesome product from good people and it works and looks great.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by russ1537
Some peope I have talked to say they still feel the same amount of heat.
that's what I've heard too.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Worth it! RJ's Originals made a big difference. The boys are happy.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks, I'll guess I'll add them to the never ending list.
 
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