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Started by MMcGuirk , Feb 08 2012 09:51 AM

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#1 OFFLINE   MMcGuirk

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:51 AM

I had a run in with a concrete parking lot wheel stop. While the splitter did bend and return to it's original shape, the paint cracked.

I removed the splitter and instead of repainting, I decided to have it wrapped in faux carbon fiber. It turned out great and gives the car a different look.

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:52 AM

looks good MM, just don't let Sean near it! :hysterical2:
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:54 AM

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 10:07 AM

That looks factory, job well done!
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 11:30 AM

Looks great!  3M vinyl wrap?
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 11:32 AM

View Post07SGT4578, on 08 February 2012 - 09:52 AM, said:

looks good MM, just don't let Sean near it! :hysterical2:

Ouch, very ouch! :hysterical:

Looks good Michael!
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 11:56 AM

View PostblkGT500nCA, on 08 February 2012 - 11:30 AM, said:

Looks great!  3M vinyl wrap?

yes, it also comes in white and anthracite.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 01:22 PM

Although its hard to see the faux CF in the photo it does look good having the splitter in a dark color. Great mod there MM.

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 03:18 PM

Now I would love something to put in front of the splitter to prevent little rocks from hitting the radiator  
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 08:02 PM

View Post07SGT4578, on 08 February 2012 - 09:52 AM, said:

looks good MM, just don't let Sean near it! :hysterical2:

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Looks great Michael................I like this splitter look much better. :rockon:
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:18 PM

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Now I would love something to put in front of the splitter to prevent little rocks from hitting the radiator  

I have considered making a mesh grille to match the grille for this opening. looks like I would have a ready customer for another one if I decide to make it.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 10:08 PM

I like the contrast.  Looks good.
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 11:05 PM

View PostMMcGuirk, on 08 February 2012 - 11:56 AM, said:

yes, it also comes in white and anthracite.

I've seen it. Great looking stuff! Looks nice on the car! White might have been cool too.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 05:45 AM

View PostMMcGuirk, on 08 February 2012 - 09:18 PM, said:

I have considered making a mesh grille to match the grille for this opening. looks like I would have a ready customer for another one if I decide to make it.

You know me I will be standing in line :D
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 08:06 AM

The splitter is installed with rivets, lots of rivets. The original installation “technique” made removal a chore. With a Harbor Freight a block away, :spend: anything is possible.


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Posted 09 February 2012 - 09:48 AM

View PostTorch40, on 09 February 2012 - 08:06 AM, said:

The splitter is installed with rivets, lots of rivets. The original installation “technique” made removal a chore. With a Harbor Freight a block away, :spend: anything is possible.



Note to installation tech - when you pop rivet a panel on, make sure that you cleanly clipped the pin off. Leaving a quarter inch nub makes it a real PIA for the next guy to drill out the rivet to perform a repair.

Edited by MMcGuirk, 09 February 2012 - 11:49 AM.

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Posted 10 February 2012 - 12:24 PM

Nice small change Michael. I always thought the new GT350 looked better without the splitter. I wonder how much aero advantage it gives up front. Take care.

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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:50 PM

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I like it. Can't wait to check it out in person next month.
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Posted 13 February 2012 - 05:58 AM

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looks good MM, just don't let Sean near it! :hysterical2:

Glad to know you have my back Chris! :finger:

I cant help it if the splitter can't handle normal everyday west Texas driving speeds! :tumbleweed: :bike:

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Posted 13 February 2012 - 07:20 AM

I took my original splitter and had it hydro carboned.  Looks a little different than the original carbon fiber but now I don't have to worry about dragging the driveway or the curb on a blonde day!
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