Front splitter project
#47
07-19-2007, 08:27 AM
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For installation, I re-used the existing rear hole of the lip. I then drilled 3 small holes in the bottom of the lip and used a screw and flat fastener to hold each piece to each corner of the lip. I would recommend people that aren't comfortable doing this to take it to a body shop. It should take about 5 minutes to install per side.
My plan is to have these made on a CNC router, which will leave a smoother radius edge. I'll probably buy the fasteners too and include them in the kit - that might add about $5 at most per side.
My plan is to have these made on a CNC router, which will leave a smoother radius edge. I'll probably buy the fasteners too and include them in the kit - that might add about $5 at most per side.
#48
07-19-2007, 08:32 AM
Eclou - thanks for the update!!
Are you making any pieces that will push out farther for a more pronounced appearance? Or can we just do that by mounting them farther up? I haven't taken a look at the bottom of the car yet. This weekend perhaps.
Thank you.
Are you making any pieces that will push out farther for a more pronounced appearance? Or can we just do that by mounting them farther up? I haven't taken a look at the bottom of the car yet. This weekend perhaps.
Thank you.
#49
07-19-2007, 09:20 AM
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The piece can already do that depending on how you mount it. If wanted, people can trim the back edge and just make it flush in front like a skid plate, or push it forward for more of a splitter
#56
08-01-2007, 07:16 PM
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OK. I've got 25 sets (pairs) done. Price will be $35 a pair plus shipping $5. Those interested can pay via PayPal to eclou@comcast.net and include your address. I plan to start shipping them out Friday
#58
08-01-2007, 07:34 PM
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I'm going to post some close-ups of how I attached the splitters. I used the following parts from Lowe's:
1) size #10 oval trim fastener in black 1" x2, 3/4" x6
2) size #10-24 speed nuts x6
I tried to buy these in bulk but Lowe's does not stock a large enough amount. Ends up about $5 in hardware total.
1) size #10 oval trim fastener in black 1" x2, 3/4" x6
2) size #10-24 speed nuts x6
I tried to buy these in bulk but Lowe's does not stock a large enough amount. Ends up about $5 in hardware total.
#59
08-01-2007, 07:40 PM
Originally Posted by eclou
OK. I've got 25 sets (pairs) done. Price will be $35 a pair plus shipping $5. Those interested can pay via PayPal to eclou@comcast.net and include your address. I plan to start shipping them out Friday