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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Annapolis MD
I'm a DIYer of the first order... 99 times out of a 100, I'd rather do it myself, even if it takes longer, even if I have to buy an expensive tool to do it, even if I have to buy a book to learn how to do it. I'm this way because 1) I enjoy learning to do new things, 2) I enjoy doing things myself, and 3) and know that if I apply myself, it will be done right and done better than all but the most expensive professional would have done it...
HOWEVER, this is my 1 time out of 100 that I opted for the "professional"... The Z06 screens actually come out nearly flush with the bumper (although I don't mind the recessed look actually). I got factory screens on eBay for pretty cheap... For the rest of the screens, VetteShop sells them for $37.99 and they're TERRIFIC!! It's just not worth the time and effort I'd have to spend to get it just right, when there are very affordable professional alternatives... All that said to say, I appreciate your desire to DIY and appreciate the effort it took, but I like the factory/professional look better...
HOWEVER, this is my 1 time out of 100 that I opted for the "professional"... The Z06 screens actually come out nearly flush with the bumper (although I don't mind the recessed look actually). I got factory screens on eBay for pretty cheap... For the rest of the screens, VetteShop sells them for $37.99 and they're TERRIFIC!! It's just not worth the time and effort I'd have to spend to get it just right, when there are very affordable professional alternatives... All that said to say, I appreciate your desire to DIY and appreciate the effort it took, but I like the factory/professional look better...
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Bealeton Virginia
Yea, I know. 
I'm thinking about yanking them. I'm still undecided if I like the screens, real or not. I know I don't like screens eveywhere, but in just the foglights....Hmmmmm?
I checked out the real one's w/ the housing. If I decide to go that route, I assume the existing foglight housing has to come out. Looks like a pain to get to.
I'm thinking about yanking them. I'm still undecided if I like the screens, real or not. I know I don't like screens eveywhere, but in just the foglights....Hmmmmm? I checked out the real one's w/ the housing. If I decide to go that route, I assume the existing foglight housing has to come out. Looks like a pain to get to.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Annapolis MD
Originally Posted by JLA
Yea, I know. I'm thinking about yanking them. I'm still undecided if I like the screens, real or not. I know I don't like screens eveywhere, but in just the foglights....Hmmmmm?
I checked out the real one's w/ the housing. If I decide to go that route, I assume the existing foglight housing has to come out. Looks like a pain to get to.
I'm thinking about yanking them. I'm still undecided if I like the screens, real or not. I know I don't like screens eveywhere, but in just the foglights....Hmmmmm? I checked out the real one's w/ the housing. If I decide to go that route, I assume the existing foglight housing has to come out. Looks like a pain to get to.
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Drifting
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From: Bealeton Virginia
Originally Posted by SeaLawyer
Nope -- the screens just pop right in... I used Patches method of industrial strength velcro. Works great - Looks great!!
Good job!
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Nice job on the screens. Looks good on your car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Lost in the Pine Barrens with only ketchup and relish packs, New Jersey
Originally Posted by JLA
Screens. Took about 45 minutes to make and put in. Hard to get a good pic because it's shadowy in that area. Can't remember who posted the "How To", but thanks!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Charlotte North Carolina
I am so f**king irritated right now! I can't get the template to print out in anything resembling the right size...even with MS Paint. Someone help me before the neighbors worry about the screaming and yelling. Thanks.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Ham Lake MN
I just cut some today from printing out of MS Paint. I have not fitted them to the car yet, got dark outside. When I get them to fit, I will take measurements and redo/adjust in a cad program and put it in MS Word/pdf or something so its easier in the future.
Sorry that doesnt help you now,
BTW, I didnt see the 5 pack of gutter screens everyone was talking about, I purchased 3 3 ft sections
Will update later,
Mike
Sorry that doesnt help you now,
BTW, I didnt see the 5 pack of gutter screens everyone was talking about, I purchased 3 3 ft sections
Will update later,
Mike
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Bealeton Virginia
Originally Posted by Prosecutor
I am so f**king irritated right now! I can't get the template to print out in anything resembling the right size...even with MS Paint. Someone help me before the neighbors worry about the screaming and yelling. Thanks.
