A Few Mods
04-28-2010, 10:46 AM
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A Few Mods
Well I finally got my new ACI front splitter painted and installed along with some new engine bling.
I went a little different than most do with the splitter. I decided not to have it painted to match the body, but instead I went with a matte black. It looks a little more aggressive and more like what you see on the ZR1. I know some will think it should be matching, but I like it. Besides I was able to do it in my garage with a few rattle cans of DupliColor.
I also added some new bling to the engine bay.
Here are a few pictures of the new splitter first showing the test fit prior to painting, then the completed project.
Here are a few shots of the before engine bay.
After the bling is added.
For those that wanted the complete car view here are a few I just took.
I went a little different than most do with the splitter. I decided not to have it painted to match the body, but instead I went with a matte black. It looks a little more aggressive and more like what you see on the ZR1. I know some will think it should be matching, but I like it. Besides I was able to do it in my garage with a few rattle cans of DupliColor.
I also added some new bling to the engine bay.
Here are a few pictures of the new splitter first showing the test fit prior to painting, then the completed project.
Here are a few shots of the before engine bay.
After the bling is added.
For those that wanted the complete car view here are a few I just took.
Last edited by BWF07; 04-28-2010 at 02:41 PM. Reason: Added pictures of Complete car
Looks good so far!
04-28-2010, 11:02 AM
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Very nice!
04-28-2010, 11:05 AM
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Thanks for the comments.
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04-28-2010, 11:25 AM
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The front splitter looks fine in black - plus you didn't spend a fortune on painting it so when it gets chipped, you can just reshoot it with the spray paint.
Nice looking engine bay too.
Nice looking engine bay too.
04-28-2010, 11:40 AM
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I probably would have done the same thing, since i have a torch red with black interior. It just looks like it flows really well together! Great Job! To complement that, have you thought of painting the bottom portion of the rear end down by the exhaust and grilles, or whatever you call them, to match, like i have seen others do on here? Blacking out the DTR lamps would set it off also.
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04-28-2010, 11:46 AM
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I probably would have done the same thing, since i have a torch red with black interior. It just looks like it flows really well together! Great Job! To complement that, have you thought of painting the bottom portion of the rear end down by the exhaust and grilles, or whatever you call them, to match, like i have seen others do on here? Blacking out the DTR lamps would set it off also.
04-28-2010, 01:48 PM
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04-28-2010, 04:10 PM
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Looks better black anyways good job.... ever consider doing the rear lower bumper blackout to tie it in together...black accents always look so good on TR and MY cars
04-28-2010, 04:15 PM
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Actually I was hoping to get that done as well while doing these additions. I have all the material I need, just ran out of time maybe in a week or two. I am in the process of a kitchen remodel and all new hardwood flooring. The Kitchen I just finished a few days ago, I am getting ready to start the flooring, so the vette projects will go back on the back burner. Will post pictures when done.
04-28-2010, 04:23 PM
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Actually I was hoping to get that done as well while doing these additions. I have all the material I need, just ran out of time maybe in a week or two. I am in the process of a kitchen remodel and all new hardwood flooring. The Kitchen I just finished a few days ago, I am getting ready to start the flooring, so the vette projects will go back on the back burner. Will post pictures when done.
04-28-2010, 06:48 PM
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Also, when installing the front splitter, the OEM flex spoiler is removed correct? Love the look, however I know I would tear that up just backing out of my driveway.
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