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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 09:36 AM
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Been working to update the front end of my car! Here's a list of all of the scheduled upgrades:

1) New Carbon Fiber Splitter from C7 Carbon
2) Re-Painted Fascia with XPEL rock chip protection
3) LED Turn Signals & DRLs
4) Pfadt Racing tow hook Anodized Blue finish

Here's a pick of the way the nose looks now, as well as some images of the upgraded parts!

Current Front End:


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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 10:09 AM
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How are you mounting the splitter? If you are tracking the car, you should mount it to a undertray that is mounted to the frame. If its just for looks, then it does not matter.
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 10:11 AM
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How are you mounting the splitter? If you are tracking the car, you should mount it to a undertray that is mounted to the frame. If its just for looks, then it does not matter.
I've decided that the new fascia/splitter combo will be for the street ONLY and my old fascia/splitter combo will be for the track since it's already rock-chipped to hell. The APR splitter is pretty flimsy honestly and I'll be investigating options for that in the near future.
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Old Aug 27, 2018 | 04:27 PM
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Good luck with the installs. Post up a pic when you get it all done. Should look really good.
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Old Aug 28, 2018 | 03:36 AM
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I would get rid of your front plate, you won't have a problem. I've driven in your area many times have not had any problems with the local gendarmes. You can put the cover on over the plate so it will be there if you need it. I've never had to pull mine off.
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I would get rid of your front plate, you won't have a problem. I've driven in your area many times have not had any problems with the local gendarmes. You can put the cover on over the plate so it will be there if you need it. I've never had to pull mine off.
I normally do, just threw the plate on while the cover is at the paint shop
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