ACI front spoiler install
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ACI front spoiler install
Just got my ACI lower front spoiler back from the body shop after a shot of Electron Blue. There were no instructions included in the box for mounting.
Hopefully someone out there has done this and can give me some advice. I removed the old rubber spoilers on each side and the center spring loaded one.
I then attached the new spoiler at each end using the very first holes at each end. Apparently these are about the only original holes that line up. I then propped up the center of the spoiler to make it flush with the body.
I then marked all of the remaining holes to be drilled but I haven't drilled them yet as I need to get the front up on some ramps first to get enough clearance.
I figured out that the braces included with the spoiler (with the threaded thingies) needs to go up above the painted panel underneath with the screws going through the newly drilled holes and into the brace. I also figured out the small curved metal piece for the center of the spoiler.
What I need advice on is the correct way to get the metal braces into posistion and where to use the included pop rivets???
Any advice appreciated.
I promise to post pics when installed.
Hopefully someone out there has done this and can give me some advice. I removed the old rubber spoilers on each side and the center spring loaded one.
I then attached the new spoiler at each end using the very first holes at each end. Apparently these are about the only original holes that line up. I then propped up the center of the spoiler to make it flush with the body.
I then marked all of the remaining holes to be drilled but I haven't drilled them yet as I need to get the front up on some ramps first to get enough clearance.
I figured out that the braces included with the spoiler (with the threaded thingies) needs to go up above the painted panel underneath with the screws going through the newly drilled holes and into the brace. I also figured out the small curved metal piece for the center of the spoiler.
What I need advice on is the correct way to get the metal braces into posistion and where to use the included pop rivets???
Any advice appreciated.
I promise to post pics when installed.
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Originally Posted by 2k2C5
Just got my ACI lower front spoiler back from the body shop after a shot of Electron Blue. There were no instructions included in the box for mounting.
Hopefully someone out there has done this and can give me some advice. I removed the old rubber spoilers on each side and the center spring loaded one.
I then attached the new spoiler at each end using the very first holes at each end. Apparently these are about the only original holes that line up. I then propped up the center of the spoiler to make it flush with the body.
I then marked all of the remaining holes to be drilled but I haven't drilled them yet as I need to get the front up on some ramps first to get enough clearance.
I figured out that the braces included with the spoiler (with the threaded thingies) needs to go up above the painted panel underneath with the screws going through the newly drilled holes and into the brace. I also figured out the small curved metal piece for the center of the spoiler.
What I need advice on is the correct way to get the metal braces into posistion and where to use the included pop rivets???
Any advice appreciated.
I promise to post pics when installed.
Hopefully someone out there has done this and can give me some advice. I removed the old rubber spoilers on each side and the center spring loaded one.
I then attached the new spoiler at each end using the very first holes at each end. Apparently these are about the only original holes that line up. I then propped up the center of the spoiler to make it flush with the body.
I then marked all of the remaining holes to be drilled but I haven't drilled them yet as I need to get the front up on some ramps first to get enough clearance.
I figured out that the braces included with the spoiler (with the threaded thingies) needs to go up above the painted panel underneath with the screws going through the newly drilled holes and into the brace. I also figured out the small curved metal piece for the center of the spoiler.
What I need advice on is the correct way to get the metal braces into posistion and where to use the included pop rivets???
Any advice appreciated.
I promise to post pics when installed.
also you need to leave the center air foil inplace or your car may overheat... this is what Ive been seeing from other with the same chin spoiler.. I am looking to doing this myself.. and IM collecting all the data I can..
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I have the four page Installation Instructions that came with my ACI front spoiler.
Send me your email address and I'll scan them tomorrow morning at work and send the instructiojns to you.
OR better yet, email me a fax number and I'll fax them to you Tuesday morning between 6 & 7am Eastern time
Send me your email address and I'll scan them tomorrow morning at work and send the instructiojns to you.
OR better yet, email me a fax number and I'll fax them to you Tuesday morning between 6 & 7am Eastern time
Last edited by Glennm27; Oct 11, 2004 at 07:33 PM.
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
I have the four page Installation Instructions that came with my ACI front spoiler.
Send me your email address and I'll scan them tomorrow morning at work and send the instructiojns to you.
OR better yet, email me a fax number and I'll fax them to you Tuesday morning between 6 & 7am Eastern time
Send me your email address and I'll scan them tomorrow morning at work and send the instructiojns to you.
OR better yet, email me a fax number and I'll fax them to you Tuesday morning between 6 & 7am Eastern time
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
Also you need to leave the center air foil inplace or your car may overheat... this is what Ive been seeing from other with the same chin spoiler.. I am looking to doing this myself.. and IM collecting all the data I can..
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Since you're doing it in Electron Blue, here are a couple previews for ya.
http://home.comcast.net/~glennm27/forum0704a.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~glennm27/Corvette08070402.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~glennm27/forum0704a.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~glennm27/Corvette08070402.jpg
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From: I love you & miss you Linda
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Originally Posted by 2k2C5
Thanks a bunch Glenn I'll take you up on that. You will have mail shortly.
I got your mail and fax number. You'll have the Installation Instructions first thing Tuesday morning!
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