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Since your's is a base. How'd you mount it? I see the GS guys use original holes of theirs. I don't think our bases share any of the same mounting points.
And yes.. photos!
I drilled 1/8" holes for the screws although some here just used self tapping screws.
At random equal points or ? This is for the splitter, not the side skirts.
I'm still wondering if I should wait on the abs plastic one to get back in stock or if the polyurethane one would work just as well.
I've used both and prefer the ABS over the urethane.
I though I would like the flexibility of the urethane, but it's really just too floppy. Mine arrived all twisted and warped. It seems the shipping in heat had caused it.
At random equal points or ? This is for the splitter, not the side skirts.
I'm still wondering if I should wait on the abs plastic one to get back in stock or if the polyurethane one would work just as well.
The spoiler has small dimples, areas for suggested mounting points. I drilled them out, 10 in all, and used NSF's recommended Trex 8-32 v 5/8 self tapping screws. There's a pic of the screws in this thread. BTW, the spoiler came with those exact screws. I still had to use a heat gun to get the spoiler to conform to the curves of the front bumper.
Another side skirt question guys. I know you've mentioned that the front two indentions marking the hole locations are off by about 3/8". Which way are they off...side-to-side, or front-to-back? Seems it's a little more critical if it's side-to-side, since that would affect how the skirt matches up to the rocker. Some of this may be self-apparent when installing them, but I'm still a couple weeks from having time to install mine. Figure I'd get my questions out of the way now. Thanks. Hope this isn't too nit picking.
Another side skirt question guys. I know you've mentioned that the front two indentions marking the hole locations are off by about 3/8". Which way are they off...side-to-side, or front-to-back? Seems it's a little more critical if it's side-to-side, since that would affect how the skirt matches up to the rocker. Some of this may be self-apparent when installing them, but I'm still a couple weeks from having time to install mine. Figure I'd get my questions out of the way now. Thanks. Hope this isn't too nit picking.
Well, I hope you guys are happy. Your cars all look so darn good with the side skirts installed I Just couldn't resist the temptation any longer. Ordered a set from RPI. (OEM replicas) Ordered them pre-painted to match my car. Painted, take's a little longer to get them (3 weeks or so) but that's the look I want so I think or maybe I should say hope it will be worth the wait.
I've had fiberglass skirts on my GS for 6 years. Absolutely love the look. You have to be very careful when parking but, so far, no 'crunches'! I couldn't bring myself to drill all those holes, so I made my own attaching brackets that allowed me to get the mounting screws down underneath. I also used a piece of 1/8" x 3/8" foam tape between the skirts and the rocker panel.
I'm starting to prep for my splitter and side skirts and noticed your front mud flap. where did you get your front mud flat from? I'd like to get more pictures and information on that
wsa-auto. I also had two shipments. One was the rear spoiler and that is still shown as due tomorrow. The second was the splitter and side skirts and they were originally due on Saturday. Those are the ones that are not coming. I checked the tracking info and they never got further then the shipping FedEx label. the spoiler is in transit and all appears good with it, although as I mentioned it was to be a complete package. Not sure I want just a spoiler.
Let me know if you get yours. I will say they are reputable, I already have the money back in my account.
Sorry to hear this. I ordered my splitter and side skirts from WSA and just received mine yesterday12/19, placed my order on 12/13.
I'm starting to prep for my splitter and side skirts and noticed your front mud flap. where did you get your front mud flat from? I'd like to get more pictures and information on that
I made them. I started with a large truck-type splash guard and cut them down to fit. Made cardboard templates first. It's been several years ago and don't recall exactly what I used.
Your drive is similar to mine, how do you make it up without scraping? 45* angle up or ?
Thanks, Yes I come in and for that matter back out at a pretty god angle. (Very slowly I might add and My drive is fairly wide so that helps) Once the front tires are up over the curb cut for my drive way I can then crank the wheels to the right or left depending on the direction I am entering from and I can then pull on in with no problems. Hope that doesn't sound to confusing.
I thought I was done modding my 2011 Grand Sport, but after viewing all the photos you have posted, it makes me realize my car looks incomplete without these skirts. I now have a new project for after the holidays.
I thought I was done modding my 2011 Grand Sport, but after viewing all the photos you have posted, it makes me realize my car looks incomplete without these skirts. I now have a new project for after the holidays.
11-06-2017, 03:54 PM
Your cars all look so darn good with the side skirts installed I Just couldn't resist the temptation any longer. Ordered a set from RPI. (OEM replicas) Ordered them pre-painted to match my car. Painted, take's a little longer to get them (3 weeks or so) but that's the look I want so I think or maybe I should say hope it will be worth the wait. 
