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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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Eclou, first off nice work. Would like a set too. How difficult is it to replace the front lip, also how difficult was the install of the splitters? Thanks.
 
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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For installation, I re-used the existing rear hole of the lip. I then drilled 3 small holes in the bottom of the lip and used a screw and flat fastener to hold each piece to each corner of the lip. I would recommend people that aren't comfortable doing this to take it to a body shop. It should take about 5 minutes to install per side.

My plan is to have these made on a CNC router, which will leave a smoother radius edge. I'll probably buy the fasteners too and include them in the kit - that might add about $5 at most per side.
 
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Eclou - thanks for the update!!

Are you making any pieces that will push out farther for a more pronounced appearance? Or can we just do that by mounting them farther up? I haven't taken a look at the bottom of the car yet. This weekend perhaps.

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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The piece can already do that depending on how you mount it. If wanted, people can trim the back edge and just make it flush in front like a skid plate, or push it forward for more of a splitter
 
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by eclou
So far I count 8 sets needed of the new "CheapArt" splitters
ECLOU Me too!! Thanks.

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I Will Take A Pair.....
 
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Originally Posted by eclou
So far I count 8 sets needed of the new "CheapArt" splitters

LOL!

I'll assume these will be wind tunnel tested?

Nice work. Lookin' good.
 
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I'll take a set.
 
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Me too. Great work!
 
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I will also take a pair! Just let me know where to paypal the money....
 
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OK. I've got 25 sets (pairs) done. Price will be $35 a pair plus shipping $5. Those interested can pay via PayPal to eclou@comcast.net and include your address. I plan to start shipping them out Friday

 
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Sent you money! Can you give us tips on what sort of hardware we should get to attach these to the front lips?
 
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I'm going to post some close-ups of how I attached the splitters. I used the following parts from Lowe's:

1) size #10 oval trim fastener in black 1" x2, 3/4" x6
2) size #10-24 speed nuts x6

I tried to buy these in bulk but Lowe's does not stock a large enough amount. Ends up about $5 in hardware total.
 
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Originally Posted by eclou
OK. I've got 25 sets (pairs) done. Price will be $35 a pair plus shipping $5. Those interested can pay via PayPal to eclou@comcast.net and include your address. I plan to start shipping them out Friday
will send money later today
 
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Sending money. I will pick up two sets.

Thank you!
 


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