A few pictures of a work in progress:
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REALLY nice look! Are those Techart skirts and chin? Anyone had good luck versus fit problems with after-market body parts? I like the looks of NR's side skirts and have considered them. Their ad in Excellence sure looks nice and their prices are very good (and Neal is a nice fellow on the phone), but I've heard some stories from my indie mechanic that fit on after-market body parts can be a real problem. He described one example of a customer receiving side skirts of different lengths from one side to the other and having to send one back (it wasn't NR, by the way) and said, at least with side skirts, they're a little easier to handle and fit with their flex, but attachment was an issue and new bumpers can really be a problem. Thoughts?
But, jeez, Whirlin, that ride looks GREAT!
But, jeez, Whirlin, that ride looks GREAT!
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Thank you very much, Charles. Coming from you, that's a rewarding compliment. And, you were spot on with the 20"s. I love them...very prominent and no perceptible reduction in ride quality, speed, or handling. And, my speedo is almost 100% accurate now -- it's 2 mph artificially high from the factory.
Regarding the speedo: I noticed this too as I drove by those stationary radar displays! Thanks for confirming! Who'd of thought of that as a benefit of the 20's ?!?!?
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Are those Techart skirts and chin? Anyone had good luck versus fit problems with after-market body parts?
Their ad in Excellence sure looks nice and their prices are very good (and Neal is a nice fellow on the phone), but I've heard some stories from my indie mechanic that fit on after-market body parts can be a real problem. He described one example of a customer receiving side skirts of different lengths from one side to the other and having to send one back (it wasn't NR, by the way) and said, at least with side skirts, they're a little easier to handle and fit with their flex, but attachment was an issue and new bumpers can really be a problem. Thoughts?
Their ad in Excellence sure looks nice and their prices are very good (and Neal is a nice fellow on the phone), but I've heard some stories from my indie mechanic that fit on after-market body parts can be a real problem. He described one example of a customer receiving side skirts of different lengths from one side to the other and having to send one back (it wasn't NR, by the way) and said, at least with side skirts, they're a little easier to handle and fit with their flex, but attachment was an issue and new bumpers can really be a problem. Thoughts?
Replicas are typically fiberglass, stiffer in nature, and less flexible. I have an extra set of "aftermarket" sideskirts if you're interested. They are painted Black. They didn't fit well, were too stiff, and had a huge gap from the body. My installer wasn't comfortable using them. The authentic Techart skirts fit like a glove and are very flexible.
Take it from me, buy the real stuff, do it right. Otherwise, you'll drive yourself crazy making it fit and finding an installer that won't treat you like you have the plague. In the end, you'll have extra parts lying around in your garage.
One exception: Spoilers are pretty reliable since they don't require much flexing to fit.
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Spyder is dead on. I went with authentic TechArt skirts and lip spoiler. As far as I know, the installation, fit, and finish were flawless. I'm aware of NR's products, but have not used them. Could be fantastic for all I know.
I really appreciate your kind comments. It was a long and expensive project and it's gratifying to get positive feedback.
Spyder is dead on. I went with authentic TechArt skirts and lip spoiler. As far as I know, the installation, fit, and finish were flawless. I'm aware of NR's products, but have not used them. Could be fantastic for all I know.
I really appreciate your kind comments. It was a long and expensive project and it's gratifying to get positive feedback.
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Spyder: Thank you, again. You lead the charge on sinister black, though. Darth Vader called -- he wants his sled back.
I checked my speedo against my GPS and found it to be dead even to one mile per hour above the GPS, depending on whether cruise control was working against an incline/decline. The speedo read two miles per hour over the GPS with the OEM 19" wheels and tires. My rears are now 315/25/20 and my fronts are 245/30/20. Not sure to which axle the speedo is connected. But, the modest change in profile seemed to render the speedo more accurate.
I checked my speedo against my GPS and found it to be dead even to one mile per hour above the GPS, depending on whether cruise control was working against an incline/decline. The speedo read two miles per hour over the GPS with the OEM 19" wheels and tires. My rears are now 315/25/20 and my fronts are 245/30/20. Not sure to which axle the speedo is connected. But, the modest change in profile seemed to render the speedo more accurate.
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