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Old Sep 18, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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it really turn out great, where did you put the PPF?
 
Old Sep 18, 2016 | 12:49 PM
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Still need to do the PPF, it'll be on the full front half.
 
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 08:21 AM
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Look great richard, love it
 
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 08:36 AM
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She looks phenomenal!

Correct me if I'm wrong, the GT4 side skirts look similar to V12 skirts but made out of CF?

What is the overall weight savings you archived so far?
 
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 09:44 AM
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The GT4 skirts are very similar to the V12/V8VGT ones, but the rib is more molded on the GT4 ones so the exposed carbon fiber looks like its own piece when the rest of the skirt is painted. You can kinda see the extra ridge in this pic:


 
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by telum01
Little better quality pics. Still need to wash it, add PPF, do a bunch of little adjustments around the car, redo the corner marker tint with clearcoat, etc.



Very nice. Might I suggest considering going to black window trim. I say consider because the overall look might become a little flat. However, with your carbon side skirts it would probably look good.

You also have the rims to provide some color offset.
 

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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 10:53 AM
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I'm planning to do black window trim and carbon fiber side strakes to complete the look, and probably carbon fiber mirror caps, too And you're right, I'm worried about the look getting flat if I go with too much dark trim, but I think it'll be okay. Worst case, I can always switch back if I don't like it!
 
Old Sep 19, 2016 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by telum01
I'm planning to do black window trim and carbon fiber side strakes to complete the look, and probably carbon fiber mirror caps, too And you're right, I'm worried about the look getting flat if I go with too much dark trim, but I think it'll be okay. Worst case, I can always switch back if I don't like it!
Shadow out the trim, it will fit perfectly with what you have. I expect within 45 days to see a picture with the noses of two AMs pointing to each other in that same spot Something in your email also buddy. Just FYI
 
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Crappy cell phone close-up to show the extra molded ridge in the side sills



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Shadow out the trim, it will fit perfectly with what you have. I expect within 45 days to see a picture with the noses of two AMs pointing to each other in that same spot Something in your email also buddy. Just FYI
45 days now? Date keeps getting pushed back
 
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45 days now? Date keeps getting pushed back


Hopefully less than 30 if Reliable can get their act together and plan it right after the 17th. But, my luck doesn't dictate that. Probably in Nov.


Ordering parts from Stuart over the next week. Might as well have all waiting on the delivery.
 
Old Sep 20, 2016 | 05:09 AM
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Really happy with how the tinted LED corner lights are coming along. The LEDs are much much less visible when off, and match the headlights better when on.

 
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Originally Posted by telum01
Really happy with how the tinted LED corner lights are coming along. The LEDs are much much less visible when off, and match the headlights better when on.

That looks way better..

I still have hope to find clears
 
Old Sep 20, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Looks like VCollection is stepping up their game! I was pleasantly surprised to see their carbon fiber lip has the mirrored weave like the OEM stuff. Maybe I'm remembering incorrectly, but I didn't think they did this, so I'm pretty happy about it!

Here are some shots comparing the N420 and VC carbon fiber front lips...

Big difference in size. The VC lip extends *almost* to the edges of the front bumper. It could actually extend an extra 1/2" or so and still be okay.



The undersides. Yep, one day of driving and I've already scraped the N420 lip



Mirrored weave on both of them.



And the overall look...





 
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Really like that VCollection front wing, the part I wasn't a fan about mine is that it goes beyond the side fender.
 
Old Sep 20, 2016 | 06:10 PM
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Really like that VCollection front wing, the part I wasn't a fan about mine is that it goes beyond the side fender.
That was the deciding factor for me picking this one lol
 


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