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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:37 PM
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I know, I know, it's getting old but here we go again... spoiler.

Okay, so I redid my spoiler like 3 times. It was okay at best. It never really accomplished what I thought it should.

Soooooooo, this is what I started off with this morning.





First, I did this to it.













 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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This as much as I could get done today.... hopefully tomorrow I can get enough bodywork done to get some primer on it.

Maybe this one will look better.


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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Interesting, I thought your old one looked nice!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Amazing stuff. Must have been getting A's in Geometry Classes

I really liked the old one too. Some very cool work went into that as well.

Really Good stuff, thanks !
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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How about a small fiberglass induction scoop cut into the bonnet up top or to the side of the R53 SC scoop that ties into the front intake behind the grille ? Right now air flow has to go into grille and make a 90 degree turn up to reach opening....would have cooler and more direct air flow a from front scoop IMO. A top scoop could bring air directly down to lower part of airbox, or a front one would be a direct shot in.

See red outline of opening....it is blocked by bonnet. Would be as easy as installing a DFIC exit scoop I would think...

 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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i think its looking muuch better!

the last one was sweet but too much cat ears lol
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by -=gRay rAvEn=-
How about a small fiberglass induction scoop cut into the bonnet up top or to the side of the R53 SC scoop that ties into the front intake behind the grille ? Right now air flow has to go into grille and make a 90 degree turn up to reach opening....would have cooler and more direct air flow a from front scoop IMO. A top scoop could bring air directly down to lower part of airbox, or a front one would be a direct shot in.

See red outline of opening....it is blocked by bonnet. Would be as easy as installing a DFIC exit scoop I would think...


Wrong thread????
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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^^ was wondering the same lol
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Is the body shop that slow, or do you just not do any work while you are at work . Its looking good thus far, I'm excited to see the finished product.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Is the body shop that slow, or do you just not do any work while you are at work . Its looking good thus far, I'm excited to see the finished product.

Uh, I'll take the latter for 500 please...

Nah, man, I've got 2 bodyshops. As long as the guys are working and I've got my stuff done, I'll work on my own crap.

The problem is instead of screwing around with the spoiler today, I should have finished installing the supercharger on my H2. I installed it this weekend but could have spent the day finishing the detail stuff.

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Better.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Not very flattering angle but I'm ready for priming tomorrow...



I'll get it done and if I don't like it, off it comes.

We'll see.

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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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It may not be my style, but I think it is amazing that you can make something like that. Congratulations! Plus ... I can't believe the state let you have that license plate ... excellent!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I think it'd look great with a standard MC spoiler underneath of it, giving it an almost double teared effect from rear.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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it's looking good (again)!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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I am not a fan but, hey its your car and the craftsmanship looks top notch. Look forward to seeing it finished.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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That looks pretty good, but I already forgot what the previous 2 looked like

You should put some disclaimer on your photo "Do not try this at home..."

Seriously though if you didn't own a body shop (or two), there's no way this is a DIY special.

Looking version 4 as well
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Very cool man. Cant wait to see it finished.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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I am liking this version already
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 03:38 AM
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cant wait for final product
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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orangecrush, I love your creations....

You should make a replica JCW challenge spoiler and sell them at a competitive price...
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by etalj
orangecrush, I love your creations....

You should make a replica JCW challenge spoiler and sell them at a competitive price...
+1
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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hmm. i think i dont really like it...

because, from what it looks like the top is flat...so it seems really thick throughout? guess make sure to get some front shots?!!

 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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The first one looked like a Batmobile spoiler, but I liked it!

The new one looks awesome, I wish I could do the work you're doing, it's incredible.

Love that license plate!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Man, I hope this comes out okay.... if not, I've got a GP spoiler ready to order.

I got primer on the spoiler today and should have paint on it by midweek.

If it sucks, I'll have the GP spoiler ordered by Friday.


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