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orangecrush Aug 10, 2009 04:37 PM

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.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...low/photo6.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...llow/photo.jpg

First, I did this to it.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0060.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0061.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0062.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0063.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0064.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0065.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0066.jpg

orangecrush Aug 10, 2009 04:42 PM

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0067.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0068.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0069.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0070.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0071.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0073.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0074.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0075.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0076.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0078.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0079.jpg

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.


Mark

rockridge Aug 10, 2009 05:59 PM

Interesting, I thought your old one looked nice!

-=gRaY rAvEn=- Aug 10, 2009 06:26 PM

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 !

-=gRaY rAvEn=- Aug 10, 2009 06:42 PM

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...

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1249954643

iwashmycar Aug 10, 2009 06:47 PM

i think its looking muuch better!

the last one was sweet but too much cat ears lol

orangecrush Aug 10, 2009 07:00 PM


Originally Posted by -=gRay rAvEn=- (Post 2843902)
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...

http://i495.photobucket.com/albums/r...g?t=1249954643


Wrong thread???? :lol:

iwashmycar Aug 10, 2009 07:08 PM

^^ was wondering the same lol

Jeremy1026 Aug 10, 2009 07:13 PM

Is the body shop that slow, or do you just not do any work while you are at work :lol:. Its looking good thus far, I'm excited to see the finished product.

orangecrush Aug 10, 2009 07:39 PM


Originally Posted by Jeremy1026 (Post 2843942)
Is the body shop that slow, or do you just not do any work while you are at work :lol:. Its looking good thus far, I'm excited to see the finished product.


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

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.

Mark

old81 Aug 10, 2009 07:57 PM

Better. :)

orangecrush Aug 13, 2009 06:52 PM

Not very flattering angle but I'm ready for priming tomorrow...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y29...w/IMG_0092.jpg

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

We'll see.

Mark

rwkeating Aug 13, 2009 07:10 PM

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! :)

Jeremy1026 Aug 13, 2009 07:15 PM

I think it'd look great with a standard MC spoiler underneath of it, giving it an almost double teared effect from rear.

toolazyforalogin Aug 13, 2009 08:17 PM

it's looking good (again)!

Flyinace2000 Aug 13, 2009 08:31 PM

I am not a fan but, hey its your car and the craftsmanship looks top notch. Look forward to seeing it finished.

Rixter Aug 13, 2009 08:32 PM

Mark

That looks pretty good, but I already forgot what the previous 2 looked like :roll:

You should put some disclaimer on your photo "Do not try this at home..." :eek2:

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 :grin:

Sketch Aug 13, 2009 09:53 PM

Very cool man. Cant wait to see it finished.

Davidoyo Aug 13, 2009 11:15 PM

I am liking this version already :thumbsup:

ngweibing Aug 14, 2009 03:38 AM

cant wait for final product

etalj Aug 14, 2009 07:59 AM

orangecrush, I love your creations....

You should make a replica JCW challenge spoiler and sell them at a competitive price...

ricbow Aug 14, 2009 08:17 AM


Originally Posted by etalj (Post 2846922)
orangecrush, I love your creations....

You should make a replica JCW challenge spoiler and sell them at a competitive price...

+1 :nod:

iwashmycar Aug 14, 2009 08:37 AM

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?!!

:popcorn:

drewstermalloy Aug 14, 2009 08:54 AM

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! :lol:

orangecrush Aug 14, 2009 06:28 PM

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.


Mark


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