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buickfunnycar.com 05-03-2008 04:14 PM

Installed new carbon fiber front spoiler today...
 
Thanks to Tyler @ ATS.
I finally got around to installing this today.I was waiting for my buddy to paint a car in the booth so he could lay more clear over it in an attempt to help smooth out the slight imperfections in the gelcoat.

Here it is the day I received it...measures about 3/4" taller then stock:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC04847.jpg

Here's a before shot:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC04915.jpg

And after:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC05331.jpg

No sun out today so it's kinda hard to pick up the weave real well:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC05330.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC05329.jpg

buickfunnycar.com 05-03-2008 04:16 PM

Here's a few more...
 
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC05334.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC05336.jpg

Whatcha guys think...?:_paranoid

BThibodeaux 05-03-2008 04:28 PM

Quote:

Whatcha guys think...?:_paranoid
Looks great with the hood and header panel. Are they real CF also? Source? Thanks.

buickfunnycar.com 05-03-2008 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BThibodeaux (Post 147865)
[Whatcha guys think...?:_paranoid

Looks great with the hood and header panel. Are they real CF also? Source? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Hood & header panel are steel...but I do have these for underhood::yes:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC03430.jpg

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC03429.jpg


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC03431.jpg

BThibodeaux 05-03-2008 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclecarjohn (Post 147866)
Looks great with the hood and header panel. Are they real CF also? Source? Thanks.

Hood & header panel are steel...but I do have these for underhood::yes:
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p...n/DSC03430.jpg

Mui Bonita!
In Argentina this week, so brushing up on my Spanglish.

buickfunnycar.com 05-03-2008 05:13 PM

I could see where you thought they were c/f in that one shot man...just reflections off of the building though...:yes:

BThibodeaux 05-03-2008 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by musclecarjohn (Post 147874)
I could see where you thought they were c/f in that one shot man...just reflections off of the building though...:yes:

Ohhhh. I do see now. It did trick me. Thanks!

buickfunnycar.com 05-03-2008 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BThibodeaux (Post 147876)
Ohhhh. I do see now. It did trick me. Thanks!

Ha...tricked me too man.:yes:

camcojb 05-03-2008 06:15 PM

that looks great John. That's what Scott did with his, sent it to Kurt at Autokraft for more clear and color-sanding/buffing. Made a huge difference.

Congrats!

Jody

Steve1968LS2 05-03-2008 06:33 PM

Yea, color sanding and buffing makes it look way better.

I had one until I let Bret drive my car through the autocross.. lol.. now it's wall art. :_paranoid

buickfunnycar.com 05-03-2008 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by camcojb (Post 147880)
that looks great John. That's what Scott did with his, sent it to Kurt at Autokraft for more clear and color-sanding/buffing. Made a huge difference.

Congrats!

Jody

Thanks Jody:yes: ...and bummer Steve:mad: ,you replaced it yet?

bucks69 05-03-2008 09:21 PM

Man That looks awesome! You truly have a great eye for details on all your cars..

andrewmp6 05-03-2008 09:42 PM

Whats up with the black head lights on it.

buickfunnycar.com 05-03-2008 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6 (Post 147901)
Whats up with the black head lights on it.

headlight covers man...doesn't everybody run 'em?:D

andrewmp6 05-03-2008 10:07 PM

Never seen them tell now but i never pay much attention to f bodies tho.

surreyboy 05-04-2008 12:39 AM

lots of wet sanding and clear and wet sanding coat after coat ..... then i was being an idiot loading my car into the trailer and cracked the spoiler in half.:(

Steve1968LS2 05-04-2008 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclecarjohn (Post 147896)
Thanks Jody:yes: ...and bummer Steve:mad: ,you replaced it yet?

I think Tyler is digging one up.. if not I will make Bret fab up an extra one when they do the one for thier '68 ... lol

Here's Bret thrashing the track.. at least he nailed down a killer time :yes:

If the picture was bigger I would have ran it as a two page spread..

http://picsorban.com/upload/conerash1.jpg

BLACKJACK 05-04-2008 04:50 PM

Project''blackjack''
 
THOSE CARBON STRIPS ARE KILLER:bow:

buickfunnycar.com 05-04-2008 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2 (Post 147971)
I think Tyler is digging one up.. if not I will make Bret fab up an extra one when they do the one for thier '68 ... lol

Here's Bret thrashing the track.. at least he nailed down a killer time :yes:

If the picture was bigger I would have ran it as a two page spread..

http://picsorban.com/upload/conerash1.jpg

As Bonzo said over on Pro-Touring..."OUCH"!:eek:

T Bell 05-04-2008 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACKJACK (Post 147981)
THOSE CARBON STRIPS ARE KILLER:bow:

got me and him. Maybe you oughta redo the stripes or always park next to buildings :lol:

Streetking 05-04-2008 10:09 PM

Looks great, that car just sits and looks "right". :thumbsup:

SW

buickfunnycar.com 05-05-2008 10:58 AM

Thanks SW:thumbsup: ...coming from you I take that as a huge compliment.:yes:

surreyboy 05-06-2008 06:55 PM

found out ats no longer makes the chin spoiler


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