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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Couple new pictures of the car

I've added a couple things to the exterior of the car this year, just thought I would share.

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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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That red and black combo is killer.

What type of wheels are thous? they look badass.

And I think the spoiler makes out cars look twice as good.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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lookin really good, just some sus to drop it down a lil an wala very nice....was the dog drivin you around? lol j/p
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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wow. i likey. is that a 3 piece wing? how did u install it? i have one in the garage and am still scratchign my head on how to install it.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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wow, it looks good

is that the Mariah Mode Four Spoiler??
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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Looks good man, I like it! can't wait to see it lowered a little bit.

woodonastick: if you are talking about the original 3 piece spoilers you'll have to make some kind of brackets to mount the side pieces. At least on the one I have the screw holes were basically missing because the fiberglass had cracked away. I made some brackets out of angled aluminum and attached them to the inside of the spoiler (the part covered by the middle piece) if that didn't make any sense I can try to get some pictures....
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys!
The wheels are made by Rockwell, I bought them from trochoid a month or so back. I finished them in black, and I really like the result. I would really like a set of RB springs and some tokico HP or illuminas but I am lacking funds for anymore upgrades for the time being, so it will be "lifted" for a while.
As for the spoiler, yes, it is a factory 3 piece. I don't remember exactly how I put it on since it was last winter, but you just gotta play around with it, take some measurements, and mark spots to drill. It wasn't too hard, just a little time consuming to get it on right.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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woodonastick: if you are talking about the original 3 piece spoilers you'll have to make some kind of brackets to mount the side pieces. At least on the one I have the screw holes were basically missing because the fiberglass had cracked away. I made some brackets out of angled aluminum and attached them to the inside of the spoiler (the part covered by the middle piece) if that didn't make any sense I can try to get some pictures....
can you please? im tried to just "dry mount" it. (just placing it in place) i can see how the L brackets will work with it, but im not sure how its "suppose" to look installed because of the curves of the back. some closer/detailed pics would be much help. i would be very greatful.
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Alright if I have a chance tonight I'll try to get some pics of what i did, like he said you just need to hold it in place and test fit it before you start drilling. Get some wide masking tape and put it on the car where the spoiler will be so you don't scratch the paint and so you can put little marks where the spoiler will go etc. I had writing all over the back of the car before I drilled one hole.
I should also note that after I mounted all 3 pieces they didn't line up perfectly (the spoiler was in rough shape when I got it) and I had to quite a bit of work to make the lines straight and level. I'll try for pics later today....
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