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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Front splitters installed! Pics inside!

I bought these off of RonJon last week and installed them today when they came in. So far, I like 'em!! Thanks again, Ron.



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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Yeah they are looking good.

That's what I was doing with my Carbon Fiber splitter...except mines runs the length of the front end.

I think it squares out the front end which I think looks better.

Nice subtle upgrade.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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How much were they
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Guess if that is what you're into


Just kiddin bryan, looks good!
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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I'd like to see a few more pics. Some angles from behind. From the side, sorta top down from the side. I just want to get a better idea of what it looks like on the car. As of right now it looks a little hodgepodge, cluttery etc. But the angles of the pics could be unflattering. More pics?
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Doesnt flow with the lines of the cl. More pics from different angles plz.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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thanks for the input, guys. today was just basically a test fit: I had to dremel the overhang of the bumper on the under side so these would mount flat. I drilled 3 holes in each and secured them with 5/16 bolts and washers....now that I have them where I want them, I'm going to repaint them, and I actually might grind the rounded angles of the design to reflect the more "linear" and straight edges of the CL. I'll take more pics from the side during daytime tomorrow with my Canon. In person, they look sweet as hell, as they give the front a little more depth and a more aggressive appearance. I bought these from Rondog used for $50, so he might know where to buy them, and they are a universal fit. More pics tomorrow.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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What about that chunky triangle plastic piece under the sides of the bumper?

That was giving me an issue when I was fitting up my splitter.

The underside of that bumper is not flat whatsoever.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Triangle piece? not sure what you mean. Anything in the way, I just DREMEL!
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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It's part of the plastic fender lining....which I think runs under the front of the car to connect both sides.

I believe it lines up with the wheels if you feel underneath the bumper.

Someone told me it is to direct air away from the tires but I'm not sure what function it serves.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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Looks good.

More info Ron?
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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^^lol, yeah, you don't want air coming into contact w/ the tires.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Garkon
^^lol, yeah, you don't want air coming into contact w/ the tires.
Right...???
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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i didnt have to mess with a triangle piece, i bolted mine directly behind the factory bolt that holds the fenderwell lining in place, and then two towards the front of the bumper.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Dang...well I wonder WTF that piece is that is molded to my plastic fender lining.

Hmm...WTF
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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its on everybody's car. probably for some type of underbody aerodynamics. Noah, do yours man!
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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OOHHHH....! Those damn things that f-ing scrape over everything (if you're dropped)! i thought about just cutting those off for the hell of it, LOL!
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Yes...now we are on the same page!
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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personally not really digging it. I dont think it goes w/ our cars

it looked better with out it.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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when I had my front bumper off installing the CAI, the plastic flap things that are squard off actually look like splitters (front bumper off), but actually seeing the splitters on the car itself maybe if they were black or CF.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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If I remember correctly these were originally Carbon Fiber and Ron painted them. This was on his old auto CL before the kit was produced. Anyway they might look nice if they were CF and you had a hood to match.
Noah - you have a full splitter installed? Pics?
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SlickShiftNall6
If I remember correctly these were originally Carbon Fiber and Ron painted them. This was on his old auto CL before the kit was produced. Anyway they might look nice if they were CF and you had a hood to match.
Noah - you have a full splitter installed? Pics?
I don't have it installed yet...still working on it.

It's a bitch to get fitted flat with the way the underside is on our bumpers.

The other solution was to get a body kit and cut it in half to give me a flat base.

That's what the import shop told me...doesn't sound like something that I'm into.

When I get it figured out...I'll definetly be posting pics.

But it might not work out for the CL...I'm still debating.

If I come up on a good deal for the TL lip...I might jump on it.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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before I did the TL kit, I saw splitters like these pictured on ebay. They were only like 30-50 bucks I believe. Not much at all. And that looks like if you mounted those on the car. It would give you a flat enough surface to mount the carbon fiber full flat splitter underneath. Just an idea, it might look pretty cool too. very custom.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Yeah...that's what I thought.

I might have to cut out those plastic triangle "aerodynamic" POS's.
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Got more pics bhurlbut?
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
Yeah...that's what I thought.

I might have to cut out those plastic triangle "aerodynamic" POS's.
but if you do, your gonna slow the car down and your MPGs are gonna bottom
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Originally Posted by combat mediC
maybe if they were black or CF.
you read my mind

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or if they were longer....

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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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i like that. looks good
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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I think they would look better upside down
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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they look good imo. but like AnthraciteBeast said. looks better the way he did it. but. damn it looks as good as a TL lip. hopefully less expensive.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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I haven't taken any more pics yet, i'm flying to SC today so it's been crazy. I still haven't figured out what i'll do yet, like i said before i just installed them to get the position I liked so when i repaint them,all i have to do is bolt it back up.

They were a carbon fiber color, and then Rondog painted them SSM. And actually they are fiberglass with probably a thin layer of carbon fiber for looks (i found this out when i was drilling my holes).
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Originally Posted by bhurlbut
I haven't taken any more pics yet, i'm flying to SC today so it's been crazy. I still haven't figured out what i'll do yet, like i said before i just installed them to get the position I liked so when i repaint them,all i have to do is bolt it back up.
I actually hadn't considered them until i saw your pics. And i agree, the CL's bumper needs a more aggresive look. Might look into something like this for my car....


Keep us updated.
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not a bad look. I do however think that they would look better black
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or if they were longer....

Just like that (Mine is CF) but it extends all the way across (flat) and it has no "wings" on the side.
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Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
Just like that (Mine is CF) but it extends all the way across (flat) and it has no "wings" on the side.
pics or it didnt happen
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by nbennettksu
pics or it didnt happen
Well...I am having fitment issues so it hasn't been completely installed yet

But if I take it down to the body shop...

I'm sure they can solve my problem...it's going to cost some money I don't have at the moment.

I'm worried about installing it though because my front end "as-is" is scraping on driveways and what not.

That is going to destroy the splitter since it sticks out even farther.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nf3d0149ab
Just like that (Mine is CF) but it extends all the way across (flat) and it has no "wings" on the side.
Let's get some pics even if its not on the car
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