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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Being that the Shaker is a cosmetic mod and will be quite visible from the exterior, center positioning of the ram air scoop is essential.
To me, location priority should be given to the hood cut-out and not dictated by where the Shaker sits on the intake plenum.
If the scoop intake isn't centered sitting on the intake, mounting holes will need to be slotted and/or modification to some of the angle brackets will need to be made in order for the scoop to fit evenly within the hood cut-out.
It will be no easy walk in the park for you guys, but when done correctly and not rushed, you'll be rewarded with a straight and evenly mounted Shaker.
To me, location priority should be given to the hood cut-out and not dictated by where the Shaker sits on the intake plenum.
If the scoop intake isn't centered sitting on the intake, mounting holes will need to be slotted and/or modification to some of the angle brackets will need to be made in order for the scoop to fit evenly within the hood cut-out.
It will be no easy walk in the park for you guys, but when done correctly and not rushed, you'll be rewarded with a straight and evenly mounted Shaker.
Did that guy DonW have a write-up here on TMS, too? I would like to see a write-up showing everything (including what happens with the underhood insulation).
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Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
I have about talked myself into attempting this modification on my own this weekend.
My son is with Grandma for a couple weeks and this would be a chance to have an uninterrupted weekend to complete it. What do you guys think?
(That is if the SnailMail gets here by Friday)
My son is with Grandma for a couple weeks and this would be a chance to have an uninterrupted weekend to complete it. What do you guys think?
(That is if the SnailMail gets here by Friday)
Although I would follow BSM's directions to the tee, I found this from one of their competitors. It may provide additional insight for the installation.
Two things I'm unclear about from reading BSM's install directions.
1. They say to layout a 1 1/2" masking tape as center and lay the stripe approx. 1/4" away from the tape's edge. Huh? Approximate? I guess I would mark where that 1/4" stripe edge would be at the forward and aft ends and spot check it during the laydown process to ensure it's holding that gap. I guess that's what BSM's talking about.
(On the hood, the washer nozzle cut-out will and should keep that gap at 1/4")
2. Rear fake gas cap emblem. Is the kit supposed to have a gap around that emblem or not? Again, BSM's direction says to hold approx. 1/8" gap around that emblem. It's confusing because I've seen other BSM kits installed where the vinyl goes right up against that emblem.
Besides these two things, it looks pretty straight forward (do a degree).
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
Go for it! (Yeah, easy for me to say )
1. They say to layout a 1 1/2" masking tape as center and lay the stripe approx. 1/4" away from the tape's edge.
1. They say to layout a 1 1/2" masking tape as center and lay the stripe approx. 1/4" away from the tape's edge.
If I have to do 2", I think I will use 2" masking tape and butt it up. You see any problems with that? Maybe getting too close and it sticking to the tape, then when you remove the tape it peels the stripe off ?
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(On the hood, the washer nozzle cut-out will and should keep that gap at 1/4")
Originally Posted by TacoBill
2. Rear fake gas cap emblem. Is the kit supposed to have a gap around that emblem or not? Again, BSM's direction says to hold approx. 1/8" gap around that emblem.
I will take pics of the set when I get it and of course before, after prep, during and after installation photos as well.
Originally Posted by TacoBill
(do a degree).
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Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
I wonder what would happen if I use 1½" Masking tape and butt it against it? I think this would cause me to have to trim the pieces around the brake light, emblem and license plate area. I would really rather have 1½" gap as opposed to the 2".
If I have to do 2", I think I will use 2" masking tape and butt it up. You see any problems with that? Maybe getting too close and it sticking to the tape, then when you remove the tape it peels the stripe off ?
If I have to do 2", I think I will use 2" masking tape and butt it up. You see any problems with that? Maybe getting too close and it sticking to the tape, then when you remove the tape it peels the stripe off ?
Also, I don't think a 1 1/2" gap would work with this pre-cut kit. If truely pre-cut, it is cut in a way to comepsate for the curves and bumber ledges at a 2" gap. The more you have to cut and trim, you're increasing the chance of ending up with a butchered job.
Having a 12" wide stripe, a 2" gap wouldn't look bad at all (IMO). Now if you're talking about either an 8" or 10" stripe, I'd prefer a 1 1/2" gap.
Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
Unless you ordered the set without the cutouts, as I did.
Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
I would assume it is cutout for it. I think they would mention removing it if you had to.
Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
I will take pics of the set when I get it and of course before, after prep, during and after installation photos as well.
Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
Is that like Doing a Dew ??
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Originally Posted by TacoBill
It is cutout for the rear emblem. My question is whether the vinyl goes flush up against the outer emblem or will have a gap between the two (in order to maintain the 2" gap).
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OK, Bill's theme is Torch Red/Polished Accents, and mine is Performance White/Black Accents.
Daryl's theme I'm not sure of... and Susan...not sure if she has a theme?
Anyway... with the shaker being black, roof black, rims black, taillight panel black, and grille inserts black, I'm now leaning toward the CDC chin spoiler being black, too.
I know it would look good white, but I think it would look good black, too... not to mention easier and cheaper...
Opinions?
Daryl's theme I'm not sure of... and Susan...not sure if she has a theme?
Anyway... with the shaker being black, roof black, rims black, taillight panel black, and grille inserts black, I'm now leaning toward the CDC chin spoiler being black, too.
I know it would look good white, but I think it would look good black, too... not to mention easier and cheaper...
Opinions?
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
OK, Bill's theme is Torch Red/Polished Accents, and mine is Performance White/Black Accents.
Daryl's theme I'm not sure of... and Susan...not sure if she has a theme?
Daryl's theme I'm not sure of... and Susan...not sure if she has a theme?
Hell I am just getting the stuff I think looks good on my car.
I guess it most closely resembles a Shelby GT500 except spoiler and hood (Stripes, window, scoops, body scoops and rocker panel stripes)
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
You forgot to tell me your opinion...
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Ok now that I see both, I say PW looks better.
If your rockers were black (like a V6) I would say black, but being the way yours is now, I vote PW.
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If your rockers were black (like a V6) I would say black, but being the way yours is now, I vote PW.
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You forgot to lower that car!!
Thanks for the comparison. I guess I will worry about that later (but I saved the picture for future reference).
I just printed out CDC's Shaker instructions. I'll read over those to see if I can answer any of my own questions.
I already saw (during printing) that it DOES say that the lower trim ring holds the underhood insulation (blanket) in place.
Thanks for the comparison. I guess I will worry about that later (but I saved the picture for future reference).
I just printed out CDC's Shaker instructions. I'll read over those to see if I can answer any of my own questions.
I already saw (during printing) that it DOES say that the lower trim ring holds the underhood insulation (blanket) in place.
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
You forgot to lower that car!!
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Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
No Crimson interior, no clear turn signals, no upgraded rotors and no mirror inserts, but **** let's be picky
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Originally Posted by 89Trooper
and Susan...not sure if she has a theme?
Originally Posted by 89Trooper
Anyway... with the shaker being black, roof black, rims black, taillight panel black, and grille inserts black, I'm now leaning toward the CDC chin spoiler being black, too.
I know it would look good white, but I think it would look good black, too... not to mention easier and cheaper...
Opinions?
I know it would look good white, but I think it would look good black, too... not to mention easier and cheaper...
Opinions?
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Originally Posted by swwake
I have a black antenna and a red Eject button. Does that count?
I think you like black and white. like police cars All kidding aside, with all the black accents, and since it's cheaper (ahem...less expensive), I'd go with the black chin spoiler.
I think you like black and white. like police cars All kidding aside, with all the black accents, and since it's cheaper (ahem...less expensive), I'd go with the black chin spoiler.
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On another note, Daryl, since I'm too lazy to read back a few posts, tell me about your window tint scratches. So did you have the tint installed without the felt, then add felt/velcro softie later? Also, is 15% tint legal in OK? (don't get me started on OK again )
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Okay, here's my $.02 on Tom's CDC chin spoiler color.
With all the black accents (and soon to be Shaker) on Tom's vert, I vote Matte Black all the way!
With all the black accents (and soon to be Shaker) on Tom's vert, I vote Matte Black all the way!
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Originally Posted by swwake
On another note, Daryl, since I'm too lazy to read back a few posts, tell me about your window tint scratches. So did you have the tint installed without the felt, then add felt/velcro softie later? Also, is 15% tint legal in OK? (don't get me started on OK again )
He somehow worked out the replacement of the damaged tint thru his warranty and this time around had the felt installed.
I'm sure he'll add to this.
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Originally Posted by swwake
I think you like black and white. like police cars
I think the black chin spoiler, too. Both look nice, but with all the other black, I think the black will fit well.
Let's see, $270 for the painted black chin spoiler, -$150 not needed to paint the chin spoiler white takes it down to $120 already. If I can find something to sell for $150, the chin spoiler will cost me -$30!
Daryl, you were right!
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heres a write up on how to wire swicted accesories
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=47184
is there a way to make this tread with more linkage that work so that one can simple look at the top of the thread and easily find the how he/she wants?
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=47184
is there a way to make this tread with more linkage that work so that one can simple look at the top of the thread and easily find the how he/she wants?