Grundy Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Looking great mate, i have just got the same diffuser from Tarmac. How did they attach it in the end and did you have any issues with clearance on the exhaust tips? On a test fit it seems a bit tight with my Invidia They used about 4-6 screws with a drill, then got a black sharpee get some tape and a pencil, you'll need to mark up on the bumper, along with some masking tape to hold it in place and to avoid scratching. Once it's fitted properly it clears the exhaust easily. Did they drill/screw through the diffuser into the bumper mate? I'm 99% sure they drilled through the Diffuser into the Bumper, doesn't make sense to drill holes in the bumper 1st, then into the diffuser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Buster Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Actually they drilled the defuser, countersunk it and then added a small pk self tapping screw straight through into the bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Actually they drilled the defuser, countersunk it and then added a small pk self tapping screw straight through into the bumper Many thanks Mrs Buster , i'll give it a go as soon as my back's healed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 i drilled the holes in the crease on the inner edge of the outer fins at the top on both sides ....very hard to see them if you didnt know where to look.then added a couple from the bottom of the deffuser into the lower valance of the bumper.....makes it pretty fail safe and rigid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Cheers Buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 What they said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Did a test fit before my back surgery, the only issue i might have is clearance is a bit tight at the top with the tips of my Invidia system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 you could always trim the deffuser exhaust hole lips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 you could always trim the deffuser exhaust hole lips I'm hoping i can use a length of tube to adjust the outlet tubes, if that fails the dremels on standby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Bonnet Struts Fitted Stubby Fitted Plen Spacer Arrived, yet to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirag1988 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I keep meaning to do my engine bay bits too. I think given I have some time tomorrow after washing the baby I'll do some spraying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 I keep meaning to do my engine bay bits too. I think given I have some time tomorrow after washing the baby I'll do some spraying! For a days work, I'd stick with the Battery/Brake Fluid lids bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parello9 Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Don't know why I've never commented on here before but looking good man! I'm sure that wing will really set it off too! Literally Defo liking it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 So, time for a big update, going to be a busy couple of weeks. Front Splitter has been sprayed Gloss Black thanks to a local body work garage. Big Gay Wing Arrived and Fitted Full oil change inc Gear/Diff Plen Spacer Fitted Can't thank the Zed shed enough for the work they put into all this, legends! So first up - Front Splitter - Very happy with the finish, The body shop have quoted to spray my front end (Bonnet, Wings, Bumper) for £400 and they will fill in the holes on the splitter and glue it on. So thanks to Matt (Aliveboy/Deadman) I've now ended up with stickers on my car... Next up the BGW Arrives.... Then I arrived at the Zed Shed for my Service, Plen Fitting and to Add the BGW. Thanks for the Haribo! Car going up on Axel stands to do the oil change. Plenum off, turns out didn't need spark plugs changed, so that saved some time. New Spacer added, thanks to Wasso Then for the Finally - This was a pain in the arse (For Bob and Chris ) So we did a test of putting it together to see how it would sit on the car... We managed to line it up perfectly by matching the rear window, at a close inspection the rear ends of the windows are flowing down along the legs. They then added the sticky pads under the mounts to stop the scratching, and then drilled 3 holes through the mounts and through the boot... Then came the next issue, it's not just a flat back under the boot, there is a second layer of metal, so this meant, the bolts the wing supplied were to short. The Zed shed had a couple kicking around, but in the end I think we mainly used my old plenum spacer bolts. Getting the legs into the stand required A LOT of force - You will need to get it in half way, and then put the screws in to then pull it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 There is some metal plates that go on underneath the boot for extra support with the tension We could only fit 2/3 do to the second layer. The wing almost finished, just pulling it down into it's final position Then came to adjusting the height of the Wing and Working out which way the end plates should face Important test... And then some Day light shots... Again a MASSIVE thank you to the Zed Shed, you were all so helpful and did a fantastic job!!!! As for the wing, it's not to everyone's taste, and that's the point, as everyone says each to there own, and I love it The car does need an aggressive look to pull it off, and that will be the route I'll be going down. Most people would of got the Wing last, but I thought I'd be different. Next Mod will include Wheels Thanks for reading! *Edit - Posted more pictures than I'm allowed * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looks awesome dude, the wheels will really polish it off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZed Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looks awesome mate Some black dishy wheels will do wonders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laidbackluke Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 You're removing the stock spoiler right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 You're removing the stock spoiler right? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Eventually it will probably go, but lot of work to get the boot right smoothed etc with removal of the OEM lip. Will wait until one of the other guys have put theirs on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 See local plod checking out it must have had intel the missing plane had been discovered 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grundy Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 See local plod checking out it must have had intel the missing plane had been discovered lolololol. Hurry up and get yours on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) All in good time my friend got some stand modification to do Edited March 20, 2014 by StevoD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I think it looks good grundy. Definitely looks like a quality piece of kit. Really glad you're pleased with it and can't wait to see how it progresses now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.r123 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Looking good,the spoiler looks a quality piece of kit and excellent work by the Zed shed crew as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Looks very good. Been following the BGW post Good to see how the wing turned out. Bet your well pleased 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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