1FST ASP Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 So, who has put theirs on and what was the outcome? It looks pretty easy, but do I have to take the rear wheels off to do it right? Thanks, 1FST ASP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500forme Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 So, who has put theirs on and what was the outcome? It looks pretty easy, but do I have to take the rear wheels off to do it right? Thanks, 1FST ASP I installed mine last weekend. Here is the link to the thread in the SS forum where I posted some install tips and pics. Hope this helps. You'll love the way it looks on the car, a BIG improvement over the factory finish! http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...mp;#entry746134 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500forme Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 1FST ASP, you do not need to remove your wheels to do the install. All you need is a 1/4" ratchet with a short phillips bit to remove the screws that attach the plastic mud flaps (due to limited room between the tire and fender). If you plan on using a regular screw driver for that part of the job, then the wheels need to come off. Other than that, it's a straight forward install. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500forme Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 pics Here you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Here you go! looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 looks great +1 Very sharp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Wow looks great, nice job . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Looks great! Did I read correctly that you have to caulk the upper edge? If so that is one nice caulk job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FST ASP Posted July 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Thanks for the insight! BTW the finished product looks great. How hard was the caulking to do? Thanks!! 1FST ASP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR40Freak Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Here you go! Looks cool, does it just cover the stock piece or are you replacing it? I took the stock one and made it functional by removing the carbon canister and attaching a diffuser panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500forme Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 Looks great! Did I read correctly that you have to caulk the upper edge? If so that is one nice caulk job! Thanks for the compliment. You don't have to caulk the edge unless you want to hide the .060" raw edge of the carbon fiber, which has an off white color to it. Also, the overlay piece does not lay tight all the way around, there were some unavoidable gaps to deal with because of the nature of carbon fiber and being so thin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks for the compliment. You don't have to caulk the edge unless you want to hide the .060" raw edge of the carbon fiber, which has an off white color to it. Also, the overlay piece does not lay tight all the way around, there were some unavoidable gaps to deal with because of the nature of carbon fiber and being so thin. 500, Are you going to the Bash? I would like to see this up close and personal. I really like the pics, but want to see it before I buy it. I think this is a natural to go along with the front splitter, rocker panels, and mirrors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500forme Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 500, Are you going to the Bash? I would like to see this up close and personal. I really like the pics, but want to see it before I buy it. I think this is a natural to go along with the front splitter, rocker panels, and mirrors. CF, I wish I could commit to going to the Bash right now, but can't due to several events that My company participates at in January. The photos do not do the CF overlay justice. The finish and fiber patern is identical to the rest of our CF parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 CF, I wish I could commit to going to the Bash right now, but can't due to several events that My company participates at in January. The photos do not do the CF overlay justice. The finish and fiber patern is identical to the rest of our CF parts. 500, Thanks. I really think this completes the look that should have come with this package and the SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42963 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42963 03, Thanks for the post. My big concern in the transition and how it looks and will hold up. It's one of those things that I think I need to see up close and personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomshep Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 There is a 2 page install article in the Oct 2009 5.0 Magazine. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 There is a 2 page install article in the Oct 2009 5.0 Magazine. Tom My car is the Installee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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