mlracing

Yeah it's the proper Aimgain one to fit that bumper haha. Much better than having the wrong size ones

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

cool man.. looking forward to some updates

mlracing

The list is slowly reducing..



So previously the tyres for the rear wheels were not going to fit with the low that I want. I had these 225/35 left over from some other wheels so put them on. Stretch is probably more than I prefer but I didn't have to pay for them so... also yes the camber wear is bad haha; not ideal for driving.


Another thing today we fit up the Aimgain mufflers. I expected these to be straight bolt on but the shop ended up cutting and bending my factory exhaust a bit and you can see they're still not perfect. I'm not going to adjust them anymore as if I was going to go further with exhaust I would remove the tips completely and glass over the exhaust holes on the bumper so nothing there. A la Mercedes E series.


So I need to adjust the front lip now and re-fit the fog lights then drop the car for wrap.. we're getting close now !

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

if you can't get them close to the bumper i ended up using metal clamps that tighten and put them over the factory exhaust hook and muffler exhaust hanger.. this will bring them closer to the bumper and even on both sides...

mlracing

Oh yeah that's a good idea actually!

mlracing

Did a little more trimming and fitted up the front lip with the fogs in it; wasn't too difficult.



Damage from front lip after only a couple of weeks haha. There is some special stone guard film that the wrap shop is going to put on the bottom for me to see if that helps a little!



Took a couple of potato pictures of the sample.. hard to tell really but it will look like this at the end..




So he will have that for a week or so, pretty flat out at the moment!

nelson09

iTrader: (3)

If you end up not being able to tuck the tipps up in there in the cutouts and go the glassing over the cutouts routs, might i suggest fabbing up the bumper to allow a side exit exhaust?...would be tough. Just throwing an idea at you. But as mentioned above, you ought to be able to get them tucked up in there snug...once you do though, be forwarned those heat sheilds up in there can cause a nasty vibration. i keep a rubber mallet in my trunk to keep the buzzing away lol
rooting for u boss!

mlracing

Can just unbolt the heat shields haha. I don't really keep much in the boot to worry about..

EVOZERO

Looking good man, nice progress! You in Auckland? Good to see another Aristo/GS owner on here from NZ.

mlracing

Yeah man, you? Going to 4nr Nats ?

EVOZERO

Yer good old West Auckland!

Not sure, might just go check out the show n shine, you?

mlracing

Yep we got a VIP stand there with 8 cars, and I'll have trade stand as well; might see you there

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

any updated pics?

mlracing

Still at the shop, it's been a pretty hectic week for them as it's a drifting weekend on now so heaps of the drift cars were taking priority T_T He has it all in pieces though haha

EVOZERO

Oh true, if i make it there i'll come and say hi.