[mcrews]

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

thanks for the amazing thread and pictures Mcrews.

I have a 2002 Nissan Maxima, so I will be able to approach my underbody paneling very similar. Much appreciated! I actually just picked up 2 sheets of black coroplast and am ready to get to it.

I had a few questions.

-What were the zip ties in the front used for? to attach the angle to a factory bar of some sort?.

THe is a solid round bar that runs across the front. It's not the sway bar. It is welded at each end to part of the suspenion frame. It was at a great spot to end the front bellypan.

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

-The black "duct" tape you used? what exactly was it? .

I was using gorilla tape. Plan on retapping every 12k? I avg 40 k a yr so it's hard to judge how often I retape.....maybe twice a yr.

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

-How were the fairings held up? Did you just mount a piece of coroplast perpendicular to the main panel and taped away? If so do you trust that tape lasting over time? I definitely like the taping it makes it look a lot cleaner. to clear over any rough edges etc.

The first fairings(in front of the tires right?) were the factory ones fronm the original factory bellypan. then made a set by folding coroplast into right angle triangles. I glued and taped those on. the factory ones where bolted on

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

- When you overlap the coroplast onto the edges of the factory bumper (outside edges) I noticed you don't have a lot of screws, Do you let the majority of the overlap just rest there and get a screw on either end?.

yes exactly! I made sure that the coroplast went far enough forward so it sat there.

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

les and maybe just one or two on the ends of the factory bumper where it over laps. I like that because I don't want to have to drill many holes into the factor bumper even if it is underneath..

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

- When you drill into the existing underbody to mount the new angles (specificially the spare tire trunk area) did you take any precautions? .

YEAH!!!! TKE OUT THE SPARE!!!!!!!!! lol put the drill bit right thru the sidewall

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

I am concerned about creating a leak in the trunk etc. Are there nicer areas than others that you found to attach to?

-Last but not least, when you revised the rear panel and folded the coroplast around the axle, did you mount the top of folded edge to anything? In otherwords whats holding it in its bent form at the top. I have the same solid rear axle beam that I have to go around.

I was able to 'wedge' it up there and it has held. there is 'stuff' up there. cant remember exactly but it has held

Originally Posted by Prophecy99

Thanks for any info! Very nice work, and posting all the pics and information is so appreciated.