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Old 09-20-2012, 12:09 AM   #23 (permalink)
myrefugeisintheLord
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Thanks guys for all the comments!

Ben, I had shown you that template picture before, and you thought it looked about right. It was purely for the under side diffuser angle.


Does that look better?

I am trying to keep snow in mind. It's tough figuring out how to seal things up. I'm not yet finished. Right now it's just the main areas. I want to focus on the details when the back end gets finished.

I know, because this is my first belly pan, and first big aero mod, that I will be redoing parts of it in a year or two. Course, if I get another project, a manual!, I will be doing another belly pan. And hopefully it will be way better!

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Okay, so yesterday's work:
Here's the final cut out for the front. Needed, and still needs, a few modifications.



Alright, here it is installed. Mostly attached with zip ties. Wheel clearance might look really close, and that's because it is. I can always cut away some, I can't add more. I wanted to take it easy and slowly cut it back until I have the right size. It looks like it's touching now, but it's not.



Here's a shot of the right side where I have to cover the belts. I'm DEFINITELY not done with the front wheel area. And I'm not 100% sure where to go from here. But I do have some ideas.




The black looks great! It makes the belly pan less noticeable, and more finished looking. Pretty nice!




Yes, the fog lights are new. I added them about a month ago, but had to tack them up behind the bumper until I got the front piece put on. Fog lights will be important come this Winter. It can get REALLY foggy here in the palouse! I do plan on finding some yellow bulbs for better actual visibility. They need a bit of detailed attention too....


I bought some aluminum mesh, and we had a bunch of various bracket goodies.

I'm anxious for tomorrow!! I hope to get the two right side pieces redone and the mesh added around the front and middle areas. I might even be able to get the right rear wheel area done too! But not if I'm spending all my time updating this thread!!!!

I enjoy hearing your guys suggestions, thoughts, corrections, etc. Keep it coming so I can keep on learning!!

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