Damn that looks good bro!

So you installed the whole kit yourself?

did it come with instructions? Do-able by just one person?

What tools needed?

lol im full of questions :p

 

and also i noticed your rear now doesnt allow the use of the rear rotary accents?

want to sell me that? :D

 

the front almost looks stock

I want that back so bad

 

nice pics, also did the kit come painted?

 

I did the whole kit myself, except for a helping hand from one of my installers to help hold some pieces in place while I mounted them. I had the kit prepared and painted, as it came in just bare urethane. I used all stainless steel mounting screws and speed clips. I only made a couple of hole in metal where absolutely necessary. The kit came with no mounting hardware and no mounting instructions, but it was a no-brainer.

I haven't decided on selling my rear rotary accent yet. I might hold on to it.

 

Schweeet MDW....very clean! all in all a very sharp looking 8!

 

Thanks, I appreciate it.

 

what u mean prepared? also, how did u get it painted and how much did it cost?
sorry for all the questions, im really considering getting that same kit.

 

So cool. To me you picture look better than the product pics. Cool look!

 

Alright if you do decide to sell it lemme know

 

yoda man!

 

That kit looks like the OEM aero components with a staph infection.
Yucky.

 

Preparing the kit for paint consists of cleaning it and scuff sanding it. I have relatives that own one of the best body shops in this area, and they painted it for me. They did me a big favor and only charged me $200. I have less than $1200 total invested in this kit. Some may say it's ugly, but I'm pretty content with it, considering what I spent.

 

I think VR is the only color that can pull that off...may look good on black...but my props too you man...looks great!...especially with the Motegi's

 

I do not see any lowering springs in your sig so how is the clearance? Do you still have plans to lower the car? Looks awesome.

 

I may lower the car eventually, although it is at stock height right now. I'm considering the Tein S-tech springs.

 

NOTE:

There is a problem with the exhaust openings in the rear bumper section of the V1 kit. If you're using an aftermarket exhaust (Borla) with tips larger than stock, the openings in the V1 rear section aren't quit enlarged enough, and the exhaust gases burn the the area just above the exhaust tips. The heat is greater on the passnger side outlet, so the burn is worse on that side. It burnt through the paint, and nearly through the urethane after just one day of driving. I'm pretty pissed to say the least.

I have a temporary fix for this, but it's cosmetically unacceptable. I bought some adhesive backed, metallic heat shield tape from Autozone. It comes in a kit that is used to repair holes in exhaust pipes or mufflers. I cut a couple small sections of it and "stuck" it on the top portions of the exhaust openings. It sticks well as the adhesive is reasonably strong, but it just looks like crap. It has temporarily solved the problem, as it is effectively block the heat even to prevent further burning.

I'm wishing now that I hadn't sold my exhaust finishers, because I would have "customized" them to fit into this area and prevent the burning. They would have looked better too. I have taken a pic that shows what I did. The pic was taken with the camera resting against the floor, angled up. When standing up you can't even see the tape, unless you bend down.

I'll come up with some type of heat shield or possibly extend the exhaust tips out further by adding pipe in behind them. I hate to do that because I like they way they look inside the openings now.

Also, anyone interested in this kit should make another note. Make sure to double layer the areas on the kit that have the 3M double sided tape. The single layer that Veilside provides IS NOT enough and the kit comes loose from where it rests against the body.

 

damn
that sucks
have you contacted Veilside?

 

Congrats on your kit, mdw33333!!! :D

 

No, I haven't yet, but I will.

 

ouch! that sux

 

any pic of the top view, and a straight view? How close is your tip to the top of the piece?

 

your car is really nice, congrat!!

 

I'll snap some tonight and post them. It's pretty close to the top. The rep at Veilside is having me e-mail him pics of the problem, and I'm hoping they'll do something about it.

 

Thats horrible.....and all the time spent waiting for the kit. I feel for you, I would have gone Harry Carey.