Wasted Day

[Team Helotes]

Well I spend all day installing a new from clip on my 06 today.
It was a total waste. It would NOT fit correctly. I called and taked to the place I ordered it from. I sent them picture of the body not lining up. The are going to look into it and deside on what they are going to do.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0665.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0671.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0672.jpg



If I can not get it worked out I might just put on 07 clip on.

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2006_chicago/mitsubishi/galant/pages/IMG_0683.htm

Do you guys know if the above will fit an 06 it looks like it will.

[fatal1]

as a rule of thumb all bodykits will require modding...some more then others

i believe here is a lip as well for he 9g...not sure where to get it though

[Team Helotes]

I would not have minded some modding, bur it was about 5/16" to 3/8" to narrow on each side.

[JDM4G64T]

That's a bit of a gap you got there..........

[greddy]

That's quite the gap, I would be pissed too.

[galantryinbattle]

those aftermarket companies sure do a great job of half assing shit and ripping people off.

[krazienluv10]

ouch... u sure u couldnt align it or bend it lightly

[Galante]

That's a big gap right there. I hope the people you ordered it from can make a solution if not return it to them. Goodluck.

[Team Helotes]

ouch... u sure u couldnt align it or bend it lightly


I was able to get it bent into place and line up and this happened.


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0673.jpg

[Team Helotes]

That's a big gap right there. I hope the people you ordered it from can make a solution if not return it to them. Goodluck.

This is what they say"Accurate Fitment (Money-Back Guaranteed)". I talked to them and they wanted pictures. I am not going to post where it got it from or the brand untill we get it worked out.

[9G]

ahhhhhhhhhhhh fiberglass!

[Silverfoxx_GTZ]

I was able to get it bent into place and line up and this happened.


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0673.jpg

Oh fuck that sucks.

[Alexey]

Damn :-/

[boochieboy]

Urethane anyone?

[Team Helotes]

Urethane anyone?

I wish I knew who made one I would have bought it first.

[boochieboy]

Sorry to hear about that fitment, I hope you at least get a refund for it. I don't know what kind of funds you have but you could always get a shop to do it and let them worry about it.......I hate when I spend a lot of money on something and still have to start chopping it up.......reminds me of my injen intake fiasco.......hope you get it straightened out.

[glantv699]

That's rough dude, I hope they give you some of your money back or something...

[krazienluv10]

u could probably fix it your self if your desparte and willing to work with fiberglass.

[racesnos]

cracked bumpers are never a good thing on a car. Sorry to read about this man

[Reelax]

bring it to a bodyshop. they can make it fit and look good. honestly, FG bodykits are not meant to be installed by home mechanics... they almost never fit perfect and need modification (there are exceptions of course but they usually cost MUCH more).

[Team Helotes]

bring it to a bodyshop. they can make it fit and look good. honestly, FG bodykits are not meant to be installed by home mechanics... they almost never fit perfect and need modification (there are exceptions of course but they usually cost MUCH more).

I am not your normal "Home Mechanic"



I was able to cut it apart and get it to fit. I reinforced it wil braces and glassed it all back togehter, I dropped it at the body shop today to have it painted.

[greddy]

Nice, can't wait to see the results

[WhiteGalant]

I am not your normal "Home Mechanic"



I second that.

[Team Helotes]

I was just at the shop they were primering and should have it ready tomorrow.

[Team Helotes]

Well it looks much better today.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0689.jpg

What do you guy think about the grills? Silver on top black on bottom or black everywhere.

[greddy]

Well it looks much better today.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0689.jpg

What do you guy think about the grills? Silver on top black on bottom or black everywhere.

That looks great, can't wait to see it on the car. Is it a full kit or just a front bumper. I'd stick with an entirely black grill, but go with whichever you like best?

[WhiteGalant]

Hmm... that looks really good, now I wonder whether it would look better with black grills or silver, If they were silver it would contrast nicely but black would look good too.

[Team Helotes]

I just got the front bumber. I will be doing the rear later.

[polishmafia]

Pics on the car asap!

[EATsleepJDM]

looks good....lol yea post pics!!!!

[Censee]

that looks good... i woulda done the same thing.... just fixed it myself... it beats the hassle of fighting with a company that will prolly end up sending u the same crappy part anyways.. looks good, sweet how u painted the front black

[Team Helotes]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I am also thinking about adding a carbon splitter on it.

[Team Helotes]

Well I went with black and silver grills.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0708.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0709.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r179/jnfweld/DSCN0710.jpg

I also have a red logo coming for the front.

[IceDouTGaLanT]

looks great!, kinda reminds me of a altima

[greddy]

very nice, now slam it one some 19's and get the rest of the kit.

[9G]

nice but ii dont think he can lower it.

anyone else thinks of jay leno?

[greddy]

As in the car looking like Jay leno's face?

[DNSerrano]

Wow, first time I have ever seen that kit painted and put on a 9g. It looks bitchin.

[Reelax]

good job! what are your plans for the sides and rear? also i would add fogs to the side vents and put on some 20's and lower it to get rid of the huge wheel gap. it's coming along.

[SkylineG1]

good job! what are your plans for the sides and rear? also i would add fogs to the side vents and put on some 20's and lower it to get rid of the huge wheel gap. it's coming along.

Agreed but I don't know how much he can lower it

[G-spot]

it's about time seeing an actual forum person with that kit (on). Good job 8)

[Team Helotes]

I am using this car as my daily driver so I do not plan on lower it. The front is low the way it is. I am thinking about putting a splitter on which will lower the clearance even more.

I am not planning on going bigger than 16" I prefer to taller sidewalls to help with the ride. I have my eye out for some 16" when I find some I like I will buy them, but I really like the stock rims. I am already running bigger rims 235/55/16s.

I am planning on doing the rear bumber next then the sides.

[Reelax]

it's not the ride height or front clearance that is unsightly, it's the gigantic wheel well gaps above your tires... and you want to stay w/ 16's? why even get a kit? also don't get a splitter unless u lower and upsize your rolling stock... it will look silly otherwise.