Veilside V1 Kit Is Here!
04-29-2004, 07:02 PM
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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
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
04-29-2004, 09:12 PM
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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.
I haven't decided on selling my rear rotary accent yet. I might hold on to it.
04-30-2004, 07:09 AM
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Originally posted by rx8br
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.
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.
04-30-2004, 09:29 AM
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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
04-30-2004, 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by leegina
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 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.
05-02-2004, 02:17 PM
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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.
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.
05-03-2004, 02:43 PM
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Originally posted by swifty949
any pic of the top view, and a straight view? How close is your tip to the top of the piece?
any pic of the top view, and a straight view? How close is your tip to the top of the piece?
