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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 07:40 AM
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Here you go, the car is chrome silver. Had some problem with parts fitting, Somerville Auto Center did a nice making it fit. Pics are taken at the garage, figured I could potentially damage it on the way home.

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Stillen Front Fascia Ver II
Clear Corner reflectors
Stillen Rear Spoiler convertible version

Ordering some more Zaino stuff now, giving it a good waxing when the paint cures next week.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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i love that bumper, but it really needs the splitter along with it...its too high otherwise...very nice work
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 07:58 AM
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I see what you're saying.

Without the splitters though, it's the same height as the stock bumper(bumper goes above the undercover).

I stayed away for two reason though, the splitter was too much(rice or race prep?) and Boston is full of pot holes.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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looks great man.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:07 AM
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I think it looks pretty cool, though i would install a black mesh behind the air ducts for a cleaner look.

I also think it would look even better with the splitter, it shouldnt make it too low i think, should be less then 1" lower with it...

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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Yeah, I'm waiting for paint to cure, put clear bra on, then take it back to have black mesh applied to it.

I should have done it before but, oh well.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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Also wanted to add that the parts were pretty poor in quality. I went with Stillen because members here had good experience with it but there was tons of fitment issues and bubbles in the urethane. This is probably the last time I would buy a stillen part. I would have been better off buying something from Ebay and save money, since either way the bodyshop needed to rework the parts.

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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zroadster
Also wanted to add that the parts were pretty poor in quality. I went with Stillen because members here had good experience with it but there was tons of fitment issues and bubbles in the urethane. This is probably the last time I would buy a stillen part. I would have been better off buying something from Ebay and save money, since either way the bodyshop needed to rework the parts.
I want to ask you about your fitment issues. I have the Series 2 Hood. Now there is a considerable gap between the hood and bumper. Did you have this issue with their fascia? If so how did you fix it? I want to purchase the bumper but as you said Stillen does not seem to send defect free merchandise. I am going to have the body shop purchase the bumper for me or the dealer.

Any pointer would help.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wilric44
I want to ask you about your fitment issues. I have the Series 2 Hood. Now there is a considerable gap between the hood and bumper. Did you have this issue with their fascia? If so how did you fix it? I want to purchase the bumper but as you said Stillen does not seem to send defect free merchandise. I am going to have the body shop purchase the bumper for me or the dealer.

Any pointer would help.
There's a bit of gap between the stock hood and Stillen bumper. I don't think anything is done to resolve this. There's also a 1/4 inch gap betweent he headlight and bumper, but you have to get close and look from above to see this.

I have to say, the parts are bad, but I was lucky the shop worked it out for me. Maybe their molde is in bad shape.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zroadster
There's a bit of gap between the stock hood and Stillen bumper. I don't think anything is done to resolve this. There's also a 1/4 inch gap betweent he headlight and bumper, but you have to get close and look from above to see this.

I have to say, the parts are bad, but I was lucky the shop worked it out for me. Maybe their molde is in bad shape.
I spoke to Stillen today and they told me to move the hood forward. They said to have the shop adjust the bolts on the hinges I guess to move the hood forward. If it does not work then I am going to see what Stillen does from there. It is suppose to fit exactly in my opinion or it should not be on the market. You would expect these for a refab, but not from the manufacturer. I like the look of the hood seriouly thinking about the bumper but I need a guarntee that it will close the gap.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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looks good but u deff need some sides

-B-
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