Group buy retro-spec 3000gt side splitters

[retro-spec]

Hi everyone, This is the official GROUPBUY for the side splitters, these are in the final design stage.
we are very happy with the results, the will use selftaping screws and mount in minutes.
price is 279.99 for fiberglass, payment in full is needed due to molds being made, leadtime for the 1st set is 4-6 weeks max.
They can come in satin black at no extra cost for you guys that might rock them that way or do not want to paint right away.
does not include shipping.
please email me at retrospec.carbon@gmail.com with any interest or comments ill try to check this thread daily.
thanks for the support!!


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[NOMIEZVR4]

Oh wow..i like these...im gonna buy a set for sure. Just not at the moment...

great product!!! They look nice..!!

[CoopKill]

Oh hell yeah! Can you say paint protection!!!

I want a set, will likely have you ship them wth the Combat Wing when ready!

[2fnloud]

Can we see pictures of them on a 2nd gen Stealth side skirt? They are straight and do not flare like the 3kGT

[ReddVR4]

Got me a set (;

[futurevr4man]

A car with a front splitter and rear diffuser would really look great with these!

[tazman]

Interested in two sets (maybe three), but may wait until the jury is in regarding durability and road testing. Any discount for purchasing more than one set?

[retro-spec]

Interested in two sets (maybe three), but may wait until the jury is in regarding durability and road testing. Any discount for purchasing more than one set?


yes we can offer you a discount for multiples!!

[retro-spec]

rear valance/diffuser is in the works :)

[ReddVR4]

rear valance/diffuser is in the works :)

Damn Id totally get one!

[DocHoliday]

rear valance/diffuser is in the works :)

Is this the ducktail or something new?

[CoopKill]

Diffuser installs under fuel tank to bumper.

[DocHoliday]

Diffuser installs under fuel tank to bumper.

Are there concept pics available?

[CoopKill]

From the sounds of it he has not finalized the design yet.

[retro-spec]

sorry guys nothing we can show yet when we get close we will have images, Thanks!!

[boosted3s]

Email sent. They are looking awesome.

[J-Groove]

Interested in two sets (maybe three), but may wait until the jury is in regarding durability and road testing. Any discount for purchasing more than one set?

Frank, I ordered up a set last week.

If you're on the fence you can check mine out when I get them in.

The way I see it, I think these will line up with the front oem chin spoiler on the '99 front end.

-John

[DrGonzo]

Pic of the underside of the splitter? Wondering if it is hollow or just shaped that way.

[retro-spec]

Pic of the underside of the splitter? Wondering if it is hollow or just shaped that way.

these are the plugs but i think it will answer your question.
parts are already in production finished installed parts by the weekend :applouse:
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[retro-spec]

Pic of the underside of the splitter? Wondering if it is hollow or just shaped that way.

these are the plugs but i think it will answer your question.
parts are already in production finished installed parts by the weekend :applouse:

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[R/T93]

Quite nice.

From the phone.

[familyMAN]

Out of curiosity, do these fit 1g?

[ReddVR4]

^I have 1g skirts. I'm going to be testing that out. Ill let you know.

[DrGonzo]

these are the plugs but i think it will answer your question.
parts are already in production finished installed parts by the weekend :applouse:
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Nice, is the underside hollow or is it a flat surface?

I see that the side is hollow and it looks as though the underside is flat but I just want to be sure. The inside facing hollow part I would probably fill with expandable foam to keep the airflow out but I'd want to see install pics from the underside to see how much of the hollow side is exposed.

[boosted3s]

Looks awesome. Can't wait for my set to arrive!

[retro-spec]

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[retro-spec]

Nice, is the underside hollow or is it a flat surface?

I see that the side is hollow and it looks as though the underside is flat but I just want to be sure. The inside facing hollow part I would probably fill with expandable foam to keep the airflow out but I'd want to see install pics from the underside to see how much of the hollow side is exposed.


here are pictures of the actual product.
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[R/T93]

Do they cover the pinch weld? I jack from there, would these be safe in that location, then?

[familyMAN]

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Damn! That looks really good! Please take some pics on a 1g (or send me a set for free and I will;)). Also, make a 1g front lip in the same style as those side-skirts and I'm in.

[J-Groove]

Do they cover the pinch weld? I jack from there, would these be safe in that location, then?

It looks like it will tuck up right behind the pinch weld. If it doesn't I will be modifying mine as I sue those a lot.

Can't wait till my set comes in. Looks great!

-John

[vr4tune]

Speed tested?

[DrGonzo]

My concern is the shape of the underside. that unfinished/concave underside will play havoc with the air passing under it and I don't think I'd trust it at high speeds. it really needs to be a smooth flat surface. Those downward rolled edges on the underside would generate lift and drag. Probably to the point at high speeds it would tear them right off of the self taping screws. That is all assumption though based off of the underside shape.

[NOMIEZVR4]

half the time 3/s cars are on jackstands...c'mon now...

[2fnloud]

My concern is the shape of the underside. that unfinished/concave underside will play havoc with the air passing under it and I don't think I'd trust it at high speeds. it really needs to be a smooth flat surface. Those downward rolled edges on the underside would generate lift and drag. Probably to the point at high speeds it would tear them right off of the self taping screws. That is all assumption though based off of the underside shape.


Once I saw the shape of the underside I lost interesting these. With the "unfinished/concave underside" it will play havoc with the air passing underneath the car. These provide no function at all, only looks.

[DrGonzo]

A flat piece of ABS black plastic cut out the same shape would be better for the airflow.

[2fnloud]

Or even a flat sheet of metal, the important thing is "FLAT"

[CoopKill]

Not so sure it is as much of an issue as you are making it out to be.

A speed test will tell the tale. (GoPro vid)
It is also solved pretty easily by filling/sloping the leading, and trailing under-edge with filler, or spray foam. THe outside edge has no effect. Not something the end user should have to do granted, but can easily be done before shipment of the product.

[CoopKill]

Also understand that if this is glassed in to fill the void you just threw your jacking ability out the window.

[DrGonzo]

You can leave a small section out for the jacking points or make a removable plug to still use them.

Mine were so bad from the previous owners, both side welds are all bent to shit all the way down the sides I had to pry a lot of it back as straight as I could to get the side skirts on. I use the front jack point under the bumper with my low-pro jack and the trailer hitch to raise the rear. One it is high enough on the 1st or 2nd notch of the jack stand the I use different points on the rear and front sub-frame.

[JasonY]

I've been to 150mph several times with mine on my FD which are only held on by 4 screws using existing screw holes since i wouldnt allow adding holes to my car and 3M 2 sided tape. They are still there.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a48/JasonVR4/10247813_10204072096346128_965547875240737582_n_zp sd9c063fc.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/JasonVR4/media/10247813_10204072096346128_965547875240737582_n_zp sd9c063fc.jpg.html)

Oh and yes of course these are just cosmetics. No on here is fast enough of a driver for them to be a functional aero part.

Jason

[DrGonzo]

Jason - Are yours hollow on the underside like the ones posted here? Yours look to be about the same width outward. Any additional noise or anything after you got your installed?

[JasonY]

Yeah, even the authentic FEED ones for the RX7 which was actively raced in time attack and toque competition are hollow underneath same as the replicas.

Jason

[CoopKill]

And a great Pic!

[DrGonzo]

Well that;s good to know and relieves a bunch of worries and concerns I had! I'l still be waiting for the first batch to go out and get installed

[J-Groove]

I also got my side splitters in yesterday. They look great, I'm very impressed with the quality, well packaged, very finished product.

They DO NOT block the side jacking mounts.

These pictures suck, I have not mounted these yet, so I am just holding them up with one hand and taking a picture in the other while my 2 year old is running around the garage. haha

http://kimberlite-films.com/hosting/99VR4/sidesplitter_01.jpg

http://kimberlite-films.com/hosting/99VR4/sidesplitter_02.jpg

-John

[CoopKill]

Pics of the jacking points if you get a chance sir! Good to hear the great news...

[J-Groove]

Pics of the jacking points if you get a chance sir! Good to hear the great news...

I need to pick up some double sided body tape. I'm going to soft mount them before tapping the body to make sure everything is level, level, level.

But, that doesn't help you today, so...

I'll edit this post in a second I'll mock something up in PS.

-John

edit:

http://kimberlite-films.com/hosting/99VR4/sidesplitter_03.jpg

[ReddVR4]

Ill post up some pics some time this weekend of the side splitters mounted on my 1st gen SL for those of you who are interested on how they will look on 1st gen side skirts. Wanted to put them on my 1st gen VR4 since i have a morgan motorsports front splitter mounted but its being worked on atm.

[J-Groove]

Here is an underside of where they attach on the car. Yes, my pinch weld is fubard. :(

But as you can see, these attach directly to the side skirt and will not block anything. :)

http://kimberlite-films.com/hosting/99VR4/sidesplitters_06.jpg

[CoopKill]

I am assuming the mounting screws are penetrating the skirt plastic, yes? If so I would think two sided tape would be a must in my mind.

Thanks for the pic! Will be getting a set!

[CoopKill]

One more request once someone gets one mounted. I am concerned with the ability to retain the mud flaps front, and rear?

With these, and the mud flaps the skirt should be well protected from road fodder!

[J-Groove]

I am assuming the mounting screws are penetrating the skirt plastic, yes? If so I would think two sided tape would be a must in my mind.

Thanks for the pic! Will be getting a set!

Yup. They came with some stainless self tapping screws and washers.

I have some 3M body molding tape that I will be mounting them with then adding the screws to secure them.

Good questions about the Mud Flaps. I can't answer that one. I've been looking for OEM mud flaps for a few years and have yet to find a set. :(


Here are a couple more cell shots.

http://kimberlite-films.com/hosting/99VR4/sidesplitters_03.jpg

http://kimberlite-films.com/hosting/99VR4/sidesplitters_05.jpg

http://kimberlite-films.com/hosting/99VR4/sidesplitters_04.jpg

[CoopKill]

What is the over all length?

[boosted3s]

The quality looks top notch. Here's my contribution to the teasers http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/michael041505/F8CB023E-6FBD-4A97-8208-0E5D9ACADBEF_zpsfboexlvg.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/michael041505/media/F8CB023E-6FBD-4A97-8208-0E5D9ACADBEF_zpsfboexlvg.jpg.html)

[NOMIEZVR4]

looking forward to seeing installed pics!! HURRY THE HELL UP GUYS!! :D

[CoopKill]

From that pic if it is centered front to rear proper there will be no issue with the mud flaps! Woot!

[ReddVR4]

I regret to inform you guys that they don't fit 1st gen side skirts. 2nd gen side skirts are more curvy and bulbous. Ohh well, just another reason why to get a pair :P lol.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r483/ayoadrian1/6b0f667d-b77a-49aa-af36-b22c39209311_zps98b434ef.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/ayoadrian1/media/6b0f667d-b77a-49aa-af36-b22c39209311_zps98b434ef.jpg.html)
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r483/ayoadrian1/a7f4ac13-b4f9-47a4-bf11-b30329167fa4_zps5cb52e4f.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/ayoadrian1/media/a7f4ac13-b4f9-47a4-bf11-b30329167fa4_zps5cb52e4f.jpg.html)

[DrGonzo]

I regret to inform you guys that they don't fit 1st gen side skirts. 2nd gen side skirts are more curvy and bulbous. Ohh well, just another reason why to get a pair :P lol.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r483/ayoadrian1/6b0f667d-b77a-49aa-af36-b22c39209311_zps98b434ef.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/ayoadrian1/media/6b0f667d-b77a-49aa-af36-b22c39209311_zps98b434ef.jpg.html)
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r483/ayoadrian1/a7f4ac13-b4f9-47a4-bf11-b30329167fa4_zps5cb52e4f.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/ayoadrian1/media/a7f4ac13-b4f9-47a4-bf11-b30329167fa4_zps5cb52e4f.jpg.html)


I think you have it on the wrong side......

[boosted3s]

I think you have it on the wrong side......

Nope, he has them right. The back of the splitter is supposed to bubble under the fake vents.

[boosted3s]

Alright enough with the teasers...

W E T

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/michael041505/0B615B16-8AA1-4E1F-8E12-D3D50E4E620F_zpsi3hwd1ku.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/michael041505/media/0B615B16-8AA1-4E1F-8E12-D3D50E4E620F_zpsi3hwd1ku.jpg.html)

#LowCarProblems

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/michael041505/7F97EEA0-C775-42BE-AF6B-C347B0A34E1D_zpsobzdzbqw.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/michael041505/media/7F97EEA0-C775-42BE-AF6B-C347B0A34E1D_zpsobzdzbqw.jpg.html)

Couple more angles

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/michael041505/CB7E2E1D-9B7D-40B0-933F-C5A507F5267E_zpsngnvx1fl.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/michael041505/media/CB7E2E1D-9B7D-40B0-933F-C5A507F5267E_zpsngnvx1fl.jpg.html)

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/michael041505/2209EFFE-6F8A-4C12-8AD4-93991B41B7F6_zpstxtsexh9.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/michael041505/media/2209EFFE-6F8A-4C12-8AD4-93991B41B7F6_zpstxtsexh9.jpg.html)

[R/T93]

I should buy...

From the phone.

[dbest671]

Maybe I missed this, but these don't mount using any of the original bolts? You have to put new holes in your side skirt?

[boosted3s]

Here's a mounting pic.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/michael041505/AF44D524-AECE-42F9-B886-D6FAFB42790E_zpsvuwetcwy.jpg (http://s149.photobucket.com/user/michael041505/media/AF44D524-AECE-42F9-B886-D6FAFB42790E_zpsvuwetcwy.jpg.html)

I can't get over how well these were molded. They fit the body perfectly.

[familyMAN]

Looks like they fit the 2g perfect. Not so much on the 1g.

[J-Groove]

Boosted, great job with the pics!

These are so far down on my list right now with my car being taken apart it would have taken me forever to deliver. haha

-John

[retro-spec]

Hey sorry for the long time and no update, 2G Stealth ones in the works..
2G Stealth side splitters

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window visors

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