Pricing will be available after I get these completed and a mahogany wood mold made after. I'm hoping that my vacuum-forming vendor will give me a price break as I've been in business with him for years now. So, I'm not sure what to tell you yet on these til my fabricator gets back to me after this 1st phase.
I was trying to stay away from the club racer/transformer design as I knew that Norm was already producing that concept. So, I designed these that were inspired by European design cues found on other euro imports. I try to utilize a more of a subtle and refined approach which have been the foundation of my other projects. Yet, have lines that will flow with the character of the vehicle overall. I hope that makes sense.
Just a teaser of what's currently in the works. I'll be getting the first vacuum-formed prototype plastic parts within the next 2 weeks for test fitting. The ones you see here are the CNC'd foam prototypes that were test fitted on the vehicle a couple months ago. The other smaller images were the preliminary design stage renderings.
These look really good. How much? Will you be doing a front spoiler for the N/A and the GXP to match?
These look really good. How much? Will you be doing a front spoiler for the N/A and the GXP to match?
Yes, I plan to follow up with a new front lip spoiler. Again, much different than what Norm's transformer/club racer look, which is hot looking BTW. Mine will be more consistent with the developing side skirts to blend in as a whole.
And yes, I do have the CAD files for the NA sol and so developing a front lip it would be a matter of just making the time to do it.
Having said that, ideally would like to pursue the rear valence for both center, dual, and single exhaust systems with a new look. Another design for the side/vent panels. And possible a hood intake and wide body kit down the road.
Yes, I plan to follow up with a new front lip spoiler. Again, much different than what Norm's transformer/club racer look, which is hot looking BTW. Mine will be more consistent with the developing side skirts to blend in as a whole.
And yes, I do have the CAD files for the NA sol and so developing a front lip it would be a matter of just making the time to do it.
Having said that, ideally would like to pursue the rear valence for both center, dual, and single exhaust systems with a new look. Another design for the side/vent panels. And possible a hood intake and wide body kit down the road.
So many new pieces, tempts me to save my money for later just to see what you come up with.
Quote by Solster: "Having said that, ideally would like to pursue the rear valence for both center, dual, and single exhaust systems with a new look. Another design for the side/vent panels. And possible a hood intake and wide body kit down the road."
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How about designing a simple piece to camoflage the vent dent, that 1) would be adhered over the vent dent with double sided tape, 2) would be compatible with your side skirt design and 3) would eliminate the need to replace the side panels. The mesh in this simulated vent could be a fine hex-mesh to pick up on the theme of the front grills. The same fine hexmesh could be used in your side skirts, which BTW, show great promise so far.
I would think it should be no prob for a body shop to trim it around the guards.
Are these skirts two pieces for each side?
And on that note if they are two pieces would that allow for the fender panel removal for the battery replacement to be done without removing the entire skirt under the door?
The reason I am asking is that other designs will not allow this.
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Mysterious 2007 N/A 2.4. "DarkSol" is the name.
Mods: Billet front grille.
Venture shield clear bra
GM mud flaps (front)
Carolina Custom armrest pads
ASAP Signs & Graphics, Back up Lite Covers
Carbon fiber license plate frame
Solo Mach Split Duals for N/A with Resonator (Amazing Sound! DarkSol now has DeepSol's voice)
Norm's "Fabulous" Fiberglass Split Dual Rear Fascia
Lovin' AZ
Pontiac: "We Used to Build Excitement! Now We Build Nothing"....
And on that note if they are two pieces would that allow for the fender panel removal for the battery replacement to be done without removing the entire skirt under the door?
The reason I am asking is that other designs will not allow this.
Yes, if you take a look at the rendering of the molds, there are two pieces per side. The split line is at the same split line as the OEM fender to allow easy removal of the side fender for battery access without removing the entire sideskirt. You basically can just remove the fender along with the smaller half. I felt that this is an necessary option as you just never know when you need to access the battery. And if you prefer a more seemless look, then one can just bond the two pieces permanently and add bondo to fill in the crack.
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