Chrome ram air & fender grilles
07-25-2002, 08:16 PM
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Chrome ram air & fender grilles Could someone that has a Black WS6 with the "Afterthoughts" chrome grille pieces please post a pic. I am planning on purchasing some but can't wait to see how they might look! Thanks!
07-29-2002, 09:52 AM
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Re: Chrome ram air & fender grilles TTT Anyone????? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
I have their SS hood scoop grille and am very happy with it!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I have their SS hood scoop grille and am very happy with it!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
08-01-2002, 12:35 AM
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Re: Chrome ram air & fender grilles I thought it was just "Chrome Look". So basically its just painted a high gloss silver? I'm guessing, I haven't seen them before. I was thinking of painting them silver. But I've ordered the 30th anniversary stickers for my black ws6 in silver. Racing stripes starting witht eh firebird logo and the side "feathers". I like the ram air "chrome" pieces but I don't want the car to look cluttered. I would like to see those pieces installed though. Just for fun..
08-03-2002, 07:36 PM
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Re: Chrome ram air & fender grilles Hello, have you seen the HPA billet inserts? They look very sweet, not to mention the matching side vent covers <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
I'm definitely getting them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Thank you HPA <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
I'm definitely getting them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Thank you HPA <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
08-03-2002, 11:32 PM
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Re: Chrome ram air & fender grilles I have a set of those after thought chrome ones right here! they are bad ***! they are not paint they are actual chrome overlayed so they are delicate but look REALLY KICK ***!! Ill have to take some pics and post them up for ya!
I wish that guy would post more on the HPA ones cause they sound really good also!
I wish that guy would post more on the HPA ones cause they sound really good also!
08-04-2002, 02:36 AM
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Re: Chrome ram air & fender grilles hey ND4SPD
I noticed on your signature that you have a Direct Flo Lid from LS1 motorsports and an SLP Bellow...
How did you install the bellow? didnt the Lid take a lot of space? did you end up cutting the bellow? mine doesnt fit for some odd reason
I noticed on your signature that you have a Direct Flo Lid from LS1 motorsports and an SLP Bellow...
How did you install the bellow? didnt the Lid take a lot of space? did you end up cutting the bellow? mine doesnt fit for some odd reason
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08-04-2002, 05:50 PM
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Re: Chrome ram air & fender grilles To answer some of your questions...
The chrome grilles are not simply painted, but are done with a special process called vacuum metalizing where aluminum is evaporated onto the surface of the object. I should have mine by next week as they are already shipped.
The side vents come out fairly easy by reaching through fender opening with door open and squeezing tabs.
I saw the HPA billet grilles and they look good but I am trying to keep the factory look with the honeycomb design. Also, I noticed screws holding the billet side vents on from the outside which would probably require modification.
To 2002_TAWS6... I had no problem at all with installing the SLP bellow on the Direct-flo lid. I did no cutting whatsoever. What is the problem on yours as to why it won't fit. If you tell me exactly what's happening maybe I can check mine to see what is different.
The chrome grilles are not simply painted, but are done with a special process called vacuum metalizing where aluminum is evaporated onto the surface of the object. I should have mine by next week as they are already shipped.
The side vents come out fairly easy by reaching through fender opening with door open and squeezing tabs.
I saw the HPA billet grilles and they look good but I am trying to keep the factory look with the honeycomb design. Also, I noticed screws holding the billet side vents on from the outside which would probably require modification.
To 2002_TAWS6... I had no problem at all with installing the SLP bellow on the Direct-flo lid. I did no cutting whatsoever. What is the problem on yours as to why it won't fit. If you tell me exactly what's happening maybe I can check mine to see what is different.
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www.afterthoughtsauto.com stopped selling these becase the chrome would turn yellow. I don't know if anyone still sells these. They look good though.
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I just spray painted my side vents silver ('00 TA). Looks like silver plastic, but I like it. Putting Chrome in there might be a bit much IMO, as I think it'd take away from the rest of the sexy car.
