Finally installed my M1 Prowler and Big Mouth Air Dam

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Well, this Beast is getting closer and closer to coming out after 3 long years. This front spoiler came out better than expected, but not with a few challenges for fitment; quite a bit of cursing at times I must add.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j86/hawaiizr1/DSC01078.jpg

[ZZZZZR1]

Woah,

I have a "big mouth", love it and doesn't look half as good as yours. Wait, not even a little bit!!! Yours is incredible! :worship:


Ok fess up, how did you do that? That bottom spoiler is way too cool

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[flyin ryan]

Looks good, Craig.

[tomtom72]

Way to get 'er dunn Craig!:thumbsup:

That looks sinister.

:cheers:
Tom

[GOLDCYLON]

I like my BAD too!! Did you install the stainless debris screen while you were in the cursing process?

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks for the comments and it really turned out nicer that I had expected; maybe it is just the photo. The shop that painted it called me to tell me that he was not satisfied with the quality of the spoiler and I don't think the manufacturer really intended on color match since it will take a beating. He said if it was okay to do some work to it and I figured might as well do it right so I'm really pleased how it turned out.

As for the stainless screen, I was not happy with the fitment so I left it off and will do a custom one that will serve a purpose. The one that came from the company that sold the BMAD did not mount right to me and left gaps that did not make sense.....at least the way that I was trying to install it and the mounting area provided.

Thanks again and I can't wait to get this Z on the road in the next few weeks.

Aloha!

[GOLDCYLON]

Thanks for the comments and it really turned out nicer that I had expected; maybe it is just the photo. The shop that painted it called me to tell me that he was not satisfied with the quality of the spoiler and I don't think the manufacturer really intended on color match since it will take a beating. He said if it was okay to do some work to it and I figured might as well do it right so I'm really pleased how it turned out.

As for the stainless screen, I was not happy with the fitment so I left it off and will do a custom one that will serve a purpose. The one that came from the company that sold the BMAD did not mount right to me and left gaps that did not make sense.....at least the way that I was trying to install it and the mounting area provided.

Thanks again and I can't wait to get this Z on the road in the next few weeks.

Aloha!

Yes I did not understand why the stainless screen did not extend correctly to both sides of the air dam. (Shame as it was very well constructed) However, I beleive the intent was to keep the big debris out such as leaves and white plastic bags and such and I can clearly state in that reguards it works as advertised. I too was unhappy with the mount and just moved it to straddle the middle of the Dam. Actually it did not come out too bad. After recently doing my radiator I can easily say something to protect against what I found in my radiator shroud area is better than no solution. Enjoy. GC

[carter200]

:dancing:dancing Great job Craig :cheers:

[Nick]

Looks great Craig! Can't wait to hear your report once you get 'er back on the road. :thumbsup:

[RICKYRJ1]

:dancing:dancing Great job Craig :cheers:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Thanks again for all the comments. I can't wait to get it on the road as it seems like it has been forever. I still have much to do, but trying to get focused.

Aloha!

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Yes I did not understand why the stainless screen did not extend correctly to both sides of the air dam. (Shame as it was very well constructed) However, I beleive the intent was to keep the big debris out such as leaves and white plastic bags and such and I can clearly state in that reguards it works as advertised. I too was unhappy with the mount and just moved it to straddle the middle of the Dam. Actually it did not come out too bad. After recently doing my radiator I can easily say something to protect against what I found in my radiator shroud area is better than no solution. Enjoy. GC

GC,

I'm going to try to figure a nice way to get it mounted and agree with you. I think I am going to ask Eric about the why on the size and the mounting location. I almost was going to pc it black, but did not want to waste the cash on it since it was not custom fitted nicely.

Thanks again!

[GOLDCYLON]

GC,

I'm going to try to figure a nice way to get it mounted and agree with you. I think I am going to ask Eric about the why on the size and the mounting location. I almost was going to pc it black, but did not want to waste the cash on it since it was not custom fitted nicely.

Thanks again!

Craig I will send you a pic of what I did if interested. GC

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Craig I will send you a pic of what I did if interested. GC

Okay, thanks. I'll PM you with address. I happened to be looking at it last night to figure out a better way to mount a nice screen (black) in there.

Aloha,
Craig

[GrayZ]

Craig, I bought my side vent inserts from Mercado industries
they also offer, sreens and such, ya might check em out bro.

http://www.c4dhr.com/

[GOLDCYLON]

http://members.cox.net/goldcylon/screen1.JPG


Craig for my BMAD Screen insert I used the center support brace for more stability as well. I simply placed the screen centered on the backside edge. I think it came ok its not angled but my arm was while underneath. GC

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Craig, I bought my side vent inserts from Mercado industries
they also offer, sreens and such, ya might check em out bro.

http://www.c4dhr.com/

Thanks Keith. You might not remember that I had those side vent inserts on mine too. I think I might go custom with my own, especially since I have a different spoiler and the BMAD. I would be afraid I would have to mess with it or be disappointed. They do make some good stuff though.

Thanks again

[HAWAIIZR-1]

http://members.cox.net/goldcylon/screen1.JPG


Craig for my BMAD Screen insert I used the center support brace for more stability as well. I simply placed the screen centered on the backside edge. I think it came ok its not angled but my arm was while underneath. GC

GC,

That looks great and you did a good job with it. I'll try and play with it more to see if can get a nice fit with theirs before I move on to try something else. It seems the mounting tabs for the center deflector could be a good mounting place if I decided to go with something else and will relook using the center support brace too.

Thanks again!!!