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pascal 12-03-2008 06:44 PM

Midwest auto Gear for the GT500, modified :)
 
That's right!
At the last Daytona show (Turkey Run), I picket up a set of radiator cover extensions from Midwest Auto Gear.
CJ Pony Parts was selling those at $65.

Problem is: They won't work with the Cobra front.
So I improvised to counter that...

I'm no Taco Bill, but those pics might help you guys to see if you wanna temp this.
After a few cuts with variable tools, a soft sanding block with 80 grit (and rat file) and then 180 for smoother edges, I'm somewhat satisfied.
I might still trim the front edge of the extensions so they are flush with the head lamps.
I also forgot to get a rubber plug to fill the remaining hole for now.

You have to use the GT center piece and cut out the excess to go around the bumper pillars, same on the extensions.
I also took 3/4 inch off the front edge of the center piece (longer than the Cobra one), so it tucked under the grille edge.

zporta 12-03-2008 06:51 PM

no pic of the finished product?

pascal 12-03-2008 06:53 PM

Haha, got you!
Hold on son, here ya go...

Like I said, the front edges of those extensions will have to be trimmed shorter.

zporta 12-03-2008 07:04 PM

i want 2 put the carbon fiber piece on my car once i get the CF JLT intake...

pascal 12-03-2008 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by zporta (Post 5714348)
i want 2 put the carbon fiber piece on my car once i get the CF JLT intake...

Made by who?

zporta 12-03-2008 07:14 PM

ive seen it on the jlt website...

http://jlttruecoldair.com/zencart/in...roducts_id=147

pascal 12-03-2008 07:31 PM

Sorry, I thought you meant one piece across.
From fender to fender.
I think the void on each side of the OEM cover calls for the extensions because the top of the radiator support is too ugly IMO.

zporta 12-03-2008 07:33 PM

yea i hope someone fabs a CF piece that covers it all...

SaddleUp 12-04-2008 07:09 AM

I agree it would be nicer if the JLT carbon fiber cover included the extensions on each side, but the carbon fiber looks really good.

Pascal? You did a great job customizing yours to fit your gt500 front end....very nice job~!! :)

cheftjpeck 12-04-2008 08:45 AM

looks great pascal...I would have to see them on your car closer and compare to my car...I dont think they will work with the FRPP CAI....see ya Saturday


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