HRE 543R: Testing clearances on 2007 XLR

[madcurl]

This is going to sound silly, but left the house without picking up the XLR fender vents

Anyway, the show must go on!

Ah yes, the grill. I'm in love all over again

Out with the old and in with the new


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[madcurl]

The 2009 fog lights are just beautiful


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[madcurl]

The XLR crest still intact.

I had the shop repaint the side mirror since it had scuff markings on it.

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[madcurl]

Obviously, I'm going to need to get the 2009 XLR center tailpipes, so I ordered them today. It looks my car won't be ready today, but I'm very pleased with the outcome that Trends Body Shop. It took nearly 10-months, but who cares. I upgraded to newer parts.


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[Phil105]

Your car is looking fantastic, I like that grille, but am most interested in the results with the side vents. Please don't forget to post.

 

[madcurl]

The shop thought that the rubber seals that surrounds the rear bumper sensors came stock in black. I showed the shop the error, so the rear bumper comes off. This will give me time to come back with the side vents if I can get back in time before they close today.

Before

After. Not noticeable to the untrained eye, but XLRV/XLR owners it is.

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[05 GRAND DADDY]

I am in love with that grill it looks like the new mesh mixed with the old grid style but chromed
looks awesome! Wonder if that would fit in 05. Also the rest of the car looks awesome you did a great job


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Dan & Wendy
"05 GRAND DADDY"

 

[madcurl]

Your car is looking fantastic, I like that grille, but am most interested in the results with the side vents. Please don't forget to post.

Looks like the vents are not your typical stick-on decal, but the fender will need cut outs. This shouldn't be an issue since my is at a custom shop. It's my guess you'll have to have a study hand to complete the task. Either way these vents are detailed to the macks!

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[madcurl]

Okay, the $64,000 question. Does the 2009 XLR rear bumper fix onto prior years? Well, it's a yes and no answer. I dropped by the shop and the owner explained. The 2009 using different sensors which are larger in diameter vs previous years. Thus in order to reuse older sensors you must use a grommet. You can repaint rubber thus you'll either have to:

1. Purchase four 2009'sensors at $190 a pop or
2. Use ugly black grommet and paint or
3. Think outside the box.

I'm going to a plastic shop in town to make a me a set. That way the hard plastic sleeve can be painted the correct color. It's a pain, but I have no choice.

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[madcurl]

Old rear bumpers .

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[madcurl]

Also, there was a couple of items that were over looked that need replacement.

The cracked radiator cover.

The metal Armrest bezel. The insurance paid for the parts, but it was over looked somehow. No big deal. Just order them.


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[madcurl]

Other-than-that, the car is beautiful!

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[madcurl]

The smell inside the cabin is intoxicating due to the new dash

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[madcurl]

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[madcurl]

The shop detailed the engine compartment.


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[madcurl]

Going to need a hood bonnet or whatever you call it, because I can't reuse the none XLRV one.


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[Phil105]

Looks like the vents are not your typical stick-on decal, but the fender will need cut outs. This shouldn't be an issue since my is at a custom shop. It's my guess you'll have to have a study hand to complete the task. Either way these vents are detailed to the macks! t from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well damn, at least the riddle is solved. No true "stick-on". Wonder, is it possible to grind the back side down so you could just "stick on" and not have to cut into the fender panel?

 

[05 GRAND DADDY]

Going to need a hood bonnet or whatever you call it, because I can't reuse the none XLRV one.


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Some have put on the hood insulation panel with a printed Logo. Check on eBay and check google search. Look'in Good


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Dan & Wendy
"05 GRAND DADDY"

 

[madcurl]

Some have put on the hood insulation panel with a printed Logo. Check on eBay and check google search. Look'in Good


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Dan & Wendy
"05 GRAND DADDY"

Got a link? I was looking for them last night, but couldn't find them.


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[madcurl]

Well damn, at least the riddle is solved. No true "stick-on". Wonder, is it possible to grind the back side down so you could just "stick on" and not have to cut into the fender panel?

The faux vents are kinda deep so there would be a lot cutting to make the vent flush.

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