Fly1 Motorsports Custom Skid Plates / Splitters

pfdaxe · 08-28-2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Maybe it's supposed to stick out like this?

When I had it flush in the fender well, it was very uneven in front. I just measured it, and it's an inch longer on one side (towards the tire). I think it was poor quality control. It looks like the aluminum was hand cut because the cuts are not very straight.

DEpointfive0 · 08-28-2014, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

When I had it flush in the fender well, it was very uneven in front. I just measured it, and it's an inch longer on one side (towards the tire). I think it was poor quality control. It looks like the aluminum was hand cut because the cuts are not very straight.

Fair enough, I was just playing devil's advocate.
Carry on

pfdaxe · 08-28-2014, 10:18 PM

The more I look at it and try to line it up, the more I think I maybe wasting my time. At this point, I'll either hack in to it to try and make it fit, or return it.

Fly1 Motorsports · 08-29-2014, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I received mine for my Amuse, and I have to say, fitment is a bit off. At least for my Shine Auto Amuse. It's a bit too wide and too long. I'll have to trim it in the back so my tires don't rub it. Not too happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Maybe it's supposed to stick out like this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

When I had it flush in the fender well, it was very uneven in front. I just measured it, and it's an inch longer on one side (towards the tire). I think it was poor quality control. It looks like the aluminum was hand cut because the cuts are not very straight.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

The more I look at it and try to line it up, the more I think I maybe wasting my time. At this point, I'll either hack in to it to try and make it fit, or return it.

Sorry you are having fitment issues. Yes, all our skid plates / splitters are hand fabricated to allow for customization to any lip/bumper at an affordable price point. Specifically with the Amuse splitters - we cut them long as the vast majority have mounted them sticking out.

That said, if yours is uneven; we will make it right. I will respond to you via PM

pfdaxe · 08-29-2014, 12:36 AM

In the attached pic, you can see where it's not symmetrical and cut wrong.

The right side that goes back to the fender well is 1" longer. The same side is also narrower than the left side so when you try to align, it sticks out on one side. Also, if you look at the top (which would be the front) where the notches are, they are a different width. This all makes it difficult to align correctly. I think I may try again to mount and make some marks and use my snips to get it symmetrical where it'll look good. Very frustrating

pfdaxe · 08-29-2014, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fly1 Motorsports

Sorry you are having fitment issues. Yes, all our skid plates / splitters are hand fabricated to allow for customization to any lip/bumper at an affordable price point. Specifically with the Amuse splitters - we cut them long as the vast majority have mounted them sticking out.

That said, if yours is uneven; we will make it right. I will respond to you via PM

Thank you. I'll loosely mount it and do some trimming. I really like the idea, material and service from you. I was just hoping for a quick install without modification. Had I known about being cut long etc., I wouldn't have been so frustrated and scratching my head...

Thank you for your reply and concern

Fly1 Motorsports · 08-29-2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Thank you. I'll loosely mount it and do some trimming. I really like the idea, material and service from you. I was just hoping for a quick install without modification. Had I known about being cut long etc., I wouldn't have been so frustrated and scratching my head...

Thank you for your reply and concern

No problem; and as I mentioned via PM, you are welcome to send me an exact trace of what you would like and I will fabricate a replacement to your spec.

pfdaxe · 09-01-2014, 09:33 AM

After a bout 2 hours, I was able make this work. Attached are some pics. I'm not sure what happened during production, but when squared, in the first pic you can see what I had to work with. It was cut wrong and took some time and trimming here and there to make fit correctly. The other 2 pics show the finished product. It's attached with 3M tape and about a dozen self-tapping screws. I don't think it's going anywhere. This is my review:

Product/Idea: 10
Quality of Material: 10
Customer Service: 10++
Finished Product: 10
Expecting Plug & Play (need better template): 5

I really like the finished product and the exceptional customer service, before, during and after the sale. They really went out of their way to insure I was happy. My only gripe, was that I was expecting something more plug & play where I could just mount with 3M & some self-tapping screws and call it a day. I took a bit more than that. In the end, I'm pleased with this product and DO recommend...

Fly1 Motorsports · 09-01-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

After a bout 2 hours, I was able make this work. Attached are some pics. I'm not sure what happened during production, but when squared, in the first pic you can see what I had to work with. It was cut wrong and took some time and trimming here and there to make fit correctly. The other 2 pics show the finished product. It's attached with 3M tape and about a dozen self-tapping screws. I don't think it's going anywhere. This is my review:

Product/Idea: 10

Quality of Material: 10

Customer Service: 10++

Finished Product: 10

Expecting Plug & Play (need better template): 5

I really like the finished product and the exceptional customer service, before, during and after the sale. They really went out of their way to insure I was happy. My only gripe, was that I was expecting something more plug & play where I could just mount with 3M & some self-tapping screws and call it a day. I took a bit more than that. In the end, I'm pleased with this product and DO recommend...

Thanks for the honest review Paul. As with any new product/service there is always room for improvement - and I appreciate you pointing out how we can do better. As a small company, the buck stops with me and the good thing is that I can make changes that take effect ASAP.

These skid plates/splitters have a pretty personal element in terms of the desired function/look and how they are mounted. We will be more diligent in evaluating this from customers before fabricating the pieces going forward, as well as monitoring quality of the cuts.

Cheers

pfdaxe · 09-01-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fly1 Motorsports

Thanks for the honest review Paul. As with any new product/service there is always room for improvement - and I appreciate you pointing out how we can do better. As a small company, the buck stops with me and the good thing is that I can make changes that take effect ASAP.

These skid plates/splitters have a pretty personal element in terms of the desired function/look and how they are mounted. We will be more diligent in evaluating this from customers before fabricating the pieces going forward, as well as monitoring quality of the cuts.

Cheers

Thanks. And you know I'll be back to purchase something else...

kornflake7 · 09-03-2014, 11:53 PM

Oh man let me know when a 2013 nismo is available would love to have one especially when I go lower

Fly1 Motorsports · 09-04-2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kornflake7

Oh man let me know when a 2013 nismo is available would love to have one especially when I go lower

All you have to do is send me a trace of your front bumper (on cardboard) and I can fabricate exactly how you want it

PM me for more details!!

Fly1 Motorsports · 09-06-2014, 01:21 PM

Sunline Racing Splitter

carlitos_370z · 09-08-2014, 08:06 AM

Nooo... yo made it

thats for my lip right

juicinjake · 09-08-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Fly1 Motorsports

All you have to do is send me a trace of your front bumper (on cardboard) and I can fabricate exactly how you want it

PM me for more details!!

could you make something like this that would work with the carbon signal lip for the 13-14 nismo bumper?

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