EVO-R front fang cover leaving small gap?

Alstann · 02-03-2012, 04:00 PM

I just finished fitting my EVO-R fang cover on my car, and there is a slight gap where the top of the cover almost touches the black grille part. Is this normal? It's not a bad look, I'm just curious. I had to trim the bottom due to the chin spoiler as well.

kenchan · 02-03-2012, 04:45 PM

yah, that's kinda how it is on mine too. people tell me i have the evo-r one.

i dont know for sure since a got it as a present.

somatic · 02-03-2012, 05:24 PM

Yeah it's never perfect. It's just a fiberglass mold with cf on it

TreeSemdyZee · 02-03-2012, 07:41 PM

I have that problem with mine. The fit is actually perfect, but when I installed with the tape, it stuck before I got it all of the way back. After trying twice, I said, "Screw it" and left it that way.

TheGreatOne · 02-03-2012, 11:10 PM

I got mine used and it never fit perfect, top was fine but it stuck out near the bottom a bit, wasn't flush. I was thinking of yanking it off and maybe shaving some off the underside to see if it goes flush

Alstann · 02-03-2012, 11:47 PM

Ah, ok. Weirdly, after driving around and checking it again, it actually moved itself and closed the gap slightly.

One thing I stupidly wasn't thinking about was that when I test fit the piece, I just assumed it would not scratch the paint. Boy, was I wrong. Ah well, live and learn. You won't see the scratches anyway behind the cover.

One trick I learned is to duct tape (I used black Gorilla Tape) the entire inside of the cover. That way, the fit is more snug, and you won't mess your paint up like I did.

I haven't secured it down with the 3m just yet (It's snug as a glove, I would trust it staying still without tape or anything) - i still have to enamel the edge I grinded down. Hopefully the fit will stay this way, it looks pretty damn sexy. EVO-R made a damn nice looking piece!

Thanks for the help guys.

02-03-2012, 04:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	EVO-R front fang cover leaving small gap? I just finished fitting my EVO-R fang cover on my car, and there is a slight gap where the top of the cover almost touches the black grille part. Is this normal? It's not a bad look, I'm just curious. I had to trim the bottom due to the chin spoiler as well.

02-03-2012, 05:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
somatic A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 1,767 Drives: 2013 GS350 Rep Power: 17	Yeah it's never perfect. It's just a fiberglass mold with cf on it __________________ Passport 9500i HW\|Short Tail Exhaust\|Evo-r CF Fangs & Fog\|Blacked Out Roof\|Status Elite Intake 19/22\|AUTO Shift Boot DIY\|GTR Button\|Rear Limo Tint\|S2carbonworks hood dampeners\|Falken Rt-7m 20"s w/Jade Project Mu Tuner Lugs\|P:JDM Oil Cap\|Tow Hook\|SOLD

02-03-2012, 11:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I got mine used and it never fit perfect, top was fine but it stuck out near the bottom a bit, wasn't flush. I was thinking of yanking it off and maybe shaving some off the underside to see if it goes flush __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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02-03-2012, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, that's kinda how it is on mine too. people tell me i have the evo-r one. i dont know for sure since a got it as a present.

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I have that problem with mine. The fit is actually perfect, but when I installed with the tape, it stuck before I got it all of the way back. After trying twice, I said, "Screw it" and left it that way.

02-03-2012, 11:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 15	Ah, ok. Weirdly, after driving around and checking it again, it actually moved itself and closed the gap slightly. One thing I stupidly wasn't thinking about was that when I test fit the piece, I just assumed it would not scratch the paint. Boy, was I wrong. Ah well, live and learn. You won't see the scratches anyway behind the cover. One trick I learned is to duct tape (I used black Gorilla Tape) the entire inside of the cover. That way, the fit is more snug, and you won't mess your paint up like I did. I haven't secured it down with the 3m just yet (It's snug as a glove, I would trust it staying still without tape or anything) - i still have to enamel the edge I grinded down. Hopefully the fit will stay this way, it looks pretty damn sexy. EVO-R made a damn nice looking piece! Thanks for the help guys.