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Old 09-07-2014, 05:40 PM
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Default Installed ACS Splitter & Skirts, Can't Get Out Of The Driveway

Here's a heads up for anybody thinking about installing a splitter & skirts, check your clearance at the end of your driveway FIRST. I'm lowered on stock bolts and I had 4 5/8" clearance from the bottom of the splitter to the ground. I guess I could have raised the bolts, but I like the way it sits and looks on lowered bolts. I had to drill out the rivets, kind of made me sick. The original hole on the bottom of the rocker was 3/16". I filled the holes with some 1/4" Hillman rubber hole plugs from Lowes . On the front facial I used 5/16" plugs. This mod turned into a waste of time and money. I'm really glad that the fix turned out as well as it did. I'm going to add a few supporting pictures to show what I was trying to explain. I'll take $600 for the ACS Splitter, Skirts, and Wheel Deflectors. It's all painted Carbon Flash, base coat clear coat.







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I'll take them! Tell me where to paypal the money.

Sorry this didn't work out for you, though.
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There is a rubber product that goes on the curb that will solve your problem. You might also try going over the curb at 45 degree angle so one wheel goes over at a time.

It's bridjit.com

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Here's a few pictures of the splitter and skirts on the car.
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These might work...
http://curbramps.com/products.php
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Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
I'll take them! Tell me where to paypal the money.

Sorry this didn't work out for you, though.
I'm in Marshall, Tx. you'll have to come and get them. Let me know.
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If Jeremy doesnt get them, i'll take them if your willing to ship to Florida. Im ready to pay today if so! I'll even pay more for shipping them!
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
If Jeremy doesnt get them, i'll take them if your willing to ship to Florida. Im ready to pay today if so!
I have already threw the shipping boxes away...
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you might wanna try http://www.bridjit.com
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Originally Posted by John Micheal Henry
I'm in Marshall, Tx. you'll have to come and get them. Let me know.
No problem. I'll PM you.
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Originally Posted by John Micheal Henry
I have already threw the shipping boxes away...
You can actually just bring them to a pack and ship and they will box and ship them for you..
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Hey Fyreant, I want these! I did a little damage to mine...oops!
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Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
Hey Fyreant, I want these! I did a little damage to mine...oops!
Dont worry, you got first dibs Jeremy, just trying to save you a long drive.

I dont have a set of rockers/splitter yet unfortunately. If you change your mind im second in line..
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Car does look good lowered down, but the splitter and side skirts looked good too. I think I would have just raised the car back up a bit and seen if you could have cleared the drive without scraping. In any case, good luck selling the parts - looks like you have a lot of interest in them.
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
Dont worry, you got first dibs Jeremy, just trying to save you a long drive.

I dont have a set of rockers/splitter yet unfortunately. If you change your mind im second in line..
It's all good! Thanks for wanting to save me the drive.
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Have you tried coming down your driveway at a diagonal angle? Sometimes that will make a big difference. I have the same problem. I like the idea of the "Bridjit" device but its so heavy at 150 to 250 pounds that its not practical. Wonder if somebody makes a little more smaller device that would still be workable???
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Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
No problem. I'll PM you.
The splitter has a 1/8" or less chip on the leading edge. Pictures>>>




Let me know what you want to do..

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If I am not mistaking, there is a company that makes a driveway ramp that minimizes that angle you are faced with. Or, worst case scenario, just use two 12' x 12" planks across the gulley there. Paint them black to match the surface a bit better and stack the two planks on top of each other. Th etop one will shift back further into the driveway.

Come on, don't give up THAT easy!!

Can a cement crew come out and give an estimate what it would cost to level off that angle?

If all else fails, move.
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Originally Posted by John Micheal Henry
The splitter has a 1/8" or less chip on the leading edge.
Let me know what you want to do..
I definitely want them. Let me know how you want to take care of payment and pickup. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
I definitely want them. Let me know how you want to take care of payment and pickup. Thanks!
Jeremy, Done deal.. Sold to You.. Pm me when you want to pick them up.


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