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CrystalRedTintcoat · 12-31-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

no...didn't see anything saying to do that, or any obvious safety reason i should. did i miss something?

My unit's instructions say to disconnect the battery. I don't want to. Since you didn't get shocked, I won't disconnect it either!

newb · 12-31-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zl1 #586

Ozzy what part of your spitter is hitting left/right/center ?
We have a similar problem but there is a solution to protect it from damage ,you will still bottom out but the rub strip instead of the splitter.

That's a great idea. There was a ZL1 thread where someone made a full length one out of sheet metal. Looked pretty decent. I may have to do this just in case

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OzzySS · 12-31-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Zl1 #586

The one in the pic is 3/16" aluminum but it could also be done in lexan/plexiglass lowes/home depot.is easy to fab.
Or make a pattern and take to an HVAC shop with sheet metal skills.
That just happens to be what we do but your a little out of our service area.

Hmm would it be possible to rig one up that extends all the way to the edge? My damage is happening along the first inch or so. It looks like the part that's covered in the photo isn't what's getting torn up on mine, but I'm looking on my phone so it's a little hard to tell.

OzzySS · 12-31-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

My unit's instructions say to disconnect the battery. I don't want to. Since you didn't get shocked, I won't disconnect it either!

Yeah man, just go for it. There's really nothing around there that'll shock you, but you will likely be rubbing on your exhaust, so take that into consideration. Mine was hotter than i expected after only a few minutes of maneuvering the car in the garage. Also have a long flathead ready to help get it loose, I used one of my trim removal tools since my screwdrivers walked off again

tramtwo · 01-01-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

tram are those wingnuts you're showing us?

Rivets that hold the splitter on....

scubadoo7 · 01-01-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

Yeah man, just go for it. There's really nothing around there that'll shock you, but you will likely be rubbing on your exhaust, so take that into consideration. Mine was hotter than i expected after only a few minutes of maneuvering the car in the garage. Also have a long flathead ready to help get it loose, I used one of my trim removal tools since my screwdrivers walked off again

Tools with legs...I know about that one!

Zl1 #586 · 01-01-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by OzzySS

Hmm would it be possible to rig one up that extends all the way to the edge? My damage is happening along the first inch or so. It looks like the part that's covered in the photo isn't what's getting torn up on mine, but I'm looking on my phone so it's a little hard to tell.

Absolutely just make a pattern out of cardboard or whatever you have that will be easily transferable then just paint the leading edge to blend with the splitter

CrystalRedTintcoat · 01-01-2013, 01:21 PM

Ozzy / Scuba: how did you guys get the factory connector off? Is the locking tab in the back? It feels like it but I don't have enough leverage with my hand to pry it open to pull the connector off. And I screwdriver doesn't fit back there. Advice?

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OzzySS · 01-01-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

Ozzy / Scuba: how did you guys get the factory connector off? Is the locking tab in the back? It feels like it but I don't have enough leverage with my hand to pry it open to pull the connector off. And I screwdriver doesn't fit back there. Advice?

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The tab was facing the rear of the car for me. I had good results using my angled trim tool, it was also handy for installation since it could push evenly. I'm not sure I can think of any other way to attack it. It's just a pain in the arse. Have you given the car any blood yet? I couldn't get mine installed until I cut my knuckle on the edge of the heat shielding

CrystalRedTintcoat · 01-01-2013, 03:29 PM

Four knuckle busters already! Thanks for the advice.

Trying to install my clutch reservoir now.

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scubadoo7 · 01-01-2013, 04:32 PM

Seems Ozzy answered for ya, but yeah, it was really difficult getting fingers up there and visibility sucks. I too am a victim of the heat sheild, and I've got to do it again when my car comes home..lol

CrystalRedTintcoat · 01-01-2013, 04:54 PM

I think I'll take my friend's offer to use his LIFT. Just tried again. Skip Shifter has won. I've dicked around with this too long now.

EDIT: changed LIFE to LIFT. Damn iPhone!

cornerspeed92 · 01-01-2013, 06:29 PM

Yeah mine didn't have any instructions either about disconnecting the battery,i actually did it twice.The 1st run the skip shift led came on so figured i did it wrong,called phastek and they said it was fine,it was the eliminator fooling the computer,so did it again,and everything is just perfect.

PYROLYSIS · 01-01-2013, 07:50 PM

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Yeah mine didn't have any instructions either about disconnecting the battery,i actually did it twice.The 1st run the skip shift led came on so figured i did it wrong,called phastek and they said it was fine,it was the eliminator fooling the computer,so did it again,and everything is just perfect.

Does the light still come on on the dash once the eliminator is installed?

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CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	Ozzy / Scuba: how did you guys get the factory connector off? Is the locking tab in the back? It feels like it but I don't have enough leverage with my hand to pry it open to pull the connector off. And I screwdriver doesn't fit back there. Advice? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 1LE NPP GBE Mods Track Days

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CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	Four knuckle busters already! Thanks for the advice. Trying to install my clutch reservoir now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2013 1LE NPP GBE Mods Track Days

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scubadoo7 Airborne Recondo Drives: Crystal Red 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfax Station Va. Posts: 864	Seems Ozzy answered for ya, but yeah, it was really difficult getting fingers up there and visibility sucks. I too am a victim of the heat sheild, and I've got to do it again when my car comes home..lol __________________

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CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	I think I'll take my friend's offer to use his LIFT. Just tried again. Skip Shifter has won. I've dicked around with this too long now. EDIT: changed LIFE to LIFT. Damn iPhone! __________________ 2013 1LE NPP GBE Mods Track Days Last edited by CrystalRedTintcoat; 01-02-2013 at 12:29 AM.

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cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	Yeah mine didn't have any instructions either about disconnecting the battery,i actually did it twice.The 1st run the skip shift led came on so figured i did it wrong,called phastek and they said it was fine,it was the eliminator fooling the computer,so did it again,and everything is just perfect.