Couple of questions on Stillen Front Facia

[seekinsp]

So those that have taken the plunge and fitted the new Stillen front facia;

1. Do you notice increased wind resistance/noise? (Adidas you mentioned this in a previous post).

2. Do you notice a decrease in fuel economy?

3. Any other Nuances to be aware of? (besides what has already been posted on the fitment gap, liner mod, paint recommendations, etc.)

I am on the fence waiting to fall the right way and need a little nudge.

[kyle@stillen]

So those that have taken the plunge and fitted the new Stillen front facia;

1. Do you notice increased wind resistance/noise? (Adidas you mentioned this in a previous post).

2. Do you notice a decrease in fuel economy?

3. Any other Nuances to be aware of? (besides what has already been posted on the fitment gap, liner mod, paint recommendations, etc.)

I am on the fence waiting to fall the right way and need a little nudge.

I am sure you are looking for replies from members, but seeing as how Blake and some of the other guys are too cool to reply I'll jump in here haha. I'm gonna get

I have driven our blue car quite a bit lately and I have not noticed any additional wind noise. Granted whenever I have driven it I have had the windows up.

Regarding fuel mileage. I don't think it would make any different to fuel mileage. If you do find that your car is using more gas after installing the fascia I am sure it is only because you now have a faster looking car and want to keep up with everyone's expectations haha.

OK, enough from me...Let's let Dangeris and some of the other owner's chime in.

[adidas2go]

Haha nice job Kyle, way to make me look like an a$$! I just got back from a 3 hour mission for christ sakes

Anyways, I do notice more wind noise but that is to be expected because the hole at the bottom is twice as big now and all that air is hitting a flat radiator. Its not a huge amount, just sounds like your driving into a minor wind gust. Fuel mileage stayed at a steady 17 mpg , so no problems by the fascia there. I think everyones problem with fitment came from bad install processes. We installed mine the right way, the first time, following the instructions, and utilizing all the stock support braces we could, which made for a clean install and no sagging. With a good shop, and/or good automotive know how, this will be and incredible facelift for your coupe

[milkacaduke]

I think everyones problem with fitment came from bad install processes. We installed mine the right way, the first time, following the instructions, and utilizing all the stock support braces we could, which made for a clean install and no sagging.

sorry but a quick question

did u paint it then put the 2 piece together

or the other way around which is put the 2 piece together then paint?

or did u mount the whole thing on ur car first and have the paint shop do their work

[Rolling Estonian]

Paint, then assembly, then install.

that's the way you're going to get the best result