Lemans Facia

[TCMViper]

i am about to order the lemans facia for my 95 rt/10 have read mixed reviews on it .....i guess i would like to know ....would you do it?

 

[dave6666]

Not in to the bug eyed thing. White hood vents yes, bug eyes no.

 

[okloneranger]

If you like it do it. What are the negatives? What will you gain by doing it? You will still have the original facia won't you?

 

[Asp Man]

I kinda like it. Maybe not an easy swap, or even d.i.y.
I say go for it.

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

I had the facia installed on my old 99 GTS and it is a pain in the ---. The product is not smooth and requires a lot of sanding and filling in before painting. Then the fit needs spacers to align right and a lot of adjusting to align with the hood. After a ton of money at the body shop to get it right it was really cool looking though. It really sets your car apart from the others and I got tons of compliments. I added the optional splitter too but its kind of flimsy and chips easy as does the facia since they are both just fiberglass and not CF. Its a huge cost and headache but may be worth it for some.

 

[Fatboy 18]

I think it was a shame Autoform did not make the lights bigger and have the clear covers over them like on the real GTSR cars
But if your going with the full le mans look it should look ok

Mark

 

[RTTTTed]

I don't like the lights. Looking like a 24hr race car is OK, unless you prefer the beauty as it was designed. The lights don't add to the look.

Looks are a matter of opinion and it sounds like you're on the fence?

I have seen my nose completely out of shape at least twice Stock returns to shape, f'glas probably won't

Ted

 

[Russ M]

Best looking mod for any Gen 1 or 2 viper, anyone that says otherwise has yet to see one in person or is dillusional.

Is it a pain in the ass to install and fit right? Hell yes, it will cost you more to install than the actual parts.

Is it expensive? Yes, will cost you about 6k installed if your lucky enough to have one that fits well from the factory. Mine fit like crap from the get go and required a lot of work for me to consider it a good fit.

Oh and the huge mouth looks fantastic with an intercooler.

And last but not least, please don't get it the last thing I want is more vipers with it. What makes it look so good is the fact that its very unique.

 

[TCMViper]

i appreciate all of the feedback .....but still on the fence

 

[RTTTTed]

HSSSS and BREADMAN have aftermarket front fascia on their GTSs

and you should check this thread

http://forums.viperclub.org/new-pro...ls/633370-garage-sale-viper-parts-galore.html

If you like send me a PM and I'll send you pics of their cars (no headlights). Also, I think "C-note" in the Wash club mentioned trading his aftermarket nose straight across for a stocker?

 

[fireball]

No - and I'm an appreciator of all things racing.

To my eye it just looks bad but I have yet to see one in person. My opinion might change - but I doubt it.

The original was styled with great care by folks that went to art school for years. The LeMan's unit was designed by a guy that was told to 'add more lights'.

That's my opinion - yours may differ.

Greg

 

[dave6666]

Then I am a delusional bug eye hater Russ.

 

[RTTTTed]

You must be registered for see images

Not sure any more, but HSSSS and BREADMAN (?) from Red Deer Alberta on their way hom from our Kelowna Wind Tour last summer. Story to be in Spring Viper Magazine.

Ted

 

[RedEnuf93]

Mine was of good quality, Dan's Auto did all the work prepping and painting.
As far as I know, he did not curse too much.

He also cut a thick aluminum plate under the facia. Its bolted and glued on. I have hit fist sized rocks with it at over 120... No damage.

 

[jmillsUT28]

Thats a great picture. Would love to have that on a poster!

 

[SkyBob]

Best looking mod for any Gen 1 or 2 viper, anyone that says otherwise has yet to see one in person or is dillusional.

It won't do any good to argue with this guy.

 

[fireball]

Mine was of good quality, Dan's Auto did all the work prepping and painting.
As far as I know, he did not curse too much.

He also cut a thick aluminum plate under the facia. Its bolted and glued on. I have hit fist sized rocks with it at over 120... No damage.

GREAT PICTURE! I'm bored with pictures of Vipers in a park.

Question. Where does the air from the roof scoop go to - or is it only cosmetic?

Greg

 

[VIPER GTSR 91]

I had the roof scoop also but they are only cosmetic as opposed to the Oreca cars. They are supposed to sit immediately behind the upper windshield too. The Oreca/French made cars facia were also CF and wider than oem units. VERY expensive too.

 

[HSSSSSS]

You must be registered for see images

Not sure any more, but HSSSS and BREADMAN (?) from Red Deer Alberta on their way hom from our Kelowna Wind Tour last summer. Story to be in Spring Viper Magazine.

Ted

Mine is from vipersbyelite.com. Not sure where BREADMAN's came from. He may not know as it was on there from at least two previous owners.

 

[RedEnuf93]

Question. Where does the air from the roof scoop go to - or is it only cosmetic?
Greg

Nowhere. If it would it would blow off my windows.