Installing the AAS Kit [Archive]

Psyfox

08-02-2009, 02:33 PM

Alright guys, so me and a buddy are literally installing the front and rear bumpers ourselves right now and we ran into a problem... We got the bumpers off ok, but on the rear bumper (at least for now), the foam on the inside of the bumper is causing it not to fit onto the car at all. Has anyone run into this problem before? Should I just shave down the foam? What do you guys suggest? Also, am I going to run into this problem on the front as well?..and if so what should I do for that one?

If I can get an answer soon that would be awesome, seeing that we're doing it right now, lol. Thanks guys.

Oldsnut

08-02-2009, 02:41 PM

I would shave it down a little at a time.

Psyfox

08-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Sounds like a plan. We'll go with that and I'll let you guys know how it goes.

I'll have new pictures up when I get all of it on. For now I only have the bumpers done. Side skirts and new spoiler will be on by Thursday...hopefully.

pimpalero2003

08-02-2009, 04:35 PM

He'll I took mine out

DougEFresh3031

08-02-2009, 06:22 PM

I took mine right out

Oldsnut

08-02-2009, 08:41 PM

The styrofoam does act as a support and sound deadener IMO.

clutch1

08-03-2009, 03:16 AM

Take out the foam and replace it with an air horn.. it's what I did lol.

Gr1m

08-03-2009, 09:13 AM

^same here haha

Psyfox

08-03-2009, 11:57 AM

An air horn?...lol. And we did end up shaving it down to literally nothing, so we did end up taking the foam off. Though, I need to get some touch-up paint because I had to dremel a couple parts to get it to fit correctly.

AleroDrime

08-03-2009, 12:13 PM

pics!!!

Psyfox

08-06-2009, 02:02 PM

Before pics I need to get all of it on :P. I got the front bumper on yesterday with no problems (and I did it myself :P).

BUT, today I'm doing the skirts and my new spoiler. And I'll be honest, I've looked at that AAS picture at least 100 times and can still not figure out how the hell to properly mount those side skirts.

Anyone have any how-to's or anything they can tell me to get it to fit? Because at this point I'm not even sure what goes where in order to form it.

I'd love any advise anyone can give on this.

worknprog.99

08-06-2009, 02:17 PM

alot of times side skirts use the holes and clips that are already there for the plastic fender moldings... but idk never installed one of my own...

did you buy it painted or primed?

Psyfox

08-06-2009, 02:20 PM

did you buy it painted or primed?

I believe "primed"...even though it really wasn't. I spent a month and a half sanding down and repriming all the parts along with painting and clear-coating them.

Anyone with an AAS kit have any ideas as to how to install the side skirts? I'm gonna go try to install my spoiler in the mean time.

worknprog.99

08-06-2009, 02:22 PM

how much has it all cost you ?

Psyfox

08-06-2009, 02:53 PM

Kit was $500 plus shipping, and all the painting supplies (base coat, clear coat, etc) was about $252. And sandpaper I guess was like $20...but I had so much of it.

I worked with a buddy on it who helped me paint. I did all of the sanding and filler work with plastic and such.

I think I figured out how to put the sides on, but I need to fabricate them quite a bit to get them to fit...and more than likely I'll have to touch it up when it's on.

My problem now is my spoiler. I took the bolts off from inside the trunk and tried pulling the spoiler off from the top, and it wouldn't budge. And being me, I'm afraid to just yank at the spoiler because I'll probably rip something in half. But is that all it takes to remove that spoiler is a good yank or what else needs to be done besides removing the bolts?

AGT

08-06-2009, 03:35 PM

Might tap the bolts from the underneath. They are probably shifted into the metal a little plus doesn't it have grommets to prevent water damage?

Caboose73

08-06-2009, 03:40 PM

Just give it a yank its just double sided tape stuff under it

worknprog.99

08-06-2009, 04:13 PM

try goo gone and fishing wire

Psyfox

08-06-2009, 05:14 PM

try goo gone and fishing wire

I used a hair dryer, fishing line, and goo gone to clean up the mess...worked. Now I need to put my new spoiler on (just ran out to get some hardware for it), tap in the other brake light, and then I can move to fabricating the side skirts. Hopefully I'm done today.

[ion] C2

08-06-2009, 05:17 PM

Now I need to put my new spoiler on (just ran out to get some hardware for it)

HOLD up.

Exactly what "new spoiler" is going on? It's either stock, Razzi, or clean and smooth... no other options.

Bad99Olds

08-06-2009, 05:20 PM

maybe he bought your old wing chris

[ion] C2

08-06-2009, 05:22 PM

he must've found it at the dump

i finally trashed it a month or two ago lol

Bad99Olds

08-06-2009, 05:36 PM

it should have been melted down for scrap

Caboose73

08-06-2009, 06:31 PM

i think its this one http://www.andysautosport.com/images/vehicle_top/oldsmobile_alero_99-04.jpg

cherrington17

08-06-2009, 06:52 PM

as much as i don't like that wing.. it does flow with the kit. There are still alot better options. Like stock.. or razzi, though.

[ion] C2

08-06-2009, 06:58 PM

No, no it doesn't. Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh don't put it on!

Caboose73

08-06-2009, 07:06 PM

I like the razzi the best but ive seen alot worse if he does put that one on

[ion] C2

08-06-2009, 07:11 PM

No that's the usual wing all the local ricers put on... I've seen them on Neons, Mustangs, Civics, you name it. Every primered multi-colored, dented, rusted out piece of shit has that wing 3M taped to their trunk.

Don't fall into that crowd.

Bad99Olds

08-06-2009, 07:18 PM

they dont use 3m tape....

they use wood screws

[ion] C2

08-06-2009, 07:50 PM

Not this guy:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=3475460

AleroDrime

08-06-2009, 11:37 PM

Sorry I dont mean to thread jack but its a yes or no ?
Will a stock spoiler or anyother for that matter rattle with my subs hitting?

Psyfox

08-06-2009, 11:37 PM

You're gonna hate it and I don't care. I only got the spoiler on today because I had to re-drill holes and such and find the right screws, etc, etc. So I'll put the skirts on along with the underglow when I'm down at college.

I'll get pictures up when I'm settled in and have time. I'm moving in tomorrow and then I have training for my RA position for like 10 hours a day for the next 2 weeks, so it might be a bit.

But anyway...damn you Ion. :P

Btw...I did have the stock spoiler on there.

kwhauck

08-07-2009, 12:05 AM

please play nice, I am not a fan of big wings either (just like 97% of the site) and probably will think it doesn't look nice but i am curious, how did you take care of the old holes?

Nate's Alero

08-07-2009, 12:40 AM

please play nice, I am not a fan of big wings either (just like 97% of the site) and probably will think it doesn't look nice but i am curious, how did you take care of the old holes?

i betcha he didn't

AleroDrime

08-07-2009, 12:55 AM

i figure hed did, if hes spent time doing the kits paint he could have fixed the holes or maybe the base of the new wing covers them

[ion] C2

08-07-2009, 08:59 AM

Yep, we're all going to hate it. Stock wheels, stock engine, body kit, underglow lights, and a huge wing... and not just any wing, but the most common one found on shitpile econoboxes.

cherrington17

08-07-2009, 09:29 AM

...BUT...

hes still rather new (our taste in appearances has all changed at some point) and hes getting work done. So hes starting with a kit? After that, body wise, there isn't much to do. So if he is still going to mod, he'll either go interior, or engine. Get off his back. Just because he didn't do it in the order you wanted, doesn't mean its wrong.

The point is to be different/unique/custom. Its not yours, so stop complaining.

Psy has been a decent member since he joined, earlier this year. Give him some time. Cripes, I've been here for 5 years, still have a stock engine and stock tires.

You're gonna hate it and I don't care. .
Amen brother!

StoopidAlero

08-08-2009, 04:32 PM

Exactly, and some people arent into the engine modding and crap. Some people are into appearance mods. Stop bustin his balls.

wrestlingandrunning

08-08-2009, 07:00 PM

wow i can't wait to clean my car up and post pictures to see what ion says

Psyfox

08-08-2009, 11:34 PM

how did you take care of the old holes?

Sorry about the F bomb btw. And I used the Permatex black silicon sealant to fill the old spoiler holes (do I sound THAT stupid?). I also did it on the base of the wing since there's a hole for the wire for the LED strip on the wing...figured I'd probably get water under there somehow, so I did both bases of the wing to make it look even.

And like I said, I'm going for a showcar rather than a performance car, and I can't afford rims at the moment and am probably not gonna drop it due to the areas in which I drive (I'm currently back in Rolla, Missouri for school which doesn't have the best driveways/sideroads for lower cars...I've already scraped once at the height I'm at).

I've already redone the interior lighting (almost done). And all that's left is the side skirts, underglow, and maybe a couple of other things.

Don't hate because I didn't drop 5k into turboing, which I don't think is the greatest idea for the Alero anyway because it's a front wheel drive car. Ion, I realize that you're a huge performance guy, and I respect that...hell I think your Alero is pretty awesome, but that's not the route I'm going (notice the siggy).

If anything performance ever happens, I'll supercharge it, get new heads, larger exhaust pipe with a higher flow cat, and bore out the engine and get new pistons when the engine starts to crap on me.

Like I said...IF anything performance happens with it...and chances are it won't. I'll spend that 5k+ turbo money on something like a 94/95 Supra.

And Caboose, it's that wing except not as high. That wing is too ricery for me.

Btw, soopid and cherri, thanks for backing me up.

NickAlero2000

08-09-2009, 12:07 AM

Sounds just like me 2 years ago, anyone remember the giant thing i planned on putting on the Alero? Still put it on, but in shrunk format. Then took it off.
Don't do it!

Psyfox

08-09-2009, 01:32 AM

Sounds just like me 2 years ago, anyone remember the giant thing i planned on putting on the Alero? Still put it on, but in shrunk format. Then took it off.
Don't do it!

Lol, too late, it's already on. I'll have pictures for you guys soon, just relax.

StoopidAlero

08-09-2009, 02:13 AM

No problem bro. Gotta back up my STL brother. And you going to school in rolla? My mom went there and my family grew up in rolla and eminence

Psyfox

08-09-2009, 08:00 AM

No problem bro. Gotta back up my STL brother. And you going to school in rolla? My mom went there and my family grew up in rolla and eminence

I am in fact, for mechanical and aerospace engineering. And that's kinda funny...small world. Well if you're ever passing through, I'm the RA at Kelly A this year. I'm sure she knows where that's at and can point ya. You'll probably see my Alero before you see me since it's parked on the street...I'm on the wait list for an actual parking pass, lol.

[ion] C2

08-09-2009, 11:02 AM

wow i can't wait to clean my car up and post pictures to see what ion says
:lol:
Don't hate because I didn't drop 5k into turboing, which I don't think is the greatest idea for the Alero anyway because it's a front wheel drive car. Ion, I realize that you're a huge performance guy, and I respect that...hell I think your Alero is pretty awesome, but that's not the route I'm going (notice the siggy).
I spent $1300 on turbocharging. It could've been done for less if I hadn't used a $230 external wastegate. My mention of $5,000 was TOTAL. As in bodywork, paint, interior, engine, wheels, turbocharging and all other minor items.

I understand you're going for the show-car look, but just because it's a show car doesn't mean it has to be ugly. When you start seeing the same wing on every pile-o-shit on the road, you might regret putting it on. That's all I'm saying. By all means do what you want, we're just here to try and give you some tasteful advice so you don't make a mistake and have to re-mod over and over like I did lol. I used to have a huge wing.

kwhauck

08-09-2009, 11:16 AM

C2;485603']:lol:

I spent $1300 on turbocharging. It could've been done for less if I hadn't used a $230 external wastegate. My mention of $5,000 was TOTAL. As in bodywork, paint, interior, engine, wheels, turbocharging and all other minor items.

I understand you're going for the show-car look, but just because it's a show car doesn't mean it has to be ugly. When you start seeing the same wing on every pile-o-shit on the road, you might regret putting it on. That's all I'm saying. By all means do what you want, we're just here to try and give you some tasteful advice so you don't make a mistake and have to re-mod over and over like I did lol. I used to have a huge wing.

i used to have a fart can, a bunch of vynal stickers, and a rattle can paint job...:lol: :lol:

KenshinZero

08-09-2009, 11:22 AM

Yeah please avoid the huge wing, every gawdy civic I see has that, and all the ricy V6 Mustange with asshats driving them have it, it has a real negative vibe to it, like it screams idk wtf im doing or something, IMO. I used to think haveing a spoiler was cool I wanted an aluminum one, but I realised that it was a bad idea, and kinda looked dumb, thankfully befor I ever bought one. Giv this some real searus thought, befor you go and do something you will regret.

wrestlingandrunning

08-09-2009, 11:48 AM

oh don't post street racing stories a lot of people on here people do not like that and will get on you for it. So please edit that before someone else reads it.

KenshinZero

08-09-2009, 12:30 PM

Street Racing = :thumbsdown: :badidea:

heineck

08-09-2009, 12:58 PM

yeea id edit that, ur gunna catch flak, its on thing to race with a big group on a deserted street where ur out of peoples way but a race at a light? thats just askin for trouble

Oldsnut

08-09-2009, 01:01 PM

Too late

[ion] C2

08-09-2009, 02:52 PM

lol who are you guys talking about mentioning street racing

KenshinZero

08-09-2009, 03:09 PM

C2;485653']lol who are you guys talking about mentioning street racing

:lol: Mods deleted it

AleroDrime

08-09-2009, 03:14 PM

wheres the pictures at

worknprog.99

08-09-2009, 08:00 PM

C2;485603']:lol:

I spent $1300 on turbocharging. It could've been done for less if I hadn't used a $230 external wastegate. My mention of $5,000 was TOTAL. As in bodywork, paint, interior, engine, wheels, turbocharging and all other minor items.

I understand you're going for the show-car look, but just because it's a show car doesn't mean it has to be ugly. When you start seeing the same wing on every pile-o-shit on the road, you might regret putting it on. That's all I'm saying. By all means do what you want, we're just here to try and give you some tasteful advice so you don't make a mistake and have to re-mod over and over like I did lol. I used to have a huge wing.

yes you spent 1300 k turboing because its a 4 banger.. im pretty sure his v6 would take more than that i found out the hard way

NickAlero2000

08-09-2009, 08:04 PM

i used to have a fart can, a bunch of vynal stickers, and a rattle can paint job...:lol: :lol:

I think everyone who has been into cars had a ricer stage at one point.

Psyfox

08-10-2009, 10:06 PM

wheres the pictures at

Pictures will be up when I have some more time. Right now I'm going through training for my Residential Assistant position at my college and it literally eats up about 12 hours per day. I'll try and take some tomorrow, but right now I just got back from a 2 day camp and am just ready for bed.

NickAlero2000

08-10-2009, 10:35 PM

Pictures will be up when I have some more time. Right now I'm going through training for my Residential Assistant position at my college and it literally eats up about 12 hours per day. I'll try and take some tomorrow, but right now I just got back from a 2 day camp and am just ready for bed.

So does mine! And I'm still chillen on here and have time for shit :lol:
:p

PappaSmurf

08-10-2009, 10:39 PM

Psyfox,
Because you are my new "pick-on" buddy, I say post pics now or I will come down there and smack you around with a camera and hope to get some good pics that I can post up on the forums. LOL
Just kidding. I work 16 hour days and am on here most on the time, what are you complaining for?
-Smurf-

wrestlingandrunning

08-11-2009, 01:02 AM

Yea take some pictures then come to import face-off sept 6th at kcir

KenshinZero

08-11-2009, 06:41 AM

pics!!!!

Psyfox

08-11-2009, 07:42 PM

I work 16 hour days and am on here most on the time, what are you complaining for?
-Smurf-

It's 12 hours a day training, plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus another 6ish hours that I work on stuff that needs to be done for my job with a deadline of this Friday. So in all reality, I'm working/occupying 18-19 hours of my time to this job. And it's raining at the moment otherwise I'd run out and get a couple real quick, but I won't have anything up until tomorrow, and if not then it could be as far away as the weekend.

For now I need to head off to another meeting. Stuff's hectic around here.

I'll get them up as soon as I have time during the day, but for now, deadlines for my job are my number one concern.