StoleIt Report post Posted January 11, 2017 Well, not really. But since I love the look of the STS and I wasn't a fan of the original louvered engine bonnet it seemed like a no-brainer. I purchased the car with a Renown Lp570 bumper and SL skirts already installed so that was just icing on the cake, but the rims were in dire need of upgrade. Out with the old: In with the new: Onto the juicy stuff...I ordered the Super Trofeo Stradale body kit in gloss carbon fiber from RevozPort via David Wong at SP Engineering. I can't say enough nice things about David (to be expanded on later). Delivery day: Lip spoiler: Wing: Bonnet: Ugh oh: Not sure if it got damaged from shipping or who knows but the important part is David was super awesome getting a replacement worked out. Revozport was making me a new one within the week! This is where it gets fun because RevozPort wants the old one to be DESTROYED. I was a little bummed because I was imaging making it into a table or an artistic wall piece at this point, but I understand the company doesn't want me to bondo the damage up, paint it, and have a second functioning bonnet for resale. Trying to work it over: Not very impressive, right? Hammers, MMA, and trying to fold it in half didn't work very well. Alrighty, time to go medieval on this thing! Video: End Result: Replacement showed up today and looks absolutely perfect. Proof: Updates will come as the parts get installed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobberBaron Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Cannot wait to see the final product! A badass bull for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMan Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Wow! Congrats on the new parts! I can't wait to see the end result. That wing and bonnet are the tits! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Looks incredible. Definitely the route I'd take with an early G. What'd the kit ring in at? If you don't mind me asking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK79 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Pearl orange STS Very excited for the finished product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRG x Lambo Report post Posted January 12, 2017 awesome. REVO makes great stuff. so sad that they wanted the bonnet destroyed... lol. anyways, can't wait to see the finished results. are you doing the bumper as well? or just the STS wing/bonnet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambofan35 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Congrats and good luck with the project! My buddy used the exact kit and it was a pain when he had to make custom brackets with no instructions to go off of. The carbon pieces from there are great quality but they require a little fitting usually, not bad though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bev0 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Looks great! looking forward to more updates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted January 12, 2017 YES that will look fantastic, I am so happy you changed the wheels they looked terrible sorry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretzel_Guy Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Car looks GREAT! Looking forward to seeing it all come together! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rouleur Report post Posted January 12, 2017 I love these kinds of projects. I like it when people make a cool car even cooler. Good luck with the remainder of the build, we are all stoked to see how it turns out. Do you have anything planned for the interior? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks for the kind words everyone! Looks incredible. Definitely the route I'd take with an early G. What'd the kit ring in at? If you don't mind me asking. MSRP is $7280 and David at SP Engineering beat that price by a decent margin. I don't want to say exactly how much because I'm pretty sure he can't post it publicly, but I'd shoot him a PM if you're interested. And his customer service in dealing with the cracked original bonnet was amazing. I can't say enough good things about him and the shop. Congrats and good luck with the project! My buddy used the exact kit and it was a pain when he had to make custom brackets with no instructions to go off of. The carbon pieces from there are great quality but they require a little fitting usually, not bad though. Do you know if he used OEM STS bonnet brackets? I have those in hand and was hoping it was going to line up. I purchased the ones on the left of this image as well as the AeroCatch quick release latches which is the same brand as OEM: I'd love to chat with your buddy if he is on this site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Report post Posted January 12, 2017 I love these kinds of projects. I like it when people make a cool car even cooler. Good luck with the remainder of the build, we are all stoked to see how it turns out. Do you have anything planned for the interior? Nothing at this time. I'm not really a big interior person...maybe if I find someone unloading a complete CF interior I'd consider snatching it up, but otherwise I'm fairly satisfied with OEM. Besides, I already have the most important interior option: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Do the STS bonnets really open backwards like that?! Don't all other G's open normally with the brackets being near the cockpit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Report post Posted January 12, 2017 Do the STS bonnets really open backwards like that?! Don't all other G's open normally with the brackets being near the cockpit? The bonnet doesn't really "open" at all. It basically just pops off. The front is where it latches and they are quick release racing type locks and the back is just basically wedged in from what I can tell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Starting the roof wrap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted January 21, 2017 So much YES in this thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn Report post Posted January 21, 2017 Holy tits batman! Love the build thus far! Shes gunna be a stunner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Report post Posted February 3, 2017 This guy thinks he can just cut in front of me because he has turbos... And might as well tint the tail lights while we are at it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monEmakindave Report post Posted February 3, 2017 This guy thinks he can just cut in front of me because he has turbos... And might as well tint the tail lights while we are at it... Was that the white SL UGR just finished? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Report post Posted February 3, 2017 Was that the white SL UGR just finished? Yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StoleIt Report post Posted February 18, 2017 Finally got this stupid part figured out...test fitting: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted February 20, 2017 What is that?! And why is it green? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Report post Posted February 22, 2017 What is that?! And why is it green? lol. I needed an LP "rear cross member" to mount the wing to. The pre-LP has a much smaller piece so I found a guy parting out a totaled LP and got it. Sadly, it wasn't orange...but it will eventually get painted. Just in there right now for the test fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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