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  • Wisdom's G6

    Wisdom's 06 G6 3.5




    As purchased


    Prepped mirror covers


    Painted Mirror covers


    Blacked out Door Trim



    Blacked out Darts


    Blacked out badges


    Body matched engine cover ( I can't stand GM black plastic)


    A little Preventative maintenance never hurt.


    Prepping my grill surrounds for paint


    Sand, Primmer, Wet Sand Primmer, Wet Sand, Color, Wet Sand, Color, Wet Sand, Color, Clear coat, Clear coat.




    Installed






    I ripped out that crappy plastic air box and mocked up a heat shield.


    I managed to track down the parts needed to put together a half way convincing CAI.


    Once I was happy with the fit. I used the Bud Light template to fab up the real deal.
    It's been on the car for almost a year I think with no problems. After looking at it I can see that I should have had one more bend in there.


    I got sick of peaking around the steering wheel to spot the fog light switch so I flipped the assembly over.











    most recently was the installation of courtesy/puddle lights, witch I am very happy with.
    http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22777

    CIA Mock up and installation with pics
    http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=20762

    Steering wheel swap with pics
    http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...740#post508740

    New Bumper Installation with pics


    Last edited by wisdom; 06-10-2012, 05:26 PM.

    Stop by my progression and say Hi!

    Custom Blacked out Chrome
    Color Matched Upper Grilles
    Door Sills
    Puddle Lights
    Steering Wheel swap
    Custom CIA/Heat Shield

  • #2
    Re: Wisdom's g6

    Right on dude. I like your take on the heat shield. But you should have went with a Newcastle heat shield.
    Custom Flowmaster Exhaust- CRAB Heat Shield- Tiger Ram- Painted Cals- Painted Grills- Eibach ProKit- Racingline S/B- Racingline G/K- Injen Air Intake- Spyder Headlights w/ DDM 5000k Lows- DDM 5000k Fogs- Plasti-Dip Solstice Wheels w/ 5mm Spacers/ Painted- Painted Intake Manifold- Hood Spacers- RotorPros Front/ Rear D/S Rotors- BMD-P Fr. Endlinks- BMD-P SS Brake Lines...

    Progression:
    http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=18485

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    • #3
      Re: Wisdom's g6

      well thanks man. During fab I actually anticipated having to do this a few times to get it right. This was my first attempt, I may still redo it. I would like to buy the Crabs Front pipe to finish it off. Or, try to make something out of off the shelf parts. If make something, I for see mounting being the biggest issue.

      Stop by my progression and say Hi!

      Custom Blacked out Chrome
      Color Matched Upper Grilles
      Door Sills
      Puddle Lights
      Steering Wheel swap
      Custom CIA/Heat Shield

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      • #4
        Re: Wisdom's g6

        Prepped mirror covers


        Painted Mirror covers


        I love the body colored mirror covers! Where did you get the mirror covers or did you fab them also?

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        • #5
          Re: Wisdom's g6

          Originally posted by stratman View Post
          Prepped mirror covers


          Painted Mirror covers


          I love the body colored mirror covers! Where did you get the mirror covers or did you fab them also?
          Nope. They are already on the mirrors you just pop them off. I sanded mine smooth because they have that black plastic texture to the.

          Stop by my progression and say Hi!

          Custom Blacked out Chrome
          Color Matched Upper Grilles
          Door Sills
          Puddle Lights
          Steering Wheel swap
          Custom CIA/Heat Shield

          Comment


          • #6
            Re: Wisdom's g6

            Nice dude. How did you get the covers off? just a flat head?

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            • #7
              Re: Wisdom's g6

              Mirror cover how to...

              http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...=mirror+covers


              I was able to use this as a guide to find the clips. then I just moved the mirror glass around so I could get to them without popping the glass off. I think I used a flat head and a flashlight.
              Last edited by wisdom; 04-26-2012, 05:42 PM.

              Stop by my progression and say Hi!

              Custom Blacked out Chrome
              Color Matched Upper Grilles
              Door Sills
              Puddle Lights
              Steering Wheel swap
              Custom CIA/Heat Shield

              Comment


              • #8
                Re: Wisdom's g6

                edited for updates! Sheggit' Out!

                Stop by my progression and say Hi!

                Custom Blacked out Chrome
                Color Matched Upper Grilles
                Door Sills
                Puddle Lights
                Steering Wheel swap
                Custom CIA/Heat Shield

                Comment


                • #9
                  Re: Wisdom's g6

                  New Door Sill Plates GM:12499448
                  Got Em for 20.00

                  Sheggit out.





                  Stop by my progression and say Hi!

                  Custom Blacked out Chrome
                  Color Matched Upper Grilles
                  Door Sills
                  Puddle Lights
                  Steering Wheel swap
                  Custom CIA/Heat Shield

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    Re: Wisdom's g6

                    New bumper. Relieved to be looking sweet again!

                    http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22837








                    Stop by my progression and say Hi!

                    Custom Blacked out Chrome
                    Color Matched Upper Grilles
                    Door Sills
                    Puddle Lights
                    Steering Wheel swap
                    Custom CIA/Heat Shield

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Re: Wisdom's g6

                      Coming along nicely sir. May I recommend updating the rims? I switch mine to the gtp rims but in your case I think some spacers an solstice wheels would make it look sweet.
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                      MY PROGRESSION:
                      http://www.g6performance.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20385

                      Mods: Classic Performance Exhaust, WAMS 93 Octane tune, Crab Intake, and a whole lot more...

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                      • #12
                        Re: Wisdom's g6

                        Originally posted by Neatong6er View Post
                        Coming along nicely sir. May I recommend updating the rims? I switch mine to the gtp rims but in your case I think some spacers an solstice wheels would make it look sweet.
                        Man, I am totally with you. It's on my list. I'm going to get the life out of these tires and save up for some rims. I love the look of the Solstice five spoke brushed aluminum wheels. I just gotta find a good deal on them. Honestly I would be happy with anything over the stock 16 in.

                        Stop by my progression and say Hi!

                        Custom Blacked out Chrome
                        Color Matched Upper Grilles
                        Door Sills
                        Puddle Lights
                        Steering Wheel swap
                        Custom CIA/Heat Shield

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          Re: Wisdom's g6

                          Oh... I just checked your progression, and you have the rims I'm talking about. are those the G6 or Solstice rims. Or are they the same? your car looks awesome.

                          Thanks

                          Stop by my progression and say Hi!

                          Custom Blacked out Chrome
                          Color Matched Upper Grilles
                          Door Sills
                          Puddle Lights
                          Steering Wheel swap
                          Custom CIA/Heat Shield

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                          • #14
                            Re: Wisdom's g6

                            Finally got a good picture of my entry lights. They are wired into the dome light circuitry so they come on when I push the lock or unlock on the key fob. They also come on when you open the door and go off when you put the car in gear.

                            I'm thinking of cutting the LED strip in half and extending half of it to the rear doors.


                            Stop by my progression and say Hi!

                            Custom Blacked out Chrome
                            Color Matched Upper Grilles
                            Door Sills
                            Puddle Lights
                            Steering Wheel swap
                            Custom CIA/Heat Shield

                            Comment


                            • #15
                              Re: Wisdom's g6

                              Looking good. Granite metallic looks best on our cars.
                              Traded G6 - http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17590
                              2006 G6 V6, 12" vinyl strip along windshield, 5% tint on all around, painted mirrors, Eibach Pro-Kit, CRABS Option 3, Dr. Speed FPU, 8k Highs/Lows with halogen fogs, tinted tails, custom Flowmaster 44 exhaust with resonator delete, and a Kenwood headunit along with a metra kit.

                              New Car - http://www.g6performance.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22863
                              2009 Cobalt SS/TC, K&N SRI, ZZP catless DP, EFR 6758, Polished TC wheels, Injen Charge pipes, Retros, HPTuned, etc...

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