Damon's Dream Merci Lago GT1 Build: Adding Dive Planes and Front Louvers

⚙️Damon emphasizes the importance of getting started with fabrication projects and highlights the value of hands-on experience.

🛠️Damon showcases his fabrication skills, cutting the front splitter material and creating the dive planes for his Merci Lago GT1 build.

🔩Attention to detail is crucial as Damon aims for a clean and aggressive look, ensuring the front splitter and dive planes align perfectly.

💡Damon shares his creative process, including using a cardboard template to design grills and exploring options for new wheels for the car.

🏁The progress made in this video brings Damon closer to completing his dream Merci Lago GT1 build, with the addition of dive planes and front louvers.

What materials does Damon use for the front splitter?

—Damon uses front splitter material from APR Performance, which he cuts himself to ensure it matches his vision for the car.

How does Damon create the dive planes?

—Damon cuts the dive planes out of a stiff file folder material and shapes them to fit the car's design.

What is the purpose of the dive planes?

—The dive planes help with aerodynamics by redirecting airflow around the car, enhancing downforce and stability.

What are Damon's plans for the grills?

—Damon intends to design custom grills for the car, incorporating fog lights and using aluminum material.

How does Damon choose new wheels for the car?

—Damon considers achieving a motorsport-inspired look and requests input from viewers to decide between five-spoke and multi-spoke wheel designs.

00:00Damon introduces his ongoing dream Merci Lago GT1 build, focusing on adding dive planes and front louvers.

02:40Damon showcases his fabrication skills as he cuts the front splitter material, ensuring it aligns perfectly with the dive planes.

05:30Damon emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and encourages viewers to get started with their own fabrication projects.

07:50Damon shares his creative process, including using a cardboard template to design custom grills for the car.

09:30Damon discusses the exciting prospect of choosing new wheels for the Merci Lago GT1 and asks viewers for their input.