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besides the badge. how can you tell tte is real.

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Old 12-27-11, 03:29 PM
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Default besides the badge. how can you tell tte is real.

Im in the market for 1. I don't want a fake. Thx
Old 12-27-11, 03:52 PM
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A real one is made of polyurathane, like your oem bumper. A fake one would be either fiberglass or FRP.
Old 12-27-11, 04:05 PM
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I think its opposite Rock...Real fiberglass fake Poly
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A real TTe lip is also stamped under neath the lip. It is stamped TTE
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Ok, so theyre stamped on the bottom and made of fiber glass?
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i do not believe the tte lip is fiberglass? im not sure of the actual material but it is def. a very flexible plastic/rubber. when i installed mine a few years back it very much does feel like the same material as a oem bumper.

on the front there is an authentic tte badge slot & badge itself, stamped behind and fitment is 100%. ive read a few stories on here that some folks say the fakes are a little off on the edges and needs window glue to fill the little slots.

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Originally Posted by speedaddic
I think its opposite Rock...Real fiberglass fake Poly
No...rock is correct.

Real is polyurethane.

Fake is fiberglass. Also, fake don't have the emblem/badge.
Old 12-27-11, 07:42 PM
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Cool.. I almost got duped. Guy said it was real and it was fiber glass. Thanx
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Originally Posted by speedaddic
I think its opposite Rock...Real fiberglass fake Poly
sarcasm
Originally Posted by PHML
No...rock is correct.

Real is polyurethane.

Fake is fiberglass. Also, fake don't have the emblem/badge.
correct, an authentic tte will be constructed of thick poly (its heavey for a lip)with a tte stamp on the bottom center, plus even if it doesnt have the badge there is still a hole where it goes.

the reps are made from frp its flexably fiberglass. the are super light but really durable and fit pretty good. it is also completly smooth where the tte badge would go
Old 12-28-11, 04:53 AM
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lol wait in line... theres a ton of members on here willing to spend the cash for a real one and stalk the trade forum for them. I just settled on a knockoff.
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
sarcasm
don't know what you're talking about Im never sarcastic...
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Originally Posted by speedaddic
don't know what you're talking about Im never sarcastic...
just misinformed
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
just misinformed
or misinforming...
Old 12-28-11, 11:43 PM
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just to clear it up, you cant find a new one anymore right? its all rep now correct?
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Want a new one? Go to Europe. What I notice about the real one is that it comes with a very good glue and the fake ones comes with tape
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