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Old 06-11-07 | 08:17 PM
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I will be installing the TTE lip tonight. Is there anything i need to know about installation process or is it pretty straight forward like it seems to be?

the pic are taken by phone camera (nokia n95). Not bad for a phone, huh?


Old 06-11-07 | 08:30 PM
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It's pretty straight forward like it seems to be. Are you going to be doing the screw method or just the tape?
Old 06-11-07 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bighitbike
It's pretty straight forward like it seems to be. Are you going to be doing the screw method or just the tape?
I think that i will put few screws on the bottom somewhere. Not sure just yet.
Old 06-11-07 | 09:06 PM
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i've heard some sort of epoxy is needed to mount the lip, but please some1 prove me wrong. I was hoping it is 3M exterior double sided tape. The one with the Red Backing.

Well anyway, please keep us posted.
Old 06-11-07 | 10:17 PM
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The more stuff you have holding it on there...the better. Trust me, you don't want your $350 + paint lip flying off on the highway because you ONLY used double sided tape. I'd recommend you use the tape first, then screw it in to the bumper. Use epoxy or sealant if you want, but it's not 100% necessary.
Old 06-11-07 | 10:37 PM
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looks very nice and clean...
Old 06-11-07 | 10:56 PM
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Your car looks good right now, with the lip it's going to look great!

Oh and by the way, your camera takes some pretty damned good pics
Old 06-11-07 | 10:57 PM
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Take some pics now with the lip on already
Old 06-12-07 | 03:28 AM
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I think there are supposed to be 4 screws attached to the bottom of the lip. I have 4 screws and double-sided tape on mine. It is pretty secure.
Old 06-12-07 | 06:01 AM
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Epoxy does come witht the Lip. I used it on mine, it comes in a tube. There is a DIY thread on here somewhere. Liquidd Weld works great too. A few screws and you will be fine. I have scraped mine and hit parking curbs and it hasn't falling yet. Just need repainting every summer.
Old 06-12-07 | 06:04 AM
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GL.. Take more pics if you can..
Old 06-12-07 | 06:07 AM
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Get it molded in..... Looks so much better and it's worth the extra $$$ to get it done right. Good luck with your install and post pics



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Old 06-12-07 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by oohpapi44
Get it molded in..... Looks so much better and it's worth the extra $$$ to get it done right. Good luck with your install and post pics

SHOW-OFF....
Old 06-12-07 | 06:41 AM
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LOL, E Not at all, just passing along another option. And yours will be done when????

Hope to see you at the meet this weekend.......[/
Old 06-12-07 | 07:19 AM
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Nice, it does look a little better when its molded though.


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