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Old 08-27-08 | 01:46 PM
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NICE!!! damn, how do keep your cars so clean.. I have to wash my like twice a week..
Old 08-27-08 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JV21
WOOT! I got mine today too! The box was a little beat up, so I had to check the whole kit just in case something didn't look right. But all is well! Surprising thing was, I opened the box for the rear lip, and I saw a pair of GFX exhaust tips! Did anybody get a free gift with purchase? Weird! O well, let the modding begin!

JV
The tips are part of the kit. Since the rear GFX extends the bumper out, the tips need to be longer.

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I loved seeing this front lip in person on your car. Very clean looking and the paint matched to a "T." We need to get your rear on now!!
Thanks Brian, but that lip you saw was installed last year when I just bought the front lip alone. The lip I received with the kti is being stored until my old lip gets wrecked.

The rear lip is getting installed this Friday by a local shop! You boys have done me enough favors. I think I still owe you from the last brake job!
Old 08-27-08 | 01:58 PM
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those are some great photos!

What kind of camera do you use for your shoots?

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Old 08-27-08 | 02:00 PM
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Nice car and great pics.
Old 08-27-08 | 02:09 PM
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Yeah whoever moved my thread made this confusing. The drive to Mt. Wilson is approx 10-15 miles maybe? Not quite sure. I shoot a D300 with 17-55mm attached to it. I try to wash my car every week.
Old 08-27-08 | 02:17 PM
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Got mine, but not at home to inspect. Hopefully it's not damaged. Still need to find a decent installation place.
Old 08-27-08 | 02:55 PM
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mine got delivered too. I'll inspect them when i get home... Hopefully it's safe sitting at the "doorstep".
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got mine...all in one piece
Old 08-27-08 | 04:52 PM
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Quick question, how do I take out the platic tabs on the OEM lip? Do I just force it out without worrying about a possible problem?
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you just press down on the lil clip and it should unclip. You'll risk break the tab if you just try to force it without pressing the clip down.
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Originally Posted by rfx45
Quick question, how do I take out the platic tabs on the OEM lip? Do I just force it out without worrying about a possible problem?
Xprinco is right. There are two parts to the clip. The top hat (cicular plastic piece) and the base. You have to pull the top hat off first, then the whole clip will come out.
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Got mine in today. Boxes were good, the front lip one was a little beat up but no scratches thanks to sewell properly packing it. Spent the afternoon putting it on, front and sides. No fitment problems here. Im in San Diego if anyone needs help or has questions. But its very easy.
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Originally Posted by VikH
Xprinco is right. There are two parts to the clip. The top hat (cicular plastic piece) and the base. You have to pull the top hat off first, then the whole clip will come out.
Thanks, that worked great. Every worked out fine but the fitment isn't entirely perfect and all the clips clicked into place but it still left a little gap on both side. The double sided tape can be seen peeling too.

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Originally Posted by rfx45
Thanks, that worked great. Every worked out fine but the fitment isn't entirely perfect and all the clips clicked into place but it still left a little gap on both side. The double sided tape can be seen peeling too.
Are you sure all the clips are locked? Mine were not locked properly and I could see the double sided tape. If you can see the double sided tape, it is not installed properly. The taped portion of the lip should be flush against the bumper. Or maybe the center portion of the lip is pushed back too far. Try adjusting.
Old 08-27-08 | 06:56 PM
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[QUOTE=VikH;3788007]The tips are part of the kit. Since the rear GFX extends the bumper out, the tips need to be longer.

Cool! Thanks for the info.! Most likely I'm keeping these until I get tired of my greddy exhaust(soon to come). Peace!

JV


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