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Old 01-02-10 | 05:43 PM
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I am wondering what is the easiest way to install the GFX front lip, will 3M tape work just fine? OR should I drill holes just to be safe? I would prefer not to drill holes, but if 3M tape isn't durable enough I guess there's no other choice. Thanks.
Old 01-02-10 | 05:45 PM
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The bottom of the GFX lip uses the same screws as the oem lip... the top will be fine with just 3M tape... Just pop out the clips on the GFX lip so you dont have to drill a hole in your bumper for them to go through
Old 01-02-10 | 06:45 PM
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yeah just like he said i was gonan drill holes in mines but i was like forget that soo much work i just put screws on the bottom and use the 3m tape that was on the lip and i was good too god never had a problem yet
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thanks. Any method that don't involve drilling would work.
Old 01-02-10 | 07:35 PM
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use the orignal screws on the bottom of the oem lip and 3m tape on top, no drilling, mines holding up perfect and i scrape backing out of almost every spot in my complex.
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What everyone else has said is correct. You should be fine with using the 3m tape that came with the lip and the screws. If you're worried, add some more 3m tape. I've had mine on for awhile without drilling and everything is still in place. If you need any additional help, shoot me a PM. Where in SF are you located?
Old 01-03-10 | 01:12 AM
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OEM screw, 3m automotive 2 sides tape. DONE!
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everyone's forgetting that OP has a 2010 model GFX, not pre 09. so there isnt any oem screws.
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
everyone's forgetting that OP has a 2010 model GFX, not pre 09. so there isnt any oem screws.
I ordered the 09' one, Lexus assured me it would fit. If it doesn't come with screws, I can always use the screws from my front lip now or buy some worse comes to worse.
Old 01-03-10 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by heartmyis
I ordered the 09' one, Lexus assured me it would fit. If it doesn't come with screws, I can always use the screws from my front lip now or buy some worse comes to worse.
Um ... I could be mistaken but I thought the 06-09 GFX front lip was incompatible with the 2010 models.
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Originally Posted by leescape
Um ... I could be mistaken but I thought the 06-09 GFX front lip was incompatible with the 2010 models.
Isn't it 06-08'?
Old 01-03-10 | 12:15 PM
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yea it is 06-08 and like everyone has said, just use the oem holes at the bottom for the screws and use double sided tape up top. it'll stay on fine post pics when it's done!
Old 01-03-10 | 02:06 PM
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lol u use the tape that it comes wit?
Old 01-07-10 | 03:28 PM
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so do u take out the regular lip thats on the bumper and replace it with the gfx lip?
Old 01-07-10 | 06:38 PM
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that's what I did. i didn't even use the factory tape that's on there. just used 9 screws. I interchange between GFX and Fabulous for winter/summer setup, so i don't really want to stick the 3M taple knowing I will remove it for the summer. You should be fine with just the screws. don't drill.


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