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Old 01-03-09, 09:37 PM
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Default Black is-f quad tips!

Does anyone know how to remove the tips so i can paint the flat black!

IM DONE!

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i was told the bumper needs to be removed in order to take the tips out... but it was lexus who told me that so who knows
Old 01-03-09, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CaThaFeR
i was told the bumper needs to be removed in order to take the tips out... but it was lexus who told me that so who knows
thanks! kinda sounds like lexus to make it hard i just thought it would look cool
Old 01-03-09, 11:31 PM
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removing the bumper shouldn't be too hard. I would remove them and paint them black chrome. flat makes it look cheap.
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Originally Posted by ek9vboi
removing the bumper shouldn't be too hard. I would remove them and paint them black chrome. flat makes it look cheap.
black crome will draw attention to them im trying to take it away and black crome is not a paint.
Old 01-04-09, 12:05 AM
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Bumper is not necessary to remove.. but it is an option...

The exhaust can be removed instead of the bumper for sure, which in my opinion might be a bit easier...

One or the other would have to come off to access the topside bolts.

There are only 4 bolts total holding each diffuser in place.
The bottom two are very easy, while the top 2 are a slight PITA.

See below picture to get a better idea.

Hope this helps...

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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Bumper is not necessary to remove.. but it is an option...

The exhaust can be removed instead of the bumper for sure, which in my opinion might be a bit easier...

One or the other would have to come off to access the topside bolts.

There are only 4 bolts total holding each diffuser in place.
The bottom two are very easy, while the top 2 are a slight PITA.

See below picture to get a better idea.

Hope this helps...

Joe Z

that really helps thanks!
Old 01-04-09, 07:09 AM
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When are you going to do this DFLORES? Your going with flat over chrome?
Old 01-04-09, 07:23 AM
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Paint my calipers while your at it
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You should take them out and have them professionally painted to match the car, this way it won't look cheap.
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I thought that maybe this summer when I put in the JoeZ exhaust taking the defusers out and have the chrome tips anodized to match the wheels either that or professionally painted black. Would like to see pics of what ever decide to do.
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Thumbs up nice fender lighting

Originally Posted by DFLORES
Does anyone know how to remove the tips so i can paint the flat black!
BTW nice job with the fender lighting
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Originally Posted by BigMikeISF
When are you going to do this DFLORES? Your going with flat over chrome?
maybe tomorrow! i wanna do flat black!
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Originally Posted by tastemydus
BTW nice job with the fender lighting

thanks!
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Are you planning on using high-temp paint?

Not sure how hot those get with heavy / spirited driving? Compared to the actual exhaust has to be a lot less but probably still gets pretty warm. I've got a pyrometer to test if but know no one local with an F to test with.

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