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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Default How to install a carbon fiber lip?

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to install one. Please any input would be helpful!
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 03:33 PM
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Default Re: How to install a carbon fiber lip? (TylerH)

3m doubled sided taped and some tap screws for the ends
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Default Re: How to install a carbon fiber lip? (solareclipseauto)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by solareclipseauto &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">3m doubled sided taped and some tap screws for the ends</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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Default Re: How to install a carbon fiber lip? (-Gambit-)

yep thats aboujt all there is to it
be sure to get the 3M doubble sided tape..all the other stuff sucks *****
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Old Dec 21, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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also use a heatgun or hair dryer to heat the tape up so it gets stickier
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 07:54 PM
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Default Re: How to install a carbon fiber lip? (solareclipseauto)

Would it be safe to heat up the carbon fiber to get it to flex. Or should I just take the front bumper off and then put it on? the lip is twisted alittle from shipping I guess.
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Old Dec 22, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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Default Re: How to install a carbon fiber lip? (TylerH)

just let it sit flat in the sun for a day or so it should get its shape back
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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Default Re: How to install a carbon fiber lip? (solareclipseauto)

Thanks for the input.

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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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slam that car.. looks good. What size wheels are those?
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Old Dec 24, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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17's and it is droped 2 and a 1/4.
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