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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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So, $250 was a pretty good deal for the whole aero apperance package rite? WRONG!

INSTALLING THEM IS A PAIN IN THE ***
all the drilling, taking off bumper, putting it back together. OMG...
pics'll be up later...
My shop spent 4 hours today, and only got the rear flares and front mudflaps done... guys, just stay away from these and save up for sth better and maybe easier to install!!
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Where did you buy them?

I'm guessing ebay.........
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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wow that long to do that?
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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that seems a little too much time.

but what do i know? lol
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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They weren't really that hard to install... I'd say the side flares were the hardest and that's just b/c it required precise drilling, but other than that the install for each of them was relatively easy, and I'm by no means an expert on body work. Just follow the instructions and it should flow pretty smooth. Plus, taking off the bumper is pretty much something I'm always going to expect to do for whatever mod I am installing. Shouldn't take but about 10 minutes for that!
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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250 was still a good deal. even if you paid 500, you would be in the same situation.

dont blame the good deal on your incompetence/ shops incompetence to install something
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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seriously, i just reread the thread
your shop took 4 HOURS for just the rear flares and mudflaps?
i think you need a new shop

I did my front/rear mudflaps in about 15 mins... it's not like it needs to be fitted/painted/whatever
confused..
front dam took maybe 25 mins, and i was being pretty careful
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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yea. lol wtf?
and i was there waiting for it!!
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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You could have had the local club help and it would have been done in like half that time...easily. Installed MS sides and MS rear in less time. Your registered thats what the club is there for
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by He||hammer
You could have had the local club help and it would have been done in like half that time...easily. Installed MS sides and MS rear in less time. Your registered thats what the club is there for
Word.

Time for a local tech session anyway.

Parts and more Parts at my house!

Lets install!

I know Glory needs help with Clutch Pedal Bracket

Jorge wants to install some MS Springs

I am sure there are some others that would like to do some other stuff
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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OP, you never told us where you picked these up....

Originally Posted by Fluid Motorsports

Jorge wants to install some MS Springs
Tech Sessions at Fluid FTW! MS Springs look and feel nice.

Thanks again! *pictures after I wash*
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by S1lveRx8
OP, you never told us where you picked these up....



Tech Sessions at Fluid FTW! MS Springs look and feel nice.

Thanks again! *pictures after I wash*
ebay!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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again, the fact you picked these up from eBay has nothing to do with the lack of competence on your shop's part. they're raking you over the coals on this one.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Use the members skills and knowledge. The shop definitely made out.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by G3tR3DDY2GR3DDY
250 was still a good deal. even if you paid 500, you would be in the same situation.

dont blame the good deal on your incompetence/ shops incompetence to install something
+1 it all depends on your shop. A good shop+experience can make a crappy body kit fit like perfect.

Originally Posted by cjkim
seriously, i just reread the thread
your shop took 4 HOURS for just the rear flares and mudflaps?
i think you need a new shop

I did my front/rear mudflaps in about 15 mins... it's not like it needs to be fitted/painted/whatever
confused..
front dam took maybe 25 mins, and i was being pretty careful
+1-
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