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      07-12-2013, 07:12 PM   #1
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Just throwing this out there but...

Wondering if anyone near where I live or know a good shop closer to me that can help me install my diffuser? Yes I know there's Collision Specialist in kent and I had all my cosmetic parts done there but it's too far to install just a diffuser and I don't have time to go there. Willing to pay for your time if you want. Thanks!

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It's easy to do yourself, just bolts on and maybe some 3m tape if you want extra security.
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It's easy to do yourself, just bolts on and maybe some 3m tape if you want extra security.
Easier said then done lol. But yeah I'm working on it now. Took the bottom screws off but having trouble taking the clips off. I'm taking a break now LOL!
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Can't wait to see it on your car! The other day I was browsing your garage photos and thought the perf diffuser would add a nice touch
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Can't wait to see it on your car! The other day I was browsing your garage photos and thought the perf diffuser would add a nice touch
Thanks man! Yeah it's one of my last mod that I need to complete the look!

But my god it was a TOTAL PITA to get it installed! The clips were giving me a hard time and I accidentally broke my LCI diffuser while taking it out. Then I had to trim/cut the inside of the bumper.

After it was all done, I have a few small scratches on the bumper and the fitment isn't that great, maybe 8.5/10. It's either because I'm trying to install OEM diffuser on a REP M Sport bumper or I didn't do a good enough job.. Probably because I sucked LOL. Oh wells I'm still happy I finally put it on. At least I have the experience now.
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Thanks man! Yeah it's one of my last mod that I need to complete the look!

But my god it was a TOTAL PITA to get it installed! The clips were giving me a hard time and I accidentally broke my LCI diffuser while taking it out. Then I had to trim/cut the inside of the bumper.

After it was all done, I have a few small scratches on the bumper and the fitment isn't that great, maybe 8.5/10. It's either because I'm trying to install OEM diffuser on a REP M Sport bumper or I didn't do a good enough job.. Probably because I sucked LOL. Oh wells I'm still happy I finally put it on. At least I have the experience now.
Performance diffuser ftw... Now all thats left is to bribe jmeas to do a proper photoshoot!
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Performance diffuser ftw... Now all thats left is to bribe jmeas to do a proper photoshoot!
You betcha!
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which one would you think is true?
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That's the diagram I used but I ended up cutting a little more than it described because my diffuser still didnt fit. No biggie though.
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Just follow that first. You'll know if you need to trim more or not when you test fit the diffuser without snapping the clips in. Actually if you cut less, it wouldn't snap in so no need to worry a out that.
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If you want a good job check out pro tech auto body in Kirkland.
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Thanks brotha for the info! I already installed it myself. Not the prettiest job but I did it lol.
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Lol! All day! Come by the restaurant!

Btw where is my new sig? -_______-

what images were we trying to use again? i forgot, i've been away for some time now that the wedding is 3 weeks away :\
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what images were we trying to use again? i forgot, i've been away for some time now that the wedding is 3 weeks away :\
Oh my bad! It's cool. I need another photoshoot later anyways once I get my new lip and stuff.
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Oh my bad! It's cool. I need another photoshoot later anyways once I get my new lip and stuff.
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Thanks brotha for the info! I already installed it myself. Not the prettiest job but I did it lol.
oh the only way you learn is if you get your hands dirty!
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Haha yeah! I have a few scratches on the bumper but kind of hidden so I'm ok.

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Time to get one! Which one do you have in mind?
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