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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Default Installing P1 kit (Updated w/ Pics)

I got my front and sides done today with my dad.
the right side is sort of weird. Doesn't fit that well for some reason.
Probably I have to do something about it later, but so far, everything seems good.
I didn't attatch the rear yet because the exhaust tip is touching the rear kit,
so I'll have to lower the exhaust. Anyways, here u go~




What to do next? Get some springs dammit!!
low in money anyone sellin springs around 70~100 dollar range? hit me up!
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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looks good, i never used my brackets
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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yup never used those brackets.. dont understand how to use those lol. i only used those self tapping screws
Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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so basically, just use the silver screws at the last picture to drill those in on the sides of the front and rear bumper. righ?
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 02:33 AM
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i didnt use the brackets either. just drill through the kit to your bumper
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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I lined it up perfectly first (looks like you need to push the ends in more toward the bumper ) then I pre-drilled holes and used rivets rather than self tapping screws.

Rivets are much more theft proof. My whole lip kit is riveted on. Then I took a black permanent marker and touched up the rivet tops to black them out. :D
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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Sounds like someone has OCD.
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 03:23 AM
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i used those brackets at the bottom of the oval holes in the front. its supposed to support the kit a lil i guess.
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
Sounds like someone has OCD.
Me? lol

The shiny silver rivets were annoying.
Old Apr 2, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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ok~ well i'll drill the holes tomorrow to my stock, front, side, and rear. will post up pics tomorrow
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Is that the kit on ebay?
Old Apr 3, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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i think he told me he was sellin it on ebay too. it's pretty much the same as RS1
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I think i want to get it, but in the factory dark blue. It's easy to install right? Any cutting? How's the fit.
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Originally Posted by RCZDesigns
I lined it up perfectly first (looks like you need to push the ends in more toward the bumper ) then I pre-drilled holes and used rivets rather than self tapping screws.

Rivets are much more theft proof. My whole lip kit is riveted on. Then I took a black permanent marker and touched up the rivet tops to black them out. :D
I am so gonna use rivits too on my 5AD kit.......hate screws.
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fits nice. i didn't install it yet. probably gonna hit up with sciontific tonight to do it.
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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bump wit new pics
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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Looks good!
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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thx man~ just gonna do the rear now..argh..da dam exhaust
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Are you gonna paint it?
Old Apr 5, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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yeah are u jus gonna leave it black? kinda looks like a wannabe CF. but besides that it doesnt look bad



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