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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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Ok guys, whats up? I need some help installing my new figure LLC Black glossy grillz. I think the problem is that I do not have a drill. I have everything else. Anybody in the Woodland Hills area willing to help me out a little. Ill drive as far as I need to, for someone to help me with this installationm that seems easy but really is a kick in the ___. Thanks, please let me know if you can help me out. =]


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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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i thought the grills pop out and snap right back in? arent they just on clips??
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 12:41 AM
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Just go to Target, Lowes, or Home Depot and buy an electric drill. (Usually $20-$30.)
They come in quite handy around the house and your car. You can install the Grilles
in under an hour. (That's including taking off/putting on the bumper, drilling & zip tying the Grilles.)
And that's installing it carefully.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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once again cant u just pop them out and put the new ones in without taking off the bumper? i dont get it, because thats how i did it....?
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 03:19 AM
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only the vrd ones is pop out pop in. the others require you to drill a bit of a hole in the bumper to secure it down.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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You actually drill holes in the TABS (those that hold the OEM Grilles in place), not necessarily the bumper so to speak.
That way if you ever get rid of the FIG Grilles, the OEM Grilles cover up the tabs you drilled out.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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i helped him install them eariler today, they where easy and i took my sweet time since it was abit dark and it's not my car so i'm extra caution with others. yeah drill holes and zip tie the grills. they look good on his car and give it a different look than the stock ones.
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:08 AM
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Thanks for all your help guys, ACIDBOY here on SL helped me out a lot. Went to his place and he like did everything for me. Thanks so much buddy
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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hahaha you mean acidrop? who posted right above you?
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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The big zipties were a _____ tho lol
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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pics?
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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picssss?
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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are you sure they're "grillz?"
Old Mar 6, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by CRUZtc8
pics?

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