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Old 05-12-12, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
if you mold it, the first time you bottom out, scrape or bump it on almost anything, it will crack...trust me,

Smh now I'm second guessing the molding of the lip now. Can we have a debate between members who molded and members who didn't?

What are the pros and cons?
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Old 05-12-12, 11:47 PM
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Molded
Pros: Looks really good, flows naturally, similar to junction produce bumper
Cons: Will crack when you hit something, not good if you scrape all the time, or bump your front often

Nonmolded
Pros: Still looks good, but not as good as molded
Cons: Everyone has one, your one in a thousand.
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Old 05-13-12, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by HangLoose
Molded
Pros: Looks really good, flows naturally, similar to junction produce bumper
Cons: Will crack if, you have cheap suspension with low spring rates

Nonmolded
Pros: Still looks good, but not as good as molded
Cons: Everyone has one, your one in a thousand.

fixed... lol
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Old 05-13-12, 04:55 PM
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^^^^^^ that's not nice ^^^^^^
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Old 05-13-12, 09:52 PM
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Nice fit, looks better than some reps I've seen before. Def going to order from the same seller. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 05-13-12, 11:02 PM
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nice look. it appears to be a great fit.
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Old 05-14-12, 12:04 AM
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Nice fitment compared to other reps
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Old 05-14-12, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Sash1mi
fixed... lol
should prob highlight what you fixed had to go through it to read to see what u actually fixed!

and what spring rate / coil would u suggest then
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Old 05-14-12, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
should prob highlight what you fixed had to go through it to read to see what u actually fixed!

and what spring rate / coil would u suggest then

Well its only for the tastebuds who doesnt care about the comfort much. Custom shortened BC's and any spring rate higher than 14kg/12kg.
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Old 05-15-12, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by HangLoose
window visors? I think nigel jdm a vendor here can get you that. OEM ones
Are there differences in "JDM" window visors? I've heard there's a regular one and a thinner one...
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Old 05-15-12, 01:22 PM
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^I'm sure the JDM ones are the thinner ones with Toyota imprinted on it. As far as I know those are the only JDM ones and in my opinion, the best visors you can get for the 2gs.
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Old 05-16-12, 01:05 AM
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No need to mold the lip to be original over here. You already stand out by driving a stock GS over here. I see a GS once every 2 months.
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Old 05-23-12, 12:47 PM
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need your help.... my TTE Rep just came in and it doesnt fit properly. its short about half an inch on each side????? what can i do about this? any input? i also ordered it from Xcessmotors.
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Old 05-23-12, 12:51 PM
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Maybe you can contact them? Have you fitted it properly it has a really tide fit.
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Old 05-23-12, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ErickGS300
Maybe you can contact them? Have you fitted it properly it has a really tide fit.
I tried every way possible to test fit it. Also tired calling them and they told me to use a heat gun to stretch out the urethane... Really???

did any of you guys have to do this??? ill take pictures of the lip once im off work.. Kinda disappointed in xcessmotors when I heard good reviews.
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