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GFX Rear Lip Install

Old 01-13-09, 01:27 PM
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What is the easiest way to install the rear lip? I just recently installed the front & it was extremely easy. Now I hear the rear is harder. Is there a DIY with pix & everything needed to do the job?
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i just did mine a few days ago.. i only used the 3m tape that comes with it. i did not want to drill into my bumper it took me about 20mins to get lined up and installed. not hard at all
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Below is a link for the install which requires drilling into bumper. Also as stated above just using the 3M tape is a option just dont know if anyone has had problems.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...installed.html
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I've did only the 3M tape as well and I've had it since the spring. We've had quite a bit of snow here in Chicago and it's still holding up like a champ!
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Id rather not cut into the bumper either. Whenever I plan to sell the car Id like to remove the kit & sell the car fully stock & part out the mods. Has anyone had problems with the 3M tape holding?
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around the curve is the tricky part....extra 3m tape will be good here. I see mine starting to gap right at the curve.
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So did you finally find the rear lip and side skirts in the right color??
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Originally Posted by Pivo154
Id rather not cut into the bumper either. Whenever I plan to sell the car Id like to remove the kit & sell the car fully stock & part out the mods. Has anyone had problems with the 3M tape holding?
I wouldn't worry too much about 'parting out' an OEM GFX kit...

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yeah, i think it'd be more appealing for people with the kit on, and you probably won't get much for it anyways
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Originally Posted by Pivo154
What is the easiest way to install the rear lip? I just recently installed the front & it was extremely easy. Now I hear the rear is harder. Is there a DIY with pix & everything needed to do the job?
I'm in the same boat as well. Not sure if I want to play it safe and drill the holes and do the install as stated in the instructions or to just use add some additional 3M tape and just stick it on there...

As far as I know, I haven't heard or read about anyone having any problems with just installing it on with the 3M tape.

I guess if you take the time to drill and install it properly, you don't have to constantly worry about the lip ripping or falling off.

Off-topic: are you installing gfx exhaust tips when you install the rear or not. Either way, let me know what you decide to do and how the install went. Good luck.
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