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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 10:55 AM
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What did you shave with? Cutoff tool?
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Old Jan 9, 2021 | 04:33 AM
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What did you shave with? Cutoff tool?
I had someone do it for me. He used an angle grinder and then used a different wheel to sand everything smooth. He cut half the lip and rolled the rest.

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Old Mar 4, 2021 | 08:46 PM
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Default XPEL installation

I had XPEL installed on the LS, I think it came out flawless.

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Old Mar 5, 2021 | 10:57 AM
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looks awesome! Best way to preserve the paint!

ps: I'm very jealous of your flawless front end!
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Old Mar 5, 2021 | 11:04 AM
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@Wlpls430 What was the process of replacing your bumper trim like? Is it just adhesive backed?
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Old Mar 22, 2021 | 08:26 AM
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Sorry for the late reply, yessir it is, it comes off pretty easily!
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Old Mar 22, 2021 | 08:29 AM
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Sorry for the late reply, yessir it is, it comes off pretty easily!
No worries man, do you have any part numbers or sources? I'd really like to replace the bumper trim front and back while I refurb my JDM celsior window visors.
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Old Mar 22, 2021 | 08:39 AM
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The front and rear bumpers use the same part @styloren

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Old Mar 25, 2021 | 05:13 AM
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Default Replaced the door seals

The doors have been squeaking for quite some time and finally I'm able to replace the seals.

Subwoofer is also getting replaced.
I can listen to the doors pop open and close all day, It sounds so sealed.

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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 06:02 AM
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Default My 19" Work Meisters finally came in & some parts...

After waiting 8 months (7 months from Japan and 1 month to have it refinished), I finally got my wheels. I also bought a new b pillar black trim, OEM sub (ended up not agreeing with my amp) and front passenger speaker (not pictured)....
I still need to shave the rears, only then will I adjust my air presets. And hoping next week I can install my short knuckles/RCA's, ball joints, along with the tranny mount.


Day trip to San Diego to pick up the wheels (survived a total of 11+ hours of driving).


Raw brushed finish with clear powder coat.


Ceramic Coated.


Test fitting.


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On feet.


Close, but coming together.


You can really see the brushed texture pop. Worth the additional one month wait.

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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 07:20 AM
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YES - that looks awesome! Our looks car look very similar, would be awesome in a photoshoot!

Hopefully the fender works goes well - keep up the great work
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 09:12 AM
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Looking slick man!
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 01:48 PM
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Thank you sir! Will post more pics, just finished shaving the rear fenders.
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Wlpls430
Thank you sir! Will post more pics, just finished shaving the rear fenders.
Car looks fresh... what are your wheel specs?
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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Ellesse
Car looks fresh... what are your wheel specs?
19x9.5 +20 19x10.5 +30
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