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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Default Cant remove my OEM tips HELP...

I tried a rubber hammer and wd-40 and even pliers but no luck any suggestions??

P.s. It will be dark in 1hour so the faster the replies t6he better! And i tried Searching!!
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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When i had mine installed. The oem tips were smashed up when removed.

Tried rubber mallet, didnt come off. pulling while twisting didnt work either.

So just grab a screwdriver, stick it in where the mounting points are and start prying it off. then use the rubber mallet to hit it off.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mikal
When i had mine installed. The oem tips were smashed up when removed.

Tried rubber mallet, didnt come off. pulling while twisting didnt work either.

So just grab a screwdriver, stick it in where the mounting points are and start prying it off. then use the rubber mallet to hit it off.

i did the screwdriver thing to get my tips off. took more time than i expected!
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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I'm all set yeah i bent the o***s a lil but i hit it off with a vice grip! Thanks ya'll



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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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So what tips did you finally decide to get? Post pix after you're done
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mikal
So what tips did you finally decide to get? Post pix after you're done
Pretty sure she bought the Borla's from DrewGS4
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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yes i bought the one's from drew....i wanted the magnaflows but didnt have time to really "get into" looking for them!

I will post tomorrow!!

Thanks 4 the help!
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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IC, i got the same ones from drew.

Be sure to polish them up once in a while. Mine are already turning black from the carbon deposits .
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Alexus-Kia
yes i bought the one's from drew....i wanted the magnaflows but didnt have time to really "get into" looking for them!

I will post tomorrow!!



Thanks 4 the help!

I wonder what's the next mod on your car.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by trent
I wonder what's the next mod on your car.
Well it will either be a tte front lip, lower my car (i put that on hold becase i'm having second thoughts) but most likely THIS WEEK i will add a system.
I have some hids comming (I THINK: I ordered them form vicestan BUT he hasnt replied to my emails, phone calls or PMS in a week so im worried) but future mods are:

Chrome trunk bar $105
Wood steering wheel $400
Wood shift **** $100
STEREO $???
TTE Lip $300
Repaint bumpers $500
Seats $900
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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Did you win the lottery or something.................(just kidding) I see that you're very serious about your car looks.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by trent
Did you win the lottery or something.................(just kidding) I see that you're very serious about your car looks.
LOL...naw i wish i did though! my car would be HOT!!!!! IM JUST TRYING TO GET TO ATLEAST cl standards!
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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I think you already exceeded any standards CL may have. You do everything yourself?
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I think you already exceeded any standards CL may have. You do everything yourself?

She's amazing!!!
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 12:38 AM
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Did you see the Lexus-Parts sale? TTE lip is $250. Jump on it now and save $50.
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