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Old May 12, 2020 | 08:04 PM
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Purchased the car about two weeks ago and just trying to add little touches to make it my own.

I know In a lot of instances you get what you pay for but I’m very happy with all of the budget parts I purchased off eBay.

#1–the eBay “carbon fiber” spoiler was already on it. I don’t mind it, but I ordered the eBay duckbill CF spoiler from China (the only place that had it). I’ve always liked how those looked better. Hasn’t arrived yet so I’ll have that on the car in a couple weeks.

#2- put the 19” eBay wheels on it that I got for my 07 is250.

#3- put the $65 eBay front spoiler on it.

#4- put the $180 rear diffuser on it.

still on the “to do” list.
—lower the front end maybe just 1/2”-1”
—paint front grille trim gloss black
—fog light install
—“cf” mirror covers







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Old May 14, 2020 | 08:47 AM
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Curious about the front splitter - how was the install? Did it line up with factory holes or did you drill new ones? Also, hows the gap (if any) on the sides under the foglight bezels?
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Old May 14, 2020 | 09:59 AM
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Is the diffuser painted? Link? Be curious to see it.

Worried about that style messing with the paint on the rear bumper, or an easy fix for thst with some 1 sided adhesive pads?

Never liked the pictures but saw one in person, painted i think, and looked better than I thought.
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Old May 17, 2020 | 04:18 PM
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Is the diffuser painted? Link? Be curious to see it.

Worried about that style messing with the paint on the rear bumper, or an easy fix for thst with some 1 sided adhesive pads?

Never liked the pictures but saw one in person, painted i think, and looked better than I thought.
diffuser is unpainted and stuck on with 2 sided tape. We also put some small support brackets on the bottom side. It just fits over the factory piece.
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Old May 17, 2020 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MoreNachos
Curious about the front splitter - how was the install? Did it line up with factory holes or did you drill new ones? Also, hows the gap (if any) on the sides under the foglight bezels?
its a nice tight fit. Very happy with it for a $65 part. I had the shop at my work put it on so not sure about the drill spots.
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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 11:21 PM
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$75 eBay spoiler painted and installed. Very happy with the results.

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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Darbydarby
Purchased the car about two weeks ago and just trying to add little touches to make it my own.

I know In a lot of instances you get what you pay for but I’m very happy with all of the budget parts I purchased off eBay.

#1–the eBay “carbon fiber” spoiler was already on it. I don’t mind it, but I ordered the eBay duckbill CF spoiler from China (the only place that had it). I’ve always liked how those looked better. Hasn’t arrived yet so I’ll have that on the car in a couple weeks.

#2- put the 19” eBay wheels on it that I got for my 07 is250.

#3- put the $65 eBay front spoiler on it.

#4- put the $180 rear diffuser on it.

still on the “to do” list.
—lower the front end maybe just 1/2”-1”
—paint front grille trim gloss black
—fog light install
—“cf” mirror covers




Love those wheels! But what brand are they and why do you call them eBay wheels?
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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Love those wheels! But what brand are they and why do you call them eBay wheels?
thanks. I call them eBay wheels because that’s where I got them. They are cheap knock off style wheels I suppose. The ad didn’t even have a name for them.
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 07:30 PM
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hey,
whats the front lip called on ebay. really like it and would like to get one also
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by skyang0916
hey,
whats the front lip called on ebay. really like it and would like to get one also
see attached pic for details. I read people saying to use longer screws for strength so I did do that.



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Old Aug 26, 2020 | 07:28 AM
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Did you drill into the white part of the under side bumper or the black plastic covers underneath
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