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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 02:50 AM
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Default Roof wrap

Finally got around to wrapping my roof. I need to get better pix, hard to see in this dark photo, but I am very happy with the look!

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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 01:10 PM
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Looks good, I have the same config as you and color. The roof wrap looks amazing on the white because it gives the illusion of a panoramic / flowing effect with the rear tinted windows.

Side question, I am pretty sure your car is non F sport but you put F sport badges on it?
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 02:51 PM
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Yes, my very young girlfriend is in charge, lol! Rear duck tail, rear diffuser, front splitter, badges, and the wrap....all her ideas, but I do benefit from it.

I was on vitamin c+ for a week after I put the 4g remote in.

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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 03:10 PM
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Might catch some slack for that, especially on the forum where 'F sport' is looked superiorly to the non F sport when in fact it's an appearance package w/ some adjustable suspension. But, I would say it is similar to someone who has a 3 series putting M badges over their car.. essentially proclaiming something the car is not but to each their own
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 03:28 PM
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I took my Fsport badges off because I didn't like them much, now I have to find something else to put there due to the 2 locator holes and the ppf that was was cut to fit around the badges.



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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by swaangin
... w/ some adjustable suspension....
Are you sure for '14 models? I was told cosmetic, and the dash were the only changes for '14.
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerf
I took my Fsport badges off because I didn't like them much, now I have to find something else to put there due to the 2 locator holes and the ppf that was was cut to fit around the badges.
Ouch! I didnt know a real F-Sport had holes for the badges. Same in the rear?
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by swaangin
...But, I would say it is similar to someone who has a 3 series putting M badges over their car..
But an M has a different engine and much more power than a non. And I have more options than most F-Sport too. But no worries from me, she likes it.
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Gasturbine
Ouch! I didnt know a real F-Sport had holes for the badges. Same in the rear?

Nope, the back are just stick on...that's what fooled me into taking off the front ones.

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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerf
I took my Fsport badges off because I didn't like them much, now I have to find something else to put there due to the 2 locator holes and the ppf that was was cut to fit around the badges.

Ugggh that sucks so bad. I wanted to remove mine too. Id rather not do any body filling to trying to find matching fenders to swap. Guess I’ll have to figure something else out instead.
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Old Mar 26, 2022 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Gerf
Nope, the back are just stick on...that's what fooled me into taking off the front ones.
Your car is not an IS.
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Originally Posted by Gasturbine
Are you sure for '14 models? I was told cosmetic, and the dash were the only changes for '14.
Bumper, grill, F sport gauge cluster, wheels, (I think the seats have more bolstering) and I believe F sport model vehicles come with a Sport + (ours is only Sport) which tightens up the suspension, it's for all F sports 2014-2020
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Originally Posted by Yamehoo
Your car is not an IS.
My apologies.
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