Lexus ISx50 Front Spoiler Ground Effects Install DIY
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Taking out factory front lip
I am having the same problem with those 2 end clips. 
I don't know which parts to pry out.
From the attached pic, do I pry out #1 or #2?
The tabs are another problem, they're very tight. Where do I pry on the tabs?
There are about 10 of them. Any suggestions would help greatly. Thanks.
-lexi06
I don't know which parts to pry out.
From the attached pic, do I pry out #1 or #2?
The tabs are another problem, they're very tight. Where do I pry on the tabs?
There are about 10 of them. Any suggestions would help greatly. Thanks.
-lexi06
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Lexi06, I'll second what Buford said. I actually stuck the screwdriver between the tabs that the clip is holding together and pried them apart a little (screw already removed) to get the clip loose enough to pull everything out.
Vikdiddy, I did the no-drill method. From what I could tell, drilling would not reduce the gaps at the corners where the air dam starts to wrap up and around the side. For an OEM part, the fitment at that point just plain sucks. The fitment over the rest of the front is good. I did use cable ties on the tabs as was pointed out in another thread and that seemed to help pull the air dam a little more snug everywhere. I've had mine on for about two months and the gaps at the poorly fitting corners seem to have enlarged very slightly but everywhere else still fits well.
Vikdiddy, I did the no-drill method. From what I could tell, drilling would not reduce the gaps at the corners where the air dam starts to wrap up and around the side. For an OEM part, the fitment at that point just plain sucks. The fitment over the rest of the front is good. I did use cable ties on the tabs as was pointed out in another thread and that seemed to help pull the air dam a little more snug everywhere. I've had mine on for about two months and the gaps at the poorly fitting corners seem to have enlarged very slightly but everywhere else still fits well.
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Good idea 
, I'll give that a try. I just don't want to damage
anything or create scratches. Thanks.
, I'll give that a try. I just don't want to damage anything or create scratches. Thanks.
Lexi06, I'll second what Buford said. I actually stuck the screwdriver between the tabs that the clip is holding together and pried them apart a little (screw already removed) to get the clip loose enough to pull everything out.
Vikdiddy, I did the no-drill method. From what I could tell, drilling would not reduce the gaps at the corners where the air dam starts to wrap up and around the side. For an OEM part, the fitment at that point just plain sucks. The fitment over the rest of the front is good. I did use cable ties on the tabs as was pointed out in another thread and that seemed to help pull the air dam a little more snug everywhere. I've had mine on for about two months and the gaps at the poorly fitting corners seem to have enlarged very slightly but everywhere else still fits well.
Vikdiddy, I did the no-drill method. From what I could tell, drilling would not reduce the gaps at the corners where the air dam starts to wrap up and around the side. For an OEM part, the fitment at that point just plain sucks. The fitment over the rest of the front is good. I did use cable ties on the tabs as was pointed out in another thread and that seemed to help pull the air dam a little more snug everywhere. I've had mine on for about two months and the gaps at the poorly fitting corners seem to have enlarged very slightly but everywhere else still fits well.
i dont have any rhino ramps and dont want to buy any because i dont think im going to use them alot and dont wanna spend 50 bucks for something one time, is it possible to jack upboth sides of the car?
just installed it and it only took 25 minutes. I didn't even have to jack up the car, I just slid underneath the car and removed nine 10mm bolts and two plastic clips at each corner. Installation was a snap as well. Great write up technique!
Here are some pics I took right after the install. I also have no gap issues.
Here are some pics I took right after the install. I also have no gap issues.
Last edited by fasteddy91; May 30, 2008 at 10:46 PM. Reason: added pics
PM me if you need help. Check out my thread for info. Definitely have your car jacked up so you can get under there.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=lip
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=lip
I just installed my front lip and I seem to have a small gap on both ends where it begins to wrap. I have noticed a few other CLM with the same problem. Has anyone had any luck with a solution.