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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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about to install sport lip. Missing Template!

got my oem front lip today from the dealer. They qouted me $510 but got them to discount it since I have ordered through them in the past.

Total $360 ! I just wanted to see from the people who have installed these if there was anything I should do or avoid doing during the install?

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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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It's an easier install than the normal bumper lip.
Nothing special to worry about.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by JP1080INC
Going to get my oem front lip today from the dealer. They qouted me $510 but got them to discount it since I have ordered through them in the past.

Total $360 ! I just wanted to see from the people who have installed these if there was anything I should do or avoid doing during the install?

Thanks
$360?? Just for installation? or for paint as well?

If you have proper tools it took me less than 1 1/2 hours to do it, its so easy and I'm not even that hands on to car.

If its $360 just labor wise, I think its too much did you shop around? $200 is max IMO.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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$360!!! pick one up for me and i'll come down to san antonio and grab it!!!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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Yes, $360 for a painted factory lip. I will do the install.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Yes, $360 for a painted factory lip. I will do the install.
Ok I noticed that you quoted from the "dealership" ?? If I were you, that is the last place where I want it done because the dealership quote is so expensive.

I'm sure in San Antonio, you can find a good body shop/collision center that will do less than that.

Just shop around but if you feel more comfortable doing it with dealership, then go for it.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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Ok I noticed that you quoted from the "dealership" ?? If I were you, that is the last place where I want it done because the dealership quote is so expensive.

I'm sure in San Antonio, you can find a good body shop/collision center that will do less than that.

Just shop around but if you feel more comfortable doing it with dealership, then go for it.


I dont think were on the same page?


Im buying it from the dealer ($360 for a painted oem sport lip is a steal)
I am installing it myself (not install fee)

Total $360
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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He's getting only the part from the dealer and doing the install himself

That's a steal of a price btw
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JP1080INC
I dont think were on the same page?


Im buying it from the dealer ($360 for a painted oem sport lip is a steal)
I am installing it myself (not install fee)

Total $360


Ok sorry it was miscommunication, in that case my friend, you the man
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Damn, $360 is a good price. I wonder if I can get it for that price here in SoCal
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Nice deal. The install is straight forward. I cannot imagine anyone having a problem with it. Apply templates, drill holes, apply the lip... done!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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PM 2GorNot2G... he has install 3! We used adhesion promoter, some cleaner stuff, and then followed directions.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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PM 2GorNot2G... he has install 3! We used adhesion promoter, some cleaner stuff, and then followed directions.
only thing is my box didnt come with directions. guess i will search for it online
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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only thing is my box didnt come with directions. guess i will search for it online
What?!? No templates either? or you just missing the instructions?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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this was all that was in the box: LIP & pack of screws taped to inside of box.

what does the template look like?
what doe the instructions say?

all you have to do is apply screws first then pull the adhesive tapes off?
 
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