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Nov 10, 2006 | 04:29 PM

#126

Drillslinger

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Well, not the best pic but here it is....

Just a quick warning though, the 13mm socket needed to fit it doesn't leave too much room for error. While putting the nut back on I put a small scuff in the APD

It's not too noticeable, but I know it's there

Nov 10, 2006 | 06:21 PM

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obehave

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Drillslinger

Well, not the best pic but here it is....

Just a quick warning though, the 13mm socket needed to fit it doesn't leave too much room for error. While putting the nut back on I put a small scuff in the APD

It's not too noticeable, but I know it's there

Painters tape.
Easy protection from scatches.

Nov 11, 2006 | 08:24 AM

#128

Drillslinger

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NOW you tell me

Nov 11, 2006 | 09:19 AM

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cooldaddy

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sorry for getting off topic but what kind of strut bar is that? it looks like an umnitza bar but with full tower plates...

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Originally Posted by PARTSMAN

This one's a little better...

Nov 11, 2006 | 01:36 PM

#130

rrdusek

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While putting the nut back on I put a small scuff in the APD

I put a rubber washer behind mine.

Nov 11, 2006 | 08:26 PM

#131

obehave

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NOW you tell me

Sorry.

My crystal ball has been a bit off lately

Hope it's a little scratch.

Nov 11, 2006 | 08:34 PM

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Drillslinger

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Well, small enough to not be TOO noticeable... big enough that I see it everytime I look (and kick myself for not paying closer attention)

I managed to put one in front of each bolt

You can see it in the center of this pic (in the glare).

Nov 11, 2006 | 10:35 PM

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maxmini

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Drillslinger

Well, small enough to not be TOO noticeable... big enough that I see it everytime I look (and kick myself for not paying closer attention)

I managed to put one in front of each bolt

You can see it in the center of this pic (in the glare).

Black magic marker might help cover the spot and if doesn't help you can always wipe it off.

Randy
M7 Tuning

Nov 12, 2006 | 03:20 PM

#134

Drillslinger

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Thanks for the tip

Is there any polish that I could use without screwing up the finish??

Nov 12, 2006 | 05:00 PM

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Cooldaddy; Yes and a good eye for details.

Drillslinger; you might try some clear nail polish to fix the scratch.

Nov 12, 2006 | 06:27 PM

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maxmini

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I cleaned mine with a quick detailer spray and then just put a few coats of wax on it . It has a real good shine to start , I just did it for protection more than anything else. Randy m7 Tuning

Nov 13, 2006 | 06:08 AM

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Drillslinger

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Excellent, thanks

I'll wax it up this afternoon then

Dec 24, 2006 | 09:00 AM

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Dec 24, 2006 | 09:54 AM

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Very nice!

Feb 22, 2008 | 09:38 AM

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It's a nice piece, and may even work well enough to justify, with the small-part loss-prevention being an added bonus that's almost worth the cost all by itself.

However, as a minority opinion, I like the subtle look a lot better after spraying mine with semi-gloss black paint.

I don't do advertising for free, and IMHO, exposed carbon fiber fabric is just gaudy.

So I cleaned it with alcohol, and a couple of light coats of Krylon did the job - it's got a perfectly smooth finish, and now looks OEM.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...8&d=1203716158

Last edited by OldRick; Feb 23, 2008 at 08:54 AM.