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      03-11-2017, 05:08 PM   #529
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can't wait to see them. Thanks!

Do we get a tracking number sent to us?
I sent out like 20 slat kits... Got lazy not sending the tracking lol . If you want I can PM you
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No biggie, I hope mine comes on Monday.
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My honeycomb are scheduled for Monday delivery , will have to wait for my 3.5 inch cyba tips and install them together
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Is it possible to make one with open slats or honeycomb? Meaning, actually have air pass-thru?
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Is it possible to make one with open slats or honeycomb? Meaning, actually have air pass-thru?
The bumper is solid behind the reflector, so that's not possible.
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Now I just need some warmer weather.

Very nicely made BTW!
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I sent out like 20 slat kits... Got lazy not sending the tracking lol . If you want I can PM you
Don't need the tracking number but can you please confirm mine are on the way?
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mine came in today too. About to install and make video
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pretty easy job. although shooting the video was tough trying to get good angles and lighting into the bumper cover. I'll edit and have the video ready before the weekend

edit: after starting at it for a while, it seems the slatted version accentuates the width of the car like an optical illusion. like how wearing horizontal stripes makes the person look wider.
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pretty easy job. although shooting the video was tough trying to get good angles and lighting into the bumper cover. I'll edit and have the video ready before the weekend

edit: after starting at it for a while, it seems the slatted version accentuates the width of the car like an optical illusion. like how wearing horizontal stripes makes the person look wider.
More pics pleaseeeeeee! Looks awesome
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More pics pleaseeeeeee! Looks awesome
i'll take more in the morning. the lighting is horrible in these shots.








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pretty easy job. although shooting the video was tough trying to get good angles and lighting into the bumper cover. I'll edit and have the video ready before the weekend

edit: after starting at it for a while, it seems the slatted version accentuates the width of the car like an optical illusion. like how wearing horizontal stripes makes the person look wider.
Thanks for the great pics, am looking forward to the video as I'll be fitting mine shortly and will need as much guidance as i can get.
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I'm now wondering if I should have bought the slatted over the honeycomb.
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i'll take more in the morning. the lighting is horrible in these shots.







Awesome thanks!
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Don't need the tracking number but can you please confirm mine are on the way?
Yes!
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i received and installed mine (slat style) yesterday. took about 40 min. in my opinion the car should come with that equipped rather than the reflector. i think the m2 looks more "oem" with them on.

the installation process is fairly straightforward. you kind of have to pry the upper part of the bumper cover out to get access to the back of the reflectors. pushing the bumper cover back in place can be a pain. i had to cut out a small piece of the bumper cover (tab, you'll understand when you see it, and sorry no pictures) to make it align properly.

another tip. to get the reflectors to pop out, start from the one on top, i used avvise grip to keep the pressure on the tab (three on the back of each reflector) and wiggle it a bit, then moved on the the middle one. in the meantime, i used my finger to pry the reflector from the outside to get it come lose.

hope these notes help.
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Here's the guide to open up the rear bumper:

Remove the screws first and there's one TORX bolt hiding in there as well : "8mm for all screws, 15 torx for the one screw that connects the bumper to rear fender"

After that, just pull the bumper outward gently.

You can do it without removing the wheel, but it is easier if you jack the car up on the side that you are working on.

The hard part is the 3 three clips in the back, I find it easier to press the clips with fingers... because you have to press and push outward at the same time.
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i didn't have to cut any tabs. you just have to be patient and push and pry in the right places. my video will show how to do it. if you can't wait for the finished version, PM me for the low-res, no-audio video.

here are some day-time pics!





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i didn't have to cut any tabs. you just have to be patient and push and pry in the right places. my video will show how to do it. if you can't wait for the finished version, PM me for the low-res, no-audio video.

here are some day-time pics!





looks great!!
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Is it possible to make one with open slats or honeycomb? Meaning, actually have air pass-thru?
I am actually very interested in this from a functional aero standpoint. I would love to be able to relieve the pressure buildup in the wheel. The reflectors are in the absolute perfect location for this, and I don't mind cutting out the black plastic backing to make a hole. But the tricky thing will be figuring out some way to make a "tunnel" from the hole to a matching hole I cut in the fender liner. I want to have a tunnel so the air is drawn straight from the high pressure in the wheel well out to the low pressure area in back of the car.

Without a tunnel or a tube that is sealed, the air from the wheel well will be pulled into the general open interior bumper area (behind the fender liner) and will add drag like a parachute.
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I sent out like 20 slat kits... Got lazy not sending the tracking lol . If you want I can PM you
Would you mind Pm'ing me the tracking number? Thanks.
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I've been on the fence between the honeycomb and slat style since this thread began, they are both works of art!! Would really appreciate any photos with the slats on LBB which should be in some members hands by now...think I'm leaning on the slat style...or maybe honeycomb...no definitely slat,
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