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      02-02-2017, 06:10 PM   #397
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Anyone receive a quote for installing these? For reference, I was charged $105 to have my front reflectors done
Holy sh*t! Why not do it yourself? It's not hard.
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Holy sh*t! Why not do it yourself? It's not hard.
Depends how much it is If it's 30-40 bucks and I'm already having work done, who cares
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Anyone receive a quote for installing these? For reference, I was charged $105 to have my front reflectors done


These can really be done with a socket wrench.

One guy removed the wheel (makes it easier, but not necessary) and did it himself.
Hi, i tried pm'ing you, for some reason it doesn't go through. I wanted to get a quote shipped to 10467 for the honeycomb style.
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Anyone receive a quote for installing these? For reference, I was charged $105 to have my front reflectors done


These can really be done with a socket wrench.

One guy removed the wheel (makes it easier, but not necessary) and did it himself.
Yes very simple. Taking the wheel off is easier but all you need is a t15-25 Torx I believe and an 8mm socket.
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Doing this and a couple more things today so hopefully will share out some pics!
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Doing this and a couple more things today so hopefully will share out some pics!
Woohoo finally :P can't wait to see the pics!
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So people that already installed these, what am I missing here? Pulled the 4 screws but cant see the reflector from inside.. seems blocked by another black plastic piece inside.
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Nevermind.. got it out

You gotta loosen the bumper..
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They are in!
Easy right?! Bumper pops right out. Looks great!
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Easy right?! Bumper pops right out. Looks great!
Thanks! Yeah after you get the hang of it the second side is piece of cake..

First side you are always cautious you don't rip something out you shouldn't
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Thanks! Yeah after you get the hang of it the second side is piece of cake..

First side you are always cautious you don't rip something out you shouldn't
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing the pics!

Nice black chrome tips btw!
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Thanks! Yeah after you get the hang of it the second side is piece of cake..

First side you are always cautious you don't rip something out you shouldn't
Fabulous! Thanks for sharing the pics!

Nice black chrome tips btw!
Thank you for making a great product my friend! Now make us the front reflectors painted and dont charge an arm and a leg for them!

Tips are black because of the Fabspeed Bypass I have installed!
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Thank you for making a great product my friend! Now make us the front reflectors painted and dont charge an arm and a leg for them!

Tips are black because of the Fabspeed Bypass I have installed!
I am glad that you people like the kit

A couple of things are on the agenda
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You are welcome, long due but had been running around lately.. will update my thread tomorrow, did these and also the Turner Spacers
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Ah, that makes sense now. I noticed in this pic all 4 wheels were off. I was like "why did he take off the front wheels to put the rear reflector kit on?" LOL

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Ah, that makes sense now. I noticed in this pic all 4 wheels were off. I was like "why did he take off the front wheels to put the rear reflector kit on?" LOL

Well I really planned doing just the reflectors cause I was slacking on them and the spacers initially said they would arrive Monday but yesterday the tracking said it would be delivered today so did all, reflectors, spacers and oil/filter change
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Nevermind.. got it out

You gotta loosen the bumper..
Thanks for posting the pics.

I'm a bit worried on how far out you have to pull the rear bumper, is the top part just held on by clips or something? Is it easy to pull out and clip back in?

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Nevermind.. got it out

You gotta loosen the bumper..
Thanks for posting the pics.

I'm a bit worried on how far out you have to pull the rear bumper, is the top part just held on by clips or something? Is it easy to pull out and clip back in?

Don't be worried, once you pull it out the clips it opens and moves easily.

That hole you see near my hand is the only bolt it has near the fender T-15 I believe it was. Once you loosen that and all the 8mm bolts inside the wheel well and the two at the bottom all you do is unclip it pull to the side and get your arm in there and work on pressing the tabs to get the reflector out.
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Don't be worried, once you pull it out the clips it opens and moves easily.

That hole you see near my hand is the only bolt it has near the fender T-15 I believe it was. Once you loosen that and all the 8mm bolts inside the wheel well and the two at the bottom all you do is unclip it pull to the side and get your arm in there and work on pressing the tabs to get the reflector out.
Thanks mate, you've eased my anxiety slightly lol, i guess i am just concerned it won't all line up 100% again when i put it back together, i hate taking things apart lol.

Now just to wait for the slatted version to be ready.
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