09-18-2014, 01:50 AM | #1 |
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Thought I share it with you guys since their was a few thread regarding this.
-Pretty easy to install but takes forever to adjust it to your likings and levelling it. -I think its still a little too heavy even though I got the lightened Package. -The pins are very difficult to install since you have minimal space to move. -You can see the refection of the back of the plate on your bumper when the lights on. -Even though I followed all the instructions, It still wobbles and my front sensor goes off from time to time. -I screwed the middle right hand side (If you go up one, its too high and it's literally underneath your headlight and if you go down one, well let's just say your front sensors will be useless which it almost is at my current setup. Overall its not bad for now but I'm definitely not keeping it for long, I wish they would of put more time into designing something specially for this bumper instead of just playing around with the universal kit. Not Worth $$$ Last edited by MWS55; 09-18-2014 at 02:05 AM.. |
09-18-2014, 03:45 AM | #2 |
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Don't love it, but surely don't hate it. And damn straight it beats holes in your bumper.
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Plus it's like $5 and easily reversible. I can't for the life of me understand why people spend so much money on these mounts when you can do the same with tape for the cost of a cup of coffee. Pretty much infinite possibilities. |
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09-18-2014, 08:08 AM | #5 |
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why not put paint protection film on your bumper then use good ol 3m double sided weatherproof tape?
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09-18-2014, 08:39 AM | #8 |
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That's great thank you. The automotive tape used has no neg effects on the bumper I assume, yes?
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09-18-2014, 08:40 AM | #9 |
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Correct. It is designed to secure trim pieces to the car and will not harm the paint. It will leave a strong residue that will be a bitch to clean off but it WILL come off.
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09-18-2014, 01:31 PM | #12 |
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the tape. home depot of course! just look for the thick stuff rated for outdoor use (weatherproof) you don't want it sticking to your paint just to be safe. oh and when/if you ever need to remove the plate remember it will pull up the xpel as well...so this is a one shot deal if you don't want to replace the xpel bumper piece.
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09-29-2014, 10:28 PM | #14 |
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Just installed mine too, and I'm not a big fan of the wobble either. But it works.
You have to have the prongs of the QR plate pointed to the left (the driver side). That way, the license plate slides in left to right. This also makes putting in the pins a lot easier. All in all, I'm satisfied with the product. Given the stories going around about the paint easily chipping or peeling off, I'm not too excited about putting tape on the car. But to each his own. |
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Aside from the issues with function, I think it looks kinda ugly, unbalanced. I struggled with this, and as much as I'd hate drilling holes in the bumper, think that's what I'll do...
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Either way, I'm happy with the result, and I think it looks great. |
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