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      02-25-2020, 06:44 PM   #23
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🤷🏻not sure? I assumed it would be because the sensor would be obstructed, but the function is still working perfectly , no issues or random openings etc?
Strange! Still good to know that ot continues to work ok.
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Do you install this as one piece? or the larger one and then snap in the middle insert?
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      02-26-2020, 09:47 AM   #25
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In the middle of doing this now. How did you guys unclip the middle tabs?
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      02-26-2020, 01:06 PM   #26
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In the middle of doing this now. How did you guys unclip the middle tabs?
Did you manage to do it ok? I fitted the Black bumper trim first, then clipped in the Diffuser... I struggled with the corner clips, so actually started with the bottom middle clips, then popped the top middle by applying pressure to the top while pulling the bottom towards... once I got the middles I worked to the corners 👍🏼 I used to plastic tool to ease the tabs out.
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Did you manage to do it ok? I fitted the Black bumper trim first, then clipped in the Diffuser... I struggled with the corner clips, so actually started with the bottom middle clips, then popped the top middle by applying pressure to the top while pulling the bottom towards... once I got the middles I worked to the corners ���� I used to plastic tool to ease the tabs out.
Yea I got it. Thanks. Installed the diffuser first and then installed as one piece. Didn't think the tabs would be that hard to remove.. Not sure its lined up 100% but was getting too cold to keep messing with right now.

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      02-26-2020, 02:12 PM   #28
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Did you manage to do it ok? I fitted the Black bumper trim first, then clipped in the Diffuser... I struggled with the corner clips, so actually started with the bottom middle clips, then popped the top middle by applying pressure to the top while pulling the bottom towards... once I got the middles I worked to the corners ���� I used to plastic tool to ease the tabs out.
Yea I got it. Thanks. Installed the diffuser first and then installed as one piece. Didn't think the tabs would be that hard to remove.. Not sure its lined up 100% but was getting too cold to keep messing with right now.
Yeah, the tabs were a pain to be fair, especially with cold hands!
Glad you got it sorted 👍🏼
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Yeah, the tabs were a pain to be fair, especially with cold hands!
Glad you got it sorted 👍🏼
Haha. Thanks! See below, some quick and dirty pics.
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Haha. Thanks! See below, some quick and dirty pics.
Love it! I have a black sapphire car as well and now you got me thinking I have to buy this.
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Love it! I have a black sapphire car as well and now you got me thinking I have to buy this.
Thanks! SO MUCH better than the boring grey piece.

Painted roundels are in my near future now as well..

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Yeah, the tabs were a pain to be fair, especially with cold hands!
Glad you got it sorted 👍🏼
Haha. Thanks! See below, some quick and dirty pics.
Looks good! Funny, such a small change gives such a different look! I'm just waiting for a decent dry day now to get the front splitter on and then maybe pick up the MPF Carbon Boot spoiler 🤔
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      02-28-2020, 05:30 AM   #33
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Looks good! Funny, such a small change gives such a different look! I'm just waiting for a decent dry day now to get the front splitter on and then maybe pick up the MPF Carbon Boot spoiler 🤔
Get it! Looks the business. I'm just waiting till I have the funds for all the other bits before I start fitting.
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Looks good! Funny, such a small change gives such a different look! I'm just waiting for a decent dry day now to get the front splitter on and then maybe pick up the MPF Carbon Boot spoiler 🤔
Get it! Looks the business. I'm just waiting till I have the funds for all the other bits before I start fitting.
Yeah, I think it's needed to finish off the back end. The standard Colour matched spoiler is ok, but it's not enough to be honest.. Carbon MPF spoiler is on my list! 👍🏼

Would be great to do it all together, but it's finding the time! I have some new Gel Number plates to go on too... hopefully the weather is ok on the weekend 🤞🏼
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      02-28-2020, 05:46 AM   #35
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Yeah, I think it's needed to finish off the back end. The standard Colour matched spoiler is ok, but it's not enough to be honest.. Carbon MPF spoiler is on my list! 👍🏼

Would be great to do it all together, but it's finding the time! I have some new Gel Number plates to go on too... hopefully the weather is ok on the weekend 🤞🏼
Aye the M Style spoiler is okay but as you say say just not dramatic enough. I hear you on the time thing, I am off this week but even if I had all I need to fit the weather has been crap here
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Finally got my Front Splitter on... MPF Carbon spoiler has just arrived too 😬
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Same here. Are you going for side-skirts as well?
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Same here. Are you going for side-skirts as well?
🤔 not decided on side skirts yet?
I have the Carbon Diffuser and front splitter on already, I'll fit my MPF Carbon Spoiler next and decide after that.... thing is, once you get started adding some mods, it's knowing when to stop before the wife asks for a Divorce 😳🤣🤣
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🤔 not decided on side skirts yet?
I have the Carbon Diffuser and front splitter on already, I'll fit my MPF Carbon Spoiler next and decide after that.... thing is, once you get started adding some mods, it's knowing when to stop before the wife asks for a Divorce 😳🤣🤣
The art of balancing a mod addiction and a marriage!
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Very true. Once I add the side skirts I reckon I’ll be finished. I think!
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🤔 not decided on side skirts yet?
I have the Carbon Diffuser and front splitter on already, I'll fit my MPF Carbon Spoiler next and decide after that.... thing is, once you get started adding some mods, it's knowing when to stop before the wife asks for a Divorce 😳🤣🤣
I have now bought nearly all exterior mods & are considering the splitter & wing mirror caps and I know what your saying about your other half as mine is already giving me the growls😔
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Spent some time today re-fitting the front splitter (couple of tape points hadn't made good contact &#128584 and removing the small lip spoiler (wife even let me borrow her hairdryer!)

All ready for the new MPF Carbon tomorrow 🤞🏼
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      03-29-2020, 03:35 AM   #43
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All fitted and looking great!
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Looks awesome, congrats!
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