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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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does anyone have a detailed write up on how to remove the cme with out damaging anything
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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expect the paint to damage. . .
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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any one have any pictures on where the bolts are mounted on thers
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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cmes are typically mounted with 2 press clips and alot of adhesive tape. . .
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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thanks ill try and see if i can rip it off
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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but one have any "how too's" or write up's ? or just a picture?any input helps thanks

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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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none that i have seen... you taking it off your car? if so i have been looking for one if you want to get rid of it
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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There are no write ups because nobody ever removes them. I mean, why would you do it in the first place?

Anyways, there is a press in clip at both ends. Right in front of the rear tire. There is also a press in clip in the middle, under the license plate. Remove these clips, then I guess, rip it off. It's just taped on.
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Originally Posted by phantomzer0
There are no write ups because nobody ever removes them. I mean, why would you do it in the first place?

Anyways, there is a press in clip at both ends. Right in front of the rear tire. There is also a press in clip in the middle, under the license plate. Remove these clips, then I guess, rip it off. It's just taped on.
I was thinkin the same thing.. The majority of this board wants to put one on... Never seen someone that wants to take it off.. lol

But yeah like everyone said.. There is clips and then it should just be taped on..
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by phantomzer0
There are no write ups because nobody ever removes them. I mean, why would you do it in the first place?
Actually you'd be surprised as to how many people were taking these off and tossing them back in 02-04. People weren't buying the used ones and a lot just ended up in the garbage. Then they started becoming popular again.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Ive taken mine off twice(swapped from car to car). Just pull the clips out and use lots of patience and possibly a hairdryer if necessary
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by phantomzer0
There are no write ups because nobody ever removes them. I mean, why would you do it in the first place?

Anyways, there is a press in clip at both ends. Right in front of the rear tire. There is also a press in clip in the middle, under the license plate. Remove these clips, then I guess, rip it off. It's just taped on.
I am with him on this one. Why are you even thinking this!!!
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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dont be afraid to take it off, i just got mine in the mail and its all bent up, it obviously can take some damage, and if you are trying to sell it on here, its expensive to ship a painted one because it cant flex so you need a big box. Mines opening up in the sun right as i write this. also if everyone is looking for one how did i pick mine up for 420? on here last week
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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thank you everyone. actually im going to rip it off my friends car im planing on stealing it lol
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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a friend? well whatever just dont get caught!!
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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Good luck with more exclusive, probably welded on tips. Not sure those just rip off..

The bumper isn't the "rare" part, the oem tips are.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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being sarcastic but yeah.... sorry i was talking bout the valence the whole time. why are the tips rare? and why is the valence so expensive reproduction? id rather get a real part used in good condition tho thats just me .
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