how did yall installs 6LE's cme?
01-27-2010, 12:35 AM
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well ima get the tips put on for now, wait for 6LE's 3M tape to come and me and a couple of friends will give it a shop, just wish i didnt agree for the guy to put screws behind the tires where it's noticeable 
... but oh well it's not like the piece was that expensive 
... lol live and learn it'll be molded one day
... but oh well it's not like the piece was that expensive ... lol live and learn it'll be molded one day 
01-27-2010, 04:25 AM
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Hmmm.... I definitely buy the best tape I can find (industrial 3M, about $20 per valance) but if two people have a problem I am worried.
Is it not sticking to the car or is it not sticking to the valance? If it is the valance I'll talk to my mold guy about it and figure something out.
I also might just start sending the roll uninstalled since maybe it is moisture in shipping (as I haven't had the same problems on my personal car or about 3-4 local cars).
Anyways, haven't checked PM's yet but I'll be sure to have your tape out asap (before the week's over for sure, I'm just working "24" this week so my days are crapped).
As far as screws on the end behind the tires don't sweat it, the old urethane valances came with some screws to stick there as well...
Speaking of, the differences in the flexible fiberglass and the urethane (or at least the reasons for us using FFG instead of U):
1) Stiff so easier to install (sounds comical in this thread but it is true)...
2) Less prone to sun warpage...
3) Less prone to exhaust damage...
4) If you're in an accident any body shop can fix it cheap instead of you having to buy a whole new one...
It costs me a **** ton more to ship (each valance costs $100+ as opposed to $20 to ship folded up urethane) not to mention the $30 worth of boxes and tape but I feel it is a long term better product.
Is it not sticking to the car or is it not sticking to the valance? If it is the valance I'll talk to my mold guy about it and figure something out.
I also might just start sending the roll uninstalled since maybe it is moisture in shipping (as I haven't had the same problems on my personal car or about 3-4 local cars).
Anyways, haven't checked PM's yet but I'll be sure to have your tape out asap (before the week's over for sure, I'm just working "24" this week so my days are crapped).
As far as screws on the end behind the tires don't sweat it, the old urethane valances came with some screws to stick there as well...
Speaking of, the differences in the flexible fiberglass and the urethane (or at least the reasons for us using FFG instead of U):
1) Stiff so easier to install (sounds comical in this thread but it is true)...
2) Less prone to sun warpage...
3) Less prone to exhaust damage...
4) If you're in an accident any body shop can fix it cheap instead of you having to buy a whole new one...
It costs me a **** ton more to ship (each valance costs $100+ as opposed to $20 to ship folded up urethane) not to mention the $30 worth of boxes and tape but I feel it is a long term better product.
01-27-2010, 05:29 AM
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the corners of mine the tape seperated from the valence and body. it was folded up in my friends garage for a few months during the hot summer here. one of these days i'll get some new tape for it. i'd wait to mount the tips until you get the valence where you want it so they're centered right.
01-27-2010, 08:02 PM
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Hmmm.... I definitely buy the best tape I can find (industrial 3M, about $20 per valance) but if two people have a problem I am worried.
Is it not sticking to the car or is it not sticking to the valance? If it is the valance I'll talk to my mold guy about it and figure something out.
I also might just start sending the roll uninstalled since maybe it is moisture in shipping (as I haven't had the same problems on my personal car or about 3-4 local cars).
Anyways, haven't checked PM's yet but I'll be sure to have your tape out asap (before the week's over for sure, I'm just working "24" this week so my days are crapped).
As far as screws on the end behind the tires don't sweat it, the old urethane valances came with some screws to stick there as well...
Speaking of, the differences in the flexible fiberglass and the urethane (or at least the reasons for us using FFG instead of U):
1) Stiff so easier to install (sounds comical in this thread but it is true)...
2) Less prone to sun warpage...
3) Less prone to exhaust damage...
4) If you're in an accident any body shop can fix it cheap instead of you having to buy a whole new one...
It costs me a **** ton more to ship (each valance costs $100+ as opposed to $20 to ship folded up urethane) not to mention the $30 worth of boxes and tape but I feel it is a long term better product.
Is it not sticking to the car or is it not sticking to the valance? If it is the valance I'll talk to my mold guy about it and figure something out.
I also might just start sending the roll uninstalled since maybe it is moisture in shipping (as I haven't had the same problems on my personal car or about 3-4 local cars).
Anyways, haven't checked PM's yet but I'll be sure to have your tape out asap (before the week's over for sure, I'm just working "24" this week so my days are crapped).
As far as screws on the end behind the tires don't sweat it, the old urethane valances came with some screws to stick there as well...
Speaking of, the differences in the flexible fiberglass and the urethane (or at least the reasons for us using FFG instead of U):
1) Stiff so easier to install (sounds comical in this thread but it is true)...
2) Less prone to sun warpage...
3) Less prone to exhaust damage...
4) If you're in an accident any body shop can fix it cheap instead of you having to buy a whole new one...
It costs me a **** ton more to ship (each valance costs $100+ as opposed to $20 to ship folded up urethane) not to mention the $30 worth of boxes and tape but I feel it is a long term better product.
the corners of mine the tape seperated from the valence and body. it was folded up in my friends garage for a few months during the hot summer here. one of these days i'll get some new tape for it. i'd wait to mount the tips until you get the valence where you want it so they're centered right.
01-27-2010, 09:18 PM
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did a lil test fit today, cant wait to have the tips welded on this friday! once im done with this mod i will be done modding my car until summer! i have spent soooooo much money on my exhaust a little over 2K... 
... anyways like i said the valence is not that bad you can only tell when your on top of the car but from any other angle it looks nasty!!!!
EDIT - does anyone know why some people have there tips so low to where you can see the actual exhaust pipe? that's how tucked up i want mine that way you will not even see the piping... jw
... anyways like i said the valence is not that bad you can only tell when your on top of the car but from any other angle it looks nasty!!!! EDIT - does anyone know why some people have there tips so low to where you can see the actual exhaust pipe? that's how tucked up i want mine that way you will not even see the piping... jw
01-27-2010, 09:37 PM
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did a lil test fit today, cant wait to have the tips welded on this friday! once im done with this mod i will be done modding my car until summer! i have spent soooooo much money on my exhaust a little over 2K... ... anyways like i said the valence is not that bad you can only tell when your on top of the car but from any other angle it looks nasty!!!!
EDIT - does anyone know why some people have there tips so low to where you can see the actual exhaust pipe? that's how tucked up i want mine that way you will not even see the piping... jw
... anyways like i said the valence is not that bad you can only tell when your on top of the car but from any other angle it looks nasty!!!! EDIT - does anyone know why some people have there tips so low to where you can see the actual exhaust pipe? that's how tucked up i want mine that way you will not even see the piping... jw
01-28-2010, 01:17 AM
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I ended up using ground effects glue to hold mine on. It's called glue but it actually turns into a goopy plastic. It holds great, and does not hurt the paint, if you choose to remove it. I found it at autozone, I think it was like 10 bucks for a tube. i think it's actually called, goop. Lol.
I used the 3m tape, but it just wouldn't hold. I have an SLP valence as well, so it's not just a 6le thing. It's a universal shitty problem with these. I'm going to get mine blended over the summer.
I used the 3m tape, but it just wouldn't hold. I have an SLP valence as well, so it's not just a 6le thing. It's a universal shitty problem with these. I'm going to get mine blended over the summer.
01-28-2010, 01:30 AM
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I ended up using ground effects glue to hold mine on. It's called glue but it actually turns into a goopy plastic. It holds great, and does not hurt the paint, if you choose to remove it. I found it at autozone, I think it was like 10 bucks for a tube. i think it's actually called, goop. Lol.
I used the 3m tape, but it just wouldn't hold. I have an SLP valence as well, so it's not just a 6le thing. It's a universal shitty problem with these. I'm going to get mine blended over the summer.
I used the 3m tape, but it just wouldn't hold. I have an SLP valence as well, so it's not just a 6le thing. It's a universal shitty problem with these. I'm going to get mine blended over the summer.
01-28-2010, 11:32 AM
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thats a good question... i was thinking about trying some gorilla glue also but the thing about that is it expands when drying... i just want to get the valence on there and make it look right more than anything, im not worried about taking it off as it will never come off!!! so any other ideas would be appreciated...
01-28-2010, 11:41 AM
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Ground effects cae off no problem, paint was totally fine! Its like a rubber goo, not really a glue.
thats a good question... i was thinking about trying some gorilla glue also but the thing about that is it expands when drying... i just want to get the valence on there and make it look right more than anything, im not worried about taking it off as it will never come off!!! so any other ideas would be appreciated...
If anything, I would secure it to the car with the 3m tape, then hit it with glue from the underside where you cant see the brown colored glue.
01-28-2010, 12:16 PM
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I know it wont harm the paint because I used it previously on some RK sport ground effects I had on the car when I first bought it. I had them on for about 2 years when I decided to go a different route.
Ground effects cae off no problem, paint was totally fine! Its like a rubber goo, not really a glue.
I would NOT use gorilla glue. That stuff is actually glue first of all, and secondly it dries like a nasty brown color. If you have runs and ****, it comes out all nasty brown.
If anything, I would secure it to the car with the 3m tape, then hit it with glue from the underside where you cant see the brown colored glue.
Ground effects cae off no problem, paint was totally fine! Its like a rubber goo, not really a glue.
I would NOT use gorilla glue. That stuff is actually glue first of all, and secondly it dries like a nasty brown color. If you have runs and ****, it comes out all nasty brown.
If anything, I would secure it to the car with the 3m tape, then hit it with glue from the underside where you cant see the brown colored glue.