DIY cw style install on an '06
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DIY cw style install on an '06
Hey everyone Im well aware that there is a diy on a cw style lip install, however I still wanna contribute my version to our community.
Attention: Please keep in mind that I have zero experience in body work, and 1yr of education when it comes to automotive service. I dont do this for a living so please dont flame or blame me for something not going right.
Now to the install, here's something you dont nessecarily have to have but it would make the install easier. I dont have a badass lift, or outer space tools that shops do. Im an average joe who takes pride in his work and I do make mistakes:
Estimated time??? I dunno how ever long it takes???
Sheet metal screws black or aluminum, blue painters tape, 7/64heavy duty drill bit (designed for wood, plastic, common steel) double sided 3m tape, sharpie, makita hand drill, flat&phillips head screw drivers
10mm long&short well socket, extension 3/8 rachet
Low profile jack w/ at least two jacks. E-brake on.
1.) First, (not needed but recommended) make sure you order the correct year before you install and check your product for damage/defects.
2.) Tape around the bumper, hood, and headlights. A clean install is a happy install. The tape should help in case of accidental scratches. I used the blue painters tape.
3.) Once the hood is open remove the clips between the top of the bumper and hood. Carefully do so by using a flat head screw driver. These pieces are made of plastic. The middle section of the clip should'nt come all the way out, when it comes loose than you can remove the clip itself. (Theres a screw that goes into a clip)
4.) Find a good lift point for your Z, I choose these but was careful of not damaging my hfc/exhaust: In other words refer to the lift points recommended to car*secure using jackstands& e-brake. Safety first!!!
5.)Now to remove the bumper. The engine under shroud is a great place to start. I used zip lock bags to put my screws, I used different bags to keep me from mixing up different screws from different parts of my car.
Underneath my car, not to worry it's clean now.
6.) Remove the clips and bolts from the tire well, im not sure but they were phillips head screws & 10mm. Im using an extension btw. Sorry no pics were taken.
7.) once you do that, you should have access to three other bolts, maybe 4 on the each side, slightly below the headlight.
8.) The passenger bumper should feel loose w/out pulling on it. Move to the drivers side and repeat process. If im not mistaken, I had four bolts on that side??? I took pics and did install months prior to this DIY.*
9.) In a perfect world, bumper should come off, keep in mind that im boosted and dont have some oem parts. This would be a good oppurtunity to change/tint your reflectors.
10.) Recommended w/2 people. Have one person hold the bumper and the other carefully bend the bumper and slide the lip on ONE side. Carbon fiber is not as strong as you think so it will crack/chip and scratch your oem bumper. I chose to wrap the bumper and lip together w/tape to keep from moving. Overkill? Yes I know.
11.) Once that side on, repeat to the oppisite side of the bumper. Patience is a virtue, it may take a couple of attemps.
12.) Once both sides are on, choose where you decide to drill. Im using a 7/64 heavy duty drill bit designed for wood, plastic, common steel. Im also using black sheet metal screws aswell as aluminum ones. I carefully marked the spots where my screws will be using a sharpie. I chose to drill here:
^^^Bottom driver's side
^^^bottom passengers.
13.)Once all screws are drilled in and well placed (you dont have to drill where I did, im just a template to your success, so feel free to change things up. ) I recommend using double sided 3m tape for the middle section of the lip to bumper, like so.
14.) Carefully using a box cutter remove excess 3m tape.
(^^^world's best dad aka pops aka Marco Sr.)
15.) Tape the lip to the bumper, to insure that the lip sticks to the bumper.
16. Put the bumper back on using the steps used to remove the bumper.
17.) I let the tape sit on the lip over night, you dont have to, but I wanted to.
18.) Remove tape, clean bumper, wax etc. drive carefully* (In case you are wondering im at stock height)
Thanks for viewing, atta boy's are greatly appreciated
Attention: Please keep in mind that I have zero experience in body work, and 1yr of education when it comes to automotive service. I dont do this for a living so please dont flame or blame me for something not going right.
Now to the install, here's something you dont nessecarily have to have but it would make the install easier. I dont have a badass lift, or outer space tools that shops do. Im an average joe who takes pride in his work and I do make mistakes:
Estimated time??? I dunno how ever long it takes???
Sheet metal screws black or aluminum, blue painters tape, 7/64heavy duty drill bit (designed for wood, plastic, common steel) double sided 3m tape, sharpie, makita hand drill, flat&phillips head screw drivers
10mm long&short well socket, extension 3/8 rachet
Low profile jack w/ at least two jacks. E-brake on.
1.) First, (not needed but recommended) make sure you order the correct year before you install and check your product for damage/defects.
2.) Tape around the bumper, hood, and headlights. A clean install is a happy install. The tape should help in case of accidental scratches. I used the blue painters tape.
3.) Once the hood is open remove the clips between the top of the bumper and hood. Carefully do so by using a flat head screw driver. These pieces are made of plastic. The middle section of the clip should'nt come all the way out, when it comes loose than you can remove the clip itself. (Theres a screw that goes into a clip)
4.) Find a good lift point for your Z, I choose these but was careful of not damaging my hfc/exhaust: In other words refer to the lift points recommended to car*secure using jackstands& e-brake. Safety first!!!
5.)Now to remove the bumper. The engine under shroud is a great place to start. I used zip lock bags to put my screws, I used different bags to keep me from mixing up different screws from different parts of my car.
Underneath my car, not to worry it's clean now.
6.) Remove the clips and bolts from the tire well, im not sure but they were phillips head screws & 10mm. Im using an extension btw. Sorry no pics were taken.
7.) once you do that, you should have access to three other bolts, maybe 4 on the each side, slightly below the headlight.
8.) The passenger bumper should feel loose w/out pulling on it. Move to the drivers side and repeat process. If im not mistaken, I had four bolts on that side??? I took pics and did install months prior to this DIY.*
9.) In a perfect world, bumper should come off, keep in mind that im boosted and dont have some oem parts. This would be a good oppurtunity to change/tint your reflectors.
10.) Recommended w/2 people. Have one person hold the bumper and the other carefully bend the bumper and slide the lip on ONE side. Carbon fiber is not as strong as you think so it will crack/chip and scratch your oem bumper. I chose to wrap the bumper and lip together w/tape to keep from moving. Overkill? Yes I know.
11.) Once that side on, repeat to the oppisite side of the bumper. Patience is a virtue, it may take a couple of attemps.
12.) Once both sides are on, choose where you decide to drill. Im using a 7/64 heavy duty drill bit designed for wood, plastic, common steel. Im also using black sheet metal screws aswell as aluminum ones. I carefully marked the spots where my screws will be using a sharpie. I chose to drill here:
^^^Bottom driver's side
^^^bottom passengers.
13.)Once all screws are drilled in and well placed (you dont have to drill where I did, im just a template to your success, so feel free to change things up. ) I recommend using double sided 3m tape for the middle section of the lip to bumper, like so.
14.) Carefully using a box cutter remove excess 3m tape.
(^^^world's best dad aka pops aka Marco Sr.)
15.) Tape the lip to the bumper, to insure that the lip sticks to the bumper.
16. Put the bumper back on using the steps used to remove the bumper.
17.) I let the tape sit on the lip over night, you dont have to, but I wanted to.
18.) Remove tape, clean bumper, wax etc. drive carefully* (In case you are wondering im at stock height)
Thanks for viewing, atta boy's are greatly appreciated
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bump. The weather is nice outside instead of humid, if it continues then this afternoon ill be installing cw style side skirts.
If I do, i'll do my best to post a DIY*
If I do, i'll do my best to post a DIY*
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