Mad Eyelids won't stick, need help.
06-21-2011, 04:38 PM
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Mad Eyelids won't stick, need help.
Hey guys, so recently I bought the Mad eyelids for my Z from Evo-R.net. They shipped really fast, and the paint is perfectly matched to my car. However, here's the problem I'm running in to. I paid a tad over $140.00 for them, and they don't stick like they should. They came with 3M double sided tape, and the edges keep peeling up where there is stress on them. You can push it down, but it pulls itself right back up. I installed them when it was rather hot out, should I wait until it's dark and cooled off to re-tape them and install them again? I just think with how much I paid for these they should be fitting better. Another idea I had was heating them up while I stick them so they form to the headlight better. Right now they are flat, and they have to bend a little to conform to the headlight. Any ideas on how to solve this problem? If I can't get this sorted out I'm going to send them back and spend $140.00 elsewhere..
06-21-2011, 05:40 PM
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i think it may be a sign to not put them on.. but you you are putting them on, clean the lenses, and then put 3m double sided tape on and use a small amount of heat while applying them so that it has more flex to it so it doesnt pull up the edges.
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06-21-2011, 08:59 PM
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that happened me with me and my cf cubby door from evo-r...it kept curling and wouldnt stay....tried everything...then i tried to get him to send me a new one, ignored my calls emails messages etc.
06-22-2011, 09:31 AM
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06-22-2011, 09:52 AM
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Hey guys, so recently I bought the Mad eyelids for my Z from Evo-R.net. They shipped really fast, and the paint is perfectly matched to my car. However, here's the problem I'm running in to. I paid a tad over $140.00 for them, and they don't stick like they should. They came with 3M double sided tape, and the edges keep peeling up where there is stress on them. You can push it down, but it pulls itself right back up. I installed them when it was rather hot out, should I wait until it's dark and cooled off to re-tape them and install them again? I just think with how much I paid for these they should be fitting better. Another idea I had was heating them up while I stick them so they form to the headlight better. Right now they are flat, and they have to bend a little to conform to the headlight. Any ideas on how to solve this problem? If I can't get this sorted out I'm going to send them back and spend $140.00 elsewhere..
the temp is hot.The problem probably is you did not clean the surface good enough.I use a 90% rubbing alchohol.Clean several times.I take it that you attached the lids one time?You did not lift up to move?Once 3m tape is down,its down.Sounds as you have to start over.Remove the old tape.Clean completely..3m has a an adhesive remover.You can get at auto paint shops.
Also,consider using some professional 3m tape(can get a the same paint/body supply).The best is used for EXTERIOR panels.The covering is the usual red.But the adhesive is black.This tape "cures" after applied.IT WON'T
COME UP.Another product that works well is "SEAL ALL".Comes in a tube..
all auto parts places should have it.Its a glue...Great for things like mirror covers.You can apply as a glue...brush to spread...press down...dries very quick.If you have any type of curve that the adhesive has to hold down,this
adhesive may not be right for that application.
Good luck!
06-22-2011, 10:04 AM
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Exhaust system
Wow!You ask 10 guys,you'll probably get 12 answers!Factors are price,sound(of course),cat back or,real duals and more.There are numerous sound clips online.They may not give you the exact sound..but you'll get an idea.
Personally,I don't like the low bass sounding systems.They all tend to sound
alike...A Z running glasspacks.Sounds like a pickup to me.I prefer more of a "snarl"/European sound.After alot of looking on my part,I went with the
NISMO CATBACK SYSTEM.Easy bolt on,sounds/looks great/reasonable price/
great quality.HP increase is another factor.Unless you are doing other mods
cats,intake,spacers etc,don't expect a huge HP jump just with the exhaust
system.I have to laugh when they quote a "weight savings"...like 9 lbs!
Big deal.I also like Stillen,and of course,Borla.But,the NISMO seems to be
engineered for this car and sounds fantastic!
Personally,I don't like the low bass sounding systems.They all tend to sound
alike...A Z running glasspacks.Sounds like a pickup to me.I prefer more of a "snarl"/European sound.After alot of looking on my part,I went with the
NISMO CATBACK SYSTEM.Easy bolt on,sounds/looks great/reasonable price/
great quality.HP increase is another factor.Unless you are doing other mods
cats,intake,spacers etc,don't expect a huge HP jump just with the exhaust
system.I have to laugh when they quote a "weight savings"...like 9 lbs!
Big deal.I also like Stillen,and of course,Borla.But,the NISMO seems to be
engineered for this car and sounds fantastic!
06-22-2011, 12:07 PM
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I'm actually thinking about running a custom Magnaflow setup. Right now I'm looking at buying one of their 14" 2.5" duel inlet/outlet mufflers and having an exhaust shop run the piping for me. I've heard a few setups done this way online and they seem to sound pretty good. I haven't read any complaints about them yet.
