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      01-22-2017, 07:14 PM   #23
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I ordered them. They were $95.00 shipped. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...419635783.html
Congrats man! I think they look better and better every day. They take I little getting used to but seeing them on there for a week now it looks it came that way.

Remember what I said though it took me about 30 days. Seller was quick to respond, but doesn't speak the best English. A lot of what he says actually sounds like spam. But he is legitimate.
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I like them but from the driver seat the look strange.
How does the m3/m4 look from the same position?

Anyone ordered the interior trim?
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      02-08-2017, 09:08 PM   #25
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They were shipped yesterday.
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They were shipped yesterday.
Congrats. Let us know how they look when you get them.
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I like them but from the driver seat the look strange.
How does the m3/m4 look from the same position?

Anyone ordered the interior trim?
Honestly the reason I got them is because I didn't like the grey ones. I vinyl wrapped the stock ones black which was a huge improvement. I had always thought about cf caps to go with the rest of my cf parts, but I wasn't a huge fan because the caps are more in your face and I didn't want them to look tacky. One day I had had enough of my imperfect wrap job and saw these for $90. I figured eff it... I'll try them out for that price, instead of the black ones on IND for $165.

I didn't love them at first but I really do like them now. They take a little getting used to like a new hat or a new pair of shoes.
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Just ordered! BTW any special instructions for installation?
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Congrats, still waiting on mine. They were ordered 1/22 and shipped last week. I hope the install goes fine.
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Just ordered! BTW any special instructions for installation?
Nothing in particular. I uses a trim to to help get it started, but then I just pull it off by hand. There are three clips none of which I have broken so far. Just make sure you snap the cover completely on.
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Nothing in particular. I uses a trim to to help get it started, but then I just pull it off by hand. There are three clips none of which I have broken so far. Just make sure you snap the cover completely on.
I guess there is a right way to take these off....Oops. I would definitely recommend the correct procedure for removing a cf cap. I wouldn't want to crack the clear coat.
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They landed !
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They landed !
Landed in the US? Hopefully you get them soon. Can't wait to see how those look with the black paint
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      02-17-2017, 08:33 AM   #34
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Landed in the US? Hopefully you get them soon. Can't wait to see how those look with the black paint
Yes in the US. They are carbon fiber not black .
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      02-17-2017, 12:31 PM   #35
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Yes in the US. They are carbon fiber not black .
Meant cf with the black car
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Wow , what an awesome deal. The quality is Great ! It can't get any better for under $100.00.
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*Unfortunate update* so I have had these on for a month or two now. My car is not garaged blso it sees a lot of weather. I just noticed today that my passenger cap looks to have a couple water spots etched in.

I plan to remove that with polish. Then I'll clearcoat them with a UV stable coat. I planned on doing this anyways, but haven't gotten around to it due to weather.

Anyways I am still like the product, and I expected this to happen. Just giving a heads up.
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Wow , what an awesome deal. The quality is Great ! It can't get any better for under $100.00.
Looks great! Make sure to wax. And I would advise doing a clearcoat either have a shop or do it with a rattle can. With such a small area a good coat can be achieved with a spray can and a little skill.
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Looks great! Make sure to wax. And I would advise doing a clearcoat either have a shop or do it with a rattle can. With such a small area a good coat can be achieved with a spray can and a little skill.
My car doesn't see bad weather anymore and it is garaged. Friday I bought a 2011 Honda Fit Sport as a beater.
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My car doesn't see bad weather anymore and it is garaged. Friday I bought a 2011 Honda Fit Sport as a beater.
Ahh I live in the city and street park my car. It's terrible
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I ordered them. They were $95.00 shipped. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-...419635783.html
Ordered mine today, now I wait. How are yours holding up? I plan to clear coat them to be safe, anyone else DIY the clear coat?

92 shipped to HI. Not bad! Thanks Marmugmotleocay
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Ordered mine today, now I wait. How are yours holding up? I plan to clear coat them to be safe, anyone else DIY the clear coat?

92 shipped to HI. Not bad! Thanks Marmugmotleocay
Def do the clear coat. One of mine has what looks like water spots on it. I went at it quick the other day with 3000 grit followed up by polish and wax.

They are still noticable. I think I'll have to get my buddies da orbital it to really polish them. Then clearcoat. I plan on doing a UV stable expoxy or clearcoat from a spray can. I think with such a small surface area it shouldn't be too hard to get an even coat.
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Def do the clear coat. One of mine has what looks like water spots on it. I went at it quick the other day with 3000 grit followed up by polish and wax.

They are still noticable. I think I'll have to get my buddies da orbital it to really polish them. Then clearcoat. I plan on doing a UV stable expoxy or clearcoat from a spray can. I think with such a small surface area it shouldn't be too hard to get an even coat.
Do have any recommendations on brand of UV expoxy and clearcoats? I plan on spraying at my local hobby shop. They have a spray gun I can use
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Do have any recommendations on brand of UV expoxy and clearcoats? I plan on spraying at my local hobby shop. They have a spray gun I can use
I'll probably just try a can of Rust-Oleum automotive enamel. I have to wait for warmer weather though.
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