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Old 09-15-2007, 07:36 AM
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Hi Guys,

I am planning to install MTech kit by myself if possible.. just so I could burn some calories on a weekend

Could someone who has installed it, pls let me know what all I need to install it? exact Tools needed (I don't have anything)? Can i install it garage or need car lifting to get to bottom screws or something?

I am getting Front and Rear w/diffuser Mtech kit.

Also , detailed DIY w/pics would be very helpful. Thank you!!

Thanks.
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P - do a search in the DIY section. Many posts have been made regarding this, including pictures. Good luck man!
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Originally Posted by coolguy' post='469713' date='Sep 15 2007, 11:36 AM
Hi Guys,

I am planning to install MTech kit by myself if possible.. just so I could burn some calories on a weekend

Could someone who has installed it, pls let me know what all I need to install it? exact Tools needed (I don't have anything)? Can i install it garage or need car lifting to get to bottom screws or something?

I am getting Front and Rear w/diffuser Mtech kit.

Also , detailed DIY w/pics would be very helpful. Thank you!!

Thanks.
As far as i know, i comes with all the instruction you need and also a list of all the tools you need. Good luck and post some pics when you're finished.
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just go buy a 100 something piece tool kit and another kit with scew driver adapters and ure set!
Old 09-15-2007, 09:14 AM
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ohh.. sometimes you need some special set to reach some hard to reach screws right..
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yes some extensions will be needed
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philips screw driver and a tork driver set t-25 t- 30 I believe ratchet set with metric 8mm and 10 mm thats all I can remember. good luck
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Hmm none of you mentioned.. a Dremel is needed. Ppl told me you need dremel to cut plastic.?
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a razor blade, exacto knife or army knife maybe a scissor can cut that plastic. But be sure to be accurate with that , i should have used the instructions. oh well. Dremel is easier thats all. It's really not hard to install, replace out replace new. Don't really need instuctions but he cutting just take your time.
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Just curious, but if this is a "kit" why would any cutting be required? Seems if it were engineered correctly you should just bolt it on right?


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