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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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Project: M-Tech Side Skirts
Scope: Remove old, and install new left & right M-Tech side skirts
Time: 40 minutes 1st side, 30 minutes 2nd side
DIY information: Piece of cake! didn't even have to raise the car up. DIY instructions found in e60.net DIY section

I like the upgrade... much nicer lines.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Nice looking .. Good idea tackling the skirts first... that way you'll build confidence before tackling the bumpers!....When are you planning to install the rest????

BTW - next mod should be a drop!
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:34 AM
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Very subtle but effective upgrade... Nice
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:37 AM
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Looks good
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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Looks nice man, definitely need the bumpers now they'll finish it off nicely.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:10 AM
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looks great! I replaced my stock rear bumper with another stock one due to damge, the diy wasnt as bad as I thought
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:23 AM
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or get a breyton LIP
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Nice... Great Job!
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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Nice!
+1 for the MTech front bumper (at least)!
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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looking good.. congats on the DIY mod!!
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