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Old 03-22-2007 | 09:29 AM
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I installed my M sideskirts some time ago and took some fotos doing it.
Hope it helps someone considering doing it as well- it's relatively easy.
Thanks to nicke60gre for essential tips !

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Old 03-22-2007 | 10:30 AM
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andy...you are awesome....thanks for posting...when i get approval from bank of elaine(wife) i will order my parts from quad(tony) pre painted.. and will do the install myself.. always liked the mtech sideskirts... thanks again , ericd
Old 03-22-2007 | 10:31 AM
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Nice job, Andy!
I had to flip my car upside down to install M-teck sideskirts
Old 03-22-2007 | 11:23 AM
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your welcome guys ! I will post the rear M bumper install soon as well...
Old 03-22-2007 | 12:12 PM
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Andy you are awesome post also how to install quads
Old 03-22-2007 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ats77' post='405747' date='Mar 22 2007, 09:12 PM
Andy you are awesome post also how to install quads
I think I'll leave that one to you Attila !

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Old 03-22-2007 | 12:32 PM
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Andy - I love the last photo. Don't forget the Rejex! LOL!
Old 03-23-2007 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='405753' date='Mar 22 2007, 09:32 PM
Andy - I love the last photo. Don't forget the Rejex! LOL!


Thought you'd like it...
Old 03-23-2007 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='405688' date='Mar 22 2007, 01:29 PM
I installed my M sideskirts some time ago and took some fotos doing it.
Hope it helps someone considering doing it as well- it's relatively easy.
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Andy.
Thanks for your effort. Very good step by step instruction + excellent photos.
Old 03-23-2007 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by lcc014' post='406009' date='Mar 23 2007, 10:08 AM
Thanks for your effort. Very good step by step instruction + excellent photos.
wow!!! it seems easy enough how long did it take you to do it And did you do front bumper as well? or anydoby here ever did front bumper and side skirts i was planning to do the MTECH upgrade myself. thanks


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