Help Needed: Installing Lip Kit

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Help Needed: Installing Lip Kit

For those of you who installed the lip kit, any advice on how to install it. There were so many screws/parts that came with the kit that I am a little confused as to where they all go. I really want to do this mod myself but just need a push start . Thanks in advance!
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Do you have the directions, various holes need to be drilled into the bumper and the rear bumper needs to be cut. Acura has directions on a PDF, with step by step, how what to do, for their techs, open to the public
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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I do not have any directions, do you know where I can find that PDF you speak of?
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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actually I found them. I didn't even know these PDFs existed. Thanks for the tip! if anyone is curious, the link below provides instructions for most (if not all) OEM accessories:

http://estore.honda.com/accesssory-i...L&modelname=TL
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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Has anyone actually tried installing the lips without drilling the holes?...i would like to avoid doing irreversible damage to my bumpers if possible. If not owell...
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 10:09 AM
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you need the holes to properly secure the lip. It's very thin (at the center) and prone to damage if not secured properly.

Measure twice - cut once
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by nanos
Has anyone actually tried installing the lips without drilling the holes?...i would like to avoid doing irreversible damage to my bumpers if possible. If not owell...

You can probably do it for the front by removing the straps pieces that goes from the lip to the bumper thus not needing the holes but not sure how well tape only will hold.

For the rear you can do the same but again, not sure how well tape only will hold. The rear, you also need to cut the bumper to install the lip and there's no way to avoid it.

I would just install as it is intended with drilling and all. It is one of those things that once you put it on. It's staying on.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Just a bit on the fence here of pulling the trigger on purchasing the entire lip kit. I don't think I have the confidence to do drilling into my bumper even if it seems to be really minimal drilling required. For those that got it installed "professionally" how much did you guys pay exactly? I just called in to the closest Acura dealership and they want $435 to install all the parts!
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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Just a bit on the fence here of pulling the trigger on purchasing the entire lip kit. I don't think I have the confidence to do drilling into my bumper even if it seems to be really minimal drilling required. For those that got it installed "professionally" how much did you guys pay exactly? I just called in to the closest Acura dealership and they want $435 to install all the parts!
I just had the kit installed a month ago. I would have done it myself I just dont have the time anymore due to my 1 year old baby girl and working. I had my local dealer install the kit for 300.00.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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i actually installed in with just the 3m tape that was provided and holds very gooooood....had it for 4 months now n i like to drive fast
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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by nanos
actually I found them. I didn't even know these PDFs existed. Thanks for the tip! if anyone is curious, the link below provides instructions for most (if not all) OEM accessories:

http://estore.honda.com/accesssory-i...L&modelname=TL

I was going to download everything tonight just to keep a personal archive. But when I tried clicking on any link just now it said access has been restricted. By any chance did anyone download or does anyone have the installation instructions for the grille and rear trim? I'm thinking about picking up a set of the midnight dark chrome pieces.
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