How hard is it to install the body kit yourself on the 2012?

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Old 08-22-2012 | 09:18 PM
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How hard is it to install the body kit yourself on the 2012?

I am going to be ordering the kit and wanted to know how hard is it to install on this car? I did it on my 06 TL and it wasn't too bad.

Any drilling, tape, etc?

Thanks guys.
Old 08-22-2012 | 09:24 PM
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you need a drill, some painters tape, a flathead screw driver as well as a + head screw driver

a partner and you need to grow some balls because you are going to be taking off the front bumper, and its pretty paintful when i did it..

but a 6 out of 10 on a scale.
Old 08-22-2012 | 09:32 PM
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Yeah, had to take the bumper off my 06 (the rear at least. I can't recall if I took the front off or not.

The hardest part will be me drilling through my bumper itself. eejk.
Old 08-22-2012 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
Yeah, had to take the bumper off my 06 (the rear at least. I can't recall if I took the front off or not.

The hardest part will be me drilling through my bumper itself. eejk.
It's just like first drilling your license plate on. You'll cry on the inside at first, but you'll see it isn't that bad.
Old 08-23-2012 | 10:42 PM
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I did mine on my 09 last week and i shat bricks when i took a power saw to the rear bumper haha, Dont be scared cause the holes youll have to drill out are premarked and will be covered!
Old 08-23-2012 | 11:03 PM
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Its not bad at all. I made sure I had detailed step by step instructions - and read them.
A helper is nice for the work on the front and rear bumpers. Take your time and enjoy the car bonding mod.
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