couple questions
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couple questions
I got a 2006 fx4 not to long ago and there are a few things I'd like to "fix".
1. I want to not have the driver side wiper cowl pop up and flap like a **** when I'm doing 65 on the highway. How can I make it stay down permanently? is there a how to guide on how to do this?
2. The plastic trim on the rear bumper is lifted up on the right side. It seems that a plastic clip broke off. Is there a guide on how to take the whole plastic trim off? I can get a new one online I'm guessing.
3. the driver oh sh"t handle trim isn't seated properly closest to the windshield. Can I take if off somehow and try to press the clips on to make it fit right?
4. I want an evo but I don't want to install the mounting unit for it so I can take it to the dealer and not have them know I have an evo. Is there another way to mount it similar to a suction cup thing like for GPS units?
Thanks
1. I want to not have the driver side wiper cowl pop up and flap like a **** when I'm doing 65 on the highway. How can I make it stay down permanently? is there a how to guide on how to do this?
2. The plastic trim on the rear bumper is lifted up on the right side. It seems that a plastic clip broke off. Is there a guide on how to take the whole plastic trim off? I can get a new one online I'm guessing.
3. the driver oh sh"t handle trim isn't seated properly closest to the windshield. Can I take if off somehow and try to press the clips on to make it fit right?
4. I want an evo but I don't want to install the mounting unit for it so I can take it to the dealer and not have them know I have an evo. Is there another way to mount it similar to a suction cup thing like for GPS units?
Thanks
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I got a 2006 fx4 not to long ago and there are a few things I'd like to "fix".
1. I want to not have the driver side wiper cowl pop up and flap like a **** when I'm doing 65 on the highway. How can I make it stay down permanently? is there a how to guide on how to do this? I'm pretty sure there's a TSP out on this...common problem but can be fixed. Either GATORB8 will provide this to you, or you can search here for it.
2. The plastic trim on the rear bumper is lifted up on the right side. It seems that a plastic clip broke off. Is there a guide on how to take the whole plastic trim off? I can get a new one online I'm guessing. Try using some epoxy putty first to hold it down. The stuff works great.
3. the driver oh sh"t handle trim isn't seated properly closest to the windshield. Can I take if off somehow and try to press the clips on to make it fit right? On both the driver and passenger side of my 2005 STX has a bit of "wave" in the center part of this A-pilar trim piece that the handle is attached to. I used a heat gun to carefully soften the plastic to mold it into shape.
4. I want an evo but I don't want to install the mounting unit for it so I can take it to the dealer and not have them know I have an evo. Is there another way to mount it similar to a suction cup thing like for GPS units? Use Velcro. If asked what the velcro is for, tell them to hold your GPS in place!
Thanks
1. I want to not have the driver side wiper cowl pop up and flap like a **** when I'm doing 65 on the highway. How can I make it stay down permanently? is there a how to guide on how to do this? I'm pretty sure there's a TSP out on this...common problem but can be fixed. Either GATORB8 will provide this to you, or you can search here for it.
2. The plastic trim on the rear bumper is lifted up on the right side. It seems that a plastic clip broke off. Is there a guide on how to take the whole plastic trim off? I can get a new one online I'm guessing. Try using some epoxy putty first to hold it down. The stuff works great.
3. the driver oh sh"t handle trim isn't seated properly closest to the windshield. Can I take if off somehow and try to press the clips on to make it fit right? On both the driver and passenger side of my 2005 STX has a bit of "wave" in the center part of this A-pilar trim piece that the handle is attached to. I used a heat gun to carefully soften the plastic to mold it into shape.
4. I want an evo but I don't want to install the mounting unit for it so I can take it to the dealer and not have them know I have an evo. Is there another way to mount it similar to a suction cup thing like for GPS units? Use Velcro. If asked what the velcro is for, tell them to hold your GPS in place!
Thanks
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The thing that holds an evo comes right off its not atached or glued it just sits there. When I take mine off I just leave it in the holder thing and pull it right out. Its a 1 minute job after you have returned it to stock.