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      06-23-2008, 05:17 PM   #56
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Drives: 135i
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SW burbs

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A couple notes and some comparative pics from my install.

1. I did not remove the insulation strip, didn't see that it was necessary.

2. My bolts were very loose, to the point were I am kinda suprised they were still there, odd.

3. The side clips make a sickening breaking plastic sound when they come out, but they didn't break, ugh.

4. The first one took forever, then second was very quick, just like the one guy above said.

5. Thanks for the DIY!!!

6. I made my own tools out of crochet hooks I bought, about $2 each, here is a pic of those.



The one on the left is used for the top clips, and the business end could have been a bit longer on this one, but it worked as shown.

The one on the right is used for the bottom clips and was pretty much dead on for size.

I am posting the comparo pics in this section because I think not everyone interested in the swap may look in the SGM photo section. The full car pics with them in will be in the SGM master thread.

Full Shadowline vs OEM






Chrome frame Shadow center



Shadow frame chrome center (the one I went with)

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