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CalPencil
08-19-2007, 05:39 PM
If you want to remove the door you can, but you don't need to. Removing the door allows you to apply more pressure for a longer time on the door insert.

If you don't want to remove the door then skip to step 2.

1. Remove the screws where indicated. There is also ONE screw on the back that holds the handle and the lock mechanism in place with the door. Remove this one screw and your in business. For the driver side door, remove the plug that connects the power mirrors in.

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0040.sized.jpg

2. Take a key or flat head screwdriver and pull a corner of the cloth out and pull the rest out leaving the foam still intact (most of it). This will help reduce vibration.

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0033.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0034.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0035.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00409.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00410.sized.jpg





3. Apply urethane (that came in the package - I think - if not get it at the hardware store) and make sure you pay close attention to the corners. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MARK ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE FOAM OR ELSE IT WILL BE HARD TO CLEAN UP. THIS STUFF IS EXTREMELY HARD TO REMOVE!
Put the carbon fiber door insert in place carefully.

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0027.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0028.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0036.sized.jpg



4. Apply pressure to the door insert for at least 20 minutes or until it can support itself and leave it untouched for at least 2 hours. I used a towel and bubble wrap to cover the door insert then placed a bag of rice and peas (I think) on top to add constant pressure and left it there for 3 hours.

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0030.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0041.sized.jpg


5. Install back the way you opened everything. Screw everything in place and you're done!

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0029.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0039.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00414.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00415.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00421.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00423.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00424.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00425.sized.jpg
lpphreakx06
08-19-2007, 05:43 PM
Good job. I stripped it down to the plastic and the cf insert didnt fit snug. I guess I should've left some padding.
adalos
08-19-2007, 06:08 PM
where have i seen this guide before?
StoneSour
08-19-2007, 06:52 PM
That looks sharp where can i pick that up?
lpphreakx06
08-19-2007, 07:20 PM
^^Top shop!! Site vendor..familiar?
h8eternal
08-19-2007, 07:25 PM
where have i seen this guide before?

i made a guide a while back
i installed differently though

nice write up
peeper06
08-19-2007, 07:49 PM
where have i seen this guide before?
I know this is a repost. Look at the date of the pics.

I just installed mine today. They look really good.
hombredelassrta
08-19-2007, 08:06 PM
yea i think this is one of the origonal three installs made for this (this one, i did one, and someone else)
lilcoop_69
08-20-2007, 12:40 AM
What type of adhesive is that? One of my inserts came unglued and now I need to reapply some more.
CalPencil
08-20-2007, 01:34 AM
This is a report I got from another site... since people were selling those panels I was always curious how to install them, because it doesn't look easy to just pop off. I wanted to bring it over here so that it can be stored as a sticky in the aftermarket install section.
adalos
08-20-2007, 06:59 AM
i thought so. might want to leave credit to others when you do that, otherwise it's assumed that you did it
topshop
08-22-2007, 09:22 PM
I have one set instock i would sell for 100.00 shipped with glue. I f you want this set send paypal payment to topshop@santel.net

tony
topshop
08-22-2007, 09:23 PM
If you want to remove the door you can, but you don't need to. Removing the door allows you to apply more pressure for a longer time on the door insert.

If you don't want to remove the door then skip to step 2.

1. Remove the screws where indicated. There is also ONE screw on the back that holds the handle and the lock mechanism in place with the door. Remove this one screw and your in business. For the driver side door, remove the plug that connects the power mirrors in.

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0040.sized.jpg

2. Take a key or flat head screwdriver and pull a corner of the cloth out and pull the rest out leaving the foam still intact (most of it). This will help reduce vibration.

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0033.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0034.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0035.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00409.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00410.sized.jpg





3. Apply urethane (that came in the package - I think - if not get it at the hardware store) and make sure you pay close attention to the corners. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MARK ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE FOAM OR ELSE IT WILL BE HARD TO CLEAN UP. THIS STUFF IS EXTREMELY HARD TO REMOVE!
Put the carbon fiber door insert in place carefully.

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0027.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0028.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0036.sized.jpg



4. Apply pressure to the door insert for at least 20 minutes or until it can support itself and leave it untouched for at least 2 hours. I used a towel and bubble wrap to cover the door insert then placed a bag of rice and peas (I think) on top to add constant pressure and left it there for 3 hours.

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0030.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0041.sized.jpg


5. Install back the way you opened everything. Screw everything in place and you're done!

http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0029.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/HPIM0039.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00414.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00415.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00421.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00423.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00424.sized.jpg
http://www.vignando.com/albums/album45/DSC00425.sized.jpg



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