Hi all, i need some advice on the chrome strip on the boot lid from the Facelifted version onto the Pre Facelift one.

 

If u want the facelift chrome strip, u will also need:-

- facelift inner and outer taillights 

- centre chrome strip trim

- facelift rear camera 

- facelift boot handle

 

I wanted the chrome strip, but it was too expensive of an exercise, so I improvised and made my own chrome strip, using an L-shaped chrome strip trim from AliExpress.

It's been years since I did - still going strong and holding up well.

 

 

 

On 05/02/2025 at 18:23, JR RS said:

@JR RSi just wanna say you've built such an awesome looking superb it honestly looks amazing! and yes i would like to try the ali express one but i was just doubting wether i can put the strip on the tailight or not but now i know thx so much.

 

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Not a look that I particularly like, but then it's horses for courses I guess.

Edited 6 February, 20251 yr by Gammyleg
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@JR RSwhat did you do to the bottom black plastic bit? Doesn't look stock and i kinda like it

4 hours ago, Athrx said:

@JR RSwhat did you do to the bottom black plastic bit? Doesn't look stock and i kinda like it

 

it is the Sportline diffusor, which i vinyl wrapped in gloss black.

in the centre i have a gloss black diffusor "fins", from Kopacek.  Maxton also have similar designs.

 

nothing dramatic - just subtle changes, which is wat Gandalf is all about 🙂

 

Hmm.. is it a sportline originally? If not, did it just clip into the original bumper?

2 hours ago, Athrx said:

Hmm.. is it a sportline originally? If not, did it just clip into the original bumper?

 

No, mine is not a Sportline.  It's basically a 220 L&K like.

It came with the boring black no frills lower diffusor - like the pic below.

 

Hence why I changed it straightaway for a Sportline version.

The whole rear black needs to be replaced.  It separates (unclips) from the bumper itself, which 4 torx screws at the bottom.

The rear parking sensors r located on the black diffuser bit - so these need to be moved.  Likewise if u have the virtual pedal.

 

 

Pic of the rear Sportline diffuser seperated.

 

Edited 7 February, 20251 yr by JR RS