I need help with my TRD kit.

[augcam]

I just got my TRD lip kit for my 01 camry. I've been searching and haven't been able to find the info that I need. So far I've found out that you have to modify the front and rear pieces to fit on a gen 4.5 but I have not found any specifics. Does anybody know exactly how to mod the front and rear pieces to make them fit. Any help would be great. I have all the hardware and insructions that came with the kit, will I need anything else? If someone knows what to do please let me know, pics would be great too.

[SKYravefever]

PM TubbyC.. he's got it on his Gen 4.5

[augcam]

thanks, fever.

[augcam]

anybody else????

[Phi]

I think the front and rear pcs have to be cut with a small slit right at the bend to allow it to spread wider. TubbyC can quickly confirm this though.

Here's an exagerated illustration;
The Gen4 bumper has a smaller (acute) angle like "<" whereas the Gen4.5 has a wider angle like "L"

Post pics when the kit is on

[Neon]

if you ever give up on it
you can always sell them to MEEEE !!!!!! j/k

but indeed, i really want that kit.
can't wait to seeeee your car when you are done

[Phi]

^ Did you see this thread?

[yosh]

I modified my kit to fit on my 2000. For the front pieces all you have to do is grind/sand the angled lip. First you have to take off all of the doubled sided tape that sits on it (re-apply later). Then grind/sand it down till its pretty flat. I did it with a Dremel. The rears fit but there will be a gap. All you need is some spacers and some long bolts. The sides fit perfectly. Just do some test fits to know what needs to be done.

[Neon]

NICE FIND PHI !!!!!!

i totally missed that thread !!!!
i just ordered mine for 470$ USD in green which is my car's color !!

i'll treat you a cup of coffee on the next meet !!!!!

[augcam]

damn, gettin no props for the find on the kits, j/k lol
hope you enjoy your kit neon. it comes with all the hardware and instructions, it even comes with the true trd emblems. i am very happy with mine and you will be too.

[Neon]

Originally posted by augcam
damn, gettin no props for the find on the kits, j/k lol
hope you enjoy your kit neon. it comes with all the hardware and instructions, it even comes with the true trd emblems. i am very happy with mine and you will be too.

Hehe, if you going to come to Toronto for vacation
i'll get you Extra large coffee with the NEW Maple Walnut Dip !!!!!!!!!
This combo is better than Phi's hehehehe

[augcam]

mmmmm, walnuts!

[Phi]

Originally posted by Neon

This combo is better than Phi's hehehehe

^ don't excpect me to share the prize with you if I win on "Roll up the rim"

When you guys are about to put on the kit, my only suggestion is to clean and prep the surface properly to ensure a strong bond. I forgot to apply the adhesive promoter provided on one side and my side skirt came off during the winter. I wasn't able to re-do it until it warmed up enough in mid.late spring. I had to go boro and duct tape it