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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Default bit of paint chip/crack after installing front stb
i installed the cusco front stb and noticed that there are some paint chip/crack around that area. i torqued it to 36lbs-ft. just wondering if this is normal? thanks.
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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bump anyone?
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 02:34 PM
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doesnt sound normal, but posting pics will help out alot
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Originally Posted by Vi37573r,Oct 13 2009, 05:34 PM
doesnt sound normal, but posting pics will help out alot
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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hm its really minor, it's when the bracket tightens onto the paint, it seems too tight that the paint starts to crack a bit. i don't think taking a picture will help.
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same thing happen to mine, you have a harden metal pressing against a thin painted surface, metal wins everytime

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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by iam7head,Oct 14 2009, 10:53 AM
same thing happen to mine, you have a harden metal pressing against a thin painted surface, metal wins everytime
dam if i knew it was gonna happen, i would have doubts whether to install it or not. i guess some touch up paint will do the job.
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