PistolWhip Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I just picked up a set of JLT's brake bezels and the directions only refer to the 07-09's. I know I've seen a few 10's with them on here, so I was hoping someone could just confirm the install process. I don't want to rip the entire front end off the car if I don't have too and would rather the easiest and cleanest process. I'm not using ducts or brake cooling parts, just the bezels themselves. It looks like in the directions the 07-09 cars have a built in spot that protrudes from the back of the grill (I would assume for the KR's factory brake bezels) which is why they reccomend drilling from the back, but do the 10's have that? I can't see the back of the grill without taking the under side of the bumper all apart and didn't want to take it all off if I didn't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alansvt Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 im pretty sure when I had my bumper cover off that I noticed that it had the 2 spots for the bezel. Maybe ill look at some pics i took. But Im not sure if I have any from the back side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 It looks like in the directions the 07-09 cars have a built in spot that protrudes from the back of the grill (I would assume for the KR's factory brake bezels) which is why they reccomend drilling from the back, but do the 10's have that? Yes, the 2010's have the same duct built into the piece behind the grill. The problem is, they sit way outside and the bezels interfere with the edge of the painted facia. Jay posted a bunch of photo's of different bezels on a '10 a while back and that was the problem he was trying to address. You would almost have to "trim" a small section from the edge of the bezel for it to sit fush on the grill. Run a search for JLT's brake bezel pics and you might be able to find the post I'm refering to. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sharpie Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I sooo want to install the same on mine, but like you don't want to F anything up. It would be nice if you could buy a pre-cut lower grille from JLT also ( I thought you could for the 07-09 models). To me that would be worth me not drilling something I shouldn't!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolWhip Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 DAM, maybe I should have spoke to Tucker before I ordered them. My bad, but I think I can find a way to make them work it just might take more work than initially thought. I know I saw a few 10's with them installed though...? I wonder how they did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I'm interested in this as I'd like to add the brake ducts to my 2011. -Wingrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolWhip Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 TX STIG is one of the guys I saw with them, I sent him a PM to see what's involved. If he PM's me back, I'll post up what he says. Hopefully he sees this thread and stops in to add his $.02. He's got a lot of pics in his sig that show most of his mods to great detail, but not much explination. Just in looking at his pics, it seems like they fit fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sharpie Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 TX STIG is one of the guys I saw with them, I sent him a PM to see what's involved. If he PM's me back, I'll post up what he says. Hopefully he sees this thread and stops in to add his $.02. He's got a lot of pics in his sig that show most of his mods to great detail, but not much explination. Just in looking at his pics, it seems like they fit fine. ....hopefully he still reads the forums, since he sold that car!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolWhip Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Yup, he does. Here's his response. No worries Bill - it's a piece of cake! Obviously you need to remove the front bumper, or at least have access to the back of the front bumper near the fog lights and use a circular saw blade on a drill to cut out the semi-ready holes. Once this is done, simply apply some black gasket adhesive around the lip of the bezels and push into place and let dry. They will not be perfectly flush, but that will go unnoticed unless someone is on their knees right in front of the car. Let me know if you have any other questions. I've sold the car, so I'm not on the site much anymore. Good luck, Bart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERGT500 Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Like this....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolWhip Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Yeah man! Any tips on the install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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