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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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My Brembo paint looks terrible after two track days. My VIII never had a problem even though people had issues with fading. So now my dark red Brembos and yellow/burnt lettering annoys me. The dealer said it was normal.

I think I might paint them green.
When you track your car the calibers really get super hot. Not normal driving. You guys must keep in mind. This car is only covered for normal driving. Any car under abuse will be under major stress. The brakes get super hot. If they made a car to hold up under heavy tracking, the car will cost more money.
Not to talk about warping your rotors when they get super hot. Thats why there after market parts. Made to take the abuse.
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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Rear Bumper not aligned??

I finally found a picture of what my 2011 ww rear bumper looks lie on the right edge corner...It kinda sinks in. Anyone have this problem or know of a fix? Its annoying as hell. Thanks
Alex
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Old Jan 21, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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^^ There is a screw/bolt up underneath there you can loosen and then pull the bumper out a little and retighten. My 08 had the same problem except it was so tight it pinched the paint and chiped a little.

Good luck.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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I just buffed my X and found the same tiny chips. Thought I might be able to buff some of it out, but it didn't work.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Nice wheels.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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My EVO is a 2011 and the white paint is really thin around the third break light, but that is all I can see.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DrBump471
^^ There is a screw/bolt up underneath there you can loosen and then pull the bumper out a little and retighten. My 08 had the same problem except it was so tight it pinched the paint and chiped a little.

Good luck.
+1. it should take only seconds to adjust
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Old May 17, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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That's very nice!!



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Old May 18, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 1BAD4DR
I finally found a picture of what my 2011 ww rear bumper looks lie on the right edge corner...It kinda sinks in. Anyone have this problem or know of a fix? Its annoying as hell. Thanks
Alex
That also looks like a bad roll job which may have contributed to the problem.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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I just got my X and had a few rock chips already. I bought the paint pen from the dealer and applied it to the least apparant and it didn't match at all. What do you all do?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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I bought a kit from http://www.drcolorchip.com/

Works great for rock chips!
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Old May 22, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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I just got my X and had a few rock chips already. I bought the paint pen from the dealer and applied it to the least apparant and it didn't match at all. What do you all do?
Get the clear bra or if you already have a bunch like me and suck it up GET The Bra BRO
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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Does Dr.Color Chip ware off? I never used it.
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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No, it's actual touch up paint.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:24 AM
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