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I called them. Spoke with Kealan who provided great support and service. Basically provided proof I was the original purchaser of the Accessport, I bought mine straight from them so they had my record, have supporting mods for Stage 1 or 2 and that was it.
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#466
No, they want proof that you have an AP specifically for your car and not just sending stickers out randomly to people just because they are asking for it. Their parts with CARB# could have been bought from another vendor. They will still provide support. You don’t need the sticker to pass smog/emissions checks. You just need to provide the CARB# or printout with details during inspection if asked. I personally like the added benefit of having the official decal. The more I prep myself and car, the better the experience will be for inspection. Best to research yourself though to make sure.
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Fixed the dreaded front bumper cover droop.
the droop.
the issue, broken off lip behind the front grill which rests on the front OE bumper and helps to prop up the front cover preventing the droop.
prepped.
My fix? a new lip 💋
fixed 😎
the droop.
the issue, broken off lip behind the front grill which rests on the front OE bumper and helps to prop up the front cover preventing the droop.
prepped.
My fix? a new lip 💋
fixed 😎
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#469
It’s soft and easy to break when putting back the front cover. Many have broken them and not realized it. They’d notice the drooping bumper but not know why. Those who have shaved the grill for air flow or swapped to tubular front bumpers more than likely have drooping covers, because its no longer being propped up. With the lip in place the cover is nice and snug, very little slop if at all.
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Here is the reinforcement replacement part* I could be wrong though
D2BZ-8A284-A - Genuine Ford Base No. #8A284 Reinforcement (fordpartsgiant.com)
D2BZ-8A284-A - Genuine Ford Base No. #8A284 Reinforcement (fordpartsgiant.com)
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That looks like it. Pretty cool they sell just that part and not have to buy the grill. Crazy to think some go through the trouble to shave it off and not realize what problem it creates.
The part is hot glued on there. My solution was $3 from Home Depot just to try. Since I know it works, I can get the factory part now. $17 ain’t bad, but I won’t be in a rush, I’m happy with my solution 😁
The part is hot glued on there. My solution was $3 from Home Depot just to try. Since I know it works, I can get the factory part now. $17 ain’t bad, but I won’t be in a rush, I’m happy with my solution 😁
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2014 FiST PASSED 1st CA Smog Check with COBB Stage 3 *Tune* loaded on an otherwise stock car emissions wise. Stock intake, sound symposer, turbo, CAT, and exhaust.
Every emissions related hard part is OE. Test every 2 years from here on out. CARB stickers or documents weren’t needed, nor were they asked for. I just rolled up for a Plain Jane smog check. OBDII port plugged in told them the story needed.
COBB Stage 0 through 3 will all clear the I/M Readiness monitors. Its the hard parts that have to be complaint to not exceed COBB Stage 2.
Every emissions related hard part is OE. Test every 2 years from here on out. CARB stickers or documents weren’t needed, nor were they asked for. I just rolled up for a Plain Jane smog check. OBDII port plugged in told them the story needed.
COBB Stage 0 through 3 will all clear the I/M Readiness monitors. Its the hard parts that have to be complaint to not exceed COBB Stage 2.
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Congrats! I need to get my done but have to swap out the Whoosh Catted Downpipe with my Stock Downpipe. Fun times 
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It’s been another minute. OG 2014 one owner from new still kick’in it with 30k miles. Haven’t driven her much but she’s still a keeper 😁
I thought that mine was used very little with ~45K on the clock as a 2016.
(NOT a garage queen though, since it has never been garaged a day in it's life.
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