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Old 08-24-2011 | 02:31 AM
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DIY: evil or flying M with pics

I seen a post earlier today where someone asked how to make the flying m or where to order it.

I sit down tonight and did mine and took pics so people can do it.

Things you will need.
1 - a old pocket knife (around a 4in blade or longer)

2 - a lighter

3 - a nail file to smooth out the edges.

4 - 8mm and 10 mm socket and rachet.

5 - primer paint and color of your choice paint.

6 - hair dryer

7 - fishing line


To start out, pop your hood open.
Between the bumper and radiator support there is a black plastic pieces held on by push on clips, remove all 6 and take off the panel.

Next, remove the 4 10mm bolts under the panel. (2 on each side)

Then move to the front wheel of your choice. And take out the front splash shield(push in clips.

At the tip of the bumper where it meets the fender is a 8 mm bolt, remove it. (Do the same on the other side)

Now remove the clips and bolts along the bottom of the bumper and your ready to pull the bumper cover off.

Once off, sit it down on something that won't scratch it. On the back side of the emblem is two metal rings that clamp onto two prongs attached to the emblem. After those are off come back to the front and heat the emblem up so the double sided tape is melted some.

Then take the fishing line between the emblem and bumper to remove it.

Now this part I did just to try and it worked great. Take the pocket knife and heat it up with the lifgter. Once its pretty hot, press it where you want the M shaped at.

I'm half asleep right now and this isn't very detailed, I will upload pics and add more details tomorrow.

If any questions. Please ask...

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/IMAG0339.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/IMAG0333.jpg

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/l...download-1.jpg

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Old 08-24-2011 | 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by firefighter1133
I seen a post earlier today where someone asked how to make the flying m or where to order it.

I sit down tonight and did mine and took pics so people can do it.

Things you will need.
1 - a old pocket knife (around a 4in blade or longer)

2 - a lighter

3 - a nail file to smooth out the edges.

4 - 8mm and 10 mm socket and rachet.

5 - primer paint and color of your choice paint.

6 - hair dryer

7 - fishing line


To start out, pop your hood open.
Between the bumper and radiator support there is a black plastic pieces held on by push on clips, remove all 6 and take off the panel.

Next, remove the 4 10mm bolts under the panel. (2 on each side)

Then move to the front wheel of your choice. And take out the front splash shield(push in clips.

At the tip of the bumper where it meets the fender is a 8 mm bolt, remove it. (Do the same on the other side)

Now remove the clips and bolts along the bottom of the bumper and your ready to pull the bumper cover off.

Once off, sit it down on something that won't scratch it. On the back side of the emblem is two metal rings that clamp onto two prongs attached to the emblem. After those are off come back to the front and heat the emblem up so the double sided tape is melted some.

Then take the fishing line between the emblem and bumper to remove it.

Now this part I did just to try and it worked great. Take the pocket knife and heat it up with the lifgter. Once its pretty hot, press it where you want the M shaped at.

I'm half asleep right now and this isn't very detailed, I will upload pics and add more details tomorrow.

If any questions. Please ask...
Dremel FTMFW
Old 08-24-2011 | 12:26 PM
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Dremel would work great, But I didnt have one on hand. lol
Old 08-24-2011 | 11:23 PM
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Now has Pictures, Couldnt figure out how to get them to show up on here, so I did a direct Link to 3 pics.
Old 08-24-2011 | 11:58 PM
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Nice to know. I've wanted to do it, but i might messed it up and might be getting another emblem in the process. Anyway, thanks for the DIY instructions.
Old 08-25-2011 | 02:34 AM
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Do u have to take te bumper off?
Old 08-25-2011 | 02:47 AM
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no you do not^
Old 09-06-2011 | 06:19 PM
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Can you get a picture of the back a little further out. I want to see what it looks like further back.

Thanks!
Old 07-19-2018 | 12:59 AM
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Any chance of getting pictures uploaded again. All 3 links are no longer working. Hoping to do the evil M on front and rear this weekend or next.
Old 11-14-2018 | 11:01 AM
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might just be me, but i think the evil m on the front looks like a weird nose.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx8...f071d1218c.jpg
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