The New Beginning (first mods for our 2012)

[Shroomster]

So we bit the bullet and got a 2012 to replace the totaled 2007.

We purchased a 2012 5-door LE in Lagoon Blue Mica

First mod: shaving three rear emblems/decals

second mod: replacing frail stock privacy ledge retainer strings with Mitsubishi Eclipse metal clamped/reinforced strings (just about the same length)

Third mod: was supposed to be the first mod while we were at dealership, but I wasn't allowed to take the bumper halfway off in the new vehicle delivery room lol. Unfortunately this mod failed. It was supposed to be a Netz badge swap (pulled it off the 2007). The Netz badge is slightly larger than the stock front bumper badge for the 2012, also the 2012 badge is deeper and actually has a slight incline of the material from front to rear.

Anyways more to come.....Rear Stabilizer bar (TRD) will be installed tomorrow.
I was able to pick it up for $166 from the dealer. Yes it is the 2007-2011 bar but it is the same chassis and it fits....so that will be on tomorrow....