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Old 11-18-2007, 08:52 PM   #1
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Default Finally did my DIY Front Lip....

Ran over to Home Depot this morning to pick up the materials. Took a few quick shots before it started raining.... better pics to come

(the car looks so high up cuz its half-way up the driveway - It eased the install, Ill take better picks when I get a chance)
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I mounted it with just 3M double stick tape ::Hope it Holds:: Its outdoor and heavy duty... So far so good!!
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:00 PM   #2
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looks good bro! cheap front lip ftw!
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:02 PM   #3
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I don't mean to bash...but what is the point of a lip if it is not solid? What happens at WOT? This lip must flap around...
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:03 PM   #4
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not really. i have on on my car (held on with little screws though). it looks a lot better and if accidentaly go over something with the front bumper, it doesnt mess up the bumper
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:12 PM   #5
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ugh, you bought a $27k car..couldn't you afford a $300 lip.

I guess if you like it rock it.....
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:13 PM   #6
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lol im kinda thinking of trying this, anyone tryd this on an 05
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:14 PM   #7
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Here is mine, just did it last week or so.



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Old 11-18-2007, 09:15 PM   #8
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ugh, you bought a $27k car..couldn't you afford a $300 lip......
It looks good but what he mentioned makes ALOT of sense.
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:35 PM   #9
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ugh, you bought a $27k car..couldn't you afford a $300 lip.

I guess if you like it rock it.....
oh please..I hate that mentality. That 27K may be right at the edge of his budget, or maybe hes just a frugal guy that wonders why pay 300 bucks when you could have one that looks great for 15 bucks. Keep in mind most buy these for the looks, not the functionality. If it rips off, we can just buy another.

Love the DIY lip, can we see more pics from further away of the car??
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:37 PM   #10
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i'm sure he had 27k that he just handed over to the dealership... some people have car payments and other bills that take precidence over a $300 exterior mod.

to the op, looks good!
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:39 PM   #11
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not feeling the lip or the red stripes around the grill

sorry man
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:51 PM   #12
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nice! i actually did mine this morning. i'm still on the fence about it, leaning more towards taking it off since the unevenness is bugging me.
i'd love to get a v-limited, but i don't see the point in putting $200+ into a lip that has a very high chance of getting ripped off by road kill.

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Old 11-18-2007, 10:09 PM   #13
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looks pretty much the same as a 300 $ lip I say good job !
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:11 PM   #14
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Thanks for all the feedback guys!
Don't get me wrong I would love to get a Genuine V-Limited Lip, but this does the trick for now, It was a quick and simple DIY . Like what was stated above its basically there to protect the bumper, ::and looks preety good in the process:: and in case it rips off it wont cost a small fortune to replace.

I'll take further and full pics as soon as I get a chance.
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:11 PM   #15
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remove and buy a vlimited or replica please.
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:19 PM   #16
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Hey OP, what did you buy from Home Depot. It look so good on you car. I want to do the same thing on my Legacy !!
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:20 PM   #17
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I have to say that looks really good couldn't tell its rubber stuck on stuff from the pics
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:21 PM   #18
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i'm sure he had 27k that he just handed over to the dealership... some people have car payments and other bills that take precidence over a $300 exterior mod.

to the op, looks good!
Thanks man, that preety much hit it on the head.
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:29 PM   #19
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i'm sure he had 27k that he just handed over to the dealership... some people have car payments and other bills that take precidence over a $300 exterior mod.
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oh please..I hate that mentality. That 27K may be right at the edge of his budget, or maybe hes just a frugal guy that wonders why pay 300 bucks when you could have one that looks great for 15 bucks. Keep in mind most buy these for the looks, not the functionality. If it rips off, we can just buy another.


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Old 11-18-2007, 10:29 PM   #20
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Its a rubbery foam light wieght material. Its actually Garage door bottom seal. I figured since it meant to be scraped or slightly dragged along the concrete it should take a scrape or two. Since its fairly light I thought the heavy duty 3M tape should hold it....
heres the orginal thread (that has a pic of the package) its been done on preety much every year:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395394

I used the frost king nail on rubber one, and used heavy duty 3M double sided OUTDOOR tape to apply.
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:33 PM   #21
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I have to say that looks really good couldn't tell its rubber stuck on stuff from the pics
Thanks man, one of my friends thought it was part of the bumper and came that way
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:56 PM   #22
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what exactly did u use?

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Old 11-18-2007, 11:15 PM   #23
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i like it dude. what exactly did you use? i'm gonna do this tomorrow.
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Old 11-18-2007, 11:19 PM   #24
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dood looks good. you got the bends really well. i used the same tape and have bottomed out many-a-times and it hold magically.
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Old 11-18-2007, 11:26 PM   #25
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ugh, you bought a $27k car..couldn't you afford a $300 lip.

I guess if you like it rock it.....

who really wants to spend 300$ on something with such little effect...
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