Bugeye DIY Lip !!HOME DEPOT FTW!!

B00st3dWRX · 07-23-2007, 05:45 PM

So with all the work Ive been doing for the past 2 weeks on the teams cars I decided to take 20 min and fashion up the good 'ole DIY front lip. It seriously took longer to take off the front bumper than to measure, stick, and align the $10 lip. Also the super strong exterior 3M tape cost more than the rubber

I am really pleased with the subtle clean look, super budget price, and ease of install, this has to be the best bang for your buck home mod to do!

All comments are welcome-
Thanks for checkin it out

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tonuprocker · 07-23-2007, 05:59 PM

looks good,how about a full write up/photo montage on how its done? DIY guide? etc. cheers!

B00st3dWRX · 07-23-2007, 06:10 PM

I didnt want top do a write up because there are already some lengthy threads concerning the DIY lip. However in short (its very very very simple).
Step 1: Go to Home Depot, Do it Center, Lowes ect ect
Step 2: Find someone who works there
Step 3: Ask where their garage door seals are
Step 4: Walk to said Isle (lol j/k) find the stripping that is 2" *trust me you will know it when you see it.
Step 5: Find another person who works there and ask where thier adhesives are
Step 6: Find the strongest exterior 3M tape, mine said SUPER STRONG or something to that effect. You will need to buy 2 rolls.
Step 7: Take off you bumper.
Step 8: Find a good table or in my case I set it ontop of a trashcan (being higher it was easier to work with)
Step 9: Line up and measure how much garage seal you will need then add about 3in in case you make a mistake.
Step 10: You will want to off set the tape about 1/8 to 1/4 inch so that it doesnt show
Step 11: Start adhereing the seal to the bumper following the body lines on the bumper.
Step 12: Re-assempble your front end.
Step 13: Open a beer, stand back and listen to the guy who spent $140 on a lip go "why did I spend $140 on a lip"

Handsdown · 07-23-2007, 06:12 PM

nice, but where's the link to the original thread?

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

and it's completely unnecessary to take off the front bumper, just jack up the car so you have some room to work.

B00st3dWRX · 07-23-2007, 06:16 PM

true you dont have to take off the front bumper. I found it easier though, do to the fact you can stand back and make sure its straight, your not laying on the ground, and your arms dont feel like falling off.

But if you are unable to take it off, due to lack of space or lack of tools, then hell yeah jack that thing up and monkey your ass under there! thanks for posting the link to the OT.

tonuprocker · 07-23-2007, 06:48 PM

thanx,i hadnt seen the other thread,and i just lurk through here when its slow at work,im all for the DIY lip i cant justify the cost of an off the shelf they go for silly money.
cheers

looks great

NycFox · 07-23-2007, 06:49 PM

Can we get a picture of the packaging of what you used??
Or the name??

Pohenegamook · 07-23-2007, 07:04 PM

Not sure if you read all of the original thread but you are missing a few steps:

Step 3.5 - Get pissed at yourself for asking an employee who was more than likely a mental defective.

Step 10.5 Apply superglue to garage seal, learning from others mistakes

Step 14 (optional) - get off the highway someday pissed that your new lip fell off cause you forgot step 10.5

Other things to consider - use screws and if you do, do it on a hot day or you will get sag when it warms up. Using strips of sheet metal like Mechie3 did and I was thinking of doing. I haven't done this myself yet tho

Pohenegamook · 07-23-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NycFox

Can we get a picture of the packaging of what you used??
Or the name??

Dude - you asked this in the original thread here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&postcount=252

and I already told you here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&postcount=261

IT's freakin FROSTKING if you can't read it....

I'm normally not a dick but dude you are too lazy to even read...

NycFox · 07-23-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floyd420

Dude - you asked this in the original thread here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&postcount=252

and I already told you here:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&postcount=261

IT's freakin FROSTKING if you can't read it....

I'm normally not a dick but dude you are too lazy to even read...

Ok..Well I did read an theres many different types of one Frost King, two Foam Rubbers and three types that people have used.

So, dont be a dick.

B00st3dWRX · 07-23-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Floyd420

Not sure if you read all of the original thread but you are missing a few steps:

Step 3.5 - Get pissed at yourself for asking an employee who was more than likely a mental defective.

Step 10.5 Apply superglue to garage seal, learning from others mistakes

Step 14 (optional) - get off the highway someday pissed that your new lip fell off cause you forgot step 10.5

Other things to consider - use screws and if you do, do it on a hot day or you will get sag when it warms up. Using strips of sheet metal like Mechie3 did and I was thinking of doing. I haven't done this myself yet tho

you used superglue? How is it holding up? Did you use this as well as the 3M tape? The reasons i didnt want to screw into my bumper was a)drilling holes into my bumper and b)you get the "crimping" or pinched look.

iheartmysuby · 07-23-2007, 08:20 PM

i know why i spent money on a lip. and i will still be doing this. so im n the WIN WIN situation
and ill prob sip on beers (you said a beer) after

win win win

B00st3dWRX · 07-23-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iheartmysuby

i know why i spent money on a lip. and i will still be doing this. so im n the WIN WIN situation
and ill prob sip on beers (you said a beer) after

win win win

lol *CHEERS*

2mprzya · 07-24-2007, 11:00 AM

once i get my prodrive lip fixed, i'm throwing this on to the bottom of that.

dsolis · 07-24-2007, 08:39 PM

I saw him do this and man what a difference... not to mention how sturdy it actually turned out.. Props man!

B00st3dWRX · 07-24-2007, 08:42 PM

thanks david! I bottomed out coming out of a parking lot....still on and omg the scuffs wipe away!!!! dont you wish paint did that

desmo750 · 07-24-2007, 08:53 PM

Not very JDM

Pohenegamook · 07-25-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B00st3dWRX

you used superglue? How is it holding up? Did you use this as well as the 3M tape?

Nope - I haven't done this yet, I was just regurgitating others technique.
I guess you need to glue the tape to the garage seal.

Mayor McCheese · 07-25-2007, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmo750

Not very JDM

Whatever dude

He uses this

"B" · 07-25-2007, 05:36 PM

looks clean, hanging just a tad wavy though. Besides that and your vanity plate, which makes me cry, good work

Handsdown · 07-25-2007, 06:28 PM

it needs to be '4 lyf' not lif. liff? what's liff?

2mprzya · 07-25-2007, 06:39 PM

^i thought that too

djerickd · 07-25-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Handsdown

it needs to be '4 lyf' not lif. liff? what's liff?

JDM4LYF was probably already taken

desmo750 · 07-25-2007, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexor

Whatever dude

He uses this

B00st3dWRX · 07-25-2007, 08:40 PM

thanks for the comments....and I love how people see the plate and expect every little part I put on to be an overpriced, product from over seas.....JDM4LIF = owning 1 mazda 7 hondas 1 acura & 2 subarus....so yes JDM4LIF

no usdm's in that line up and there never will be. This topic was already covered and I can post my last EG which was stolen that had every JDM part under the sun on it.....and what did I have to show for those rare overpriced JDM parts.....half a rolling stripped down chassis on an abandoned street

.......

07-23-2007, 05:45 PM	#1
B00st3dWRX * Banned * Member#: 140978 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: L.A., Ca and B-ham, WA Vehicle: 02 WRX WRB i-Nertia Dynamics	Bugeye DIY Lip !!HOME DEPOT FTW!! So with all the work Ive been doing for the past 2 weeks on the teams cars I decided to take 20 min and fashion up the good 'ole DIY front lip. It seriously took longer to take off the front bumper than to measure, stick, and align the $10 lip. Also the super strong exterior 3M tape cost more than the rubber I am really pleased with the subtle clean look, super budget price, and ease of install, this has to be the best bang for your buck home mod to do! All comments are welcome- Thanks for checkin it out * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-23-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
tonuprocker Scooby Newbie Member#: 152913 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: santa cruz/cotati Vehicle: 2005 Sti s	looks good,how about a full write up/photo montage on how its done? DIY guide? etc. cheers!

07-23-2007, 06:10 PM	#3
B00st3dWRX * Banned * Member#: 140978 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: L.A., Ca and B-ham, WA Vehicle: 02 WRX WRB i-Nertia Dynamics	I didnt want top do a write up because there are already some lengthy threads concerning the DIY lip. However in short (its very very very simple). Step 1: Go to Home Depot, Do it Center, Lowes ect ect Step 2: Find someone who works there Step 3: Ask where their garage door seals are Step 4: Walk to said Isle (lol j/k) find the stripping that is 2" *trust me you will know it when you see it. Step 5: Find another person who works there and ask where thier adhesives are Step 6: Find the strongest exterior 3M tape, mine said SUPER STRONG or something to that effect. You will need to buy 2 rolls. Step 7: Take off you bumper. Step 8: Find a good table or in my case I set it ontop of a trashcan (being higher it was easier to work with) Step 9: Line up and measure how much garage seal you will need then add about 3in in case you make a mistake. Step 10: You will want to off set the tape about 1/8 to 1/4 inch so that it doesnt show Step 11: Start adhereing the seal to the bumper following the body lines on the bumper. Step 12: Re-assempble your front end. Step 13: Open a beer, stand back and listen to the guy who spent $140 on a lip go "why did I spend $140 on a lip"

07-23-2007, 06:12 PM	#4
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	nice, but where's the link to the original thread? http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395394 and it's completely unnecessary to take off the front bumper, just jack up the car so you have some room to work.

07-23-2007, 06:16 PM	#5
B00st3dWRX * Banned * Member#: 140978 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: L.A., Ca and B-ham, WA Vehicle: 02 WRX WRB i-Nertia Dynamics	true you dont have to take off the front bumper. I found it easier though, do to the fact you can stand back and make sure its straight, your not laying on the ground, and your arms dont feel like falling off. But if you are unable to take it off, due to lack of space or lack of tools, then hell yeah jack that thing up and monkey your ass under there! thanks for posting the link to the OT.

07-23-2007, 06:48 PM	#6
tonuprocker Scooby Newbie Member#: 152913 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: santa cruz/cotati Vehicle: 2005 Sti s	thanx,i hadnt seen the other thread,and i just lurk through here when its slow at work,im all for the DIY lip i cant justify the cost of an off the shelf they go for silly money. cheers looks great

07-23-2007, 06:49 PM	#7
NycFox Scooby Specialist Member#: 145639 Join Date: Apr 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NyC Vehicle: 2008 WRX DGM	Can we get a picture of the packaging of what you used?? Or the name??

07-23-2007, 07:04 PM	#8
Pohenegamook NASIOC Supporter Member#: 134262 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Hamhŭng, NK Vehicle: 9 조 ☼ Ponik Sinopia	Not sure if you read all of the original thread but you are missing a few steps: Step 3.5 - Get pissed at yourself for asking an employee who was more than likely a mental defective. Step 10.5 Apply superglue to garage seal, learning from others mistakes Step 14 (optional) - get off the highway someday pissed that your new lip fell off cause you forgot step 10.5 Other things to consider - use screws and if you do, do it on a hot day or you will get sag when it warms up. Using strips of sheet metal like Mechie3 did and I was thinking of doing. I haven't done this myself yet tho

07-23-2007, 08:20 PM	#12
iheartmysuby Scooby Guru Member#: 83638 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Dallas, TX	i know why i spent money on a lip. and i will still be doing this. so im n the WIN WIN situation and ill prob sip on beers (you said a beer) after win win win

07-24-2007, 11:00 AM	#14
2mprzya Scooby Specialist Member#: 34053 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Dover, NH Vehicle: 2003 WRX Black Bugeye	once i get my prodrive lip fixed, i'm throwing this on to the bottom of that.

07-24-2007, 08:39 PM	#15
dsolis Scooby Specialist Member#: 121775 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: SoCal Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Jizz white	I saw him do this and man what a difference... not to mention how sturdy it actually turned out.. Props man!

07-24-2007, 08:42 PM	#16
B00st3dWRX * Banned * Member#: 140978 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: L.A., Ca and B-ham, WA Vehicle: 02 WRX WRB i-Nertia Dynamics	thanks david! I bottomed out coming out of a parking lot....still on and omg the scuffs wipe away!!!! dont you wish paint did that

07-24-2007, 08:53 PM	#17
desmo750 Scooby Specialist Member#: 111256 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: The land of R-tards, AZ Vehicle: 1992 Legacy Turbo don't call me white...	Not very JDM

07-25-2007, 05:36 PM	#20
"B" Scooby Specialist Member#: 109881 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: DC	looks clean, hanging just a tad wavy though. Besides that and your vanity plate, which makes me cry, good work

07-25-2007, 06:28 PM	#21
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	it needs to be '4 lyf' not lif. liff? what's liff?

07-25-2007, 06:39 PM	#22
2mprzya Scooby Specialist Member#: 34053 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Dover, NH Vehicle: 2003 WRX Black Bugeye	^i thought that too

07-25-2007, 08:40 PM	#25
B00st3dWRX * Banned * Member#: 140978 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: L.A., Ca and B-ham, WA Vehicle: 02 WRX WRB i-Nertia Dynamics	thanks for the comments....and I love how people see the plate and expect every little part I put on to be an overpriced, product from over seas.....JDM4LIF = owning 1 mazda 7 hondas 1 acura & 2 subarus....so yes JDM4LIF no usdm's in that line up and there never will be. This topic was already covered and I can post my last EG which was stolen that had every JDM part under the sun on it.....and what did I have to show for those rare overpriced JDM parts.....half a rolling stripped down chassis on an abandoned street .......