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Crack-proof front lip for impreza (DIY) part 8

04jmpreza 05-21-2010 10:31 PM

so i havent used this on my gd, because the contours of the car dont go well with the lip, but i did use them on my bmw e30, and it actually looks really close to the OEM spoiler but is about $400 cheaper. it looks really good on the GC imprezas too, so i like this mod a lot, it just depends on your taste.
jpdeville 05-22-2010 06:39 PM

just did it today and i love it
[IMG]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u101/jpdeville/l12.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u101/jpdeville/l22.jpg[/IMG]
iBelieveButton 06-09-2010 01:50 PM

I used them for side skirts...take a look

[IMG]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_NlhQR3Si6zw/TA_TjV3lEtI/AAAAAAAABag/pimyaL2t7uA/s720/CIMG0009.jpg[/IMG]
scottsarmento 08-21-2010 08:35 PM

Looks good man. I just did mine today and im really happy with it.
barnburner 08-21-2010 09:58 PM

[quote=ravenlunatic;28658868]nice bug;)
here's mine:D
[IMG]http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs207.snc1/7425_775837189039_14828363_44690409_4518568_n.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

haha!

[IMG]http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2845/74257758371890391482836.jpg[/IMG]

NOM NOM NOM
Superorb 09-15-2010 03:23 PM

Subscribe.
2point0 09-15-2010 05:10 PM

^FYI, you can subscribe from the Thread Tools menu in the upper-left w/o having to post.

In other news, I ripped off my DIY type-2 lip about a week or so ago to make room for STi splitters. I was going to try and make it work with them on, but it looked too ghetto and my double-sided tape was dying anyway. Now it's in a heap in the trash and I'm looking at V-Limited replicas!

It was great while it lasted, though. Lots of compliments and "whoa, I thought you had a real lip on there!"
Superorb 09-15-2010 05:30 PM

[quote=2point0;31896212]^FYI, you can subscribe from the Thread Tools menu in the upper-left w/o having to post.

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I know that, but it's much easier to post something than to click through the menus and pages. ;)
realitycheck3907 09-30-2010 04:43 PM

So no one has used the plumbers strap roll of metal strap?
[IMG]http://www.comfortgurus.com/images/prod_img/dot/pt26.jpg[/IMG]
Superorb 09-30-2010 06:51 PM

^^ Wouldn't that be too flimsy?
zomg 09-30-2010 08:35 PM

60 bucks on ebay for v-limited rep...
realitycheck3907 09-30-2010 08:52 PM

[quote=Superorb;32039812]^^ Wouldn't that be too flimsy?[/quote]

Well once you put screws in it it should hold it up. I mean its not like it weighs alot.
Superorb 09-30-2010 09:20 PM

[quote=zomg;32040688]60 bucks on ebay for v-limited rep...[/quote]
Not for a bugeye unfortunately, and certainly not for a wagon :(
rsj0714 09-30-2010 09:24 PM

Looks good!
zomg 09-30-2010 09:57 PM

[quote=Superorb;32041076]Not for a bugeye unfortunately, and certainly not for a wagon :([/quote]

you can fit newer year v-limited with modification on bugeyes
Superorb 09-30-2010 10:52 PM

[quote=zomg;32041383]you can fit newer year v-limited with modification on bugeyes[/quote]
Did not know that, I'll have to look into it.
2point0 10-01-2010 01:42 PM

[quote=realitycheck3907;32038486]So no one has used the plumbers strap roll of metal strap? [/quote]
I'm thinking that won't hold up. The aluminum stock I used was pretty cheap @ Home Depot and I put it through its paces. A few times I misjudged a curb and folded the rubber lip under itself, but it never came off.
polarisboy385 11-14-2010 03:31 PM

just did this mod today, found that Hot glue seemed to help, and i messed up a couple times and was able to SLOWLY remove the glue without any damage to my paint.....
taking it off next week and redoing it (because i messed up with tape the first time and chunked it all up
i found if you use hot glue, you can pull on the seal and make sure it stays tight and smooth
looks professional IMO

im thinking bout buying double and fliiping one side up and the other to make the skirt...dunno yet

Anyone try this on the side of the car as well? how bout the back. do you think it might look good?

[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs943.snc4/73688_1435478332153_1388790054_309[/IMG]

[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs973.snc4/76628_1435478812165_1388790054_309[/IMG]
Superorb 11-14-2010 11:39 PM

^^ Until summer rolls around and the glue starts to melt ;)
polarisboy385 11-15-2010 02:40 PM

Unfortunately I'm going to have to redo it total... the glue came off on one part I think when I hit high speed on the thruway today.
So I'm going to get some plastic pop rivet screws for the preexisting holes and I'm going to reglue it but with a better coverage pattern (such as a zig zag pattern)

I'm back to square one :(
Superorb 11-15-2010 04:17 PM

[quote=polarisboy385;32465507]Unfortunately I'm going to have to redo it total... the glue came off on one part I think when I hit high speed on the thruway today.
So I'm going to get some plastic pop rivet screws for the preexisting holes and I'm going to reglue it but with a better coverage pattern (such as a zig zag pattern)

I'm back to square one :([/quote]
Don't use hot glue this time ;)
realitycheck3907 11-15-2010 04:37 PM

You guys will probably all make fun of me but thats ok. I used clear plastic tubing to install mine with drywall screws. You can space the screws out so if you want to take it off later you'll have tiny little holes in your bumper. The clear tubing keeps it held tight against the bumper so theres no gaps, and you dont have to use double sided tape. Also if you put the plastic tubing right against the back of the lip when you put the screw in it squishes the tubing and pushes out on the lip keeping it at a 90 degree angle.
Heres the type of tubing I used, [IMG]http://www.bjwinslow.com/albums/labware/clear_plastic_tubing_2_per_foot.jpg[/IMG]
Superorb 11-15-2010 05:25 PM

^^ But plastic tubing is flimsy...
realitycheck3907 11-15-2010 05:38 PM

Its flexible enough to bend around the corners and flex to fit the curves of the bumper. But its strong enough it doesnt let the lip sag anywhere on the bumper. Its flexible but its not really flimsy.
Chilson0602 11-27-2010 12:41 AM

what is the best material to buy to make this? Do you know if Lowes or Wally world sells this? This is the only places I have that is close but thats still 20 min away
Superorb 11-27-2010 02:48 PM

[quote=Chilson0602;32578211]what is the best material to buy to make this? Do you know if Lowes or Wally world sells this? This is the only places I have that is close but thats still 20 min away[/quote]
Just buy it online, there's several links in this thread to Lowes/HD.
Chilson0602 12-06-2010 09:11 PM

[quote=Superorb;32580965]Just buy it online, there's several links in this thread to Lowes/HD.[/quote]

Yea I found it at the store hopfully i can put it on this weekend thanks for the help:)
zomg 12-06-2010 11:03 PM

I just realize how horrible my car looked with this lip on my car after I got a v-limited
weshcky17 12-06-2010 11:46 PM

just buy a JNA lip /thread... looks a hell of a lot better and made out of solid material
xandy14x 12-07-2010 10:30 AM

so how does this hold up with 3m double sided tape and bolts on the highway? will it deform or fold up?
nrclptcnsmniak 12-10-2010 06:21 PM

i havent seen anybody do the 04-05 with air splitters do it this clean... anybody know how he did this?

[IMG]http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u158/imprezalove/2341606661_a88f478ae4_b.jpg[/IMG]
danny_d19 12-10-2010 07:21 PM

Why do you keep asking the same question??

He just stuck/attached the trim to the underside of the bumper and splitters. It's not rocket science
russ9127 03-14-2011 03:25 AM

[quote=NOboostSUBIE;27723811]

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[IMG]http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii268/NOboostSUBIE/Lip%20install/SubieAug09083.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

Just letting you know, there is a company on ebay using a picture of your underside for their "lip". Check it out. [url]http://www.stefan.inc5.com/splitter.html[/url]
Scroll down a little
russ9127 03-14-2011 03:27 AM

Didnt realize the thread was in active for over a year. woops
subaru_steve 03-14-2011 10:58 AM

[quote=russ9127;33566085]Just letting you know, there is a company on ebay using a picture of your underside for their "lip". Check it out. [url]http://www.stefan.inc5.com/splitter.html[/url]
Scroll down a little[/quote]

Haha how did you ever think to match those images? Thats pretty funny they are using his imagine though.
russ9127 03-14-2011 03:09 PM

I was actually looking at the whole thread and happen to be on the page with his car at the same time as I was looking at ebay lips!
subieguy87 02-15-2012 08:04 PM

what size self-tapping screws do you use? Getting parts tomorrow, will be done by Monday
drr 10-14-2012 11:16 PM

Here's how I did my 05 with splitters. It's perfect for me and I think it looks decent.

[IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a30/Sonofmayhem/E7785E67-4462-4A35-9E3D-4EDB2FAEB009-16895-0000100DE15CB654.jpg[/IMG]

Actually thinking about it, I'm not sure it qualifies as a lip. Lol
MRSTI28 11-07-2012 03:34 AM

Susssscribed!!!!
xiiicarlo 01-28-2013 11:15 PM

so i was kind of bored today and checked out some diy's here since i cant put on those replica v limited lips because i don't have sti splitters. i found that the wrx is in need of a lip of sorts. hence, me doing this diy. pretty simple enough and adds something new to the car.

this is what i got:
a garage door seal EPDM quality rubber
3m double sided tape
and i had a couple of screws + washers + nuts already so i didnt need to get those
[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img23/8170/dsc00937sm.jpg[/IMG]

taped it on for visual aid

[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img5/3128/dsc00936sm.jpg[/IMG]

i drilled some new holes and used some of the existing ones already there. Inbetween the screws i had a strip of double sided tape to block offs any air passages.

[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img252/2808/dsc00939sm.jpg[/IMG]

finished product. i just added a little high gloss shine from an armor all spray

[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img7/7239/dsc00943sm.jpg[/IMG]

overall, it's a neat mod for just ~$20

[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img707/3876/dsc00942sm.jpg[/IMG]
Zakster87 01-29-2013 08:02 AM

Looks good!
satrya 01-29-2013 10:36 AM

Original lip that started this thread... some wear marks but still holding on. No adjustments/repairs so far. :)
[img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wbwJmoRT8eQ/UOcGtfN1apI/AAAAAAAAMWA/HukHkrDo7Lg/s525/PC277439.JPG[/img]
[img]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SYjSVz6uZc8/UIXZQg-rziI/AAAAAAAAJVg/ccMhLyX_voA/s524/PhotoCasa20121015093121.jpg[/img]
paulpat 01-29-2013 10:56 AM

[quote="satrya;39019760"]Original lip that started this thread... some wear marks but still holding on. No adjustments/repairs so far. :)

[/quote]and that was with screws and a double sided sticky tape?
xiiicarlo 01-29-2013 11:55 AM

[quote=satrya;39019760]Original lip that started this thread... some wear marks but still holding on. No adjustments/repairs so far. :)[/quote]

10 years... hot damn, now that's what i call quality
satrya 01-29-2013 12:49 PM

[quote=xiiicarlo;39020413]10 years... hot damn, now that's what i call quality[/quote]
That's what I call a good deal :)

[quote=paulpat;39019911]and that was with screws and a double sided sticky tape?[/quote]
No double sided tape. Too bad the DIY pictures are long gone. It's basically washers like xiiicarlo's pictures a few posts up.
jimbosv650 01-29-2013 06:54 PM

[quote="xiiicarlo;39017437"]so i was kind of bored today and checked out some diy's here since i cant put on those replica v limited lips because i don't have sti splitters...

[/quote]

Says who?
[IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p29/jimbosv650/6E29468B-6198-4EB7-BB10-C4793EE2CBC1-269-0000001B92A41CA0.jpg[/IMG]
thomasubi 02-16-2013 09:40 AM

Any post on pics? They dont work anymore
MRSTI28 01-09-2014 06:45 PM

:popcorn: I LIKE WHAT I SEE
NissSti 05-21-2014 12:51 PM

looks good

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