franklin Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I think its friggen brilliant. We pay such crazy prices for some things not nearly as well designed. Clear your mind that its garage door seal for a moment. It looks almost like a JDM lip , its likely close to indistructable and it cost $10. No we would rather pay $350 for a fiberglass / hard plastic lip that is doomed to be busted in no time. I say not Ghetto , I say brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Anyone ever read - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance ? There was a similar debate in that book over something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malingator Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Here's my ghetto Frost King front lip..been on at 140mph...made it thought this entire New England Winter, but I'm ghetto because I know 3 WRX/STi's that all have cracked the "real" lips this winter..whatever:spin: http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2679000-2679999/2679245_18_full.jpg This was pre engine cover paint and front plate delete http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2679000-2679999/2679245_23_full.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLGTaru Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow. I'm really trying to think of a way to do it so that it wraps up along the side just a little bit, a la JDM STi lip. I'll post if I figure that out. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 My friend did his a long time ago to his lude, and we were gonna do it to my old car an Accord. He made a fatter lip though. Using Landscape edging. We called it the Mugarden Lip http://i27.tinypic.com/e3p6h.jpg http://i29.tinypic.com/2rmtw1u.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panamajack Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 o wow. even i dont like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christurismohk Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 My friend did his a long time ago to his lude, and we were gonna do it to my old car an Accord. He made a fatter lip though. Using Landscape edging. We called it the Mugarden Lip http://i27.tinypic.com/e3p6h.jpg http://i29.tinypic.com/2rmtw1u.jpg I would like to see what it looks like mounted UNDER the bumper..not above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfohr15 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Somebody should go out, buy all of the supplies needed, make some instructions, take the seal out of the Frost King bag, package everything together, and sell it. Maybe even make some sti stickers to throw on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocuS Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That would be easy but I'm sure it would get the reception some got when first mentioning it. I've goot all the supplies to do the Frost King DIY lip but I'm also going to give it a nice coat of flexible paint to make it a little less flat looking. I'll post some pictures and measurements ASAP. I should get it done before the SRP BBQ next weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I would like to see what it looks like mounted UNDER the bumper..not above. Heres a finished pic of it. Looks good on the lude because the front bumper is cut straight on the bottom so its flush all the way around without any bends. http://i27.tinypic.com/2m76ykp.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Not a fan......... It came out flush and decent but....... Not a fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 ^^butt Fugly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 thats horrible 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigb3630123 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 I do think it looks awful ugly but I'm loving the man standing in the back watching you take pictures of your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue GT Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 If that was on a dedicated track car that constantly scraped and needed every bit of aero it could get fine, but a stock lude????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlander Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Great cheap aero for track use. Hell, not a lot different than what some track cars use to save money on constant front lip repairs. On a street car..... not as much. Especially since it is such a drastic change from the side rockers. The Door Seal lip is a pretty effective scrub guard. If only there were a way to keep from losing that straight bottom edge when our bumpers roll up in the middle....... Vir Est Fatum Ut Perficio Concepta Suus Progenies. - Man is destined to fulfill the capacity of his lineage (i.e. Darwinism) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhSoTuRbO6 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 sry guys, i need a little bit of a walk though. I get the tape and everything, but how do i place the plastic, its there a right and wrong side to face. Just dont want to F up, i thougt after 2 years someone would have had a walk though,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue GT Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 highlander i completely agree about the stock bumper rolling up, any ideas on how to fill it in? Maybe a second piece fo the trim, i might need to take a few measuremeants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'm going to use some aluminum bar stock from Lowe's to keep the bottom on a single line, then fill in the gap in the middle of the bumper with some black door molding foam. That's the plan. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icy Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 sry guys, i need a little bit of a walk though. I get the tape and everything, but how do i place the plastic, its there a right and wrong side to face. Just dont want to F up, i thougt after 2 years someone would have had a walk though,lol. highlander i completely agree about the stock bumper rolling up, any ideas on how to fill it in? Maybe a second piece fo the trim, i might need to take a few measuremeants. You guys aren't seriously considering this right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I actually am considering it. I love the look, but I know, for sure, that an aftermarket "pre-made" lip won't last me two weeks (if two days) here where I live, due to the typically steep driveway apron angles and rather bad potholes..... This DIY seems to be a good compromise. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronlee0821 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 i did it on mine too. only for the winters though. for the summer, i have an actual lip that just got painted.. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2136/2276881114_357c34707d_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2381/2266984723_5bdf19fbb3_b.jpg http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/2262542382_1eaed51c24_b.jpg im surprised at how well it stands up to the snow and all the salt.. even through three snow storms, Nasioc 48 hours drive, and a few off-road events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icy Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I digress. I'm sure if its done right it could look nice. Edit: Done right it does look nice. good work aaronlee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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