Speedracerx Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Yeah, looking forward to meeting you guys too. But don't expect too much, my car is continuous work in progress:spin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs6er Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 As another old guy about to lower my ride with Ions, I too crave a front lip. I've been toying with a barge board. For those of you who don't follow F1, it's basically a piece of plywood that absorbs impacts and scrapes instead of leaving that job to the carbon fiber on an F1 car. I've been thinking that I could cut a piece to attach to the front in roughly the same shape as an RBS Lip and border it with some rubber tubing. I think I saw something like this on an Impreza post, but just utilizing the rubber material. It may have been garden edging. I don't remember. Any thoughts on how this might work? Overly ghetto, even if done well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLegGT67 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 This looks like a great setup. I usually pull in and get out and check to see how close I am, which is annoying sometimes. I am very cautious about my front lip when parking. I think my main problem is pulling into a high driveways. I'm probably the only person that has Wu-Tang Clan and Paul McCartney on their mp3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 The rubber lip you may be referring to is garage door seal from Home Depot. It is quite soft and a little spongy and I've seen it used on a WRX and a Forester to create a pretty nice looking lower lip. Just attach it directly to the lower edge of the bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs6er Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 That's the one. I was thinking I'd attach it to plywood, so if I dropped onto something or kissed a curb, there would be something more substantial that just rubber to take and spread the inpact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 This looks like a great setup. I usually pull in and get out and check to see how close I am, which is annoying sometimes. I am very cautious about my front lip when parking. I think my main problem is pulling into a high driveways. Yeah, I still scrape pulling out of steep driveways, can't help that when you're low. I was looking at adding small casters or a skidplate at the lower edges, but attachment to the chassis is an issue...maybe air bags to lift on command? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 sweet. nice job OP. ...not that anyone on lgt.com would do anything stupid:lol: hey! i resmble that remark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 hey! i resmble that remark! Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 wow, i'd love to do this... can't break my 3rd lip :cough: learn to park :cough: To the OP- that is a sweet set up. I'll have to look into thsi for the wife (and me:hide:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 :cough: learn to park :cough: Give him a break! He's Asian! wait, so am I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Give him a break! He's Asian! wait, so am I. Oh Oh, me three! Is there a trend here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 ^^rofl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XVR_legacy Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 that is awesome....great idea and nice setup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Speedracer...Way off topic but do you have any more pics (from further back) of the front end, I am liking the blacked out center section of bumper..blends in nice with the lip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05_LGT Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 bumski on the center section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Here's a link to a beauty shot of the car. Right now, the blackout is done with graphics tape and includes the center support. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1503&page=91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 ^very cool. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 We're here to serve...Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Latest installment...moved the monitor from an exposed position on the air vent to replace the vanity mirror on the visor. The vanity mirror had power, so it was an easy hook up. It's not real pretty, but it works! I forgot my nibbler at home so the inside cuts suck really bad. If I get the energy, I'll make a pattern and have a new plate made at the laser cut place, otherwise, it'll have to do as is:) Works great, and I haven't hit a parking stop yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03LegacyWgn Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 how well does it work at nite? and i must say that is a pretty sweet idea! so if you dont let your wife drive the LGT what do you let her drive? the pantera? lol 03 BH Mods: Group A Alt & Crank Pullys and end links, CIA, JDM L7 Grille, JDM HID lights, JDM rear tails Stromung CBE, KYB GR2's W/ H&R springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 how well does it work at nite? and i must say that is a pretty sweet idea! so if you dont let your wife drive the LGT what do you let her drive? the pantera? lol Works great at night...has its own IR illumination. Pantera is sitting, needs a lot of work since I parked it in the early '80s. The Vette was supposed to be hers, she drove it 300 ft. and said "that's enough":). Has a new Civic EX, but she now wants a Prius...trying to make up for some the damage to the environment I've done over the past 40+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 You could also do what this guy did to his Lexus: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86621&highlight=RMMGS4+steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03LegacyWgn Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 You could also do what this guy did to his Lexus: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86621&highlight=RMMGS4+steel thats a pretty slick idea, is that an aftermarket production? or something he fabb'd up? 03 BH Mods: Group A Alt & Crank Pullys and end links, CIA, JDM L7 Grille, JDM HID lights, JDM rear tails Stromung CBE, KYB GR2's W/ H&R springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedracerx Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 You could also do what this guy did to his Lexus: http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86621&highlight=RMMGS4+steel That is awesome. Really well done. I may have to do this to mine! Though it still wouldn't stop me from hitting the parking stops unless I extended the delrin beyond the RBS lip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 lol i can't believe post #8 is my friend's little brother ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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