tildowns Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I didn't remove the bumper, just put the front end up on jack-stands. Hardest part was centering the piece so the gaps are equal...I also didn't cut the underbody. Most of the screws are in the bumper, not the cover. ( The one or two that are, I use pop-ins so I can remove them) I used a razor knife and a small coping saw to trim the ends. Then cut the cap off and reglued it using super glue. Sorry for no pics, can't seem to figure out how to post them ( If anybody knows how, HELP ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I didn't remove the bumper, just put the front end up on jack-stands. Hardest part was centering the piece so the gaps are equal...I also didn't cut the underbody. Most of the screws are in the bumper, not the cover. ( The one or two that are, I use pop-ins so I can remove them) I used a razor knife and a small coping saw to trim the ends. Then cut the cap off and reglued it using super glue. Sorry for no pics, can't seem to figure out how to post them ( If anybody knows how, HELP ) Use a free photo hosting website like http://www.photobucket.com and upload the photo from your computer to there. Then pull the IMG code that photobucket lists and copy and paste it into the post section here and your done. I believe my front lip is delivered since a UPS truck came down my street, haven't looked yet. 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=630&pictureid=3359 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tildowns Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Here's a better pic.....more pics in my album http://legacygt.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=630&pictureid=3362 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGeneral Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Do you guys think a lip would look weird with stock 16 inchers? Planning on getting rims this summer but in the mean time.... Um, mine is on a car with stock rims, what is wrong with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Here are some quick cell phone pics. As for the installation, pretty simple: You'll have to drill new holes in the bumper since these holes will not line since it's a wrx/sti lip. Then you'll have to modify the plastic under cover to make room for the new screws you just installed and that's it. Best way to do it is by removing the bumper. i wish mine looked like that...my came all warped and twisted even though it came in a full sized box edit: just used a hair dryer to straighten the lip..pretty easy to work with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Um, mine is on a car with stock rims, what is wrong with it? you have 17's though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshanks07 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 The lip is crazy easy to work with while using a hair dryer. I'm going to try and install my lip this weekend if work allows me to take a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGeneral Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 you have 17's though I had no idea that Leggys come with 16s. Learn something new every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_j Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 received the lip today. is the bottom half of the lip suppose to be only half as "deep" as the top? "deep" meaning from the front of the lip going to the back (assuming its on the car) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestratomaster Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I had no idea that Leggys come with 16s. Learn something new every day. only in 05 then they switched to 17's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 received the lip today. is the bottom half of the lip suppose to be only half as "deep" as the top? "deep" meaning from the front of the lip going to the back (assuming its on the car) yes mine is like that, the bottom part of the lip has less material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Quick photo, my center section sits odd. Oh well I don't really care, its already scrapped up from side to side from just driving around today, and I'm stock ride height. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4691932619_2503ef199e_b.jpg 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 looks good mine came with blemishes on the lip already.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacychick Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Quick photo, my center section sits odd. Oh well I don't really care, its already scrapped up from side to side from just driving around today, and I'm stock ride height. Did you cut anything off the center portion that tucks up in the bumper? I had to do that so it would fit properly. Just trying to figure out why yours is doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Did you cut anything off the center portion that tucks up in the bumper? I had to do that so it would fit properly. Just trying to figure out why yours is doing that. I did cut the center section on both sides a little, probably not enough. So the next time I take my bumper off which is pretty much anytime it needs to go on ramps now I'll take the lip off and see what I can do. Thats if it doesn't get ripped off before then 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 just installed the lip, took about 3hrs. i removed the bumper since i dont have jack stands to raise the car. i would say the hardest part was...removing the damn pop its from the car. i had another hand to help me hold the lip in place while i aligned it and drilled it to the bumper. http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1669/dsc01397m.jpg http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3811/dsc01399vk.jpg http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3659/dsc01398xh.jpg few pics after i finished, grill needs to be repainted, and i need to cap the ends of the lip...looks fine without it imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SATSFYD Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Quick question... has anyone seen an improvement of gas mileage at highway speeds since they put their lip on? **There are two types of people in the world, those who build horsepower and those who buy it. Which one are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimberDHexMods Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 If anything gas mileage should decrease slightly. You are messing with the cars aerodynamics. Increasing the height of the high pressure bubble downward an inch. Just speculation. I doubt anyone has a wind tunnel. FWIW roof racks and wings lower mpgs. [CENTER][B][I] Front Limited Slip Racing Differentials for the 5EAT now available for $1895 shipped, please inquire for details! [/I][/B][/CENTER] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowFast Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 ^ agreed, not sure if it adds any downforce but it probablyy adds drag, enough to actually notice, probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJLGT Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I installed mine today, I removed the bumper and it took my about 2 hours including bumper removal and re-installation and cleanup. I can't imagine doing this without removing the bumper, it would have taken 5 times as long, even with a lift. At first I didn't even think the lip was even going to fit, it took me some coercing to get it on, but it looks great. I used 2 pairs of lock wrenches to hold the ends of the lip in place while i pre-drilled and put in the screws while my girlfriend watched and obviously had no thought of asking if I needed help. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs618.snc3/32511_624380245087_26610424_35793935_6895618_n.jpg http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs658.snc3/32511_624380265047_26610424_35793937_255149_n.jpg http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs618.snc3/32511_624380275027_26610424_35793939_1721769_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SATSFYD Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 If anything gas mileage should decrease slightly. You are messing with the cars aerodynamics. Increasing the height of the high pressure bubble downward an inch. Just speculation. I doubt anyone has a wind tunnel. FWIW roof racks and wings lower mpgs. Down force I agree with, but I would think reducing the amount of air going under your chassis would be better to cut thru the air at higher speeds. (55plus) **There are two types of people in the world, those who build horsepower and those who buy it. Which one are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey457 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Has anyone used double-sided tape along with fastening hardware to fix the lip to the car? I'm seeing some lips that don't line up, some that are wavy or lumpy looking. Part of the problem is that these lips are very cheaply made, they fold and flex with little to no effort. Like someone else posted, mine came all contorted even when packed in a full sized box. But it's thin plastic, and it was $70 shipped, so what the hell. I want something to protect my bumper, but it has to look right while doing so. So I'm thinking that double-sided tape would hold the lip to the bumper and keep all the gaps closed and even, while the fasteners would keep the lip from falling off. I want it to look like OEM fitment when it's done, so I'm guessing it's going to take considerable work to get there. My plan is to use the nice black 3M DS tape, like the stuff that comes on window / rain guards. It's $10 a roll at Autozone, I think it's worth a shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STi Boy Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 using double sided tape would definitely fix the minor gaps instead of going all out on screws. i used all the screws that came with the lip and could probably use 6-8 more. i would say double sided tape, heat and mold the lip and screws would give the best fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SATSFYD Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 using double sided tape would definitely fix the minor gaps instead of going all out on screws. i used all the screws that came with the lip and could probably use 6-8 more. i would say double sided tape, heat and mold the lip and screws would give the best fit. ^agree ... and good choice on black M3 tape... white shows... don't ask how I know. **There are two types of people in the world, those who build horsepower and those who buy it. Which one are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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