GT35 STi Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Let me start off by saying I've tried searching this site for advice and apparently I'm a terrible keyworder as I've come across nothing of help. Well, I take that back. I found a few usernames that people suggested from pretty old threads and decided to PM them anyways Anyways, I was wondering if any of you knew of where I could buy a front lip for my 08 Spec-B. I know the last time I looked in to this, there was an ebay lip I could buy as well that would take very little modifying? If there is a thread, store owner, local crackwhore someone can point me to that can at least get me in the right direction. That would be great. Thanks in advanced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Do the Ebay lip, cut a little bit off on the inside where it goes up in the middle section of the bumper, easy as pie. Plus they are cheap, I would know since I'm on my third one... lol 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...
GT35 STi Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Do the Ebay lip, cut a little bit off on the inside where it goes up in the middle section of the bumper, easy as pie. Plus they are cheap, I would know since I'm on my third one... lol Why are you on your third one? I was thinking of just giving the ebay lip a go. Is it really that easy? Just need a dremel or something to shave a little bit off? Also, can you throw a link to the one you buy? I just realized there's hundreds of different sellers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm to low for the greater Philly area and scrape it all the time. This one (3rd) has been good lately, maybe since its bolted to the bumper this time. I used a sharp razor blade to cut all mine. Pretty much bought the cheapest S204 06-07wrx lip on ebay every time. 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...
GT35 STi Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Nice. I think I'm going to just go that route then. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds2250 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Just a heads up, I think R-rev has a carbon fiber lip for the 08's now. 335HP/360Tq VF-22/1820 clone with Meth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT35 STi Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Just a heads up, I think R-rev has a carbon fiber lip for the 08's now. It also sounds like RavSpec has one. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 06 s204 sti lip and will see how that goes. If it ends up looking like crap, i'll go with R-Rev carbon fiber or RavSpec Has anyone doing a step by step on getting the 06 sti lip to fit? If not I'll try to take some pics while I install mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT35 STi Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 got the ebay lip in the mail today looks like I just need to shave a little off each side of the up part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Correct, a little bit on each side. Don't know how much. "This is an adventure." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruss87 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 DOING THIS! About to order one now.. Let me know what areas you had to shave down.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Here's how much I cut off on both sides. Don't mind my hideous front bumper. 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...
GT35 STi Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 It's ok, mine isn't much better... Put it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510Finn Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Is this the lip you got? http://goo.gl/b6lcV This is priced at 70!? 08 Spec B details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510Finn Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 It also sounds like RavSpec has one. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the 06 s204 sti lip and will see how that goes. If it ends up looking like crap, i'll go with R-Rev carbon fiber or RavSpec Has anyone doing a step by step on getting the 06 sti lip to fit? If not I'll try to take some pics while I install mine. I saw the installed product and looks nice. Pics on the install? Also a link to the lip you got. You can PM if you don't want to post. 08 Spec B details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT35 STi Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I got this lip http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIT-FOR-06-07-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STi-S204-Front-Bumper-Lip-Spoiler-/280998391490?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item416ccf2ec2&vxp=mtr I ended up not having the correct tool to make the necessary cuts you have to make to make this lip fit. Basically look at Windy Road's pic. Basically where the lip goes up is a fraction bigger than the size of the bumper going up, so you have to trim off a little bit on each side of the up part of the lip to make it fit. Length and everything else it fits perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yours fits better then mine does. But I blame that on all the times I've folded the lip under the bumper lol. 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...
GT35 STi Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'd have probably put it on upside down if I tried to do it by myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruss87 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Not sure from the pictures where exactly the cuts are being made... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Not sure from the pictures where exactly the cuts are being made... Its easier to tell what needs to be cut if you have one in front of you. But you are trimming these two areas really. 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...
Custom Trendz Inc. Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I did not trim all those parts you guys did, made it mount into the indent of the bumper. Ill show you how it came out, I used a heat gun to form it into the indent and LOTS of screws. I know how to mold plastic since im a vacuum former operator/mold maker for a living. I just couldnt stand having that 1/2"-1" gap between middle of bumper and lip on the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaSprinter24 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 subed for next upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT35 STi Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 I did not trim all those parts you guys did, made it mount into the indent of the bumper. Ill show you how it came out, I used a heat gun to form it into the indent and LOTS of screws. I know how to mold plastic since im a vacuum former operator/mold maker for a living. I just couldnt stand having that 1/2"-1" gap between middle of bumper and lip on the sides. If you cut it to the up lift of the bumper you won't have that gap. There are parts there is a minor gap, but nothing major. I haven't noticed it yet while walking around the car and I stare at it every time I walk up to my car still(hey don't judge, it's still new to me! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Trendz Inc. Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 ill have to check it out once its on the car. doing headlights+grill+projector surrounds+emblem so the car is without a front end at the moment. Should be able to get it mounted by friday im hoping if the rain ever stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Trendz Inc. Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/01/e7eryjus.jpg Let me know if pic is too big, I'm on my phone. Car was bone stock before the remodel. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 This looks better than i've ever seen this lip fit ^^.. Like this a LOT. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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