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Old 10-21-05, 10:47 AM
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Default Wald or TTE front lip?

Hi guys.

I am planning to put some body kits on my 2001 white GS and want to ask your opinions.

I was originally going to go for
TTE front lip + L-tuned sides + L-tuned or TRD grill + UGO roof spoiler + L-sportline trunk spoiler combo. I have all of the parts listed above.

Then, as I was searching through the forum, I fell in love with Wald sportline front lip.
Luckily, I found one member selling the front lip.

Which front lip do you guys think will look better with the combo I am going to go for?
TTE or Wald?
If I were to put Wald front, do you guys think the line will flow smoothly with rest of stuffs or look out of place?
I really like Wald front, but at the same time I don't want my car to look weird by just putting front lip only. And Yes, I am not planning to spend my $ on a whole Wald kit yet....

Any opinions or pictures, if available, are greatly appreciated.
Old 10-21-05, 10:54 AM
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I like the Wald myself...very conservative
Old 10-21-05, 11:29 AM
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The Wald sportsline lip is very angular and has sharp lines so be careful what sides and rear you match it up with.
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I don't think it will match well. The Wald Sportline front is more aggressive, is flat across, and flares outwards. The L-Tuned sides curves in and up. With only the OEM rear bumper, everything will just not flow.

Just my .02.
Old 10-21-05, 11:40 AM
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if you have the parts already- go for the TTE front lip + L-tuned sides + L-tuned or TRD grill + UGO roof spoiler + L-sportline trunk spoiler combo.

the wald look makes it look like you're driving a locomotive with a fancy cattle guard.
Old 10-21-05, 01:33 PM
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but I think WALD Executive will flow good with l-tuned sides.
Old 10-21-05, 01:34 PM
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i agree, if you have ltuned sides, get tte. the wald would look very funny
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WALD exec = conservative
WALD sport = aggressive

trust me - i know
Old 10-22-05, 06:06 AM
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if you have l-tuned sides...the tte lip is prolly the best combination out there...yes it is very common but man does it look sweet!
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I think the L-Tuned sides flow well with the Greddy lip also..Someone has one up for sale also.
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Thanks guys.
I will take your adivce and stick with my original set-up.
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