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Front lip for 07 IS no drilling req'd

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Old 08-15-14, 01:51 PM
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Default Front lip for 07 IS no drilling req'd

Does anyone know if there is a front lip kit out there that doesn't require drilling into the stock bumper? I really like the fabulous kit but not sure if it requires drilling. I prefer bolt on to factory bumper with adhesive just in case I want to revert back to stock. If there is any please let me know what kind and where I can get it! Thanks! I finally paid off my car and want to start modding lol.
Old 08-15-14, 02:14 PM
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^Well in that case, you can pretty much install any lip you want then because you can just use 3M HD double-side tape on any lip to install it.
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Ha! I knew someone was going to say that!
Old 08-15-14, 03:15 PM
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But thats not pretty safe. Once you scrape. Itll just fall off
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I'm just looking for front lip kit that can be held onto the bumper with the factory screws and 3M tape.

Here's a thread from is350matic. Looks like it's only held on only by the factory screws with no adhesive.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...front-lip.html
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I have a lip on mine that replaces the stock one. Bolted right in place . I'll snap a few photos in the morning for you
Old 08-15-14, 09:17 PM
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What about the GFX lip?
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The GFX front lip requires drilling holes to the side of the bumper.
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I installed my GFX lip w/o drilling any holes. Just remove side tabs and use tape for the area where the tabs were. All other holes line up to factory mounting points.
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I've seen GFX work fine without drilling. Great looking lip too.
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Originally Posted by 06350F
I have a lip on mine that replaces the stock one. Bolted right in place . I'll snap a few photos in the morning for you
Thanks! Looking forward to seeing those pics!
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i would definitely not trust a front lip on with just adhesive. if your gonna have one on there, drill bolts to ensure its on there for good.
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^ I definitely agree with you that it's not safe. I'm not looking to just put adhesive tape and call it a day. Just a kit that can be installed using the factory screw holes on the car without additional drilling of new holes into the bumper while adding 3M tape to keep it secure. So far the only front lip I can think of is the Fabulous front lip kit.
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Getting a new GFX front lip getting put on this week; I can tell you first-hand that no drilling is required.
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Originally Posted by Gville350
Getting a new GFX front lip getting put on this week; I can tell you first-hand that no drilling is required.
NIce! Can you take pics of installation?


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