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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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i cant make up my mind, would like to see pics and hear opinions on what i should do.i am on 20's that arent that agressive. the over all look is a sporty. i am not slammed, on tanabe df's with a fat tire set up, 255-35-20 f and 275-35-20 rear. i know a pic would help but i do not have any as of now. thanks

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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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They are some threads already about the TTE molded lip.. The best advice i got was to mold the TTE lip..
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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heres a pic of vip-209 car, not the best pic but u get the idea haha

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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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i was also asking for peoples opinion about which to get: vertex kit or just mold a tte lip. i will try to put up a poll.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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y not post a pic of your car?
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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in for this
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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Vertex goes well with an aggressive wheel fitment and a low stance. It would also help if get a full kit or a matching side skirt and rear bumper (front bumper only would not match factory sides and rear bumper.

TTE (molded or not) will match up well with factory sides and rear, as well as a more conservative wheel and tire set up.

So it's really what look you are trying to achieve with your car. Simple or aggressive.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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well the difference is how much your willing to spend. vertex kit..is not cheap.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 05:33 PM
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The TTE lip is a great addition to the front and much better if it's molded. I would go with that but then again I'm not much of a body kit person. Not knocking it though.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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*Molded TTE + shave side marker*
Its not mine, but i think he's from NY nice car and stance.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Heres mine molded.. ITs nice to still be able to see the lines of the TTE lip when molded.. These guys did a great job..

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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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i need to mold my TTE lip...
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
Heres mine molded.. ITs nice to still be able to see the lines of the TTE lip when molded.. These guys did a great job..

i have the same grill and am on 20'' TSW Kayalami's but i am about an 1" lower than you are. it looks like the molded lip is the way to go.
ps i would have the molding look just like the blue one
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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That pic really isn't that great.. Depending on the road and angle i'm little lower than what that pic shows.. I think molded is the way...
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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I vote TTE lip! Looks clean.
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