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Check out my custom front lip. Still only a mock up and unfinished.

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Old 04-05-11, 10:41 AM
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Default Check out my custom front lip. Still only a mock up and unfinished.

Ok guys, before you guys ask why did I do this. Because this lip was free and I had some free time on my hands. I figure why not try something new and see where it goes. This lip is an OEM front lip off an 07 Camry SE, so not only is it urethane it is top quality . I didn't want to fork out 200+ for a TTE lip or any other for that matter. Total cost so far has been 1 hour of my time . Like I said, this is only a mock up and no way near finished. Still need a lot of trimming and cutting to make it sit flush, then off to prep and paint.
As of now, I'm not even 100% sure I want to put this lip on my car, if I finish it and like how it looks then I might. Please give all comments and criticism, good or bad. I don't care if you hate it or love it. Maybe you guys can give suggestion on how else I can change it up. On side note, I love how the stock holes for the fog lights fit perfectly on mine.


Old 04-05-11, 11:08 AM
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not feeling it but will hold off final judgment till its on their and i can see a finalized pic of it

props for the uniqueness and ingenuity though
Old 04-05-11, 11:16 AM
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ewwwwwww, not feeling it but congrats on the effort.
Old 04-05-11, 12:17 PM
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Sorry but that lip doesnt look good on a lexus. I know it not finish, but it reminds me of rice rocket with body kits screwed on because they found out that it cost more to mold the body kit on then body kit cost itself.
Old 04-05-11, 12:40 PM
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Did a little p-chop, not the greatest, but 5 mins of my work time is what you get.

I think this would look better, and more 'flat' on the bottom edge like the jp front bumper would be ideal.
Old 04-05-11, 01:33 PM
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i think this COULD look reall cool. i gotta give it up to ya for originality. cant wait to see what it will look like done. keep us all posted
Old 04-05-11, 01:58 PM
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nice chop, looks good like that imo.
Old 04-05-11, 02:53 PM
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no you would have to at least bring the lip up to the moulding strip because it just looks out of place halfway across the bumper.
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Old 04-05-11, 03:28 PM
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p-shop it in the same color as the body, that might help make it easier to decide.......

The difference in color keeps throwing me off.
Old 04-05-11, 03:45 PM
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I like the idea of this lip more then I actually like it but props for originality
Old 04-05-11, 03:50 PM
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Not really feeling this at all. Yes it's unfinished and I have no body education. But I am in for the finished product.
Old 04-05-11, 04:02 PM
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Keep the comments and critizism coming....... Not even sure if there would be a finished state, if I feel I will not dig the looks I'll just stop. I'm planning to keep the lines on the lip, not trying to mold or fiberglass anything. Keeping my cost low as can be and maybe end up with a half decent lip
Old 04-05-11, 04:12 PM
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i think it looks ricey...but hey, its your car..if you like it then it's your style.
Old 04-05-11, 04:38 PM
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looks like a typical civic SI style lip at the bottom

overall dont like it because even if it was painted to match, it kinda sticks out like a sore thumb


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