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Non-CF Lip

Old Oct 4, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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I know there are threads out there about what style to buy, But I'm looking for a particular one...Anyone know where I can find a non-Carbon Fiber version of this lip? I thought it was on eBay before, but I can only find CF versions of it - I can't justify spending $400 on something that I may crack easily (I scrape the front lip all the time!). Maybe it's sold out and I have to wait? Any help would be appreciated.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Performance-...s/181765497479


It looks very similar to the one I just shattered - the "SK style" one on eBay. Compared to the one I want, the SK sides are slightly different (higher) and the lip protrudes more. I don't think I want this one again as the view of the corner from the door wasn't quite right to me - plus the corner scraped a lot (and I'm only on Half Downs!):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-14-16-IS...t/222004932590

And I don't want the "Aimgain" style one - sides are too flared up for my taste:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Style-Fron...y/381450443711

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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 11:38 AM
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I'm wondering if these lips require any drilling under the bumper?

I like the subtle look to it, not too flashy.
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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I dont think they make those in non cf. I was looking into it as well and ended up with this from a local shop. Looks like the sk one to me as well but minr was only $90.

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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 12:58 PM
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This one...
https://www.amazon.com/PULIps-LXIS14...us+is+2014+lip
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Originally Posted by nathantse
I'm wondering if these lips require any drilling under the bumper?

I like the subtle look to it, not too flashy.
They do. The SK one I had has mounting tabs for existing bolt points. But you had to drill into the front edge (hidden) to prevent it from sagging - also 1 screw in each wheel well. Pretty minor and unnoticeable if you remove it.
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 01:16 PM
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You can also check out Stillen's front lip: https://www.stillen.com/stillen-2014...r-kb31001.html
It's non CF, and costs you about $300. Great fit, great look.
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 01:30 PM
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I may get one in the future but it would likely have to be painted body color or gloss black.
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by E46CT
I may get one in the future but it would likely have to be painted body color or gloss black.
Painted mine flat black. It goes with the trim of the car. Was thinking about gloss black but it wouldn't flow with all the black trim pieces.
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebirthing
You can also check out Stillen's front lip: https://www.stillen.com/stillen-2014...r-kb31001.html
It's non CF, and costs you about $300. Great fit, great look.
Thanks - yeah saw this. It looks like a very high-quality product, but the style isn't what I am looking for.
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 04:40 PM
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To OP, Thats a skipper design lip copy the CF one you are showing.

They make it in FRP, here it is on my car






you can order it from inspire USA
http://www.inspire-usa.com/Skipper-J...t-_p_1091.html
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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by specONE
To OP, Thats a skipper design lip copy the CF one you are showing.

They make it in FRP, here it is on my car

you can order it from inspire USA
http://www.inspire-usa.com/Skipper-J...t-_p_1091.html
Thanks, yah that's the one - looks really good...but the whole kit is $2000 - expensive for me. I'm assuming the lip alone would be about $300-500? At that price, I'd just get CF. I think there used to be a "plastic" version on ebay.
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