How To DIY: Home Depot front lip

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Old 04-01-2008, 06:08 PM
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I'm lowered on H&R sport coilovers


THX for the great idea!
 
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looks awesome man, i def cant wait
 
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Old 04-01-2008, 09:42 PM
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No doubt one of the best hardware store mods I've seen
 
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very fun
 
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Old 04-01-2008, 11:37 PM
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...off to home depot I go.
 
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post some pics!
 
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Old 04-02-2008, 09:34 AM
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Thanks for DIY.. Ill try this next weekend with just 3M, that way if i dont like it i can just remove it any time! ... but i think im gonna love it.. looks clean in the pics
 
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Old 04-07-2008, 10:28 AM
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verry niiice.

I just lowered mine so ill try to throw up some fresh pictures.
 
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Old 04-07-2008, 07:17 PM
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Woah, cool! Now -- anyone in the DC area willing to do this for me??
 
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Old 04-08-2008, 04:31 AM
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Ok, just finished up the lip and shaved badge...here's the results.

Her boot(y):




And the DIY Home Depot Lip...double sided tape and screws/washers holding it on:




 
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Old 04-08-2008, 05:57 AM
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^^ I like the shape you gave the corners of the lip -- transitions perfectly to the front bumper.
 
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Old 04-08-2008, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by eager2own
^^ I like the shape you gave the corners of the lip -- transitions perfectly to the front bumper.


I wanted it to look like ir came on the car.
 
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yes, vuuhr nice
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 07:45 AM
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Does anyone know if this rubber stripping be painted body color?
 
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it probably wouldnt hold up if you painted it
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 08:43 AM
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Id imagine it would just crack. because even if you use the hardest garage door sealer, it still has a little flex
 
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Thanks for your answers, thats what i had thought since its flexible rubber.
Gotta love cheap mods!
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 12:00 PM
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I think this would also look rad if you put a splitter under it. It would make the splitter blend into the bumper better. I will be doing the mod this weekend.
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 12:16 PM
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Going shopping tonight.. Great thread!
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 12:28 PM
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Me too! Cheaper and easier than a full-blown spoiler. Clever indeed - great work!!
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 01:02 PM
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I just got back from the Home Depot.. Guess what I am doing today? =) Great thread.. Did you guys take the bumper cover off to put this on?
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 01:14 PM
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I'll have to try this -- and may have to experiment with a back bumper "lip" on either side of the exhaust
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 02:05 PM
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Haha! I just finished mine! Looks SO cool. only 13 bucks for everything. I just drove up on my ramps and did it. I tried to blend the ends in but it was harder to cut than I thought. Even with a new razor. Then I took my grinder with a sanding flap on it and tried to blend it. I ended up just making it end where the lines on the lower bumper are. Like the picture tekron has.

I also have enough that I thought.. Humm.. What would this look like on the rear on either side of the exhaust. I ran out of tape but I think I might try this later in the week.

It was a SUPER easy mod to do. Looks cool and when it ever needs to be replaced it was only 8 bucks. This forum rocks!
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 02:31 PM
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Simple mod, but very cooool! I'm off to the Home Depot and I even have a gift card, too.
 


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