How To DIY: Home Depot front lip
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DIY: Home Depot front lip
Hey everyone,
i had made a post about modding my car within very little monitary limitations ( a "ghetto minivation" some may say). It was requested i make a DIY for those unsure. So here it goes.
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Directions:
i had made a post about modding my car within very little monitary limitations ( a "ghetto minivation" some may say). It was requested i make a DIY for those unsure. So here it goes.
Suggested Time/ Difficulty:
- Very simple mod, took about a half and hour with wheel ramps
- Garage Door Bottom Seal
- 3m Double Sided Tape
- Scissors
- About 8 Screws and 1/4" washers
- Drill with small bit
Directions:
- Break out the jack stands or wheel ramps and get your lift on! For easier access to the bottom of the bumper
- Start on one side of the bumper and attach the Bottom Seal to the bumper using one of the pre-existing screws on the bumper, near where the bumper meets the corner peice.
- 3M time! Run 3m along the Bottom Seal and Start to apply the Bottom Seal to the bumper, making certain the seal is in the position of your liking
- Attach the other end to the bumper, using the pre-existing screw, then trim the excess (i have very sharp fingers)
- Heres where you get to drill into your prized MINI ( unless you feel ok with just the 3M adhering it ). I just drilled a small guidehole, then used a screw and washer, and worked my way across the bumper, spacing them about 4" apart as shown below.
- Thats about it, as a finishing touch i used the same goo i do on my molding to darken the "lip" to better match the shimmer and color
- Go Drive! Hope this helps scratch you modding itch without smashing you piggybank!
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I cant wait to see how this lip looks when i actually lower the car, as i just ordered suspension from Chad at DT!
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Great mod.
However as one who tried it, if your MINI hits on the bottom often like mine does at the entrance of my driveway from the street don't expect it to last long as the rubber isn't too durable.
However if you don't have this problem like me, then do it as it's a great mod and it looks great.
However as one who tried it, if your MINI hits on the bottom often like mine does at the entrance of my driveway from the street don't expect it to last long as the rubber isn't too durable.
However if you don't have this problem like me, then do it as it's a great mod and it looks great.
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Awesome, HR people! Well hopefully we'll get to meet. I ordered the Koni Yellow/HSport setup, and am hoping to install it on Saturday, so any help would be much appreciated, because im just gonna wing it.
I plan on trying to do a nice detailed writeup on the Suspension as well
I plan on trying to do a nice detailed writeup on the Suspension as well
I want to get that same setup for Schultze, but I've been advised to wait a few weeks after the repairs to make sure everything is in order (runs properly, etc. etc.) since the insurance company/collision center isn't responsible for any upgrades to the suspension.