Mines replica front lip install advise

[mattfinch]

Hi all

 

I have gone and bought a mines replica front lip and received it today. I wanted to have ago at fitting this myself before i take it to a bodyshop. Now the lip has no holes in it so am i guessing i just make some holes to match up with the current bolts that hold the standard little lip on. And then just bolt it on and help it out with some strong double sided tape.

 

The link for this lip is: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mines-Front-Splitter-Lip-for-Nissan-350z-2003-2006-fibreglass-FRP-PRE-FACELIFT-/251359245567?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a862db4ff

 

Any help would really help

 

Thanks

[Lexx]

Why not contact Taras at RT Performance?

They are traders on this forum and will tell you exactly how to fit their product.

[mattfinch]

I have messaged them and will wait for a reply probbs in the morning. Just wondered if anyone on here had already done one of these.

[LloydV]

For mine I had to remove the lip that sticks up behind, then its just a couple of self tapping screws the the wheel arch.

[mattfinch]

Ok thanks. Ill have to have a look over the weekend when its light and take it from there

[BulletMagnet]

For mine I had to remove the lip that sticks up behind, then its just a couple of self tapping screws the the wheel arch.

don't cut the lips on the back, they are there to help hold it onto the bumper

[Tinyflier]

Some strong sealant between the underside of the top that goes over the bumper bar and a couple of screws into the inner face of the wheel arch is what holds mine on VERY securely.

 

I had to trim the top back to clear my Zunsport grille (there are pics on my build thread).

 

David

[mattfinch]

Thanks everyone for the advice and Tinyflier that makes it sound much easier to use strong sealant on the back of the top bit and then the screws through the wheel arch. I had alook to day and seems simple enough. Thanks again

[Payco]

Didnt take any chances with my CF Mines copy lip, had RT Performance fit it for me which they did a great job on.

 

Think its bonded in the centre and screwed on the wings.

 

Payco

[Scene]

I was after one of these for christmas from my girlfriend, however being fibreglass im guessing this will get destroyed on speed bumps?

[Dave-350]

I was after one of these for christmas from my girlfriend, however being fibreglass im guessing this will get destroyed on speed bumps?

 

Definitely, and carbon.

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

 

It's probably the most "slight" lip design available so as long as you take care with humps and parking up near curbs then you will be fine.

[Tinyflier]

I have the plastic version, note that it isn't fibreglass so it has a degree of elasticity which helps.

 

It does sometimes scrape on the odd speed hump (not all) and steep car park ramps can be "interesting"! I can feel a few minors scrapes but are all underneath (obviously!) and not visible.

 

As for parking facing a kerb, yes you could damage it but you get used to keeping a bit of distance.

 

Get one!

 

David

Edited November 23, 2013 by Tinyflier

[mattfinch]

I have got my lip on now and been driving around for about a week with it and had no problems. Was quite easy to fit all matched up well and used a small nut and bolt in the back of each wheel arch and stuck the uper lip bit to the bumper lip bar and looks very good. Would recomend getting one does make the bumper look much better. Also sprayed it matte black to match my badges

[aidan]

I have got my lip on now and been driving around for about a week with it and had no problems. Was quite easy to fit all matched up well and used a small nut and bolt in the back of each wheel arch and stuck the uper lip bit to the bumper lip bar and looks very good. Would recomend getting one does make the bumper look much better. Also sprayed it matte black to match my badges

 

pics??

[mattfinch]

Im trying to upload pics but not sure how too can only seem to change my display pic. Whats the best way to put some pics up?

[aidan]

photobucket account

[mattfinch]

Yer I have put them into photobucket but can not remember how to upload them on to here lol

[mattfinch]

[mattfinch]

[mattfinch]

[mattfinch]

Here we go

[Payco]

Heres my Mines copy lip..

 

Payco

[Stu_2424]

Is there a trader that sells these on here?

[Stu_2424]

Fail...did not read thread