Author Topic: Front lip. Whats the deal? (Read 12193 times)

Ramblin MAn · « **on:** August 17, 2009, 09:44:17 AM »

I see all kinds of cars missing the lower front lip spoiler. The one I just picked up is the same way. Whats the deal with these? Do they come off that easy and get ran over? I'm trying to decide on what to replace it with and a stock one looks to be the cheapest, but if it's just going to fall off maybe I need to look at aftermarket.

Sean_318is · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:04:11 AM »

If they're plastic I think they get caught on kerbs and speed bumps and stuff, then get removed when damaged. I'm going to buy a cheap black rubber one from a Vauxhall (as I work for them, I've got one half under my desk already for free

) or similar.

BraveUlysses · « **Reply #2 on:** August 17, 2009, 10:52:16 AM »

They can be pretty expensive if you don't buy one off the net--probably why most people don't replace them after they break.

TischerBMW sells them for 135 shipped, which is the lowest price around.

KenC · « **Reply #3 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:15:02 AM »

The OEM one is made out of ABS plastic and is VERY durable.

Ramblin MAn · « **Reply #4 on:** August 17, 2009, 11:32:45 AM »

You have a link to the Vauxhall one? Never heard of them.

I'll check my local dealer. They are usually very reasonable. Go figure. But Bavarian Autosport has the oem 90 something plus shipping which is probably outrageous.

I have to make a list of all the parts I need to replace. Lots of little details I need to attend to.

FL318is · « **Reply #5 on:** August 17, 2009, 01:01:34 PM »

Based on recent experiences, I am going to put a couple of screws in mine.

I had it parked at a hotel and some ass tried to steal it. The world is not a safe place for a spoiler.

HATER-PROOF · « **Reply #6 on:** August 18, 2009, 12:25:31 AM »

I always carry a sling shot for those who may choose to steal.

Sean_318is · « **Reply #7 on:** August 18, 2009, 03:53:07 AM »

Quote from: Ramblin MAn;76979

You have a link to the Vauxhall one? Never heard of them.

Vauxhall Motors is part of General Motors Europe/Opel

In the UK the Renault Laguna front rubber bumper splitter is quite a popular cross brand add on, so I was going to use the Vauxhall one on mine.

dkbmxer002 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2009, 09:59:59 PM »

volvo lip for like 5 bucks is full of win.

Ramblin MAn · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2009, 10:13:22 PM »

You want to run that by me again? A little slower please because I didn't understand you.

dkbmxer002 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2009, 11:01:45 PM »

Quote from: Ramblin MAn;78027

You want to run that by me again? A little slower please because I didn't understand you.

who me...? do a search on volvo front lip.... i assume you have an e30... i didn't want to pay for the IS lip so i went to a junk yard and picked up a volvo lip and it is a great 5 dollar mod.

Ramblin MAn · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2009, 09:17:12 AM »

Sweet, you have any pictures?

Selfish · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2009, 02:06:18 AM »

I picked a lip from a 94' 940 Volvo today at a local junkyard. They charged me $20, though, not 5 bucks like dkbmxer002 mentioned (lucky him), it�s still 10 times cheaper than the OEM IS lip. Haven�t installed it yet, I will get it cleaned and painted first, then I�ll post some pics. I�ve seen some of them installed on R3V, check it out, they look great.

MelbourneMike · « **Reply #13 on:** September 29, 2009, 08:15:41 PM »

I too have a volvo 940 lip looks awsome...mounted with nylon zip ties believe it or not

KingJerd · « **Reply #14 on:** December 08, 2009, 07:00:43 PM »

Quote from: KenCopperwheat;76976

The OEM one is made out of ABS plastic and is VERY durable.

+1

The guy I bought my car off of worked in parts at the local BMW dealership and as part of the deal he agreed to replace all the missing mouldings. He got me the OEM ABS one and its laughed at everything on the road without fail for the past 2 years. Very durable.