so i got my new lip on saturday, that night i put it on, i used 4 self taping screws and some double sided tape. so on sunday me and a few friends decide we want to drive and hour or so to this beach in RI. Get there fine, not scraping it or anything. park the car for the 3 or 4 hours we are there then i leave the parking lot get into second next thing you know it drops and i run it over. Did i put it on wrong?? Should i use bolts intead of screws?? please help i would like to get it on again tonight.
help with lip....fell off at 20MPH
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Deadswitch
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when you guys noticed it didnt mount up right you should called/emailed the seller and make sure they sent the right thing
L.D.Forget
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drill some holes and put a bolt wth a nut and a washer on each side. Also put 3m 2way tape.
i was figuring bolts but wasnt sure, i used 3m double sided tape but it didnt really hold well apperently haha
Deadswitch
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wipe the surface with soap and water and dry it.... otherwise if the surface is not clean or has wax on it, the 3m wont stick
AMF
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what kinda lip do you have??? but yeah, clean the mating surfaces with rubbing alcohol or acetone and you might wanna use the extra stregnth double sided foamy tape they sell at home depo....
L.D.Forget
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yeah forgot to add, make sure to clean the surface really good prior to using the 3m double sided tape.
remember when i said dont buy the cheap lip? it hurts when im right so often.
but i dont mind that it was cheap.....if it was a legit mugen or spoon lip id be pissed that it got slightly scratched and that i blew $300 on a lip, if i blew $80 then w.e s**t happens
AMF
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oh i almost 4got, do a test fitting and check to see if there are any gaps visable between the lip and your bumper... use a light i.e (drop light/flash light) to see if there are... if so, you might have to double up the tape on it self to fill in the gaps or just simply to make it fit properly... be sure that the tape is'nt visable so it does'nt getto
lol... to hold the lip in place while doing the test fitting u can use anything to hold it up such as clamps with blocks of wood placed under etc. hope this helps....Also, all the replica lips I've dealt with are similar to this. They came with longass bolts for a reason. the gaps from the bottom to the bumper to the bottom of the lip are normal. If it fits around the edges and whatnot then just use tape (sparingly and hidden of course) and a few extra bolts / washers / nuts. Mine is only held on by 2 screws in each well and 4 along the bottom...and it's not moving.
mine came with no hardware how long are yours so i can go get some myself
I bought this (http://yhst-1408381693991.stores.yahoo.net/jdm92hocieg6.html) and they are almost just as cheap as the "style lips" and its actually OEM and I have never had any problems...
Also, it comes with the genuine hardware and it makes your Civic look clean...
But yeah, I don't think I mentioned this when you were looking for one...
Too bad, shoulda told ya sooner!
Also, it comes with the genuine hardware and it makes your Civic look clean...
But yeah, I don't think I mentioned this when you were looking for one...
Too bad, shoulda told ya sooner!
L.D.Forget
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thats a long shot off from 30 bucks nebster.
thats a good deal, i prefer the one i bought though, i just like that style a lot betterI bought this (http://yhst-1408381693991.stores.yahoo.net/jdm92hocieg6.html) and they are almost just as cheap as the "style lips" and its actually OEM and I have never had any problems...
Also, it comes with the genuine hardware and it makes your Civic look clean...
But yeah, I don't think I mentioned this when you were looking for one...
Too bad, shoulda told ya sooner!