problem with 98' type r lip (EK)

**jay_freaker** · 26-03-2009 12:02 AM

hey fellas, i just recently purchased a replica 98' type r front lip for my ek4. its the fat style type r one that hugs the front bumper a bit.

i tried to fit it on my ek4 couple of days ago and it didnt really fit on. cant explain the fitment but it just wasnt a straight fit. i asked one of my mates brother who has a ek4 with the same lip. he said he had to customize his lip to fit the bumper due to replica's are not straight fit.

is this true? if so, where do i go get it done? a panel beater.

thanks.

**vinnY** · 26-03-2009 12:16 AM

what doesn't fit about it exactly?
but yes.. replica's probably aren't the best fit being that they are replica's
panel beaters would be your best bet

**jay_freaker** · 26-03-2009 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by vinnY

what doesn't fit about it exactly?
but yes.. replica's probably aren't the best fit being that they are replica's
panel beaters would be your best bet

the the ends of it seems too short, the part where it hugs the bumper, theres still gap left that it missed.

just using force to put it on pretty much doesnt feel 'exact fit' u noe waht i mean?

**vinnY** · 26-03-2009 12:35 AM

well thats the thing with casting and moulding.. you always lose a bit of volume which has obviously happened since the ends won't meet up
it's generally well known that the ends on replica's are always too short or bent on the wrong angle and will split while installing or soon after(you could heat it up and bend it out a bit i guess but you run the risk of heating the lip too much and ruining it)

**turtle187** · 26-03-2009 08:23 AM

dont buy aftermarket lips?
there chat, after a period of time it will break anyways?
as for oem lips they are abit more expensive but will last u untill u crash the car?
the money u willl waste going to a panel beater would be as much as buying another lip
gl wit the fitment

**EK1.6LCIV** · 26-03-2009 08:33 AM

my panel beater just heated my lip onto the bumper, it will fit, they'll make it fit

mine was an abs plastic item (same material as stock)

should be around $150 to mend, bend, heat, paint it up and have it installed

**vinnY** · 26-03-2009 10:26 AM

you'd be surprised ryan, job like that in sydney if you don't know anyone is probably gonna cost more like $250

**turtle187** · 26-03-2009 10:29 AM

yep correct,
i got quoted foor my front lip side skirts , plastic side strips and rear lip for 900 =(

**EK1.6LCIV** · 26-03-2009 10:36 AM

dayum, for my side skirts painted was $150,

side strips & mirrors I got done when we had to fix the front bumper from an assh*le who didnt leave a note who drove his tow hook into it... $450

rear lip I got done alwhile back with the eyelids and ctr grill installed for around $300

and now I have to find a guy to do my licence plate surround

**turtle187** · 26-03-2009 10:46 AM

lol i just was like fuk it, i did it myself hahahha
and my cars white as well all together with the best materials cost me about 220 to do the whole log =)