carbon fiber front lip fitment issues
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carbon fiber front lip fitment issues
For those with a carbon fiber front lip referred to as the "black series front lip" did you have fitment issues while installing it? I grabbed an eBay lip (yea probably a mistake) but this b*tch doesn't sit right. Won't hug the bumper right, gaps on both sides, tape not sticking because the lip won't even touch the bumper in certain areas. The seller is telling me that if the bumper is removed it will take some of the flex out of the bumper that is present while on the car and the lip will sit fine. I don't buy it. Thoughts?
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They all have some degree of fitment issues man. eBay is generally the worst. I always took my bumper cover off to fit lips/splitters, and the seller is right that it makes it easier (bumper has more flex off, you can properly glue and clamp and dry, etc). Taking the bumper cover off is like a 15min job. And don't use tape, use a proper silicone adhesive or self-tapping machine screws.
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I figure most of these lips come from the same place oversears regardless of who is selling them. Even RW carbon. I have thier side skirts and there was even a fitment issue with those.
A small gap with this lip I could probably live with but this came out like sh*t. I agree bumper removal provides a little wiggle room to fit properly and was certainly needed when I did the rear diffuser. Just seems like this lip will not sit true to the oem lines even with the bumper off
RW carbon skirts driver side. Wont sit flush and caused the tape to pull away from the car. Passnger side sits perfect
A small gap with this lip I could probably live with but this came out like sh*t. I agree bumper removal provides a little wiggle room to fit properly and was certainly needed when I did the rear diffuser. Just seems like this lip will not sit true to the oem lines even with the bumper off
RW carbon skirts driver side. Wont sit flush and caused the tape to pull away from the car. Passnger side sits perfect
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I don’t know what you were expecting out of inexpensive Chinese-made aftermarket carbon trim pieces man. They all have fitment issues. Those can be made to fit fine with a little work. Some of my pieces were originally worse than what you posted above.
As for the RW side skirts, that little gap is nothing to complain about. They’re not perfect. And you’re using tape, that’s your real problem. Once the OE skirts are removed and the overlay skirts properly clamped with adhesive, they fit like a glove.
As for the RW side skirts, that little gap is nothing to complain about. They’re not perfect. And you’re using tape, that’s your real problem. Once the OE skirts are removed and the overlay skirts properly clamped with adhesive, they fit like a glove.
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I've used a black silicone to fill the gaps. It looks great, but it does take a lot of effort to line up the tape lines and make it look "un-apparent". I can post a picture at a later time.
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Yea I guess. Put the passenger side on first and fit PERFECT everywhere. Then the driver side gave me problems toward the front wheel. Rear section lines up perfect. Seemed fine during the test fit. Dont feel like removing and sanding the inner portion. Gap can hardley be seen when standing over it. Guess Im being too **** IDK
Black silicone huh. On a white car too. Pics would be apprecieted.
Black silicone huh. On a white car too. Pics would be apprecieted.
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Yea I guess. Put the passenger side on first and fit PERFECT everywhere. Then the driver side gave me problems toward the front wheel. Rear section lines up perfect. Seemed fine during the test fit. Dont feel like removing and sanding the inner portion. Gap can hardley be seen when standing over it. Guess Im being too **** IDK
Black silicone huh. On a white car too. Pics would be apprecieted.
Black silicone huh. On a white car too. Pics would be apprecieted.
For mine, there was a fair bit of clamping / placing weight against the bumper so it would hold its position. Having two people also helps to get everything lined up correctly.
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I already pulled the lip off and set up a return. Figured this eBay lip was junk fitment even though the cf looks really good and the weave is consistent. Was planning on going with the rw lip figuring it would be better. Now I'm not sure. Guess I'll have to pull the bumper first and try again before returning
Are u using the clear silicone to fill the gaps? It's not really an adhesive. I figure black would be better no?
Are u using the clear silicone to fill the gaps? It's not really an adhesive. I figure black would be better no?
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Should be installing this lip with self taping screws however from the pics you posted that gap isnt going to close. Admittedly all of these style lips have some gap in that area but pics you posted show a really large gap, looks like it was not trimmed properly. When we install this style lip at our shop we are able to get it where there is only 1-2cm of gap on the sides.
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Should be installing this lip with self taping screws however from the pics you posted that gap isnt going to close. Admittedly all of these style lips have some gap in that area but pics you posted show a really large gap, looks like it was not trimmed properly. When we install this style lip at our shop we are able to get it where there is only 1-2cm of gap on the sides.
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Should be installing this lip with self taping screws however from the pics you posted that gap isnt going to close. Admittedly all of these style lips have some gap in that area but pics you posted show a really large gap, looks like it was not trimmed properly. When we install this style lip at our shop we are able to get it where there is only 1-2cm of gap on the sides.
This is what I do with all of my carbon parts (except my spoiler).
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my lip has that same "choppy" edge that sits on the oem bumper. That right there tells me these lips are probably all the same
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I'd be willing to return the one I have and grab another one from you guys if there was some kind of fitment inspection before sending it out. I don't expect it to fit perfectly but shouldnt it literally slide right on, and once its pushed as far back as it will go in the space where the oem splitter is, the sides should line up with the oem lines of the bumper? Of course some screws on the bottom will help but my problem with this lip is the top section. Obviously can't put screws there and the tape won't even make contact with the bumper
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I'd be willing to return the one I have and grab another one from you guys if there was some kind of fitment inspection before sending it out. I don't expect it to fit perfectly but shouldnt it literally slide right on, and once its pushed as far back as it will go in the space where the oem splitter is, the sides should line up with the oem lines of the bumper? Of course some screws on the bottom will help but my problem with this lip is the top section. Obviously can't put screws there and the tape won't even make contact with the bumper
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It didnt seem like the bottom section was the problem for me even though the tape never made contact. RW, take a look at these pics. I placed the tape where I thought it would actually make contact. Do you install the tape in the same locations? If so, that tells me this thing is deformed/warped. Or I have absolutely no idea where to put the tape. Do you have guide/template? Or can you guys install the tape before shipping?
#22
You dont use tape on the top part of the lip all the way to both ends?
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If you notice in my pics I used 2 strips of tape accross the center section and neither of those strips made contact with the car. Is that just bad placement on my part or do u think this lip is just not seating properly?
You dont use tape on the top part of the lip all the way to both ends?
You dont use tape on the top part of the lip all the way to both ends?
We dont use tape on the sides because the tape isnt strong enough to hold. We apply pressure then use screws to secure.
#24
It sounds like your saying that you use screws on the top portion of the lip? I understand the bottom but the top also? wuttt?
#25
top middle - 3m tape
bottom in the middle and bottom on the sides about 10 screws total