[snorky]

Got my ebay REPLICA V-Limited lip on Friday. My initial feelings are that it's definitely worth the money. I owned a V-Limited for a short time and it is dimensionally and aesthetically similar if not the same. They even copied the mounting locations. I will have to comment on the mounting when the time comes.

The hardware it came with is not what I plan on using. It consists of 9 self tapping screws. To me, this seems a bit chintzy. I am going to call my Subaru dealership Monday to see if I can get just the mounting hardware for a V-limited lip. I'm assuming the hardware consists of the same if not similar pieces between 04-05 and 06-07. Even if it costs me some $$ it's still worth it because it will keep the lip better attached and will probably do a better job of keeping the lip from sagging. Plus I already have the holes drilled.


On to the comparison...



The V-limited is made of ABS plastic and it felt like it was made out of egg shell. It felt very brittle but it was light. It had a little flex to it. It was flat black in color.

The replica is made of urethane. It is definitely significantly heavier. As you can tell from the one pic, it is very flexible. It has a dark gray color and it has many surface imperfections. The imperfections are not dimples or dents, but more or less superfluous material from the manufacturing process and some scratches that would be easily sanded smooth. It is definitely begging to be prepped and painted.

I think this would do well considering the flexibility of the lip. Also it is designed for bumpers and moldings: Bumper Paint

I took some pics and, as you can see below, it has some definite minor flaws.


How it came in the mail:




It was wrapped in plastic, bubble wrap, and then another layer of plastic.



Some manufacturing slop that can be sanded off:




V-limited original mounting points:




Edges need a little cleaning up too. Nothing that can't be sanded. Middle of the lip:


FLEX!!!!


Hardware. At least they made an effort.


Like I said before, the only thing i'm worried about is sag. I'll keep you updated on the painting and mounting process. Then I'll post some final thoughts. Overall, I'm very happy.

[howboutthemapplz]

nice, how much was this? of course, if you dont mind me asking.
i like the lip but i dont think it is worth hundreds myself..

[snorky]

150 to my door. Here is the sellers homepage with the lips and prices: eBay Store - Bayson R Motorsports: SUBARU: 04-05 IMPREZA WRX STI V-LIMITED FRONT LIP POLY URETHANE

[FleaDog]

Hey bro, looks like your didnt get all the correct hardware.

i got this:


but it was still a few bolts/washers,nuts short.

I used all the bolts, replaced the missing ones with my own, and the snap-rivets. Its pretty secure.

[howboutthemapplz]

bumpo for progress on the lip?? ive been thinking about it a few times today!! lol

[snorky]

Originally Posted by FleaDog

Hey bro, looks like your didnt get all the correct hardware.

i got this:


but it was still a few bolts/washers,nuts short.

I used all the bolts, replaced the missing ones with my own, and the snap-rivets. Its pretty secure.

Meh i have extra plastic clips and nuts, bolts and washers otherwise it shouldn't set me back too far. I'm not going to complain because in the pic posted on the sale on ebay, it just shows the 9 screws. I'm still going to call subaru on monday and see if i can get the genuine v-limited hardware. It's a lot nicer hardware.

The replica lip's holes line up exactly with the holes already in my bumper from the genuine v-limited lip.

I'll update tomorrow.

[nandanrp]

Yeah the genuine lip is "flexible" but I think it's a good thing since it doesn't crack at the lightest touch.

As the 2nd owner of Timmy's first V-limited lip, I can say that it has held up well after one year of use (on a lowered car no less). I'm careful to the nth degree but the one time it did scrape it came out virtually unharmed.

[snorky]

What can I say, you're a lucky man, nanners. Luckier than me. I would have shattered it for sure by now. I'm sure the first autox of the season would have more than likely killed it.

[boozy04]

wow i just saw how low your car really was with the Cobb's and the lip. now i understand why it had to go.

[fullerton]

Not sure why I've never posted in here, but damn nice list of mods man. Very comprehensive.

[snorky]

Originally Posted by fullerton

Not sure why I've never posted in here, but damn nice list of mods man. Very comprehensive.

Thank you sir. Coilovers will be on order as soon as i get my damn tax return.

[snorky]

Got my stereo and a few interior pieces red light modded by Interior Flaire! Cory does amazing work! He replaced all the teeny tiny LEDs in the Head Unit!

Before:


After:

[snorky]

it looks more red... and less blurry... in person.

[snorky]

Bought some new, classy numbers for autox. The home made ones were nice but I decided to step up to something fancier. They're matte gold. Bought them from soloperformance.com The magnets are quite strong. Plus they look bad ass. I'll be making the transition from STU to BSP some time this year. They offer a package deal and you get a discount if you're an SCCA member. They gave me a superfluous amount of Ts and Ss even though i didn't pay for them. Works for me!

[boozy04]

get that lip on.