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A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:16 pm
by cruisn
I missed the lip on the front and wanted to refit one. There hasnt been any of recent at a good price on IM and I was contemplating an Ultrex one but not too keen on the longevity with the missus driving the car now.

Found this one on Ebay from the States. Its polyeurathane, same as what the bumpers are made out off so has oodles of flex.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... 983wt_1396

I bit the bullet as at $210 landed (in 8 days) it was a cheap risk. My bar was from an STi so has all the original lip holes underneath.

Fitted the lip today, lined up perfectly with all mounting holes (fitting parts included). Its an absolutely perfect fit.

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Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:47 pm
by stew07gt
feel solid?

would it be in between the quality of ultrex and genuine... as at that price i dont think i could say no.

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:52 pm
by Hotwire
Wow! I know what the mrs is getting for our wedding anniversary now :)



Well maybe not if I want to keep my testicles but I'm gonna get one for her car anyway :lol:

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:00 pm
by cruisn
Its a better replica than the Ultrex, pretty much a bang on copy of the real one.

Its a lot more flexy than the Ultrex or STi lip. I think this is perfect as you would be hard pressed to break it if at all its that flexible.

Most people here know how fussy I am and Im 100% happy with it.

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:50 pm
by champ
I wonder if they have it for the 07 model. Noticed my lip is split, can't remember hitting anything... on closer inspection, found that it has been "fixed" previously. Weighing up between sending it to be fixed properly or getting the replica. :?

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:00 pm
by Gambit
Ah awesome.. you reckon this one will fit my spec B?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-09-10-Subaru ... 008wt_1398

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:02 pm
by Corsair
Thanks for the heads up. I also notice they have 08 & 09 lips also...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/08-09-10-Sub ... 2a15d19e1a
Would one of these fit a MY09 2.5i? The ad specifies JDM bumpers only.

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:26 pm
by Corsair
Got carried away and just bought one anyway. If it doesn't fit, you'll see it on the 'For Sale' section in a few weeks. :wink:

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:35 pm
by hamish_023
Very interesting, I have been happy with my ultrex one but the finish is pretty rough on it, is it a nice finish and smooth Mark?

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:53 pm
by JDGT05
very strange, I actually emailed the same ebay seller a while ago before I purchased my Ultrex lip told him specifically what my model was etc, said it wouldn't fit my car :S

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:29 am
by JKeep2.5i
might just have to get one of these :)

A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:36 am
by Gambit
Hey guys if a few of us in vic get some let's contact the seller to do a cheaper shipping rate to melb as a group buy?

Re: A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:44 am
by stew07gt
Gambit wrote:Hey guys if a few of us in vic get some let's contact the seller to do a cheaper shipping rate to melb as a group buy?



agreed.. though im not in vic...

on that note, lets do the same but for NSW who wants one?

A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:49 am
by Harrybob
Gambit wrote:Hey guys if a few of us in vic get some let's contact the seller to do a cheaper shipping rate to melb as a group buy?


If it fits the facelift spec.b bar, I'll be down for one.

A cheap, quality STi replica lip option for 04-06 GT

PostPosted: Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:06 am
by Gambit
So that's x2 for Vic anyone else?