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

by **cruisn** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:16 pm

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.

by **stew07gt** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:47 pm

feel solid?

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

by **Hotwire** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:52 pm

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:

by **cruisn** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:00 pm

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.

by **champ** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:50 pm

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.

by **Gambit** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:00 pm

Ah awesome.. you reckon this one will fit my spec B?

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

by **Corsair** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:02 pm

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.

by **Corsair** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:26 pm

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:

by **hamish_023** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:35 pm

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?

by **JDGT05** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:53 pm

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

by **JKeep2.5i** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:29 am

might just have to get one of these

by **Gambit** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:36 am

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?

by **stew07gt** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 9:44 am

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?

by **Harrybob** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:49 am

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.

by **Gambit** » Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:06 am

So that's x2 for Vic anyone else?