Agreed DocM - some nice black metal grills would complete the look. I've seen some DYIs for the sides, but not for the middle opening. I recall seeing a thread either here or on rennlist about a UK made set that looked good, but it was about $300 if I recall...not looking to spend that much right now.


If anyone has alternatives I would love to hear about it or get a link. Thanks!

 

Sorry for bad picture buy I don't have a better one to show the washers hose running from driver side to passenger side at the bottom of the inner bumper below the radiators intakes (see black tube bottom left) .
Indeed since you have holes already there for the OEM stock lip mounting, with a good light and a stick you can clear away the hose before drilling/screwing. Which is a big plus versus removing the front bumper. This being said, for those with only two DIY hands, it's going to be easier to position rightfully the new lip with the bumper upside down, thanks to gravity.
Bumper away is a good opportunity for complete clean up and inspection of front wheel housing, brakes cooling ducts, radiators area, headlights housing, protective mesh if any...

 

Here are a few more pics comparing before and after. EMC2, I'll take a side shot as you requested in the next few days when I'll take her out next.

 

Thanks Hatzenbach! And also to everyone who decided to do share this project!!

 

I'm sold. I think I'll do this. I hope it looks good on gray.

 

It looks nice! Would be great to see it on white or any other bright car color!

 

what is the part number?

 

see Post#1 on Page 1 of this thread. All details are there.

 

Just scored a used one for $100

 

keep us updated. i am curious how this will look on colours other then black/grey.

 

i wonder if there is enough lip material to possibly to grind the corners of the lip down to get the lip to look more oem and flush to the bumper.

excuse the crappy + quick photo hack job but it should get the idea across.

 

You can definitely tuck the center and sides of the spoiler further back. For example mine has the center section a little further back than some of the other installs that were done, because I reused the original mounting points.

The piece is extremely flexible so you could definitely get it tucked in more without needing to do any cutting.

 

I scratched my front lip yesterday, does anyone know what i can use to smooth the scratches? Thanks

 

If it is just scratched on the underside (bottom of the lip) you can easily smooth it out with a 320 or 400 grit sanding sponge/block.

If it is on the front face of the lip I think it might be difficult to get it to blend satisfactorily.

Pics would help.

 

I sanded it using a 400 grit, it left the area looking a little lighter (gray) but still better than seeing scratches.