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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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Default My NIA "Splitter" came in today

I wasn't too happy about the packaging at first but the lip seemed fine after an initial inspection.

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This is my mounting "hardware" and some decals that I won't be using. Again I was a bit dissapointed with the hardware but once I looked at the lip I found the pre-drilled spots so I just have to match it on and use the self-tapping screws

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Here is a mock up fit of it on the car

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Side view; although you really can't see the lip

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I really like how subtle it is and have no doubt it will look tons better once its color matched. Sadly this won't happen until Monday since I need my car for work.

Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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what r we looking at? i only see bubble wrap, screws, and a rim.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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That gap between the lip and the bumper kinda bothers me. But the design of the lip itself is nice.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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NIA claims it's a splitter, not a lip.
But either way, i think it needs to stick out more and be molded to look ok.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Looking at the bubble wrap thats protecting the "splitter", I would say it's more of a splitter style lip than an actual splitter. What would really make it more splitter style is if it were not to droop down, but instead stick out more.

Get that NIA splitter painted already so we can see the final results.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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i love kevins products but i HATE HATE HATE how he only used bubble wrap
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 04:09 AM
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In my opinion its not a real splitter since it is only a lip and doesn't cover some or part of the undercarriage like the Dr. Isotope and the ARC ones do.

Some member on here has it already and here are some pictures or what it might look like when its done and installed.

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I'm sure it will look great with the cars current stance
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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The first one I've seen that's painted and what a surprise, it looks friggin great.

I knew it would.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 05:57 AM
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WOW, i actually like it... i wasnt thrilled at first but after seeing that car with it painted and installed, niceeeeeeee
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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Why is this still being referred to as a splitter? It has a square face ffs.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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I don't get it either carbon..and no matter how I look at this thing I just can't find anything I like about it
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Why not just buy a lip kit front? Does look right to me.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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looks clean after paint!
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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ooo I see it now. It does protrude forward, thus calling it a splitter. But I would still call it a "NIA splitter style lip"

Looks really good when its painted, so get to it.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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nia just needs to friggin mold the lip more to the bumper, and stop calling it a splitter.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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I like the look of it. Especially on that black car!
Old Jul 11, 2009 | 05:19 AM
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Looks exactly like the DIY garage door seal lip.

Hmm..

Looks pretty good though.
Old Jul 11, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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I always figured it would look sick being painted. I'm now torn between this and the RS1 lip kit. Post pics when its painted mang.
Old Jul 11, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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Who's BSP is that anyway? I want to see more pictures.
Old Jul 11, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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If you don't mind, may I ask how much you got it for?



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