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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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hey ive been lookin at some pics of what you guys call the "home depot lip", and would like to do it possibly. has anyone installed it all the way around the car? looking like a full kit? and has anyone installed it on a CSM tC? want to know how itd look on mine. (PICS please!) also, could i paint it...? i really want a lip kit but theyre all so expensive!
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!
dont do it, not even the front
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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I don't think there have been many tCs doing this yet.

As for painting, I'd say no. It's very unlikely that the paint would stick. Would probably flake and peel. But a small black lip probably wouldn't look bad anyway. I was considering it on my SSM... so maybe I'll try it.

Can't be too bad for like $20 anyway. Just don't think something like this would actually be a "lip kit" like you would buy. It's just not even close.
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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well of course i know it wont be like a real lip kit, and i think youre right about not painting it. i would love a lip kit but they cost too much. idk what im gonna do. might just drop it instead, but does that get pricey? id wanna get s-techs so id have to pay for them, pay for installation, and pay for an allignment later. PRICEY
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save your money and get a better mod that isnt stupid like this
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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i would save my money and wait until you can afford something better
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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thanks guys. thats what ill do. give me a heads up if there are any CSM lip kits out there for a good price!
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yeah if you can't afford the whole kit at once - just buy it in pieces...

1 week front lip
next couple weeks...side skirts
couple more weeks...rear lip
more weeks....get everything painted
then put it on yourself (shouldn't be hard at all)

it's a longer process (and you'll spend more money on shipping) but it's worth it in the end

edit: fixed a typo
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just get a lip kit used or new on ebay. it only costs at least 300. save money until then.
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Originally Posted by zer0myst
yeah if you can afford the whole kit at once - just buy it in pieces...

1 week front lip
next couple weeks...side skirts
couple more weeks...rear lip
more weeks....get everything painted
then put it on yourself (shouldn't be hard at all)

it's a longer process (and you'll spend more money on shipping) but it's worth it in the end
That's probably the best suggestion.
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What does this button do?

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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
What does this button do?

Crashes your computer...
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
Originally Posted by CarbonXe
What does this button do?

Crashes your computer...
Sorry, I use a Mac, I don't understand what you mean by 'crash'.
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Originally Posted by ack154
Originally Posted by CarbonXe
What does this button do?

Crashes your computer...
Sorry, I use a Mac, I don't understand what you mean by 'crash'.
if your using vista like i am......
you understand what "crash" will mean everytime you do something it doesnt like
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Oh good god... FF3 crashes like every 10 min on my Vista system at home.
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I know EXACTLY what you mean, since I was bluescreening while installing Vista.

Back on topic, Home Depot lip = fail. Get a real lip.
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idk, atleast twice a day some program stops working or stops responding and i have to restart my comp
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Originally Posted by TRed3123
well of course i know it wont be like a real lip kit, and i think youre right about not painting it. i would love a lip kit but they cost too much. idk what im gonna do. might just drop it instead, but does that get pricey? id wanna get s-techs so id have to pay for them, pay for installation, and pay for an allignment later. PRICEY
ok

1.)you can get s-techs for like $100-$200
2.)install yourself, theres lots of DIY's on here
3.) an alignment isnt always absolutely necessary
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Originally Posted by yellowxhoodie
Originally Posted by TRed3123
well of course i know it wont be like a real lip kit, and i think youre right about not painting it. i would love a lip kit but they cost too much. idk what im gonna do. might just drop it instead, but does that get pricey? id wanna get s-techs so id have to pay for them, pay for installation, and pay for an allignment later. PRICEY
ok

1.)you can get s-techs for like $100-$200
2.)install yourself, theres lots of DIY's on here
3.) an alignment isnt always absolutely necessary
With S-Techs, an alignment is needed. S-Techs destroy your camber.
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i did my s-techs myself and they were fine. lol



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