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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Currently I have the oem front lip, and I'm picking up rs1 sides this weekend. I've searched and haven't found anybody that has mixed the nia rear lip with anything else.

The reason I'm considering the nia rear lip is because I have the megan racing cat-back (which is an angled canister style exhaust), and the nia rear lip is the only one which accommodates an angled exhaust (not to mention i just like the way the nia rear looks).

Now I don't want to hear people complain about fitment because I WILL make it fit, i've fitted my share of horrible fitting body kits/lips/etc... and yes I know that nothing will fit as perfectly, with no modification, as the oem kit.

The only thing I'm thinking is that the rear lip of the nia sits a bit high on the rear bumper and may not flow with the oem front and rs1 sides.

Let me hear your opinions...In the end i know it's my decision but I haven't seen a thread that debates this yet...and I'm curious as to what you guys (and gals) think.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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OEM please.
ALL of the NIA lip looks like ish.
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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either oem or 5axis.. all that other stuff is garbage or fake rip offs....
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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I have the RS1 lip but ive seen the RS1 rear flares and those look nice. Its a 2 pcs rear. I would go with the 5axis though
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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i have the P1 kit but would go for five axis
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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your not gonna be able to fit an angled exhaust with the five-axis (not without alot of work) so i say go with oem rear, or if not then rs1 rear, definitely not nia

just know that you will need some adjustment of the exhaust to get it to where it wont burn your lip!
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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I don't think either on the list will flow perfectly with the bottom edge of the RS1 sideskirts. I'd say go for the 5 axis rear since that would seem interesting to see.

The OEM front and rs1 sides is a nice mix-up.
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 05:16 AM
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Does anybody know how low the oem rear sits as opposed to the rs1?
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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all the oem parts sit higher then any aftermarket.
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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I would say NIA just because its designed for the angled exhaust, there is countless threads on burnt lips with the other kits. plus i like how the NIA rear looks
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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^^^ this person work in conjunction with NIA.. their opinion is biased... and you should be banned already for having so many accounts...
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by TCpete
all the oem parts sit higher then any aftermarket.
hmm i didn't know this
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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^^ all the OEM parts do not pass the lowest point of the bumper by maybe more then 1/4 of an inch because the front, rear are mounted flush on the bottom of the bumper by wheel well area which is the lowest point of car cosmetically.... the side skirts are a direct replacement and match the same height as the installed front and rear lip...

the 1/4 of an inch in directly attributed to the thickness of the OEM lip kits plastic. (FYI)
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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ahhh i see. makes sense, good to know. you are a wealth of knowledge pete haha
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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lmao ur welcome
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Why would you even consider the NIA lip...
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
Why would you even consider the NIA lip...
drugs?
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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lulz
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:16 PM
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haha mainly due to the whole angled exhaust problem. I know with the oem or rs1 all I have to do is adjust it slighty though and it will be fine, so now it's between those 2 and I'm leaning towards rs1 at the moment.
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