Cupra R Front Lip, GT / GT-Four Front Options

[NGHTKD]

Hi 6gc,

As some of you may know, I completed a ST205 Front end conversion not too long ago.

After researching front bodykit options, there were a few options that I liked. TRD Spats, C-One front & Eurou Type 1 but after owning f/g SS-III front splitters the sound and sight of cracked fibreglass = I swore never to own a fibreglass bodykit again! So whats for plastic...

- EURO front splitters were a thought but for the price I thought I could find a complete lip:


- EUROPE under spoiler dealer option is super hot but super low. A pain where I live.


- TOM's option lip is very nice, but the middle just doesn't flow with ST205 bar although if it was moulded it'd be fantastic. Still uber cool.

Then I found this:

Username: Angel

and again on unknown UK car:


If it can be done on a GT, then it could be put one on a GT4 front.



The lip itself was only $50 compared to the $300+ other options. Also, if your sick of the complete lip, cut the middle bit and you have EURO splitters.

It was really easy to install:
1. Align lip with front bar
2. Use tape to mock fit it
3. Move and make correction where necessary
4. Trim down the two middle supports/tabs in the middle of the lip.
5. Slowly use self-tapping screws to secure.
6. Paint if you want. After looking on AUDI forums where its a common modification, it looks nicer not painted.


*car has not been washed in 3 weeks. It still needs a little adjusting but other than that, done!

Any questions, feel free to ask

Cheers,
Cal.

This post has been edited by NGHTKD: Jul 30, 2010 - 11:45 AM

[NGHTKD]

Top job Presure!!!

The front lip looks perfect and the front bumper is something I've never seen before!

I wish mine had a bit more length so it could run all the way around, although the Celica front dips slightly in the corner so it doesn't stand out too much.

It's strange now I've gotten older, I'd prefer a simple lip rather than a full fibreglas kit. Getting a bit weak in my old age.

Cal.

[presure2]

Top job Presure!!!

The front lip looks perfect and the front bumper is something I've never seen before!

I wish mine had a bit more length so it could run all the way around, although the Celica front dips slightly in the corner so it doesn't stand out too much.

It's strange now I've gotten older, I'd prefer a simple lip rather than a full fibreglas kit. Getting a bit weak in my old age.

Cal.

thanks man! i made the bumper a few months ago out of a stock 204 upper section, and the 205 lower...as you can see, i still need the grill for it..lol
i think i will make a new thread for the lip i am using, it'll make for easier searching.
the cupra lip is a great option for you guys over in the uk, or someone here who dont mind paying the shipping or whatever.
funny thing is, i bet there are prolly 10 or 20 diffrent cars that use these style lips that would work on our cars with a little work.

i definetly agree on the subtle lip thing over a fiberglass part, i guess some people would call it "weak"..i call it "experience"