Discussion:DIY home depot front bumper lip - Team-2G Mitsubishi Forum

Rob · 11-20-2008, 03:28 AM

Discuss this thread here.

InspiredAuto · 11-20-2008, 09:30 AM

Looks great man! I did this last week and from what I've seen of mine, I like it too. I just need to see it on the car to get a better feel.

I did the mod with my bumper off too. Although, I don't know from experience, I feel this is the easiest way.

I ended up measuring out the entire area with a tape measure to ensure that it was well balanced all the way around. The only thing I don't recommend is the Loctite double sided tape. It wouldn't stick to the garage lip for anything

Anyhow, here are my pics of it installed. I'll post some more when I get the bumper on the car.

Here is what I used for the lip.

Andy · 11-20-2008, 10:54 AM

How far apart did you place the screws? When I did mine I put them about 6 inches apart and it started to sag after about 2 months.

yanksball14 · 11-20-2008, 11:04 AM

Nice job on the write up.

InspiredAuto · 11-20-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

How far apart did you place the screws? When I did mine I put them about 6 inches apart and it started to sag after about 2 months.

I put my screws about 4 inches apart but I plan on halfing that length with more screws. I'm definitely not going to rely on that tape....

totaleclipse_05 · 11-20-2008, 01:30 PM

Nice writeup! I should look up pictures to see how a HDR lip looks on a 1g

flipboi89 · 11-20-2008, 01:31 PM

I might do this lol.

PandaMan · 11-20-2008, 01:36 PM

That looks good. I did this on my GSX and it really made it look better.

thabassman87 · 11-20-2008, 01:37 PM

I like this one.

kayleighjd · 11-20-2008, 02:02 PM

I love the Home Depot lip! Maybe someday I'll do it to the Spyder.

95GSTreez · 11-20-2008, 03:33 PM

Looks ok. Im not a fan because its not long enough( like close to the ground). Would be nice if they made those in wider lengths. Bump for the write up. Im bout to look for one/ do one for dashboard install.

clockworktoy · 11-20-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy

How far apart did you place the screws? When I did mine I put them about 6 inches apart and it started to sag after about 2 months.

I used 6 spaced evenly throughout the bottom. So far no sagging with 120+mph pulls and washing the car.

wicked · 11-20-2008, 06:09 PM

That lip does look awsome. I wish i knew about it before i ordered the one i have now. Home Depot ftw....

Rwilliams2 · 11-20-2008, 06:53 PM

Looks great. i'll have to make this mod to my vehicles.

1997_GSX · 11-21-2008, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by clockworktoy

I used 6 spaced evenly throughout the bottom. So far no sagging with 120+mph pulls and washing the car.

is your fmic even hooked up?