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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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too bad no one can seem to make a lip with simple brake ducts...off to the fiberglass mill.
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by hustler
too bad no one can seem to make a lip with simple brake ducts...off to the fiberglass mill.
I know I plan on riveting some metal or something to mine and uses those openings to feed ducting.

If you want predone circles... get the ISC one.
Old Jul 8, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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I really really like that lip....
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Nice.
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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The lip looks good. Here is a pic from their site on a mariner blue.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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Default Got my lip installed!

I installed my tougerun.com g-style lip last night and I must say I am really impressed with the fit and flexibility of the lip. Install is really easy even on my old and deformed bumper. The lip is flexible enough fit any oem bumper. If you are on the fence on whether or not you should get it, hopefully this review will convince you. And of course here are some pictures. Please no comments on my ugly car its a WIP...
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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GV lip replicas WTF... - ClubRoadster.net



Originally Posted by motorvated
I think you're missing what makes the GV lips so "dope". To me it was like an accomplishment to get it. It took 4 months to get here. Not everyone has one, because not everyone wants to pay for it and wait. I dont know..im having a hard time explaining this. Knock-off parts are FTL. I want to get rid of my wheels for this reason. People are taking less and less pride in their cars, and the mods they choose. If you want knockoff parts, you're not a real enthusiest...you just want to look cool in pictures on a forum. ..........
Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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i'm sure they say the same thing about plywood splitters.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Yeah. Don't knock off GV! They are all that is sacred and holy.



Oh, wait. Is that a Wisdom style bumper GV makes? Um...

Hey Pot. This is the Kettle. You're black.


Now if someone would just knock off or import this bumper skin we might have something.

http://www.vary.co.jp/wd.html

Check out the front half accessory page pics. That has a flat undertray too.





They have the hood we need too. Damn them and their holiness!

Old Jul 10, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cueball1
Yeah. Don't knock off GV! They are all that is sacred and holy.



Oh, wait. Is that a Wisdom style bumper GV makes? Um...

Hey Pot. This is the Kettle. You're black.


Now if someone would just knock off or import this bumper skin we might have something.

GARAGE VARY

Check out the front half accessory page pics. That has a flat undertray too.





They have the hood we need too. Damn them and their holiness!

Okay, so I wonder if this is at all functional stuff or just trying to look good? I'd be curious to know if the little black splitters in the front do a damn thing or just look neat...
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Dammit. Now Braineack could be in trouble with the fanbois. Wait til word gets out at CR that he knocked off Tuckin's side mount license plate holder! These are pics from the tuckin website.





Brains diagram. Coincidence? I think not! How dare he copy their obviously brilliant design they spent so much R&D money and time in engineering!

Old Jul 10, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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Brainwerks. **** you pay me.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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R Speed is selling real GV lips - in stock - at $129 if you want the real thing. RSpeed - Miata & MX-5 Parts, Service and Aftermarket Goods Super cheap if you want the real deal.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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yes...$129 with shipping. I'll pass the GV lip and go for TougeRun lip since one of my friend already went through 3 GV lips within a year. I rather put my money in a product that can last with better material..IMO. That is the biggest reason why I didn't want to get GV lip to begin with!! but to each their own..
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Holy crap that's a huge price cut and deal. That looks like a bit of an over-reaction to Chaser on R-speeds part. Making a statement? Getting out of the GV lip business? Going to handle the Chaser version?
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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um its 129 plus shipping and chaser isn't the one doing the knockoff lip
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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how much lower are these than the R lip? My R package lip already scrapes on just about everything.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Shipping is in addition to the $129. Until you actually get to the final stage of placing the order it doesn't add the shipping. When you finally hit the checkout after giving all the credit card info and such, shipping is added. For me at a business address it was another $32 tacked on.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 07:35 PM
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looks like 32 dollars for shipping to san diego residential address.
Old Jul 10, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Well suck me sideways I'm getting one, it's one of those stupid things that I can't resist.
If I don't like it I'll sell it. If I do I'll be selling my R-lip soon.



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