Anyone install a front lip and/or side skirts?
 

I have this front lip and side skirts coming in on Wednesday.

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I talked with one forum member who did the front lip but wanted to see if anyone had some pointers or DIY for these?

I have the HT Auto's front lip and rear spats. I've only installed the rear spats as of yet and will install the front lip and identical side skirts you have this spring. I can't say whether your lip has all the pre-drilled holes or not, but I'm guessing it will, the HT Auto does come pre-driled. It's also unclear to me if the side skirts have existing holes for mounting, but if you look closely at the pics, they do appear to be there. Whether or not they line up with any underbody holes is yet to be determined.
I will probably use 3M tape to secure them, drill necessary holes and use self tapping screws if need be :thumbsup:

Any recommendation on what type of 3M tape to use? I also know there are a ton of glues/epoxy products.

I'll have to order/find some black self tapping screws so they stay hidden.

I use Scotch heavy duty double sided 3M tape, but any brand will work. As far as the the self tapping screws go, I wouldn't worry about color as they'll be hidden anyway underneath the skirt. I would however use stainless screws to prevent rusting :thumbup:

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Should I drop a little Loctite on the screws? I'm wondering if a sealant would be a good idea to keep any moisture from getting to whatever steel you would have to drill (possibly) on the side skirt.

With the combination of 3M tape and self tapping screws, that skirt won't be going anywhere :thumbsup:

But you could use loctite or whatever if your concerned about moisture

Just make sure you clean the surface underneath before attaching, so the tape adhears properly

Thanks, I just need to borrow a drill as I can't find the charger for mine. I'll post some pics when I get the parts in and have time to install. I'm suppose to get the parts in on Wed and am taking Fri off from work, so I'll get right to it probably. I'm sure it's pretty straight forward, I just like getting some knowledge and a plan before attempting something. I only have 600 miles on my car and I know in the past with cars, I always have that...oops, I wish I would have known that before I did that!

I installed the HT Autos lip and it is plenty secure without any kind of tape or loctite. In fact, I suspect the tape will just ruin the fitment and make it impossible for the lip to sit flush.

I am on my phone so I can't link it myself but google koru autoworks blog they have a DIY installation blog post for the lip that I used for installing mine.

Thanks, for those interested, here's the link:
http://koruworks.com/blog/?p=19

3M tape was only suggested for the side skirts to hold them in place long enough to secure them further with self tapping screws.
3M tape can also be purchased in many thicknesses for a nice and flush finish :thumbup:

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Anybody got the HT Auto FR-S lip yet? I'm liking the rear spats and wondering how it would look with the HT lip, spats, and TRD side skirts.

I love the 3M double sided tape

Anyone fitted the HT Auto front lip and rear spats with the Batyson R side skirts.
Very interested to see if they match.

I have these side skirts delivered to my house tomorrow, my plan is to get the hta rear spats and front lip as soon as its done, its taking them forever to finish the frs lip tho! :/

Just a question guys. How could u prevent corrosion from occurring on the areas you have to drill for the side skirts. Would it be ok without doing anything?

Thanks

I plan to install next weekend (I'm on vacation). I'm planning to use a sealant (like locktite) if I have to drill holes. I don't know if there's a logical place or method to mount. They sit flush but I haven't looked underneath yet.

I'm lowered, but I can't imagine lips or anything on this car lasting long, my front bumper is super duper beat up. In and out of parking lots I often time scrape under the middle of the car.

thanks swift996

Did anyone finish the install and can share some nice pictures?

Thanks.

I got the Side Skirts on order, should be delivered tomorrow or next week. As soon as I install them, I will post pics. I already have the ht Auto front lip and rear spats on, so this will complete the kit. I am planning on using double sided 3m tap and self taping screws if I cant find a better mounting solution.

-Alex

How does the HT kit fit, just ordered.

Which part? Both have the fastener pieces to use as well as bolts to connect in the other holes. The rear spats dont need the center one, but I put it on anyway. The front lip however I would bolt it up completely. Since this tends to scrap and scratch on the ground and will be prone to rip off it its not secured. I ended up riveting the front lip to my bumper and its rock solid.


-Alex

Thanks Alex,
Could you post a pic of both, would like to see fitted, HT unfortunately don't have any to send me.
If you rather pm, I will send my email.

Anyone else install the side skirts? I won't have time until next weekend.

Here is the HT lip fitted to the build bumper.

I've just bought the same kit, front lip and side skirts from the same company, apparently they are down the street from me, but from the sound of it they don't have experience on installing this yet, but he told me the pic is from one of their customers, so I will try to talk to him and see how he installed his.
now what i see from the initial quick peek at the side skirts, i looked up the bottom of the side panel of my brz, i see 5-6 spots where it seem like rubber gromet has been placed where it suppose to have a hole there, but it is much larger than the screws which the skirts came with, and those screw look like self-fasten screws, I am not sure if those holes on the skirt matches the holes to the rubber gormet, but if they do I won't be able to screw on to it, since it won't fasten to soft plastic, but if not i guess it would require me to fasten those screw right onto the panel, which means they drill into it.
let me know what you observed on this, I believe the front lip should be easy, just use bolt and nut set which BaysonR provided, but will confirm this weekend.
update you guys soon.

After long comms with HT Auto and based on the dimensions of the GT86 lip, which is 35mm thick, it would be ripped off after the first speed hump I go over.
So ordered he Evasive force DF CF front lip, Bayson R sides and HT Auto Spats.
Best and cheapest option I could find to meet the height requirements.
I will wrap the sides and spats in 3M Dinoc CF to match the DF lip.

It will stay on without any screws? Sounds risky.
3M tape is good, but not that strong I think!?

The DF lip fits on the OEM holes with some 3m tape.
Bayson sides will drill
Spats fit OEM holes
As far as the cf tape, the guys here are wrapping almost there entire cars in CF without any problems.
Can't see any issue with sides and spats wrapped in CF tape.:thumbsup:
Would have gone for the DF sides in cf but far to expensive.:cry:

Update,
I got the bodkit on by myself, no help needed, just 3m tape it and clean the surface on the rocker panel and front bumper bottom really good before you apply. For the front lip you start with the middle and work your way to each side, one side at a time is fine. you will have to remove the underpanel which give you access to put your hand in to the front of the bumper to install the nut/washer if you decide to drill the holes which line up with the lip, you will not be able to reach the 2-3 holes in the center of the lip because there's another panel that you will need to remove, i did not bother with it since i have access to the sides and the 2 pointy area on the front lip, all fastened with nut/bolt/washer provided by BaysonR
the sides I also put 3-4 screws on each piece, spread out with focus on each end, so on the first 1 and 3rd hole, and one in the middle and one for the last hole.
everything fits quite well asthetically, just need to make sure you take the time to line everything up before your final fitting with the tape on.
overall it's a great mod and the cheapest route you can go on the bodykit, without changing the look of the car.

keep it classy San Diego!

good luck

Ht auto scion frs lip, it looks pretty badass!
http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/...9FDE427A8F.jpg

I finally installed my front lip. I drilled holes and love the look. My drill/bits aren't powerful enough to drill for the sideskirts. I need to figure that out and get them on soon.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=47

Installed this past Thursday. A little more aggressive look.
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Man I want the HT Auto one's (although shipping is ridiculous) front lip and side skirts but after lowering with sportlines, I think there will be clearance issues in the front.. How much clearance in the front did you lose by installing them?

I ordered this the lip and the rear spats for $350 (saved on shipping getting them together, $285 for the HTAutos lip by itself and $90 for the rear spats by themselves) when I ordered from kuro works.
Not much over an inch was lost (haven't measured though). I haven't had any trouble with speed-bumps but you don't want to go too deep into a parking space if you're pointing towards a curb.

Side skirts went on. For anyone else who is hesitant about drilling holes, don't worry. Once you do, you'll feel fine about it. I did a real clean job and if the holes ever needed to be patched it would be super easy.

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That looks really good. Simple, Clean and aggressive.

Did my sides and front lip today as well. On my SWP it looks real clean. Will post pics after i wash her.

I really want to finish the look with rear spats, just not a big fan of the logo on the sides of the HT Auto ones. Anyone seen a different option in the same material?

Thanks, exactly the look I go for with my rides. Not too far from OEM, but a little more aggressive and clean. I'm looking forward to getting rid of the wheel gap and some new wheels will finish out everything looks wise for me.

What do you plan on doing for suspension and wheel/tire setup?