STi style (knock off) front lip for BRZ - installation and thoughts (pics inside) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

wrb · 04-24-2014, 03:33 PM

I've been wanting to put a STI front lip on my BRZ for a while. But the ridiculously high price of genuine STI part made me hesitant.

Soon enough, people in China started making replicas and they were being readily available on eBay and other forum sites through vendors in America.

One of my friends, who happened to sell ABS/PU cosmetic parts on eBay told me he got bunch of stuff for 86s. When I asked about STi replica lip, he said yes.

======UPDATE======
Now he has them on eBay!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251527307870?item=251527307870

I ordered quickly, and it arrived quick too.

This means, it really shouldn't matter where you order from. Fitment, quality, and finish changes all the time, from what I've been reading. Not to mention, the manufacturer is working to make things better every batch they make.

Installation was easier than I expected, even though I had no previous experience. There was no installation guide, but things were pretty self explanatory.

However, I didn't use all the screws it came with. I decided that about 4 on each side will work. The package comes with rubber lining, presumably for the 'wing' part of the lip. I ended up not using them because I had hard time putting them in place. Not to mention, it didn't look that great once I got them on.

Fitment is surprisingly good (as you can see in the photos).

I decided not to paint/plasti-dip it yet. In my opinion, it looks good as it is.. and when I get my side skirt and rear spat, I will try to match the color all together.

Enjoy the photos, and ask any questions you might have

I don't know the policy about posting links to vendors/eBay, but here's my friend's shop.

Here's a catch though, he hasn't posted STi style Lip on eBay yet. So I don't think you can order from him right now.

chas3wba0 · 04-24-2014, 03:38 PM

Lookin' goooood but it's screaming for side splitters now!!

wrb · 04-24-2014, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chas3wba0

Lookin' goooood but it's screaming for side splitters now!!

Yes!

I am saving up for side skirt and rear spat

chanomatik · 04-24-2014, 03:48 PM

Very nice! We tend to use all the screws plus more up here in Alaska since the roads can be so rough. Doesn't hurt anything to make it more durable since if you bump something, whatever part that flexes is what will give up and crack. I've drifted into a snow berm and no cracks or deep scratches on my front lip!

Spring is here now, but gravel is all over the place since Anchorage doesn't use road salt. Lip still looks good!

I can't wait for you to get the matching skirts and spats.

aruxe · 04-24-2014, 03:54 PM

could you please pm me where you bought this

?
would like to get one for my BRZ
Thanks

wrb · 04-24-2014, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aruxe

could you please pm me where you bought this

?
would like to get one for my BRZ
Thanks

I got it from a friend who runs a shop on eBay. However, his eBay listing doesn't have what I got.

He might add it in future.

http://www.ebay.com/usr/ssmotorsports

Simon99 · 04-24-2014, 04:33 PM

Could you explain that "wing" you're talking about that came with but didnt fit

wrb · 04-24-2014, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon99

Could you explain that "wing" you're talking about that came with but didnt fit

Part of the installation hardware, it came with two strips of rubber with very thin 3m tape on it. I think those were meant to be applied around the "wings" of the front lip, on each side.

However I decided not to.

cslntuee · 04-24-2014, 06:51 PM

It looks great!!
Are you using ABS or PU one?
Thanks.

wrb · 04-24-2014, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cslntuee

It looks great!!
Are you using ABS or PU one?
Thanks.

I'm not sure which is which.

I can say that the material is plastic like, and not rigid at all

Teku18 · 04-28-2014, 10:06 AM

Wondering if this would work with a 2014 brz. The bumpers look the same. Really interested.

chanomatik · 04-28-2014, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teku18

Wondering if this would work with a 2014 brz. The bumpers look the same. Really interested.

Yes it will since they're unchanged, even for MY2015. So you're good to go! Get 'er done!

Teku18 · 04-29-2014, 10:54 AM

Ordered the lip and side skirts yesterday.

wrb · 04-29-2014, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teku18

Ordered the lip and side skirts yesterday.

For others, will you please share where you ordered them from and how much you paid for them?

Thank you.

04-24-2014, 03:33 PM	#1
wrb frank Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ WRB Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 546 Thanks: 366 Thanked 379 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	STi style (knock off) front lip for BRZ - installation and thoughts (pics inside) I've been wanting to put a STI front lip on my BRZ for a while. But the ridiculously high price of genuine STI part made me hesitant. Soon enough, people in China started making replicas and they were being readily available on eBay and other forum sites through vendors in America. One of my friends, who happened to sell ABS/PU cosmetic parts on eBay told me he got bunch of stuff for 86s. When I asked about STi replica lip, he said yes. ======UPDATE====== Now he has them on eBay! http://www.ebay.com/itm/251527307870?item=251527307870 I ordered quickly, and it arrived quick too. This means, it really shouldn't matter where you order from. Fitment, quality, and finish changes all the time, from what I've been reading. Not to mention, the manufacturer is working to make things better every batch they make. Installation was easier than I expected, even though I had no previous experience. There was no installation guide, but things were pretty self explanatory. However, I didn't use all the screws it came with. I decided that about 4 on each side will work. The package comes with rubber lining, presumably for the 'wing' part of the lip. I ended up not using them because I had hard time putting them in place. Not to mention, it didn't look that great once I got them on. Fitment is surprisingly good (as you can see in the photos). I decided not to paint/plasti-dip it yet. In my opinion, it looks good as it is.. and when I get my side skirt and rear spat, I will try to match the color all together. Enjoy the photos, and ask any questions you might have I don't know the policy about posting links to vendors/eBay, but here's my friend's shop. Here's a catch though, he hasn't posted STi style Lip on eBay yet. So I don't think you can order from him right now. __________________ 2013 SUBARU BRZ WRB LIMITED M/T Los Angeles, CA Build Photo Album - http://bit.ly/brz_wrb SoCal LA 86 Club Member Last edited by wrb; 05-10-2014 at 03:29 AM. Reason: added link

04-24-2014, 03:38 PM	#2
chas3wba0 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Yes Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,052 Thanks: 1,629 Thanked 813 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lookin' goooood but it's screaming for side splitters now!! __________________ "If thy pleaſure be in Underſteere, thou art Weird." - Distraxi

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chanomatik Snow Don't Hurt! Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT CBS Location: Anchorage, Alaska, USA Posts: 2,538 Thanks: 6,416 Thanked 1,497 Times in 902 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very nice! We tend to use all the screws plus more up here in Alaska since the roads can be so rough. Doesn't hurt anything to make it more durable since if you bump something, whatever part that flexes is what will give up and crack. I've drifted into a snow berm and no cracks or deep scratches on my front lip! Spring is here now, but gravel is all over the place since Anchorage doesn't use road salt. Lip still looks good! I can't wait for you to get the matching skirts and spats.

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