06-07 STi V-Limited Lip on MS3

[GOT 2RBO]

alright guys...like many of you, I got tired of waiting around for someone to make a cheap, good looking lip for our cars that. I finally bit the bullet and ordered an 06-07 STi v-limited lip for my speed and decided to try something custom since their front bumpers have a similar shape and because it is urethane. It arrived last week, worked on my car Saturday nearly all day, and towards the end of the day I was able to spend about an hour to an hour and a half to get the lip to work to perfection. Now, while it looks like it fits perfect, it did not come that way. It took quite a bit of trimming and mocking up and some bending to get everything in place to run the screws through, but all in all...I could NOT be happier. I absolutely love it. I have crappy pics for now until i get the car clean.



















Let me know what you guys think. I think it looks like it belongs on this car. I had an HD lip on the car before it and it got shredded to pieces. Oddly enough, since I have installed this, i have not scraped the car a single time. It could have more to do with lowering the rear of the car more, but still. Very pleased.

Run down of how me and my buddy installed the lip. I definitely recommend two people if you decide to try this.

this is where i purchased the lip. Make sure it is for a 2006-2007 STi and that it is a V-Limited Urethane Lip.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370583074971...84.m1497.l2649

-started by putting a piece of electrical tape vertical on the top of the lip to mark the center point. I also did the same thing on the bumper.
-I lined up the tape on the lip to the tape on the bumper.
-placed a long strip of double sided tape on the top edge of the lip on the portion that sits below the grill that has the mounting tabs.
-I taped the lip to the bumper to line everything up and hold it in place while we mock fit the rest.
-I then grabbed a pair of dikes, and pulled the ends of the lip where it goes to the edge of the bumper/front fenderwell and cut a few inches off each end so that the length fit better and didn't hang into the fender well.
-starting in the middle, we ran a single screw through the center point to hold the lip, and then from there, alternated left and right going one screw at a time until we got under the fog lights.
-Then from there, I pulled, and tugged on the lip to hold it in line with the edge of the bumper while my buddy ran the screws through.
-Once we got to the end caps, I took the pair of dikes and trimmed up the ends so that they fit snug against the stock splash shield that is on the edge of the bumper (as you can see in the pics above). We then placed 2 more screws on the end caps to hold it snug.
-to finish off, I went back through with some additional self tapping screws with black plastic washers and drilled them in to give additional support and so that there are no gaps.
-teh end.

[AZSPEED3]

Looks great man. I also have been waiting for a nice lip to come out. Not a big fan of the Next mod lip and the DG one is $$$. How much did it cost for the Sti lip?

[swampthigger]

Looks great, might have to try this...where did you get the lip from?

[AZSPEED3]

Originally Posted by swampthigger Looks great, might have to try this...where did you get the lip from?

Here's one that looks similar on Amazon for $99. Not sure if the exact same one.

Amazon.com: Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 06 07 Polyurethane Front Lip S204 Style: Automotive

Amazon.com: Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 06 07 Polyurethane Front Lip S204 Style: Automotive
Amazon.com: Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 06 07 Polyurethane Front Lip S204 Style: Automotive

[EL F00LI0]

Im going to try this, looks so good!

[ckMS3]

Looks great I'm going to try this as well, my buddy has the exact same lip on his legacy gt

[EURO05]

good work, looks great

[radioflyer]

I think I'm in for this as well, could you link us the exact lip?

[karl-hungus]

can you be that close to schools?

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[GOT 2RBO]

it was around $65 bucks, and I bought it off e-bay. Just type in 06-07 V-limited lip, and you will see tons of them. Look for them in the 60-70 range, but don't pay anything more than that.

Thanks guys! i figured that most of you would like this.

[Raider]

I glanced, saw STi Limited Slip at first and was about to come in for a flame-fest. Looks cool.

[TiGraySpeed6]

FWIW-
best looking lip on the ms3 yet
not too big & waiting to be destroyed
not too expensive so when it does get destroyed you don't need to re-mortgage the house to replace it

win!

[nswartz19]

Looks sick dude. Cant wait to try this! in for clean car and better pics.

[jracer]

nice !

[GOT 2RBO]

Wow, thanks for the positive feedback guys! makes me feel good! My next project is buying a set of bayson r sideskirts to even out the look, and I am also attempting a custom lip for the rear at the same time. I want to have a full black subtle lip kit all around. I am pretty excited to get going with the next pieces.

I will try to get the car cleaned and better pics once the tsunami moves out of here.

[GOT 2RBO]

Here is a picture from this morning showing it from a different angle and lighting exposure. You can see, it definitely makes the front of the car look nice and low. I love this lip! I can't wait for Thursday so I can order the rest. You can also see why I haven't been able to clean the car.

[Tomas]

Looks good.
I've been thinking about getting the speedline splitter but now I might not.

[GOT 2RBO]

There is a thread a few posts down from this one that I also created that has the Speedline lip in it. A guy in there has it on his speed and he advised to stay away from it due to poor fitment. Go check it out.

[Minne_Speed3]

Awesome job, car looks fantastic

[Boost Addict]

Definitely going to have to try this out

[Tomas]

just bought one on ebay. $66 shipped.

[IshiKage]

Originally Posted by Tomas just bought one on ebay. $66 shipped.

CanI haz link @Tomas

[Tomas]

Originally Posted by IshiKage CanI haz link @Tomas

Here you go Zeck.
I hope it's the right one. lol,. Going by OPs pics I am 99% tis correct.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Impreza-06-0...0e5ed2&vxp=mtr

[Domino81]

Ooooh.. you are on this forum.

[GOT 2RBO]

few more, better pics

[forcedinduktion]

Looks great! Good job

[taf0422]

Car looks really good. Im thinking about this as well but my car already scrapes everywhere especially coming out of my driveway every morning. Decisions!

[RyansSpd3]

Wow...this looks absolutley amazing!!! Car looks fantastic it almost looks like it was made for this car lol and what wheels you running?

[Mazdanspeed3]

looks crazy man, are those the st120s from sonictuning? i have never seen them mounted on a speed3. and the lip looks like it was meant for the car, nice job!

[IshiKage]

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Thats awesome. Going to do it.

Originally Posted by Tomas Looks good. I've been thinking about getting the speedline splitter but now I might not.

yeah, dont do it Tomas

[IshiKage]

@GOT 2RBO

what spoiler lip are you uusing?

[GOT 2RBO]

next mod spoiler lip.

wheels...you are correct, sonic tunings. I have 5mm spacers on the front...18x8 +30, +35 in rear. I also replaced the center caps with flat generic center caps that I painted silver to match the wheel which I feel like made them look like they have more depth.

Thanks for the kind words!

[PhorB13]

Originally Posted by GOT 2RBO next mod spoiler lip. wheels...you are correct, sonic tunings. I have 5mm spacers on the front...18x8 +30, +35 in rear. I also replaced the center caps with flat generic center caps that I painted silver to match the wheel which I feel like made them look like they have more depth. Thanks for the kind words!

What suspension and tire size are you running? Those looks great on your car. I'm thinking something dark gray/charcoal for my silver Gen1.

[Jarods7920]

Nice work man! Love it!

[wankular]

Looks really good. Did you have to do any painting or otherwise prep the surface of it?

[IshiKage]

@GOT 2RBO

Is it color matched with your next mod lip?

[GOT 2RBO]

it came that color - like a flat black. I painted my nextmod spoiler lip a semi flat black last year, but yeah, its pretty dag on close to matching. I am going to be finishing off the lip kit next along with getting my roof wrapped in either matte black or carbon fiber 3m vinyl. haven't decided yet.

[IshiKage]

CF = FAIL. what color is your car, MGM or CBM? so hard to tell our colors from one another with certain lighting

[swampthigger]

Ordered today

[Boost Addict]

Just got one myself, a buddy of mine works at IAG and got me an 07 sti lip im going to try and mock up