★★★ ► CarbonSignal Spec-ME Front Lip ◄ ★★★

tommyguns · 06-03-2012, 01:01 PM

Well I was hoping to get some tips on installing the lip, but seeing that none came and the impatient a$$ that I am, I decided to take matter into my own hand. First let me say that this lip looks insane, that being said the fitment leaves a little to be desired. It's not the worst but there is one area in particular that I would like advice on. Where it meets at the wheel well there is a huge gap in the curve of the lip. It's mostly on the passenger side, so here’s what I'm planning. I'm thinking of removing the wheel well on the inside or part of it anyway, clamping the bumper to the lip and riveting them together. There is a spot on the lip that is not visible and is not part of the exterior. I'm confident in my plan, I was just wondering what others have done.

tommyguns · 06-04-2012, 04:11 PM

its on and it looks sweet.

anthonyy · 06-04-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyguns

its on and it looks sweet.

I'm getting mine put on this week... my body shop is lagging a little.
Wanted to help you out, but literally had no idea how to!

What did you end up doing? .....and pics!!!

GaleForce · 06-04-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyguns

its on and it looks sweet.

Did the bodyshop fix the gap?

I'm still waiting for a response from Carbon Signal fo my issues.

tommyguns · 06-06-2012, 10:23 AM

Hey Guy's
What’s up. Like I mentioned, my body guy took a dump on my situation so I installed it myself. I did not use two sided tape, I went with a 3M product for just this type of job. I will get the name later. Pre fit the lip and secure it in place with some tape dont worry about the gap right now! Once you happy with the Pre fit, use a couple of self-tapping screws and secure it from underneath once your happy with the fit. My suggestion would be to do as I did, remove as many fasteners that hold the bumper from underneath as possible, that includes any that are holding the bumper to the wheel well. The idea is to get the bumper as flexible as possible. Take some blue tape and mark a few areas were the lip should be once it's installed. Now remove the lip and apply your choice of adhesive, re-install the lip and secure it from the bottom were you previously used the self-tapping screws then use duct tape to hold it in place. Now here’s how you fix the wheel well gap. Push the fender wheel well out of the way and take another self-tapping screw and screw the lip and the bumper together from the inside. If you look at the curved ends of the lip you will see the area I'm talking about. One side came out perfect and the other has a small gap that can be filled with some phenoseal. I'll take some pictures in a bit.

anthonyy · 06-06-2012, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyguns

Hey Guy's
What’s up. Like I mentioned, my body guy took a dump on my situation so I installed it myself. I did not use two sided tape, I went with a 3M product for just this type of job. I will get the name later. Pre fit the lip and secure it in place with some tape dont worry about the gap right now! Once you happy with the Pre fit, use a couple of self-tapping screws and secure it from underneath once your happy with the fit. My suggestion would be to do as I did, remove as many fasteners that hold the bumper from underneath as possible, that includes any that are holding the bumper to the wheel well. The idea is to get the bumper as flexible as possible. Take some blue tape and mark a few areas were the lip should be once it's installed. Now remove the lip and apply your choice of adhesive, re-install the lip and secure it from the bottom were you previously used the self-tapping screws then use duct tape to hold it in place. Now here’s how you fix the wheel well gap. Push the fender wheel well out of the way and take another self-tapping screw and screw the lip and the bumper together from the inside. If you look at the curved ends of the lip you will see the area I'm talking about. One side came out perfect and the other has a small gap that can be filled with some phenoseal. I'll take some pictures in a bit.

Thanks Tom, great information.

06-04-2012, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 65 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 17	its on and it looks sweet. __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

06-06-2012, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 65 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 17	Hey Guy's What’s up. Like I mentioned, my body guy took a dump on my situation so I installed it myself. I did not use two sided tape, I went with a 3M product for just this type of job. I will get the name later. Pre fit the lip and secure it in place with some tape dont worry about the gap right now! Once you happy with the Pre fit, use a couple of self-tapping screws and secure it from underneath once your happy with the fit. My suggestion would be to do as I did, remove as many fasteners that hold the bumper from underneath as possible, that includes any that are holding the bumper to the wheel well. The idea is to get the bumper as flexible as possible. Take some blue tape and mark a few areas were the lip should be once it's installed. Now remove the lip and apply your choice of adhesive, re-install the lip and secure it from the bottom were you previously used the self-tapping screws then use duct tape to hold it in place. Now here’s how you fix the wheel well gap. Push the fender wheel well out of the way and take another self-tapping screw and screw the lip and the bumper together from the inside. If you look at the curved ends of the lip you will see the area I'm talking about. One side came out perfect and the other has a small gap that can be filled with some phenoseal. I'll take some pictures in a bit. __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG Last edited by tommyguns; 06-06-2012 at 10:29 AM.

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