No more Stillen Lip?

m3chhawk · 06-18-2013, 08:46 AM

Not sure what you used to brace it, but don't use a piece of flat strap. Use something with an L shape or a U-channel so that you have vertical stiffness. Shouldn't take much.

scottIN · 06-18-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by m3chhawk

Not sure what you used to brace it, but don't use a piece of flat strap. Use something with an L shape or a U-channel so that you have vertical stiffness. Shouldn't take much.

It was flat stock, but it was pretty stiff. I didn't want a leg protruding down to (a) catch a curb, or (b) have aero pressure on it. Even with a 24" long piece of 1 x 1 L-angle, you're getting like 24 sq. in. of aero resistance on it, which would be a lot of pressure. About like holding your hand out the window @ 65 mph.

It worked fine all summer, in 100+ degree temps, but fell off in the fall. Was hoping it would be ok without it. I didn't have any issues until it got to about 90 this summer.

m3chhawk · 06-18-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

It was flat stock, but it was pretty stiff. I didn't want a leg protruding down to (a) catch a curb, or (b) have aero pressure on it. Even with a 24" long piece of 1 x 1 L-angle, you're getting like 24 sq. in. of aero resistance on it, which would be a lot of pressure. About like holding your hand out the window @ 65 mph.

It worked fine all summer, in 100+ degree temps, but fell off in the fall. Was hoping it would be ok without it. I didn't have any issues until it got to about 90 this summer.

There is enough of a lip on the front of the splitter that you could do a 1/2" hat stiffener and not hang below the front of the lip. I'm probably going to do this soon and will post results.

red2010z · 06-19-2013, 07:17 AM

I have the stillen lip and so far so good for me.

SnooPPP · 06-19-2013, 11:23 PM

I've never had any problems with my Stillen lip. I've had it on my car for over a year now. Just don't use the stock hardware. The bodyshop that installed it on mine used their own hardware and some tape. Never had any issues

red2010z · 06-19-2013, 11:47 PM

I hear ya! Maybe we got the good ones! lol

Z_Society · 09-25-2013, 12:34 AM

Just installed my stillen lip and added the support rods. I'm actually digging the look.

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06-19-2013, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
SnooPPP Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 158 Drives: 09 370z Touring Rep Power: 15	I've never had any problems with my Stillen lip. I've had it on my car for over a year now. Just don't use the stock hardware. The bodyshop that installed it on mine used their own hardware and some tape. Never had any issues