Tips for installing lip?

RyanWest · 12-13-2013, 08:39 PM

Hi guys.

Installing my SL lip and i seem to have some issues with the front part laying flat.

anyone using double sided tape? I tried some but its weak, i need stronger tape.

any ideas?

equalme · 12-14-2013, 02:37 AM

3M doublesided tape should be able to hold it up no problem. Make sure the temperature if not too cold...the adhesive works better when it is hot.

BeemaaZ · 12-14-2013, 03:51 AM

Double sided tape alone will NOT hold it for very long. You will scrape it and lose it on the freeway.

You need to bolt it down with at least 2 bolts on the center and 1 bolt on each side.

Do it right the first time and you will save money in the long run.

DEpointfive0 · 12-14-2013, 03:55 AM

And/or you can use self tapping screws

Grindkiezer · 12-14-2013, 04:58 AM

Pop rivets

RyanWest · 12-14-2013, 09:33 PM

I used the brackets and screws. tried 3M double sided (red kind) seems to be holding fine.

axmea? · 12-14-2013, 10:23 PM

Better to work on it with bumper off or on jacks.
Tape quality is a big deal. I heat up my tape and use a starting agent or whatever that's called.
One L bracket is enough but had two before I tore my first one on a curb.
Test fit multiple times.
You may have to double layer in some areas depending on your lip.
Put a pc of aluminum sheet to protect it from scraping.
Get help if you need someone to lift into place. Hard to take off once you set in place.
I don't recommend screwing or riveting your fronts. Ok to screw on the sides where it mounts on the fender.

Good luck.

RyanWest · 12-15-2013, 01:25 AM

When i got the lip i deff had to do some preping. busted out the porter cable sander (which by the way is badass). but i fixed some little issues and sent it over to the paint shop. My buddy came over with some primer (glue type) we put on the lip side, let that try for 5 min then put the double sided tape on the lip first. Everything seems ok now

Its on there pretty solid now

All ready scraped the very bottom (you cant see it) of the driver side. Im sitting just 3 inches from the lip to the ground, but i may raise the car a little.

kenchan · 12-15-2013, 11:13 AM

waat beemaz said.

i used VHB but still it struggled to keep up with the downforce

even with the little Ings+.
I went back and added screws/washers/nuts and no issue since.

zilverbullet · 12-18-2013, 12:39 PM

Do JDM bumpers come with install instructions?

Ordered a lip from Bulletproof Auto and was wondering if it will be self explanatory or will I have to drill extra holes through the lip for the screws. Really hoping for the former *fingerscrossed*

RyanWest · 12-18-2013, 05:03 PM

other then the three brackets mine came with you have to use the self tapping screw for the very bottom of the bumper. you can see them at all even if your removed the lip

12-13-2013, 08:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	Tips for installing lip? Hi guys. Installing my SL lip and i seem to have some issues with the front part laying flat. anyone using double sided tape? I tried some but its weak, i need stronger tape. any ideas?

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BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 508	Tips for installing lip? Double sided tape alone will NOT hold it for very long. You will scrape it and lose it on the freeway. You need to bolt it down with at least 2 bolts on the center and 1 bolt on each side. Do it right the first time and you will save money in the long run. kenchan, NickTurnon, DEpointfive0 and 1 others like this. __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here

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DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	And/or you can use self tapping screws BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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Grindkiezer Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 824 Drives: A Car Rep Power: 14	Pop rivets BeemaaZ likes this. __________________ Z

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,235 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Better to work on it with bumper off or on jacks. Tape quality is a big deal. I heat up my tape and use a starting agent or whatever that's called. One L bracket is enough but had two before I tore my first one on a curb. Test fit multiple times. You may have to double layer in some areas depending on your lip. Put a pc of aluminum sheet to protect it from scraping. Get help if you need someone to lift into place. Hard to take off once you set in place. I don't recommend screwing or riveting your fronts. Ok to screw on the sides where it mounts on the fender. Good luck. NickTurnon and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

12-14-2013, 02:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
equalme Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kansas City Posts: 656 Drives: RCF Rep Power: 13	3M doublesided tape should be able to hold it up no problem. Make sure the temperature if not too cold...the adhesive works better when it is hot.

12-15-2013, 01:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	When i got the lip i deff had to do some preping. busted out the porter cable sander (which by the way is badass). but i fixed some little issues and sent it over to the paint shop. My buddy came over with some primer (glue type) we put on the lip side, let that try for 5 min then put the double sided tape on the lip first. Everything seems ok now Its on there pretty solid now All ready scraped the very bottom (you cant see it) of the driver side. Im sitting just 3 inches from the lip to the ground, but i may raise the car a little. Last edited by RyanWest; 12-15-2013 at 01:28 AM.

12-15-2013, 11:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	waat beemaz said. i used VHB but still it struggled to keep up with the downforce even with the little Ings+. I went back and added screws/washers/nuts and no issue since. BeemaaZ likes this.

12-18-2013, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
zilverbullet Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 668 Drives: a silver bullet Rep Power: 15	Do JDM bumpers come with install instructions? Ordered a lip from Bulletproof Auto and was wondering if it will be self explanatory or will I have to drill extra holes through the lip for the screws. Really hoping for the former fingerscrossed __________________ '13 & Infinity Swifts Z1 Post-MAF F.I. NST *VARIS* Tommy Kaira AeroJacket MotorDyne

12-18-2013, 05:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	other then the three brackets mine came with you have to use the self tapping screw for the very bottom of the bumper. you can see them at all even if your removed the lip

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