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Can anyone identify the original maker of these front lips?

I've been browsing for a front lip for my Z and came across two that I'm really liking, mostly because they're simple. Only problem is they appear to be cheap

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Old 11-18-2014, 02:46 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I've been browsing for a front lip for my Z and came across two that I'm really liking, mostly because they're simple. Only problem is they appear to be cheap ebay knockoffs. I don't really want to throw my money away on poor fit and finish, so if these two lips are copied from somewhere else, can anyone identify the original makers?

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I've never seen either one of those lips before... it reminds me of an Evo-R lip, but modified. Also somewhat reminds me of a Mines lip, but still not exact.
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the Couture lip seems to be made by Carbon Creations

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which as far as i know is a pretty reputable manufacturer. i did a quick search and didn't immediatley find anyone bad mouthing them. also, i had one of their hoods on my RX7 about some years ago, but think that's not worth much given how much can change in that time frame.
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The first one is a J Next front lip replica.

Not sure what the second one is a replica of or if it is even a replica of anything. I have never seen it before.
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First one looks like a bad replica of the Shine Spec-S. Oh wait I just noticed the addition of the fang cover
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yea i saw that while ago and thought i kinda like the design of second one but not sure abt fitment ,, hey its cheap
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The first one is a J Next front lip replica.

Not sure what the second one is a replica of or if it is even a replica of anything. I have never seen it before.
Just looked up J Next, really liking this one: J-Next Urethane Front Lip Spoiler Nissan 370z 09+.

Thanks for the reply, and same to everyone else as well
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