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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 05:10 AM
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While I'm bored and in my quest to search for a MINE'S front lip, I came across this:

http://ezlip.com/

it's cheap and really does look cheap. I also wonder how long it'll stick since it's only holding on with double-sided tapes. I'm not sure if they are functional at all (not an expert in aerodynamics), but then it's just rubber so I guess no worries for destroying it by hitting a bump?

may be it's a better alternative for those who are just tired of replacing front lips after they hit something on the road?
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 05:38 AM
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Get it for less from Home Depot. It's basically the seal on garage doors. Can't believe companies actually market it as a lip. All over eBay as well.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 05:45 AM
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Get it for less from Home Depot. It's basically the seal on garage doors. Can't believe companies actually market it as a lip. All over eBay as well.
I hope this would be a bit less "flexible" than those lol Just imagine the "lip" flapping up and down while you drive lmao
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 06:07 AM
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So its basically trim that you stick on your bumper and serves no real functional purpose. Unfortunately I bet this is going to be all the rage with the plastidipping boy racers this year.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 06:12 AM
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It's the same thing. Just google Home Depot lip. It's made from rubber, it's not a real lip, I'm not sure why people do it.

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I hope this would be a bit less "flexible" than those lol Just imagine the "lip" flapping up and down while you drive lmao
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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So its basically trim that you stick on your bumper and serves no real functional purpose. Unfortunately I bet this is going to be all the rage with the plastidipping boy racers this year.
Pretty much. The low cost is going to attract some for sure.

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It's the same thing. Just google Home Depot lip. It's made from rubber, it's not a real lip, I'm not sure why people do it.
wow... just looked it up. i'd have to say, at least it's better looking than a lot of those snow plow lips out there in the market.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 06:41 AM
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Been thinking about running something like that on my side skirts to bring them down slightly. I bet it's useless on the front bumper.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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As other have stated, this is just garage door trim found at most hardware stores.

I first seen this originate on the message boards where someone brought up the idea and showed it off on their car. They come in different sizes. Some thicker than others. After a couple weeks, there were 1 or 2 sellers on ebay that popped up to cash in. They were making 10x what they were worth by labeling them as "lips" versus garage door trim.

Today, these guys are everywhere selling this garbage and plenty of people are buying them. If you're going to waste your money, at least go to home depot and save 90% of the cost.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bender
As other have stated, this is just garage door trim found at most hardware stores.

I first seen this originate on the message boards where someone brought up the idea and showed it off on their car. They come in different sizes. Some thicker than others. After a couple weeks, there were 1 or 2 sellers on ebay that popped up to cash in. They were making 10x what they were worth by labeling them as "lips" versus garage door trim.

Today, these guys are everywhere selling this garbage and plenty of people are buying them. If you're going to waste your money, at least go to home depot and save 90% of the cost.
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While I'm bored and in my quest to search for a MINE'S front lip, I came across this:
i know i'm not going to waste money on it, just throwing this stuff out here to see if they would actually be practical on something lol
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Osborn Wu
While I'm bored and in my quest to search for a MINE'S front lip, I came across this:

http://ezlip.com/

it's cheap and really does look cheap. I also wonder how long it'll stick since it's only holding on with double-sided tapes. I'm not sure if they are functional at all (not an expert in aerodynamics), but then it's just rubber so I guess no worries for destroying it by hitting a bump?

may be it's a better alternative for those who are just tired of replacing front lips after they hit something on the road?
Its crap.Boy,the pics make it look good,right?
Like many posts already said,its a garage door seal.
It is "sold in stores"...
Mines lip?THey are available online.Stop your search and buy.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JCITY
Mines lip?THey are available online.Stop your search and buy.
Where specifically? I've gone through a quite a few store's catalogs and still no luck. And I remember reading somewhere that they has been discountinued for a while now (at least the authentic ones). That's why I started trying to search for one.

edit: well there is someone selling on ebay again... they say it's not a replica but doesn't have MINE'S logo...?

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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 07:30 PM
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Evo r bought the mines mold and is now making them for ~5-600? Somewhere in there I think. Been a long time since I looked.
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Landon_G03z
Evo r bought the mines mold and is now making them for ~5-600? Somewhere in there I think. Been a long time since I looked.
errr evo-r
i heard so many bad things about them... sigh...
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 06:11 AM
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i chuckled at this. home depot rice.
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