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Old 09-29-08 | 02:31 PM
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I have:

TTE front lip...to be installed; going to be molded to front bumper
L-Sportline sideskirts...to be installed
TTE rear lip spoiler...to be installed; replacing the stock OEM wing


I need a rear that will flow!!! Obviously an L-Sportline rear would be nice but they are simply non-existent...Any suggestions guys? I am open to all suggestions; rear bumper replacement and add-on lips.
Old 09-29-08 | 03:04 PM
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Old 09-29-08 | 03:08 PM
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I have a RMM rear bumper and RMM sides for sale. Shipping is going be crazy though. I shipped a Toms front bumper and it cost me close to $200 lol.
Old 09-29-08 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
I have:

TTE front lip...to be installed; going to be molded to front bumper
L-Sportline sideskirts...to be installed
TTE rear lip spoiler...to be installed; replacing the stock OEM wing


I need a rear that will flow!!! Obviously an L-Sportline rear would be nice but they are simply non-existent...Any suggestions guys? I am open to all suggestions; rear bumper replacement and add-on lips.
You shouldn't mold the front bumper with a tte lip, if that's the look you are going for then get your self an explsion bumper or even a greddy lip. You loose all the lines of the lip when you mold it and ends up looking far from what it is, not in a good way.
Old 09-30-08 | 05:53 AM
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RMM is one of the better after market bumpers for the GS. Aesthetics, material(poly) & fitment are top notch.
Old 09-30-08 | 06:06 AM
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RMM all the way
Old 09-30-08 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by louiegs400
i never saw a TTE rear lip spoiler how does it look ?
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=598
Old 09-30-08 | 07:06 AM
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can you post some shots of the TTE rear spoiler when you get it and show how good it fits? I assume its out of fiberglass, I almost ordered one last night but stopped because I wasn't sure how well it was going to fit.

I think the RMM sideskirt-> rear bumper combo is awesome, but I'm not sure how it will look up against the L-sport sides.
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
You shouldn't mold the front bumper with a tte lip, if that's the look you are going for then get your self an explsion bumper or even a greddy lip. You loose all the lines of the lip when you mold it and ends up looking far from what it is, not in a good way.
I agree with what you mention about molding the lip to the point where one can't distinguish if the molded lip is that from TTE. The TTE lip can be molded without losing the lines. Here is mine below

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Whichever bumper you get finish the rear with an AB Flug undercar diffuser !
Old 09-30-08 | 04:41 PM
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Just have the guy above who is selling his RMM rear bumper ship via Greyhound Freight. Its CHEAP
Old 09-30-08 | 05:17 PM
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I think an aftermarket rear bumper with an add-on front lip is a mistake.

Makes the GS look rear-heavy, like it's taking a dump.

Bumpers are so cheap not you might as well do a matching front bumper.

I like the Explosion, but I am biased.
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Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
I think an aftermarket rear bumper with an add-on front lip is a mistake.

Makes the GS look rear-heavy, like it's taking a dump.

Bumpers are so cheap not you might as well do a matching front bumper.

I like the Explosion, but I am biased.
I understand your point but I already have the TTE front lip and L-sportline sides and I'm not about to go into the hassle of selling, shipping then buying something different and then waiting on shipping.

If I had my way I would get some type of mild rear add-on lip (for the rear bumper). My car is lowered so I think the TTE front lip will look pretty low so I will definitely need something lower for the rear to balance out the back...and something that is the same height-wise as my L-Sportline sides.


So far it looks like either RMM rear bumper or L-Sportline rear bumper (if I could find one). Which rear bumper hangs lower? does anybody know?

BTW, I do not like the RMM front bumper and L-Sportline may as well not even exist because of the scarcity of it.

Dashocker - I love the semi molded look...I think I will do the same if you don't mind.

Thanks for all the comments so far guys...really helpful.
Old 09-30-08 | 07:17 PM
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Rock, why don't you try out the Veilside Executive body kit?

Grille:
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=529

Front bumper:
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=528

Rear Bumper:
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=530

Rear wing:
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=532

Side skirts:
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=531
Old 09-30-08 | 07:52 PM
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molding the TTE lip will lose the lines of the lip, but then again, shall we revisit the junction produce front bumper:



compare that to a molded TTE lip:




now jeeze...that looks awfully similar doesnt it?

go for it

i agree with the RMM for the rear, but worse comes to worst since theyre so hard to find, maybe find a JP rear or something similar? replica?

i'm sure you'll make the right choice, just make sure it flows well with the curve of the l-tuned sides and the extra length with the lip on or it'll look silly (i.e. greddy lip with no other body mods makes the car look like a wannabe mach 1)


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