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Old 06-29-11, 10:55 PM
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Default R.i.p tte lip

Due to the heavy rains and flooded roads Im sad to announce my TTE lip was ripped off and is laying somewhere.......on some dark road wounded with no home Ill take a drive in the morning to see if it can be found but Im sure its a lost cause.

Ideas for a replacement lip since TTE are discontinued?
Old 06-29-11, 11:29 PM
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replica tte lip?
Old 06-29-11, 11:47 PM
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Bummer...

yeah a replica
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where can I find a replica tte lip?
Old 06-30-11, 05:48 AM
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Don't go rep. IMO just buy a kit for the front bumper or something if you don't want the OEM front bumper.
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Reps are on VIS website or eBay. Sorry for your loss.
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sad to see such a rare piece go, but if your looking to buy a replacment lip (TTE style) let me know where you get it and price, i would like to get my hand on one...
Old 06-30-11, 12:34 PM
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nah get the real one. it comes with a cool embblem!
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forget getting a "real" one just get a replica, i have had both the only difference is the tte badge. they both are very durrable. i am sick and tierd of hearing about the bad reputation for the replicas. they do the job for a fraction of the price


waiting to hear the flaming.....
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I personally like the TTE Lip look. I don't like giving money to a company that clearly knocked off a design, BUT in this case they used urethane instead of the original fiberglass which actually improves the design.

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I hate driving the GS without it... looks so baby faced
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wow speed i have never seen this side of you......is it because i have your name in my sig? lol


AND WHEN DO WE GET TO SEE FULL CAR PICS OF YOUR RIDE????????????????????
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Why would anyone have a problem with a replica lip in teh case where the REAL one can no longer be purchased?

I understand people supporting authentic parts, but when those authentic parts are no longer in production or bringing the company revenue... the real company (TTE) experiences no negative impact.

If the replica fits good, then why not?
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Happened to my W
ALD lip on my IS300 in heavy rains in FL. I got home and was like. "Where the hell is the other half of my lip!!" sucks but hopefully your back up and running with a new lip soon.
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Originally Posted by 97-SC300
Why would anyone have a problem with a replica lip in teh case where the REAL one can no longer be purchased?

I understand people supporting authentic parts, but when those authentic parts are no longer in production or bringing the company revenue... the real company (TTE) experiences no negative impact.

If the replica fits good, then why not?
I agree. Nothing wrong with the replica TTE lips, esp if they are urethane and can hold up better than the original.


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