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Old 06-04-18, 01:32 PM
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Default Novel lip kit painted or carbon

I'm looking to buy novel lip kit but can't decide between carbon fiber or painted. Pls let me know your opinion thanks
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What color is your car?

I have a Nebula Gray, and went with carbon. I like that it doesn't totally blend in as a painted piece would, but supplements the existing carbon trim. I haven't installed it yet because i was going to PPF the pieces.



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Originally Posted by naquin123
I'm looking to buy novel lip kit but can't decide between carbon fiber or painted. Pls let me know your opinion thanks
Carbon always seems to look best!

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What color is your car?

I have a Nebula Gray, and went with carbon. I like that it doesn't totally blend in as a painted piece would, but supplements the existing carbon trim. I haven't installed it yet because i was going to PPF the pieces.
I have the carbon Novel kit as well, and personally think it's the best looking design out right now. Downside is the front lip sits to low on the LT/RT side. Not really designed for everyday use if lowered

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Depends what you look you're going for!

Both give different effects..... Both nice.

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Originally Posted by biggame
Carbon always seems to look best!



I have the carbon Novel kit as well, and personally think it's the best looking design out right now. Downside is the front lip sits to low on the LT/RT side. Not really designed for everyday use if lowered
Good thing I'm not planning on lowering it. I might put some additional felt over the PPF underneath for additional "protection"

Any tips on installing the rear diffuser? The holes do not appear to align with anything existing, unless I'm just dumb.
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Originally Posted by danwlee
Good thing I'm not planning on lowering it. I might put some additional felt over the PPF underneath for additional "protection"

Any tips on installing the rear diffuser? The holes do not appear to align with anything existing, unless I'm just dumb.
I used felt, It did not work!

On my rear diffuser I used two sided tape, and rivits to attach it
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Carbon filber would be my first choice. But first Ill have to pay for daycare before I can do any upgrades
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Originally Posted by biggame
Carbon always seems to look best!



I have the carbon Novel kit as well, and personally think it's the best looking design out right now. Downside is the front lip sits to low on the LT/RT side. Not really designed for everyday use if lowered
I’m lowered so should I not buy it in your opinion.
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What’s everyone’s opinion on the artistian sprit lip kit thanks
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Originally Posted by naquin123
What’s everyone’s opinion on the artistian sprit lip kit thanks
Another popular choice that not a lot of people have.

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Originally Posted by naquin123
I’m lowered so should I not buy it in your opinion.
No, I'm not saying that. Just more caution is needed than with others
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Beautiful setup, any updates since 2018?
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Looking to pull the trigger on the Novel kit towsrd the end of the year. Getting the stock wheels powdercoated black so might as well add the aero kit.
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