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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 02:02 AM
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Default wald front lip replica

looking to buy this replica but wanted to know if anyone got it
any fitment problems? any problems at all?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-08-IS250-...ht_2066wt_1189
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 03:10 AM
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Fitment is good, but I HIGHLY recommend you take it to a skilled body shop so they can make it perfect (and of course inspect at it). My brother got me this as a CHristmas gift, it's awesome deal!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290647626641...84.m1423.l2649

I would go for them, for the price you also get floor mats FTMFW lolz!
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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anyone know if they make one for the 09-10, I saw someone on here that had one. Wanted to see which buyer they got it from??
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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what kind of mods did you need to get it on>?
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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I have it too from ABS Dynamics. Still not put in on though. Just did a trial fitment and looks like my bodyshop will have to do some minor trimming to get it right.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6803307-post9.html

I got it from ABS Dynamics who is the actual manufacturer of this item. They have a outlet store on Ebay.

ABS Dynamics Outlet on Ebay

Here is my trial fitment

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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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I just ordered myself this replica last week. Going to arrive right after Christmas. Hopefully fitment isn't too bad, cost me just $120. They call it "Wow Style" lol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-POLYUR...item27be557d1d
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Good luck with the fitment. Save up and buy the real thing. You will be happier with the end result
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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Have a replica wald on my 2is, not sure if it is a bayson r or ebay but it's abs as well. Just fitted on it looks ok but there will definitely be slight gaps, same thing with any lip replica or not. I highly recommend you go to a professional body shop and have them trim fit and paint it. I did and by looking at it you couldnt tell the difference between it and a real wald IMO. Buying a fiberglass lip will run you way more and take it from me you will stress just a little less when you scratch it, and that will happen at some point. Overall body shop ftw! Try checking this thread I know chikoo, me, and some other guys discussed it in a little more depth, there's pictures as well.
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The fitment issue I am discribing is that sometimes they rush the knock offs (as well as the originals) thru so they can meet quota's and the material does not have time to settle. EVERY NOW AND THEN you find one that is off by a few millameter or even an inch. A good body shop will and can heat treat it to fit perfectly. It's not one that cannot be fixed just needs attention from someone who knows what they are doing. Not trying to scare you at all!
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Old Dec 22, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by chikoo
I have it too from ABS Dynamics. Still not put in on though. Just did a trial fitment and looks like my bodyshop will have to do some minor trimming to get it right.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6803307-post9.html

I got it from ABS Dynamics who is the actual manufacturer of this item. They have a outlet store on Ebay.

ABS Dynamics Outlet on Ebay

Here is my trial fitment

NOOOOOOO CHIKOO get the one I am getting. YOU GET FLOOR MATS ALSO FTMFW hahahaha just messing
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Old Dec 23, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SiskoMax77
The fitment issue I am discribing is that sometimes they rush the knock offs (as well as the originals) thru so they can meet quota's and the material does not have time to settle. EVERY NOW AND THEN you find one that is off by a few millameter or even an inch. A good body shop will and can heat treat it to fit perfectly. It's not one that cannot be fixed just needs attention from someone who knows what they are doing. Not trying to scare you at all!
Most lips regardless of replica or not will be off by millimeters and centimeters, if it's over an inch than that was POS. Like you said body shop will know how to treat this as well as relieving stress points by trimming and heat treating. Below is a properly fitted rep.
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 03:04 AM
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Wow should i go replica?
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Replica > authentic imo when it comes to lips... An area that will get scratched
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCalIS
Most lips regardless of replica or not will be off by millimeters and centimeters, if it's over an inch than that was POS. Like you said body shop will know how to treat this as well as relieving stress points by trimming and heat treating. Below is a properly fitted rep.
NorCal, did this go over the stock lip or did they remove the stock lip (like you have to on the GFX front lip) and then install this lip?
Where are the screws and tape?
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by CCJ22
NorCal, did this go over the stock lip or did they remove the stock lip (like you have to on the GFX front lip) and then install this lip?
Where are the screws and tape?
Over the stock, non gfx. Tape is on inside of the lip that fits over the bumper, screws are inside the wheel wells. Also rep front lip ftw like you said because it will get scratched, mine already has and after sweating it for a week I got over it, it's just going to happen again and when it gets bad I'll just repaint it. Going authentic for side skirts and rear though!
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