Mugen lip troubles

[Suk02Si]

I was test fitting the Mugen lip and ran into a small problem:(

The brake duct on the lip is about 6-7" deep. In order for it to fit properly the bumper has to be modded. The duct is about 5" round and 7" deep.

I was thinking about shaving the duct where it goes into the bumper, but then when the lip is mounted the bumper would be seen, if my car was black I might've been able to get away with it.

So my options are as follows:
-Keep the stock CTR lip
-Hack away at the precious JDM bumper to make the Mugen lip fit
-Shave the lip even though the bumper is visible through the duct

[Suk02Si]

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[dustinhurley]

Is this a real Mugen lip, or a replica? I just ordered my lip today from King. I am definately canceling the order if this is the case. I'm pissed.

[Mugen_EP]

Real Mugen lip you need to cut...RacerDre had to also

[Mugen_EP]

Shit keep the CTR and sell me the Mugen Lip:D

BTW Rocky has some UGLY ASS Shoes!!:D

[dustinhurley]

I've thought about it some more, and there are some cool things you could do. If you have a short ram, you could run some plumbing to the filter and get some colder air to it. You could cut holes out of the black plastic in the fender wells and run a hose between the lip's holes and the holes in the fender to make a bake duct similar to the RSX kit. I spent a lot of time debating the CTR lip or the Mugen lip. Price vs. material they're made of. Cutting the holes in the bumper wouldn't be too hard, and wouldn't need to be too accurate because the lip will cover up any imperfections. But, the Mugen lip is made of fiberglass reinforced plastic, meaning it could break a lot easier than the CTR lip. So, if you installed the Mugen lip and later down the road it cracked, you would'nt be able to install the CTR lip because of the big holes in the bumper.

[Mugen_EP]

Originally posted by dustinhurley
So, if you installed the Mugen lip and later down the road it cracked, you would'nt be able to install the CTR lip because of the big holes in the bumper.

Actually the CTR lip can cover up the holes made by the Mugen lip. So just another option for you to think about.;)

[beansbear]

i didnt realize the JDM bumper had the amber side marker lights on it!

[Mugen_EP]

Originally posted by beansbear
i didnt realize the JDM bumper had the amber side marker lights on it!



It doesnt. He had them put on....not by choice though.

[beansbear]

Awww man that sucks big time!!

[Mugen_EP]

Yea he said he was gonna have them filled later but it didnt bother him that much right now.

[Suk02Si]

I was going to have them filled when I had the Mugen lip painted :(

[DownTheHatch]

Dude just cut your bumper, its not like it hasn't already been hacked up anyway. You'll be happy with your mugen lip on and your reflectors filled.

[irrational]

Originally posted by beansbear
i didnt realize the JDM bumper had the amber side marker lights on it!



i was thinking the same thing. i think that is the most unappealing thing on our cars. damn the gayflectors!

[Suk02Si]

Originally posted by DownTheHatch
Dude just cut your bumper, its not like it hasn't already been hacked up anyway. You'll be happy with your mugen lip on and your reflectors filled.

Yeah I'm going to go ahead and do it. Its just a matter of time because of funding issues:(

[Mugen_EP]

Originally posted by Suk02Si


Yeah I'm going to go ahead and do it. Its just a matter of time because of funding issues:(

Im telling you, you should just keep the CTR and sell me the Mugen:D

[dustinhurley]

I just got off the phone with King. They cancelled my order, no problems. The guy was trying to talk me into buying it, though. He said, "Most guys just cut the holes because the bumper covers are so cheap. They just buy new bumpers." I'd like to know their source of JDM bumpers. But, I guess a $500 bumper is cheap to those Mugen guys.

[RacerDre]

yes i did have to cut my bumper :( it was also kida of a bitch to put on as well since it was a tight fit.

[StrangeShadow]

Actually the CTR lip can cover up the holes made by the Mugen lip. So just another option for you to think about.
cool cool what I was thinking.
sweet just saw your post on the uk forum, luckey punk. just cut it, it's not like you are going to see it anyways. Or sell it to Tony since I don't have the money :p
POST PICS please (off the work/cutting)

[RockEP_SS**]

Yo Dre! You got the Mugen lip now? Was it hard to measure up the holes to make it fit?

Rocky
Showstoppers USA

[RacerDre]

yes i have the mugen lip on now:) everything was straight foward just cut the bumper and your set the holes pretty much line up. i'll post some pics later on today.

[Suk02Si]

Hey Aldrich, I might have to bug you later on if I need any mounting help:D

[StrangeShadow]

woohoo someone post pics. :D

[RacerDre]

finally got some pics up here you go enjoy.
http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16175&perpage=20&pagenumber=1

by the way i almost forgot in addition to cutting the bumper you also have to cut the lower splash shield.

[StrangeShadow]

sweet thanks man

[Si Death]

Hmmm so what happened???:o

[chubbychu]

i dont get it...

i think you should just put some holes in the Jdm bumper

ORRR You can do what all those mustangs do and get some fake lookin duct inserts...thats still cracks me up....rice all the way from the factory...lol!

[Suk02Si]

I don't think I'm going to put it on. I have no funds to get it painted/mounted right now

soo many bills:(

[Si Death]

How much would it cost for u to paint and mount the lip????

[Suk02Si]

Most likely $200-$400. I already have the Type R lip and am happy with it, that $400 can go towards my suspension or anything performance oriented. I just got a new set of tires all around and will be strapped for cash for a while.

[BlackNRedSi]

well i feel bad for ya man i really do! nothing like getting a mod then having to deal with the money issue! :(

well you can always sell it to Mugen_EP, hes real itchy to get that off you! use that money to go buy a mugen wing? well maybe the knock off one?


i am droolin over this lip! damnit if i only had the cash! :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid69/pf59bdad13ae3b01dd8895b2377216b3c/fba936f8.jpg

[Suk02Si]

I love it too:( I already have the carbon mugen wing

[JaYdEeEm]

is your lip fiberglass or OEM??

[Suk02Si]

the Type R lip? Its OEM

[JaYdEeEm]

nah the mugen lip is that fiberglass??

[Mugen_EP]

Yes the Mugen lip is fiberglass.

[JaYdEeEm]

hmmmmm i see

[Suk02Si]

Real Mugen stuff is extremely strong fiberglass, good stuff.

[tony speed]

Some one should do a carbon fibre mugen lip knock-off........:p

[Suk02Si]

AFS Motorsports offers one, JDM bumper needed

[Si Death]

Did you drill holes for your side skirts or did you use tape???

[StrangeShadow]

Some one should do a carbon fibre mugen lip knock-off........
I've seen a mugen car with everything cf except the lip.


AFS Motorsports offers one, JDM bumper needed
have a link?

[JaYdEeEm]

Suk02si, hey i was wondering how did you mount your license plate on the jdm bumper?? did you take the brackets off the stock bumper???

[Suk02Si]

have a link?

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=15723&highlight=afs+motorsports

AFS Motorsports is a vendor here.


Suk02si, hey i was wondering how did you mount your license plate on the jdm bumper?? did you take the brackets off the stock bumper???

The JDM bumper has holes for a plate, they're just a little further apart than our USDM plates:D I have a JDM plate so it fits perfect ;)

[JaYdEeEm]

ohh i see...so i can just put the license plate right on by screwing it into the hole?? that sucks how i can't use the brackets off the usdm bumper.

[abstrack]

hey suko20si, how much did your front bumper and sides cost??? did the bumper come with the ctr lip? i wanna get one real soon oh and how much for the mugen lip

[Suk02Si]

I snagged the front bumper/lip from a friend. The side I got from Showstoppes USA, give 'em a call for exact pricing (I think they're 550 shipped).

:)