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WhiteComet
07-12-2008, 09:46 PM
I just got the CTR lip from showstoppers. The fitment is pretty good, but the thing does not have any screw holes. Am I just supposed to drill these into the side?

Should I use doublesided tape?

ep3man
07-12-2008, 11:18 PM
im curious about this lip what is it made of??? plese keep us posted

WhiteComet
07-12-2008, 11:24 PM
its made out of fiberglass and fits usdm bumpers. cost 175 shipped from showstoppers. someone pls tell me how i install this mofo

ep_hatcher_510
07-13-2008, 12:28 AM
Is pretty straight forward. put the lip on the car, mark 1 or 2 holes on each end of the lip where it wrap into the bumper and carefully drill. the bottom of the lip should have 2 areas for you to mount screws as well. then use some self tapping screws and bolt it right on, done!

WhiteComet
07-13-2008, 07:07 PM
not to sound dumb. But what is a self tapping screw?

Should I use a washer? If so, metal or rubber?

RHCP0801
07-13-2008, 07:12 PM
a self tapping screw is sharp at one end and the threads are in a special pattern so while your turning it makes its own hole that is the perfect size...you do not need any washers with self tapping screws

WhiteComet
07-13-2008, 07:32 PM
without any washers? Would'nt the pressure of the screws be concentrated to one small spot and crack the fiberglass over time?

I have heard of this happening before and have read that washers were needed to distribute the pressure evenly.

RHCP0801
07-13-2008, 07:35 PM
i never have and never will get a fiberglass kit so im not sure about that but it seems that a washer would be a good idea since fiberglass cracks easily

ep_hatcher_510
07-13-2008, 08:57 PM
yes get a washer, metal or rubber don't matter, just don't tighten the crap out of it.