I need your opinions on something

[Maxx]

Okay....If you guys noticed in the pictures of my car, the front lip has a big wax mark on it. I've tried every cleaner known to man to remove it, but the plastic is permanently discolored. The only way I can cover it up is to apply plastic protectant, but it washes off every time it rains, or when I clean the car. It's a royal PITA to have to reapply that stuff to the whole front lip.

Anyway, I am thinking about simply replacing it since it is such an eyesore. I came across the new Rieger front lip for the US bumper, and wanted your impressions.

http://matchstick.50megs.com/Body1.JPG

Do you think that would look good on my car the way it is? The lip is only $210, so it wouldn't be a major investment. The only thing I am concerned about is how low it is. I am worried that not only would it scrape possibly, but it might look out of place on my otherwise stock body. However, the car pictured doesn't have a bodykit, and it looks good, so I dunno.

My other thought was on trying to get the 337 front lip. What do you guys think?

[nolimitsoldier]

hell yes!!

[Brian]

Looks sweet!

[nolimitsoldier]

I really like the reiger lip, it's better than the 337 one too.

I did the Joey mod on my car yesterday...taking the headlights are a beyaaaaatch!! It looks pretty cool tho. I didn't do the greatest job, but still looks better!

[nolimitsoldier]

I was looking at bumpers too, thinking about it, on Friday, and here's some that I was gonna post.


Nice GTI for you silver GTI guys
http://www.tbwt.com/sites/images/nickgti.jpg


Bumper choices
Oettinger
http://www.autobahnx.com/images/aerodynamics/Oettinger_J4_FrntBmpr.jpg

Caractere
http://www.autobahnx.com/images/aerodynamics/Caractere_J4_Front.jpg

New Hofele Bumper
http://www.fahrzeugstyling.com/picpagina2/Resize_of_Bora09-front2.jpg

and the lovely Votex (this car is for sale too!)
http://www.bestvwclub.com/gallery/vwar/vwar-029.jpg

[Maxx]

The Votex is still my favorite. It has the smoothest lines and best proportioned openings on the bottom.

Thanks for the input guys. Maybe I will look into getting that Rieger lip.

[hi2u]

Originally posted by Maxx
Okay....If you guys noticed in the pictures of my car, the front lip has a big wax mark on it. I've tried every cleaner known to man to remove it, but the plastic is permanently discolored. The only way I can cover it up is to apply plastic protectant, but it washes off every time it rains, or when I clean the car. It's a royal PITA to have to reapply that stuff to the whole front lip.

Anyway, I am thinking about simply replacing it since it is such an eyesore. I came across the new Rieger front lip for the US bumper, and wanted your impressions.

http://matchstick.50megs.com/Body1.JPG

Do you think that would look good on my car the way it is? The lip is only $210, so it wouldn't be a major investment. The only thing I am concerned about is how low it is. I am worried that not only would it scrape possibly, but it might look out of place on my otherwise stock body. However, the car pictured doesn't have a bodykit, and it looks good, so I dunno.

My other thought was on trying to get the 337 front lip. What do you guys think?


Same lip I've been looking at for a while now. I think it is the BEST lip on the market for the GTi. The only thing I'm worried about is what would happen during snow season. It may be a mod that is only summer friendly. After all, I didn't sign on to be a snow plow when I bought my GTi.

[nolimitsoldier]

You could just sell your car and buy this:

http://www.pitt.edu/AFShome/p/w/pwalsh/public/html/carshow/hid/DSCN0803.JPG


:rofl:

[civic4doors]

a nice car polish, not wax will take of your problem and leave ;ooking better than using plastic protectant.

[2000SiVTEC]

I love that votex. I think I might buy that after I get my 18's on.....

[stu]

Try using a compound, with a buffer. A buffer will take out all kinds of shit. Also, there are a couple of guys on here that I am sure would love to take that out for you (and $5 of course). Ask one of them. I think Blubyu is one of them.

[gjcivic]

Originally posted by nolimitsoldier
You could just sell your car and buy this:

http://www.pitt.edu/AFShome/p/w/pwalsh/public/html/carshow/hid/DSCN0803.JPG


:rofl:

Dammit I wish you people would quite posting pic of my ride...:rolleyes: