How-To: Home Depot (HD) Lip

[buit9110]

Okay, this is my how-to on the Home Depot Lip:

What you need is a garage door seal
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/hdp%20lip.jpg

Some 3M red double sided tape
Image comming soon!

Some self threading screws or any screw that is not longer than 1 1/2 inches.
A razor blade.

and thats it! total price for all is around $16.

here is how you do it:

1. raise the car and put it on jackstands. you can do it with the car in its normal hight but I have better clearance whe the car is up.
2. put the 3M tape on the door seal.
pic comming soon!
3. clean the bottom of your car, where the lip is going on.
4. start putting the lip on the side of the car that you preffer and follow the line where the paint ends.
5. you don't need to remove the plastic part in the middle just follow the line.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%202.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%203.JPG
6. when you are done cut the exess rubber with the razor blade
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%205.JPG
7. screw the self threading well..screws in the beggining of the lip, where it curves under the fog, and in the diagonal parts where the bumper ends and the plastic part beggins. sorry for the dirty picture.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%206.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%207.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%208.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/lip%20how%20to/lip%201.JPG

this is what you end up with
http://www.msprotege.com/members/buit9110/dslr%203.JPG
you are done, congratulations!!

[mazdaspeedster3]

Can you come over and do this to my car?

[buit9110]

hahaha, if you send me the bumper i'll do it or maybe if you lived in Florida close to west palm. lol

[speed6_dude]

WOW... dont know how you came up with this idea but great job! I think i have a new weekend project! (drinks)

[justanothermp5]

he didnt really come up with it, its been done for a while
he just did the write up on it

[SPEED3TYPE2]

looks real good!

[buit9110]

thats correct, it's been done for a while but i was being asked on doing a write up so I did it. Its a great and cheap mod.

[snooky]

I gotta do this mod, looks sick! i guess i gotta do it after the winter, in montreal id end up using it as a plow lol.


nice write up thank you!

[tunersteve]

Great write-up and the pics definitely help. I might have to do this when I have a free weekend, since it sounds like its about a half hour job to complete.

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

Looks sweeet! I would do this in a heart beat, but my lower lip already rubs coming out of my driveway as it is ... I am sure this will rub all the time!

[BADFISH6]

Does tape and a couple screws really hold this on at highway speeds?

[tunersteve]

Does tape and a couple screws really hold this on at highway speeds?

I'd imagine that putting a few extra screws in wouldn't be a bad thing. Also, when you apply the 3M tape, be sure to prep the area with rubbing alcohol for better adhesion.

[BADFISH6]

I'd imagine that putting a few extra screws in wouldn't be a bad thing. Also, when you apply the 3M tape, be sure to prep the area with rubbing alcohol for better adhesion.

Yeah I just hate the idea of screwing into my bumper. Do youp prep the garage door sealer, bumper, or both with alcohol?

[tunersteve]

Yeah I just hate the idea of screwing into my bumper. Do youp prep the garage door sealer, bumper, or both with alcohol?

I'd suggest just the bumper. The door seal should be clean since its new and in a sealed bag, but it wouldn't hurt to give it a quick wipe. Just make sure that its dry before applying the tape.

[buit9110]

for the lip I didn't but i did clean it really good, as for the grille,I cleaned it with rubbing alcohol and with 3M liquid primer. I just installed it and I'm doing a how-to on it also, those damn clips are crazy to get!

[snooky]

for the lip I didn't but i did clean it really good, as for the grille,I cleaned it with rubbing alcohol and with 3M liquid primer. I just installed it and I'm doing a how-to on it also, those damn clips are crazy to get!

i feel your pain brother, i broke my middle clip taking the stock one off...

[buit9110]

happily I didn't break any but a write up is in order for tommorow because there should be no more clip breakage (don't really know if that is a real word) from anyone else.

[wannabe]

awesome :)

[buit9110]

how-to on the grille is up.

[lestat13]

Anyone have pics with the HDP lip on a speed3?? I am so stealing that Home Depot Performance name too!!!

[snooky]

Anyone have pics with the HDP lip on a speed3?? I am so stealing that Home Depot Performance name too!!!

Home Depot Performance" i love it lol

[tunersteve]

Anyone have pics with the HDP lip on a speed3?? I am so stealing that Home Depot Performance name too!!!

Well you do that, and I'll open up LHIP (Lowe's Home Improvement Performance) and my first product will be the chicken wire lower grille or the homemade windshield washer IC sprayer!

[buit9110]

haha fab up some stuff FTW!!!

[bova80]

Well you do that, and I'll open up LHIP (Lowe's Home Improvement Performance) and my first product will be the chicken wire lower grille or the homemade windshield washer IC sprayer!

if you are going to spray the top mount be careful you don't spray to much water because beneath the intercooler is the coilpacks and they won't take kindly to water sitting around them since there is no where for the water to drain.

[Dr. D]

Well you do that, and I'll open up LHIP (Lowe's Home Improvement Performance) and my first product will be the chicken wire lower grille or the homemade windshield washer IC sprayer!

yea son just got down with my LHP (lowes high performance) lip... (home depot was out) decided to do it after the shifter. buit you da man! i might try the side skirt idea for you guys tomorrow i'll keep ya posted.

[snooky]

post pix guys

[snooky]

Look this guy did it too..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZKxjK69KcE

[Dr. D]

just got back from the depot picked up another LHP lip but forgot the tape, gonna go back after i wash it... pics should be up in an hour or two.

[Dr. D]

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here are a couple for now...

[snooky]

wow looks really good!, what kind of tape did you use and did you screw it in as well?

[Dr. D]

i used 3m molding tape shown below. i made a double row on the entire strip first then peeled it back as i went along the bumper and yes i screwed it useing 1/2 self tapers. (ENTIRE INSTAL WAS DOWN ON THE GROUND) but i can imagine that is would be much easier lifted.

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[Dr. D]

here is the link to my little photo shot... hope you enjoy.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4139087&posted=1#post4139087

[mal_tiempo]

Did you pick up that molding tape at Home Depot/Lowe's as well?

[snooky]

i wish the tape came in black, that way you wouldn't be able to see it....

but i just picked up my lip and tape at Home Depot and ill let you guys know how it went. Ill post pix, wish me LUCK!

[buit9110]

good luck!!

[Dr. D]

good luck mang...

[snooky]

Just finished, ill post better pix tomorrow, my cam is at the office. so heres some pix i took with my blackberry, I tried touching them up with PS so...

let me know what you guys think

thanks again guys , i love this mod!

[speed6_dude]

Just picked up my hp lip! Let you know when i get time to put it on!

[snooky]

n e one try the side skirt?

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

ok I am going to do this now too .. screw my driveway!

[snooky]

lol

[redspeed6]

I like it! :D
Since im going to home depot this weekend to fix the soon to be 'baby room' after the hurricane, i just have to slip this in the basket when the ol lady aint looking (like i do at the store with cookies) and then take a short break from drywall prep and put this bad boy on!

[BoostedSpd6]

will this work if u have a front mount im guessing no because the valence isnt there to tie the lip to.???

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

Heh ... here are my contributions

http://members.cox.net/mazda_pics/tn_IMG_5813.JPG


http://members.cox.net/mazda_pics/tn_IMG_5814.JPG

[snooky]

heres two more, i was able to take with my rebel...

more pix on thier way, ill post an album later...


hope you guys like it

[m4tic]

fyi you dont need screws.... i finally chewed through my first lip.... i put another one on this past weekend...

[wannabe]

i did this as well.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/jdolluc/Speed6%20Fotos/PA200007.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/jdolluc/Speed6%20Fotos/PA200008.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z257/jdolluc/Speed6%20Fotos/PA200009.jpg

[silver_speed6]

Nice suburb :)

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

Looks good! I know you don't need screws, but I went ahead and used 4 as well.

[tunersteve]

The more I look at this, the more I think I'm gonna end up doing it. Nice pics everyone who's done it!

[Dr. D]

shit man i used 9 half inch self tappers...

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

I might use more myself .. heh.

[RobbyMS6]

where did you get that lip?

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

Read the first post.

[bova80]

where did you get that lip?

Lowes, hahaha.

[MR_X]

where did you get that lip?

Did the title "Home Depot Lip" wasn't enough?

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[RobbyMS6]

Did the title "Home Depot Lip" wasn't enough?

http://smiliesftw.com/x/cece_ugh.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

i didnt know if he actually bought the lip (ready for installation)at home depot cause that didnt make sense. My bad?

[MR_X]

i didnt know if he actually bought the lip (ready for installation)at home depot cause that didnt make sense. My bad?

Just giving you crap.Don't take it personal. ;)

[RobbyMS6]

Just giving you crap.Don't take it personal. ;)

None taken.(spin)

[AODfan]

Has anyone done this to a 03 Protege yet?

[mhrebin]

i was thinking about doing it to my protege. but wasnt sure how it would look attached to my LX lip.

[bova80]

i didnt know if he actually bought the lip (ready for installation)at home depot cause that didnt make sense. My bad?

ha maybe if home depot started selling aftermarket car parts, lol.

[MR_X]

ha maybe if home depot started selling aftermarket car parts, lol.

They do. Look at the lip I just installed on my MS6. I had an RX-7 that it used a few of their aftermarket product. I had a cold air box for my intake from them. ;)

[wyosaint]

im guessing that stuff is pretty flexible, so what does it look like while the car travels at say 100+mph??

[MR_X]

Okay after 2 week of rolling around with the lip, it ripped off. So I had to fabricate some reinforcement for the middle section. I guess my car is too low but I hope this help.

This is what I made out of some sheet metal I had laying around.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/260/dsc2812yh4.jpg

I made a template out of cardboard just so I could cut the shape of the bottom bumper. It doesn't have to be perfect but close enough. I didn't have any issues with the side, just the middle section of the bumper so I only reinforced that section with all five of those strips. Here is what it looks like.

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7900/dsc2814by2.jpg

[lonewolfucf]

So I notice primarily MS6 owners with this on their cars...does anyone know if it looks at least halfway decent on a regular 6?

Contemplating putting one on, but if it makes the car look goofy, I'll save the change for lunch at work :D

[MR_X]

I say skip lunch and go for it.

[BADFISH6]

Okay after 2 week of rolling around with the lip, it ripped off. So I had to fabricate some reinforcement for the middle section. I guess my car is too low but I hope this help.

This is what I made out of some sheet metal I had laying around.



I made a template out of cardboard just so I could cut the shape of the bottom bumper. It doesn't have to be perfect but close enough. I didn't have any issues with the side, just the middle section of the bumper so I only reinforced that section with all five of those strips. Here is what it looks like.



Do you still have 3m tape on there? And can you post a better picture of the middle of the bumper?

[MR_X]

I still have 3m tape. Do you want a picture of the front of the bumper or underneath part?

[BADFISH6]

Underneath please. And what length screws are in there on the middle as well? thanks

[Dr. D]

i put in 1/2" self tappers

[BADFISH6]

i put in 1/2" self tappers

Thats what i used as well but if i used Mr. X's steel plate dsign i think 1/2 inch would stick out of that very thin middle section.

[Qwik6]

Installed my HDP lip today. The car feels more stable at high speeds I must say. Best 8 dollars ive spent. haha
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/stealthmodifier/100_6326.jpg

[MR_X]

Thats what i used as well but if i used Mr. X's steel plate dsign i think 1/2 inch would stick out of that very thin middle section.

My screws did stick out. I used my dremel and trimmed them off. Sorry that I didn't get you the pictures yet. I had mean headache today and spent my day on bed after I installed a lip for another member.

[LV Tunerz]

this project is titties I LOVE IT (drinks)

[IAMHOLLYWOOD]

subin for the proty

[Pbo]

Installed my HDP lip today. The car feels more stable at high speeds I must say. Best 8 dollars ive spent. haha
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y190/stealthmodifier/100_6326.jpg

first off i gotta say i red lip black rims looks bad ass on the white, and the depot lip compliments the grille extra nice.
i installed my depot lip a few weeks ago in no time and it looks sick, best part is u can still drive the car like its got no lip whatsoever, i love not having to worry about crackin a $600+ bumper fitting.
gotta get some picks up, eh gotta get a camera too haha

[Street Sleeper]

im gonnna have to jump on the homo depot band wagon now too ;)

anyone think of or put a line of black electrical tape between the bumper and the lip to cover the tape edge? for some reason the tape showing drives me nuts.

[AODfan]

I'm considering doing this to my protege

[MsP155]

please someone do this for the PRO...btw is there another shape option for the lip?

[AODfan]

please someone do this for the PRO...btw is there another shape option for the lip?

What do you mean shape? Its a long piece of rubber that is contoured to the bumper, or do you mean the beveled edge of it?

[MsP155]

ya^

[mgerst1]

if you do it to a pro please put up pics, im thinking of doing this

[AODfan]

I am going to go by Home Depot/Lowes later today to find one. Since I don't have a stock splitter and have been wanting one, I think this might suffice.

[AODfan]

Well, I went and picked up the stuff, first I taped it on and took some pics, got about4 screws in and figured I did not like the way it was turning out, MP3 bumper has some curves to it and just did not seem to flow right. I think a Carbon fiber or stock splitter(flat) is best for the protege.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSC00352.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/aodfan/DSC00353.jpg

[Street Sleeper]

well folks. count me in as a HDRacer. put mine on today. not bad. although the 3M tape didnt seem to stick that well on the stripping for me. i put it on anyway and screwed it in. havent drove yet on it, but i dont have much faith in that tape. i may have to retape it if it comes off. i had to buy two rolls of tape (which wasnt supplied at HD).

[Qwik6]

I used acetone on both the rubber and the bumper. Heating up the tape also help it stick better.

[Street Sleeper]

i used mineral spirits. by the way, does anyone know if these things flap around like an idiot at high speeds? anyone watched it from another car while the speed is in motion?

btw, i have a emblemless grill on the way. car looks sharp with the hdlip and grill.

[DansDaMan561]

Did any one try this on their MS3 yet???

[rk2581]

So I notice primarily MS6 owners with this on their cars...does anyone know if it looks at least halfway decent on a regular 6?

Contemplating putting one on, but if it makes the car look goofy, I'll save the change for lunch at work :D

So . . . did anyone answer the question about trying this lip on a regular 6?

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

Its like 20 bucks total to do it, so do it to your 6 and show us :)

[ugadogs_11]

Im getiting ready to do this, probably tomorrow. I just got double sided tape, should I use screws?

[Qwik6]

Please do. Or it will eventually peel off without the extra support. I used 9 self tapping screws

[ugadogs_11]

Alright, I will probably put a few in there. It is about 45 here, should I wait till it warms up?

[Qwik6]

Doesnt matter. I did mine when it was the same out. Use acetone on both the car and the new rubber.

[ugadogs_11]

I just installed it, looks great. I will post some pics up once I am done cleaning the whole car.

[drledford93]

Ok, stupid question--how do you remove the lip that's already there on the MS3s? I really want to do this, but this is in the way, as I understand the instructions...

[BoostedSpd6]

i wanna do this but im worried about driving in the snow with it and i have a CP-E FMIC would it even work? does anyone drive in the snow with it?

[brownasp23]

fantastic little mod! with cool little write up, thanks for the effort!

[drledford93]

Had a friend do it at his shop last night--not the easiest of things, as you have to drill out some aluminum rivets to remove the original lip. Once that's done, pretty easy. My friend attached it w/two sided tape and some plastic rivets. Looks really good for $10!

[mysleeper6]

Crap. Working overtime at the firehouse today, so I figured I'd get this done today. Stopped at HD on the way in and they didn't have the 2 1/4" hard plastic lip, just a 2" soft foam lip. I test-fitted it and it just didn't look right; the crease was not angled sharp enough and it basically stuck straight out. Guess I'll try again later. Or go to Lowe's.

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

Mine isn't the hard plastic lip ... its the soft foam one ... hmm.

[mysleeper6]

Yeah, I noticed in the photos that most people (maybe all) seem to be using something I wouldn't describe as hard plastic---but that IS what the OP's picture says...anyway, it was really the angle I was more concerned about. It just didn't look right.

[wannabe]

i wanna do this but im worried about driving in the snow with it and i have a CP-E FMIC would it even work? does anyone drive in the snow with it?


i have. its hanging on fine. i figured if it falls off, it was only $15...

and mine is soft foamy like material. the bag said "hard rubber" so, i think thats all the OP is getting at.

[mysleeper6]

Yes, I am referencing the bag only; I don't think the OP ever refered to it that way.

Went to Lowe's when I got off shift this morning (one room of fire, started in a dryer, extension to upstairs apartment; car fire, 80's Bronco, fully involved upon arrival; couple of medical runs---thanks for asking! :) ) and found the Frost King brand used by the OP. The bag looks I dentical with the exception of the ommission of the word "hard". So, I'll try to get this done today.

[snooky]

i have. its hanging on fine. i figured if it falls off, it was only $15...

and mine is soft foamy like material. the bag said "hard rubber" so, i think thats all the OP is getting at.

X2

im in Montreal and we get CRAZY snow here! mine is still on.

and like wannabe said $15, im not too careful...

good luck

[1quickturbosix]

Home Depot sells lips for the ms6...... NO WAY!!!!!! haha... DRUNK.

[Otacon_X]

Anyone willing to make one then ship it to me? I would of course send payment for it.

[Qwik6]

Ill make one for you ;) You will just have to install it.

[mysleeper6]

What's to make? Take it out of the bag, double-side tape it, press it on, cut off excess.

5 days after install, I still haven't put the screws in and it's holding tight.

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

Here is another pic of mine ....

http://aohmer.mjzhosting.info/autox.JPG

[buit9110]

wow, nice

[SilverSquish]

Haha... this is such a ghetto mod, but I have to say that it actually looks good! I'm not to keen on the idea of screwing holes in my bumper even if they wouldn't be noticeable. Props for originality!

[TX Speed 6]

Yeah, the fact that the "parts" came from Home Depot got a very weird stare from my wife when I told her I was debating this mod. But it definetaley looks good!!! Great job to whoever thought of this low buck great looking mod!

[Vicspeed6_AZ]

Thanks !!! yeah .. when I tell people how much it cost me ... they are shocked :)

[Qwik6]

Same here. I scrapped pretty bad yesterday leaving a parking lot and the lip was undamaged :)

[GiJoe]

oh yeah I did the same thing well sort of, I used plexyglass to make a cheapo spliter on the front of the MSP. and just painted it to match

[mazspd6]

here's mine, I finally got a chance to do it and it wasn't that hard of an install, just took about an hour all total.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n169/b12sentra/004-6.jpg

[rk2581]

Can anyone confirm or deny that the Speed has an extra trim piece below the front bumper to attach to? I have a 6i model and the I believe a lip installed would have the same "hump" in the middle that the painted bumper has.

[wannabe]

yes it does in the middle. look at some of the pics above and you can clearly see it.

[rk2581]

Bummer!

[Super Shredder]

which side of the molding do you use for the outside view, the side with the ridge, or the side without, or is it preference?

[street hawk]

has anyone done this on a M6i 06 Sport?

I think i'll try this.

[elieleb1303]

i went to home depot to pick up all this stuff last week. home depot didnt have the exact rubber used here. they had mostly vinyl stuff and the rubber they did have was too soft, and was not nail on.

i drive .2 seconds down the street to lowes and found the exact same one from the OP. i havent had a chance to put this on yet, but does it just attach right underneath the bumper? or do we have to like fold it over on anything?

[mysleeper6]

which side of the molding do you use for the outside view, the side with the ridge, or the side without, or is it preference?
I think every one is using the side that is depicted as slanting on the bag in the first post to attach to the bumper. When that side is attached you get a slight angle out from the underside of the bumper and then the little lip is pointing back toward the car.

has anyone done this on a M6i 06 Sport?

I think i'll try this.
I think this is addressed on the previous page.

i went to home depot to pick up all this stuff last week. home depot didnt have the exact rubber used here. they had mostly vinyl stuff and the rubber they did have was too soft, and was not nail on.


i drive .2 seconds down the street to lowes and found the exact same one from the OP. i havent had a chance to put this on yet, but does it just attach right underneath the bumper? or do we have to like fold it over on anything?
I had the same experience (Lowes). I did fold mine and roll it up on itself before installation to try to accentuate the crease, but I honestly don't think it made any difference in the finished product.

[jbinx]

here are some pics of mine

http://i416.photobucket.com/albums/pp241/whatmeworry2008/hdrlip.jpg

[SMOKEYS36SHOP]

I Never Did The Hd Lip Cause I Just Dont Like The Idea Of A Black Lip On My Car...and I Was Thinking About Having It Painted But Was Worried Cause I Didnt Think It Would Hold Up...so Jbinx How Is The Paint Holding Up To The Rocks And Stuff Hitting It? BTW IT LOOKS VERY NICE ON YOUR CAR

[jbinx]

well honestly, the paint is holding fine to daily driving. the problem is my car is too low, so i keep scraping the driver side on my work's steep ass driveway. so obviously the paint is coming off there, as well as the rubber is getting destroyed very quickly. this will be coming off once it starts to look too ghetto, lol...its a shame cuz it looks great in person, love it, just not durable enough

[chiefmg]

Was finally able to install mine today (although it is technically a Lowe's!). I used two strips of 3M tape, as well as their adhesive promoter which really lets the tape grab. I have used this system before so don't expect any problems with it coming off without using screws. I mounted mine differently from most, with the part of the lip you can see only the angle (not the vertical piece on the bottom). Hey, if I don't like it I can change it!

[Rutedown]

Pics?

[chiefmg]

Pics in the show-off thread in Appearance section.

[BLACKOUT]

HEY guys I know this was for a ms6 but I found it on the Mazda 3 forum and I did it to my Mazda 5 looks great I think here is a pic of it

[MZR-6i]

HEY guys I know this was for a ms6 but I found it on the Mazda 3 forum and I did it to my Mazda 5 looks great I think here is a pic of it



looks awsome...i know what i'm doin this weekend.

[SMOKEYS36SHOP]

it does look nice..but in my opinion i wouldnt do it to my car unless i painted it

[Super Shredder]

it does look nice..but in my opinion i wouldnt do it to my car unless i painted it

unless you are BLACK :D

[SMOKEYS36SHOP]

yea yea yea lucky you lol..i love the black and the white ms6

[snooky]

has n e one tried this on the side of the car?

[SallySpeed3]

This might have been stated, but is this possible on the Speed3? I'm assuming it is but I think you'd have to take off the small stock rubber strips.

[SMOKEYS36SHOP]

Yes It Can Be Done On The Mazdaspeed 3...and I Havent Seen Anyone With This Done As A Side Skirt But Go On And Be The First To Try It

[Qwik6]

has n e one tried this on the side of the car?

I tried it. The bottom of the sideskirts flare down too much. Basically when its on it will sweep out at a 90. As opposed to a 45 like the front.

[snooky]

I tried it. The bottom of the sideskirts flare down too much. Basically when its on it will sweep out at a 90. As opposed to a 45 like the front.

Oh thanks bro, i almost went out to buy it today.

[ajkulish]

has n e one tried this on the side of the car?

yah i did it today

[ajkulish]

it doesnt look too bad on the sides and back. just cut that little like quarter inch flare on the sides off it looks good . but i put it on the black bar not right on the body, ill post pics if u want.

[Super Shredder]

it doesnt look too bad on the sides and back. just cut that little like quarter inch flare on the sides off it looks good . but i put it on the black bar not right on the body, ill post pics if u want.

please do

[ajkulish]

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=210027905&albumID=1795382&imageID=28449627
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=210027905&albumID=1795382&imageID=28449638
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=210027905&albumID=1795382&imageID=28449657

[nate0123]

not digging it in that application...

[M@ck]

went to Home Depot today and could not find the exact molding the OP used. The one they had available looked alot different. Gonna hitup Lowes next.

[mysleeper6]

Yeah, Lowe's is the only one that carries this around me as well.

[ucMP3]

not digging it in that application...

Same, I didn't think it would look as good on the 3rd gen Pro, and this just confirmed it. (puke)
Glad someone tried it out so I didn't have to tho!

[ajkulish]

personally i like it. what im gonna do is put that carbon fiber looking tape over it. and i putit on that support bar where u put the jack and stuff. thats just what i did. u guys could drill and put it on directly on the. body. that would look alot better.

[ucMP3]

personally i like it. what im gonna do is put that carbon fiber looking tape over it. and i putit on that support bar where u put the jack and stuff. thats just what i did. u guys could drill and put it on directly on the. body. that would look alot better.

O ok, ya that would make it look much more clean.

[nickster]

I'm not really digging the 3rd gen look either. I gotta P5 and got pumped to do this when I saw the instructions. It doesn't look bad AJKULISH, it just doesn't look as clean as I would prefer.

[ajkulish]

what do u mean clean?

[ajkulish]

O ok, ya that would make it look much more clean.

what would the carbon fiber tape or putting it on the body?

[BoostedSpd6]

doing it down the side of the car and putting carbon fiber tape on it too is borderline rice IMHO..leave it to the front bumper.

[ajkulish]

im keeping it all on. maybe just carbon fiber on the front. and the sides i am getting 2 pieces of 1 inch square aluminum tubing underit so its not on the sid beut it comes out
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[ucMP3]

im keeping it all on. maybe just carbon fiber on the front. and the sides i am getting 2 pieces of 1 inch square aluminum tubing underit so its not on the sid beut it comes out
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Please clarify what you mean by this. And I don't know man, I think you're taking this home depot thing too far... Don't get me wrong, I love Home Depot performance, but there are limits my friend. (or should be at least) (help)

[nickster]

Rofl!!!!

[alsaez]

This is the official "Home Depot Racing" logo.


sid beut it
lol

[ajkulish]

Please clarify what you mean by this. And I don't know man, I think you're taking this home depot thing too far... Don't get me wrong, I love Home Depot performance, but there are limits my friend. (or should be at least) (help)

haha well i will put aluminum swuare tubing on the spot where i originally mounted the side skirts then remount them to the bars. it will stick 1.75 inches farther so its not so gay and under the body not on the sides. and i was gonna put carbonfiber tape over all of the stuff but i just may do it on the front.

[ucMP3]

haha well i will put aluminum swuare tubing on the spot where i originally mounted the side skirts then remount them to the bars. it will stick 1.75 inches farther so its not so gay and under the body not on the sides. and i was gonna put carbonfiber tape over all of the stuff but i just may do it on the front.

I'm pretty sure that tape will not look very good, but to each their own... Just make sure to post up pics afterwards so someone can copy the post into "The Funniest Pictures of Rice Rides" thread. Thx bro. (ricer)

[ajkulish]

I'm pretty sure that tape will not look very good, but to each their own... Just make sure to post up pics afterwards so someone can copy the post into "The Funniest Pictures of Rice Rides" thread. Thx bro. (ricer)

idk if im doing the tape.

[ucMP3]

idk if im doing the tape.

Good call. If you really want the carbon fiber look, and I'm with you I like that look too (I'm lookin for a CF trunk currently), just start saving some cash. The other nice thing is that you are helping the performance of your car as well by lightening it, that is if you're replacing oem parts with CF anyways (not so much if you're just adding them but whatever). Good things come with hard work, and lots of money... :D

[ajkulish]

thats the problem is money. im only 16 and i have to finish paying off my car to my dad

[ucMP3]

thats the problem is money. im only 16 and i have to finish paying off my car to my dad

Ya, I'm in college so I'm not much better off than you. In terms of debt, I'm way worse off actually haha. But money comes in due time. Nothing goods comes easily (name that quote lol). And you usually get what you pay for. So have patience, get a job and enjoy the little things. When I was in highschool, I didn't have a lot of money, but I had a lot of time compared to now so I spent it keeping my car on a shine and learning as much as possible. Just read up on everything you can and learn, so when you do have the money, you know what's up. That and there's a lot of how-to's on this forum and other inexpensive things you can do to maintain and upgrade your car in small subtle ways. Good luck with your protege bro.

[enjoy_]

here is my bad picture
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v302/hotalty/PIC_0085.jpg

[redspeed6]

just installed mine today. looks good! Sorry no pics, car isnt clean :) but will post when it doesn't look like it will rain and i get to wash it.

[blackdiamond410]

well done...

[kylefire5]

How has this help up against the weather and the possible hitting it on bumps?

[MZR-6i]

i just did it on my hatchback.....looks better since i lowered it.....

[blue06mazda6]

I agree it does look good when lowered. My sister had hers on the 3 since Aug and it's still holding up good.
As far as rubbing you won't hit it because it's not on the very bottom of the bumper.

[MZR-6i]

matter of fact, i like it so much i also used it as rear down spliters also.....

[ajkulish]

matter of fact, i like it so much i also used it as rear down spliters also.....

ok we need pics

[MZR-6i]

ok we need pics


pics coming real soon.........

[nate0123]

(cricket)

[Endless1]

id really like to see the rear diffuser pics never seen that done yet

[BoostedSpd6]

pics coming real soon.........


pics or it never happened (lol2)

[MZR-6i]

here are your pics

[SMOKEYS36SHOP]

i really like the way your car looks. love the wing!

[SubXer0]

wow that looks sweet i may have to do that too!

[SMOKEYS36SHOP]

so mzr do you have pictures of the entire car? i am interested in seeing all of it

[Endless1]

hmm the rear diffuser dosent look that bad, for being the first time ive seen this i thought it was going to look funky

[MZR-6i]

hmm the rear diffuser dosent look that bad, for being the first time ive seen this i thought it was going to look funky


yeah,..it turned out better that i thought....

[Endless1]

yea i was thinking it was going to be overkill, but turns out it may be the next mod people will end up doing

[fatspeed6]

looks good, is there something up with the hood, it looks high where it meets the windshield.

[MZR-6i]

looks good, is there something up with the hood, it looks high where it meets the windshield.

i got my hood tilted....my car runs so much cooler.Besides, it' the only way my turbo is going to fit under my hood. because it is top mounted and plus since my manifold fits t25 and the turbo is a t3/t4. i had to buy an adapter to fit it.

[MZR-6i]

yea i was thinking it was going to be overkill, but turns out it may be the next mod people will end up doing

yeah i kind of thought about that when was installing it.

[boost2dms6]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/3736764460_c63a029394_b.jpg

Mine that I put on today..

[MonzdaCon]

i will be doing this stat. im thinking about wrpping it in carbon fiber????

[ajkulish]

i was gonna do the cf. just try it. people said it would look bad but i disagree

[illeztimportz]

if i were wanting to paint it what kind of paint do you guys think is best for it? something durable i would believe

[boost2dms6]

I think it looks great in black imo.. I'm assuming that you woud paint it the same color as the car?

[mglavina]

Just wondering, is anyone doing this mod WITHOUT screwing into there bumper? I know most people have, and most members discuss which kinds of screws and how many to use but I just picked up my MS6 and I was wondering if it was possible to pull it off successfully without screws. Is anyone running there cars without screws? Does it stay on? Or does it flap around at high speeds?

[ajkulish]

even with screws it flaps around

[boost2dms6]

I have mine on by just putting all 4 screws in..

If you get the double sided tape to adhere well you would be fine without the screws I think..

If for some reason you don't screw it on and it happens to come off atleast its a cheap fix..

[bobby0283]

I just did mine today. I had some leftover black caliper spray paint from my buddy's Mustang we did last week, so I used that to paint one side of the 3M tape roll so the leading edge didn't stick out like a sore thumb. I also used 11 pop rivets with washers (also painted black) instead of the self-tapping screws. Came out pretty excellent.

[mazdaspeedster3]

I have done this on my speed3 and my Mazda5 without screws and have had zero adhesion issues at all.

[claud_face]

put mine on about two weeks ago on speed6 been on streets highways everything and looks perfect

just 3m double stick tape no screws

[blue06mazda6]

I put mine on with just the double sided tape no screws.

[mazdaspeedster3]

Here is a pic of the double sided tape on finishing up the drivers side on the wifes Mazda5.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn9/mazdaspeedster3/IMG_4523.jpg

[mig360mBJ]

the lip looks good

[JAZ32*PD*]

I <3 HD LIP!!!! (hump)

[snooky]

I bought a double sided car molding tape that's black, i had the white but it bothered me...

[mynameisdaniel]

lol u can buy this stuff on eBay as a 'universal lip'

[mysleeper6]

It will stay on with just double-sided tape, but the first time you run across any accumulation of snow it will be gone. That being said, its so cheap that I'm not sure I will screw it on even with that knowledge.

[sanblaster]

Yeah, I am sure mine will take a beating this winter in CHicago, but you clean it up in the spring and do it all over again. Only takes about 15 min.

[mazdaspeedster3]

I figure for $15 I am not going to care what happens to it. Mine is already looking pretty ragged. It is still on but has been scrapped up pretty bad. If it starts coming off I will just help it come all the way off and clean up the edge until Spring.

[mynameisdaniel]

anyone seen this done to a silver protege?
or protege at all?

[BoostedSpd6]

yup i think someone tried it.. i dont think it went too good though and looked kinda goofy..

[schuh007]

Does anyone think this mod may void my warranty?

[BoostedSpd6]

it shouldnt. its just 3m tape'd on there.. doesnt effect anything.. if they do think of voiding it because of the lip, u gotta find a different dealership to do business with.

[schuh007]

I like how you think

[nate0123]

(rlaugh)

too funny

[schuh007]

after a very long night/morning of raving(shocked), I decided to put on the lip today :)

[BoostedSpd6]

sweet post some pics up..

[schuh007]

I took a before pic but it was to dark by the time we got done. We also put the HD lip on my friend's Jetta

[i8urgti]

just thought i should share mine, love this lip, best part abuot it, looks OEM in my opinion
http://i33.tinypic.com/2mpjsav.jpg
http://i38.tinypic.com/2dak1e9.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/1112zk1.jpg

[bazooka joe]

that is sweet! i can buy one for my MSM for $100+ shipping or do the HD lip for $16...next to nothing???(lol2)

[i8urgti]

that is sweet! i can buy one for my MSM for $100+ shipping or do the HD lip for $16...next to nothing???(lol2)

and if yuo crack the other lip or scratch it bad, lot of money to replace compared to HD lip

[schuh007]

so the 3m tape only held for a few days, but 4 screws should fix that before it actually falls off

[i8urgti]

so the 3M tape is not holding so well in the area's highlighted below, any suggestions? tried krazy glue didnt help, and screws will go right threw and be exposed
http://i34.tinypic.com/29ux9mw.jpg

[Dr. D]

half inch self tapers placed toward the back with not got through...

[i8urgti]

half inch self tapers placed toward the back with not got through...

hmmm ill have to look friday. thanks

[Qwik6]

I would recommend those 2 screws in the area you are talking about as well as a another 2 in the center and a couple on each side near the fog light and then on the very edge.

[schuh007]

I had to use a few on my lip, the plastic is a pain to get through

[i8urgti]

I would recommend those 2 screws in the area you are talking about as well as a another 2 in the center and a couple on each side near the fog light and then on the very edge.

i put one screw on each end of it since it wasnt holding that well either there. i didnt want to drill a bunch of holes into my bumper even though its on the bottom and not visable. well i have to redo the lip anyway becasue i pulled into a driveway today and ripped off and the tape jsut gave so ill just go full force and put screws in where needed

[Danems6]

am i the only one who brought it up above the "splitter" on the bottom in the middle?
http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp59/danems6/CIMG0555.jpg

[vrspeedemon]

I personally prefer it below the splitter, seen it look good both ways....to each his own I guess.

[Mazda_Thr3]

subscribed. been meaning to do this since i sold my bmw. its cheap and looks good

[Sean2010]

http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp126/Bassbreaker_002/Copyofcar002.jpg

Think the new shape of the lower bumper will prevent me from doing this? There is already a little lip there

[muSh]

it pretty flexible. just go for it.

its funny how this stuff goes around the internet world. While I haven't done this to my ms6 yet, I did it to my previous car:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/1LowNeon/MINIs/MINI053.jpg

[mglavina]

I said it before and I'll say it again.... that cooper was off the hook!! It's where I got the idea for my user title... lol. I was thinking about doing this mod, but no point as it's winter, I heard they fall off at this time anyway...

[muSh]

thanks, lol... I ran my through winter, even plowed some snow with it...never fell off, but i had the self tapping screws too, with tape.

[boost2dms6]

Just lost my hd lip last night.. I was coming through a parking lot and the snow raped the front end of my car.. The lip was just hanging there.. We got about 18-20" of snow though where I live..

[justanothermp5]

why were you driving with that much snow on the ground lol

[boost2dms6]

Had to get to work son.. Somebody has to pay the bills..

[311mp3]

how does this hold up with the elements over time?

[muSh]

It is designed to be used on the bottom of a garage door to form a weatherproof seal, so it is made to face the elements. With that said, the material will outlast your car. How long it will stay on the car depends on how well you install it and your driving habits.

[griffinliu]

need more pics to learn.

[Nismo16]

Hi Guys, I´m from Panama and I have a Sentra´06 and Mazda´03 too, I´m new in this forum and I saw the mazdas that have the HD Lip and it´s look awesome and I´m thinking to buy this lip for my sentra, what is your recomendation for me and you only used double side tape to stick it or should I need used more than a glue?

Could you let me know your advice?

Thanks

[XxProtegexX]

looks sick man!

[Nismo16]

and how much cost the DH lip??

What can you for stick it?

[Danems6]

What can you for stick it?

engrish pwreez.

[XxProtegexX]

heres mine did it today
looks good
2000 mazda protege LX
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh453/jasonizkewl2/HOMEDEPOT%20Lip/IMGP1151.jpg

[Funkster777]

I did mine today. It was easy. It does look nice. I may have to do adjustments as time moves on. It is an easy fix over time. I would like the AE one with the side and rear lips but so expensive.

[spenca baby]

new project for the week

[acidbbg]

I can't find it here in Jersey.
Been to Lowes & Home Depot.
The best they have is the soft rubber version but otherwise, same spec's.
It seems very flimsy and believe it will come off at highway speeds.

Any suggestions?

[ajkulish]

will not come off at highway speeds

[jayfon]

i need help i cant seem to find that!!!

[ivan-msp6]

I got if from ebay !
here is the item number : 250701364833