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Authentic Amuse Lip vs Amuse Replica and hardware?

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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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Default Authentic Amuse Lip vs Amuse Replica and hardware?

I just installed an Amuse Replica, fits like shit, huge gaps on both sides that I can literally fit my finger in. I got no hardware with it and the vendors can't send me any hardware. I've looked all over Miami, been to every hardware store, auto parts store, even screw speciality stores and no one has the right bolts to fit the stock bumper clips. So first of all, does anyone have an Amuse lip hardware kit sitting around? I'm willing to pay for it. Second, does the real authentic Amuse lip fit better? How is it installed? Is it already pre-drilled and comes with all the hardware?
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 10:57 AM
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The real lip fits worse than the replica. Where did you buy the lip from????

check with spugen or with 4ig and see if they have some they are willing to spare.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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The hardware is really hard to find because its all metric and in funky sizes. This might sound stupid, but go to IKEA or some other furniture store that has the kind you put together yourself and see if they have any spare bolts laying around. They worked perfectly on mine.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:44 PM
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its not even that, the metal cylinders are a PITA to get your hands on these days
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:46 PM
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i bought an amuse lip replica and it also fits like shit,
i got mine from MBautosports.com
called and complained but they were gona charge for it to be shiped back...
so i kept it...still in the shop and hoping they can fix it up right...
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Originally posted by 4IGS2000
its not even that, the metal cylinders are a PITA to get your hands on these days
I purchased a few nylon cylinder washers at the hardware store, but didn't end up using them anyway. I've had no problems at all without them.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by KaNgArOo
i bought an amuse lip replica and it also fits like shit,
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:07 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by NFRs2000NYC
The real lip fits worse than the replica.
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by JL9000
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Jonathan, the blue one? I've seen it in person, and its gappy as hell but I don't think he installed it right. Anyways I think I've figured out a way to reduce the gap by placing 6 washers b/w the lip and the bumper where it screws into the side wheel wells. This should push the lip more towards the car and hopefully reduce my gapping problems.

I don't mind a little gap but right now I can literally fit my pinky in it. No good.
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