If you've read my other thread, you'll know I'm buying a nearly immaculate 2004 Rio Yellow Pearl S2k.

The only issue is that the front bumper has some scrapes at the bottom. It looks like the OEM lip kit would cover it, as seen below.



They seem to cost about $350 from the dealer. Are there options to get one cheaper? Or maybe a CF lip? Are there other options that I should be considering?

And I wouldn't plan on adding other body pieces... would it look OK with just the addition of the lip?

I wonder how much it'd cost just to fix the scratched portion. They'd probably respray the entire bumper, right? With the likelihood that it wouldn't be perfect, I'd probably rather just stick with the scrapes (they're pretty small).

Opinions? Advice?

Thanks!!

 

coastal metal front bumper protector
http://grill-accessories.com/hondas2000fro...splitter-1.aspx

oem lip, or aftermarket lip

APR front splitter

 

That splitter that you linked looks awesome. Too bad I think that the scratches will still show. Maybe not, or maybe since they'd be against the black, they won't be noticeable or as noticeable. I'll have to look again when it's in my possession.

What's the APR front splitter look like? Will these options look OK without any other body modifications?

I like the fact that the splitter you linked doesn't make the car lose any additional ground clearance.

 

Get the OEM lip, it looks the best

 

It's actually what I'm going to get (ap1 style) to cover the little bit of scraping I have on the bottom of the front bumper cover. Once it gets warm out, though.

 

Get an OEM AP2 lip, $350 isn't a big deal. Or you can try to find one used here on the forums in the for sale section. My front lip is beat up from scratching on things but I've gotten used it. A repaint of the bumper will cost you $350+ so might as well add a little pizazz to it as well!

Oh and just having the OEM lip on the front looks fine. Most people don't have the side strakes or the rear spoiler.

 

wow, that looks slick! Maybe i'll get one after a repaint.

 

I used to have a coastal metals splitter...the OEM chin or the Mugen AP2 splitter are better options. The coastal metals splitter catches dirt/sand/gunk between it and the bumper making it hard to clean. I would remove the splitter once a month to clean properly.

 

[QUOTE=TakmaN,Feb 16 2009, 10:29 PM] Get an OEM AP2 lip, $350 isn't a big deal.

 

I believe thats for the AP2 lip