Those with TechArt Front (Auth or Rep) - Scraping?
#17
07-08-2008, 12:51 PM
I had the exact same dilemma. I decided to go with the GT2 replica from Masha as it has the carbon fiber lip which can easily be replaced with the factory lip whenever it chips. The Techart one looks better, but I think it would be a pain in the **** unless I lived in South Florida.
#18
07-08-2008, 05:11 PM
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I'm lowered about the same as you with H&R's with the TA front as well. I've yet to bottom it out, but it is certainly very low!! Like everyone else has said, you just have to be very careful and aware of anything that you might encounter. The previous owner mjust have hit something though, as I do have a little scrape on the front end.
Also when I was driving the car home, we hit a rabbit somewhere out in the desert and it slightly cracked the clearcoat on the carbon splitter, but honestly I thought it broke it!! It held up really well, I was surprised.
Tim
Also when I was driving the car home, we hit a rabbit somewhere out in the desert and it slightly cracked the clearcoat on the carbon splitter, but honestly I thought it broke it!! It held up really well, I was surprised.
Tim
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I have a TechArt replica front bumper on a C2. Lowered on JIC Coilovers. Initially I had the large lip spoiler. It looked great but due to scraping it only lasted ~30 days. If you get the small lip spoiler it will scrape occasionally but you should be OK. You just have to be extra sensitive as to where you take the car. I found out the hard way last year when it went to the mall on a whim. Up a steep garage embankment and guess what??? Shattered lip and front bumper.
I had the exact same dilemma. I decided to go with the GT2 replica from Masha as it has the carbon fiber lip which can easily be replaced with the factory lip whenever it chips. The Techart one looks better, but I think it would be a pain in the **** unless I lived in South Florida.
#19
07-09-2008, 10:58 AM
Ahhh yea, the car was very low, but with a good suspension where the car isn't bouncing around or nose diving under braking , ESPECIALLY if you know how to manage with a low car you are just fine...
What lip do I have on what car???
What lip do I have on what car???
#20
07-09-2008, 06:00 PM
Imo If Your Tires Are Tuck Under The Fender You Will Scrap And May Be Even Crack Up The Front Big Lip Like How Messed Up Mine Within Less Than A Hour Coming Out From The Body Shop.....lol.....so Now I Rock The Smaller Lip Like Fly996.
#22
07-30-2008, 07:04 AM
Where can we get the smaller lip from? My carbon fibre lip lasted 3 days and shattered 2 days ago.
#23
07-30-2008, 08:30 AM
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#24
07-30-2008, 07:07 PM
i recently ordered and installed the small front lip from misha. looks awesome, very very subtle and best of all no scraping. fyi, the one i bought from misha only connects the 2 "fangs" in the front of the ta bumper and does not go up on the sides, hope that made sense
#25
07-30-2008, 07:29 PM
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hmmm not sure, sorta like a very hard plastic (no real flex) but the bottom definitely had a resin, it came unfinished sorta flat black ready for paint
#26
08-01-2008, 02:26 PM
stock on techart lips is what i do. i have a more clearance big techart GTS lip being finished up
and martin not hitting anything in NYC driving is him showing how super-human he is.. LOL
and martin not hitting anything in NYC driving is him showing how super-human he is.. LOL
#28
05-22-2010, 11:37 PM
Where did you order this part from?
Long story short ... Cracked my current one (not too bad), but it would be nice to keep a couple in stock.
Long story short ... Cracked my current one (not too bad), but it would be nice to keep a couple in stock.
#29
05-23-2010, 11:25 AM
Edwin
#30
05-23-2010, 11:20 PM
got a TA replica with larger version plastic front lip. Car's a bit lowered. I'd say there's about cigarette box standing on it's side from ground to lip. The bumper it'self isn't much of an issue, as much as this lip. Even though this lip is plastic, the way it's shaped, if snagged, tends to roll over and drag under the car. Have done this twice already. Have to take an angle to come out of office parking that requires going between 2 pillars and into opposit lane. this bumper just doesnt look right with out this lip IMO. But there is a smaller version lip offered. if i were to do it again, would go with the GT2 style. Sorry photos not that helpful but best i have at moment.
Same parking lot, same ride height, the stock bumper could just barely make it out at the right angle. If bumper only, would be similar. with the lip, not possible. TA with lip is significantly lower.
Same parking lot, same ride height, the stock bumper could just barely make it out at the right angle. If bumper only, would be similar. with the lip, not possible. TA with lip is significantly lower.