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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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front lip?

I was wondering what yall think of putting a stillen front lip on my max. I dont have the money for the rest of the kit right now, but it would be purchased down the road
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Personally, I say wait until you have all of the pieces.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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It looks good without the whole kit imho. I would get it.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Do it.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Is it just me, or do the Stillen kit and the Ionic Dynamics kits both have the same looking front and rear lip. The only noticeable difference I see is the side skirts. The Ionic Dynamics kit is going for $450 compared to the Stillen kit $572
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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they look a whole lot alike, one if fiberglass and the other is urethane.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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IMO, get the Stillen kit > Ionics. Its a lot more durable and you get lifetime warranty IIRC.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
they look a whole lot alike, one if fiberglass and the other is urethane.
Ionic also makes them in FRP and CF.

Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
IMO, get the Stillen kit > Ionics. Its a lot more durable and you get lifetime warranty IIRC.
The FRP products are just as durable as Stillens Poly.
http://forums.maxima.org/6629794-post21.html


Stillen does offer a lifetime warranty, but it only covers manufacturer defects. If the lip is damaged from driving or any other everyday use then its voided.
http://forums.maxima.org/119040-post7.html


Now whether if its Poly or FRP, any bump/bang to the lip will not destroy it but will mess up its finish and require new paint if you want to keep the like new look.
But most who simply slap on the front lip without the rest of the kit cheap out and dont spend the extra money to have their lips painted anyways.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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IDK that ionic makes a FRP lip. Thanks for the info
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
IDK that ionic makes a FRP lip. Thanks for the info
Really?
You posted up the ine review thread...
http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...ml#post6629794
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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front lip and mudflaps
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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front lip and mudflaps

+1 for the meantime, otherwise keep in an inconvenient place so its always on your mind and start saving up.

Lip, Ionic sides, and rear flaps can look surprisingly well depending on the overall theme.
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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front lip and mudflaps
...thats the best
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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thanks everyone. And to flava I never relized that FRP stood for fiberglass reinforced plastic. I know, im a dumb ***
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by tigersharkdude
thanks everyone. And to flava I never relized that FRP stood for fiberglass reinforced plastic. I know, im a dumb ***
I never said that, was just reminding you. It was an old thread.
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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not pointing fingers, seriously i feel like a dumb ***
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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front lip only. i like the look. full kit isnt bad, depends on overall look of the car. soem like it more simple like myself. others are a bit flashy, both are good looks. im just a lip only fan.
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