I was getting some annoying spring binding since they don't have a top bearing like the OEM setup does. They're off temporarily untill I get my hands on some poly spring isolators to eliminate the noises...

 

so, thoughts on painting this type of material? I don't think I will, but interested in inputs...

 

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to with the right preparation.

 

what if you cut out a section right in the middle and made it look more like the i30 lip?

 

the lower edge is extruded to keep it stiffer - if you cut it, it woudl be too flexible I think. Couldn't one just buy and i30 lip if that's what they wanted?

 

thumbs up for being creative

 

looks good

greg

 

Ridiculous .

 

you need to re use the stock strut bearing

 

I was using it - I was referring to the top bearing, not the plastic lower bearing. Because of the preload of the springs with the way the camber plate is set up, it was not allowing the stock lower bearing to rotate at slower speed turns....if the camber plate upper assembly only had the "notch" for the strut like the OEM setup does, this problem wouldn't be there - design flaw on Stillen's part. In any case, the plates were going to come off next month or two when I prep the car for winter anyhow, so no big deal.

 

God, d'amn it - do you ever do anything other than troll?!

 

irish, pretty cool man. i really like it.

 

Undercar neons, using flourescebnt bathroom lights...

 

Originally Posted by MaxBoost925
Home Depot Mod King strikes again! I wonder what the next mod will be.


They sell these at home depot?

 

been a while since I bought a car component at HD. Sorry to disappoint I've upgraded to junkyards now.

 

members of this forum should guest appear on "Jrunkyard Wars" wigh their cars!!! LOL

 

that Looks Hot...*Unique*

 

Where in my reply did I call them "ghetto cars"? I said it was the "ghetto lip" that 4th gens made about 2 years back -- it was quite literally referred to as the ghetto lip. And I added that many cars today have rubber scrapers beneath them, which is what that reminds me. -_-Zzzz

 

Just ribbing you, mon I know about the ghetto lip - it's the same as the one the subaru guys use....garage door bottom seal, FTW!

(I tried to make one of these, but it looked terrible so I never put it on)



let's do away with the "rubber scraper" term and refer to it as "air dam" or "underbody aerodynamics"

 

Might as well coin the term "Teh IRISH LIP" FTW

 

Irish... can you get me an actual Ford part number to give to the dealership? I've got a $100 parts credit for referring a friend... so I actually need to buy one from a dealership. Thanks.

 

looks good Josh, really good

 

You can get it the same way I can...call the dealer and ask for the Mach 1 lip. Since I didn't get mine from a dealer, I have no idea what the part # is. Sorry.

 

Does the lip affect your 3/4 mile time?

 

I kinda like it. I wonder if it will fit a 4th gen.....
good job Josh, always thinking of something new.

 

Hey Irish where did you get the pop fasterners? directly from dealer? Thanks

 

Actually, I bet it would fit the 4th gen even better because of the shape of the lower lip.

vq356sp - I got the fasteners from DaveB. They are the "big" splashguard fasteners (there are also "small" ones). You can get them from any dealer, and they're about $1 each.

 

Thanks irish, I think this will be my upcoming weekend project I hope im the first official 5.5 gen with the irish front lip..........

 

Nice! But probly doesn't do anything for performance.

 

Nice! But probly doesn't help the performance of the car in any way.

 

Prove it!

 

so...you have a strong opinion on this matter, eh?


I'd be lying if I said I did this for performance. I did it for looks primarily (I know, shocker!)

That said, the performance benefits of a lower air dam are well-known in the road racing community. By smoothing the airflow over the bottom of the car (and consequently not having the air take multiple turns over/around the transmission, oil pan, control arms, etc) at high speeds there are two advantages: reduced drag and increased downforce. Obviously these conditions will not really be apparent on the street (or an autocross course), but they could affect performance on a high-speed road course where speeds can exceed 100mph often.

Again though....even though the theory is sound, it is not why I did this "mod." Even I have to do some cosmetic stuff sometimes

 

I understand what your saying, but untill theres proof (ie. fog room or what ever its called) it's considered....well not rice....but

 

not sure what you need proof of. It's standard aerodynamic/fluid dynamics theory smoothing the air under the car decreases lift at high speeds. Take a look at alot of more exotic cars (and even some econo-sedans) and see how smooth the floorboards and underbody paneling is.....

but don't take my word for it, I'm only working on my Master's in engineering at MIT, that's all......

but like I said, that kind of aerotuning only comes into play at excessively high speeds (100+ mph at least), not at normal driving speeds.

 

Since when is modding your max . I consider it more when your car is as stock and boring as that old man driving down the street

 

I will have my lip on Friday... only paying $20 FTW!

 

Do tell my friend, how were you able to accomplish this, "PAying only $20 FTW" you speak of?

 

My dad works at a Nissan dealership... but they can get ford parts. His cost on the lip was $82. I have a $100 parts credit with the dealership... but you still have to pay 25% of your parts with cash. Therefore... 20 bux. (20.50+tax actually)

 

ahhh, lucky.
I'll be checking the junkyards to see if I luck out.

 

IMO, if it's for functionality I give it thumbs-up. Looks wise, I'm not feeling it too much. Reminds me of the Regal I owned that was white and had one of those lips in black plastic at the front and it was always a sour part of the front as it really stood out against white and looked cheap (something like that G35 S). IMO, it somewhat distrurbs the flow of the car but on your black car it does somewhat hide itself and does not stand out as much as did on my white. I would have gone with an actual lip or 5.5 bumper cover, but we all have different taste

for the idea though