Carbon Lip Spoiler Group Buy....Really!

[Stephencl]

Folks,

Since it seems I am just a couple days away from being back in the fold, I have dusted off my rusty Japanese (yup 6 years there), and have been speaking with the folks that make the completely boss Carbon Lip spoiler for our cars.

As Steve and other can attest to, the fit of this unit is second to none. It slips over the bottom valence portion of the front bumper, aligns with the fog light openings and uses the inner front buper liner attachement points.

It is a work of art. I also have figured out a way to make it a bit more durable in the front section, through a couple trial and error experiences.

Anyway, here is the fabulous news, I can get them shipped to your door for $1200 each. That is roughly half the cost that was quoted Ben last year.

I must have 5 prepaid orders, and lead time is about 6 weeks.

I wont cover anyone backing out, but I will cover you if the manufactuer fails to deliver.

Here are a couple photos of the spoiler, it really is something very special.

Erik, please let me know if I am out of line on this post?

warm regards, and almost back.....

Stephen

[kismetcapitan]

looks sweet, but with how low my car is now, I don't think I'd want to stick $1200 in harm's way :(

[Brav]

Is it designed to be removable?

[johnnie27]

Folks,

Since it seems I am just a couple days away from being back in the fold, I have dusted off my rusty Japanese (yup 6 years there), and have been speaking with the folks that make the completely boss Carbon Lip spoiler for our cars.

As Steve and other can attest to, the fit of this unit is second to none. It slips over the bottom valence portion of the front bumper, aligns with the fog light openings and uses the inner front buper liner attachement points.

It is a work of art. I also have figured out a way to make it a bit more durable in the front section, through a couple trial and error experiences.

Anyway, here is the fabulous news, I can get them shipped to your door for $1200 each. That is roughly half the cost that was quoted Ben last year.

I must have 5 prepaid orders, and lead time is about 6 weeks.

I wont cover anyone backing out, but I will cover you if the manufactuer fails to deliver.

Here are a couple photos of the spoiler, it really is something very special.

Erik, please let me know if I am out of line on this post?

warm regards, and almost back.....

Stephen

had mine for years was over $2600 delivered to oz, its rad yes..i am painting most of it this week...bored thats all...if it looks bad i'm in for a new one! will let you know asap

everyone this stops your RS6 looking like a giant old audi TT !!!!!! would look insane on Black and Daytona coloured rs's!!!!!! john...ps thats a bargain12578

[johnnie27]

Is it designed to be removable?


so long as the clownes that put it one dont use a ton of urethayne on it yes! arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh mine did................

[Stephencl]

I don't use any adhesive when attaching. Put a 3m layer on yur lower bumper and it slides right on and off. Folks this is a screaming deal that may never happen again. They are doing this for me, I have already bought three of them, and they know I need another. I will likely buy two.. That means we really need 3 more folks to step up to the plate. Will be more to ship to austrailia. These will arrive fob to la, then be shipped from there to the buyers.

As gas a ride height, it lowers the front about 1.5 inches.

Stephen

[JSRS6]

Wow. My wife will kill me, but I am considering it.

[JSRS6]

Although...I could put 1200 to better use on the car....

[alrightroad]

Although...I could put 1200 to better use on the car....

1/2 way to Wagner IC's.

[JSRS6]

ummm, all the way? do i really need the CF shrouds? nah.

[JSRS6]

or a set of downpipes...

[johnnie27]

or a set of downpipes...


man you can always make it faster...always..but you may never have the chance to make it look good again! buy the splitter.....tell the wife something anything..........and dont bring flowers home, they always suspect something!

[ben916]

hmmmm.... how to sneak this one by....

[alrightroad]

ya know, if lip came in a smaller box this might be easier to slip by wife. can they ship in boxes labeled "Home Depot". ha ha.

[alrightroad]

or a set of downpipes...

better bang for buck over wagners. obviously much harder to install.

[Stephencl]

Wow, I am shocked.....I have 2 maybes and no commit's.. This part normally costs $2400, when I sold my used one last year for $1000 it lasted 10mins... I don't know when this will be repeated, if ever.

Lets get on this folks.

Stephen

[Brav]

to add comment: I'm definitely considering it... just on the fence, as I have 5k in repairs coming up for my Noble and maybe my suspension/driveline in the RS.

[NSU RS6]

Wow, I am shocked.....I have 2 maybes and no commit's.. This part normally costs $2400, when I sold my used one last year for $1000 it lasted 10mins... I don't know when this will be repeated, if ever.

Lets get on this folks.

Stephen

I'm in. Oops. that wasn't enough words to submit a post. Now that should be enough. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm in.

[Jimmy]

No way to make them out of plain old ABS plastic?

Would be alot cheaper to make , more flexible and less of a worry driving around.

[speedtrapped]

here are some pics on ye old/sold beast with Stephen's Lip....

[Stephencl]

Folks,

I have three commits. Only need two more, for those on the fence, all I can say is that this is the time to be bold! Would love to see us get to 6 or 7. For those that have committed, I will email you details on how and when to pay...

Thanks everyone.

Stephen

[papadoc]

Trying to send you a private message and your mailbox is full, won't accept it. Seriously interested but need details re: payment (Paypal?) and a few more details on the installation would be helpful. Thanks!

[johnnie27]

No way to make them out of plain old ABS plastic?

Would be alot cheaper to make , more flexible and less of a worry driving around.

dont stress about driving it around mate, my car is low..it has been on there for 4 years....sure it has some marks underneath it (you have to be careful on driveways etc) but day to day..i have been airborn at 115 mph landed .kinda ok (no damage to splitter, no cracks, nothing). regulary over 150 mph copped one small chip in the front bottom of it.in the past 4 years..to be honest plastic will look real pox if you dont colour match it to your car, as imo its too tall (at the sides) to be just plastic...i am painting mine next week and leaving just a hint of carbon, as i have had it for a long time and are looking for a new look...so if you like carbon and the look the splitter for the $ you'd be mad to not get one, if your just worried about normal driving...i assume you currently dont run into things?? you'll be fine mate...

actually taking some stone chips out the body work now..see pic12585

[Stephencl]

Some folks have asked about installation, durability, payment terms etc...and I cleaned out some space in my pm box.

Here are some answers

1) installation is super easy. Can be done with one person. I recommend that you put film over the paint on the lower bumper. This will protect the paint finish from the spoiler itself. The spoiler attaches to the lower bumper lip and then wraps around the front. The fit and finish of the product are excellent. It is nothing but autoclaved carbon cloth and resin. They do a nice job with the weave, and there have not been any voids from what I have seen.

2) The lowest front section is a little exposed to curbs and the like, and will not clear a parking curb... To bolster this from being damaged or split, I used some two part foam to fill the back side. Then I filmed the entire spoile to protect against scratches and rub marks.

3) as far as payment, my preference would be to have folks send checks, I can take paypal as well, but don't want to eat the fee.

4) there is no upwards limit, we can get more than 5, but they will only make as many as I order.

5) my plan is to hold this open until Monday, then communicate on Momday night, Tuesday morning Japan time. So let's say, 5 pm eastern monday for commit.

Thanks everyone, I am really excited about these.

Stephen

[Stephencl]

Folks,

I have 4 confirmed...I need at least one more to make this group buy go...if you are on the fence, just know that you will never see this price again. When Ben and Steven enquired last year the price was 2400.00.

My goal is to get these ordered tomorrow night, Tuesday morning Japan time with monies collected before week end.

Somone on the fence? Let me know what your questions are...I'll get right back to you.

Stephen

[papadoc]

Check your messages and get ready to send that order in...

[Stephencl]

We have five.... Yeah! It is not too late to get in on it. I will not order them until about 9 pm eastern, if you decide you want in, let me know before 9 pm eastern via pm...I cleared out some space.

Thanks for the folks that supported...

Stephen

[Mudguts]

I am in. PM sent

[ben916]

damn it.... damn it.... damn it....

I have a timing belt to pay for in like 300 miles...
I just can't right now...

(full on whining...)

[1uglymug]

Am I too late to get in on this deal?

[Stephencl]

Am I too late to get in on this deal?

I will ask the folks in Japan very nicely...I likely wont hear back until Monday. These are amazing little pieces.

Stephen

[Stephencl]

Am I too late to get in on this deal?

Please PM me, I can get one more made at this price...they had luckily ran one more..

Warm regards,

Stephen

[repda503]

Stephen I sent you a PM if it's not too late

[Tom Sawyer]

damn it.... damn it.... damn it....

I have a timing belt to pay for in like 300 miles...
I just can't right now...

(full on whining...)

Ben, I so feel your pain. Still recovering from my 75k/TC. Wheels/Tires are just killing me.

[ErnestoMM]

you are best!

[1uglymug]

any update?

[repda503]

any update?

never heard anything back from Stephen...

[Stephencl]

Folks,

We have a bit of a dilemma. There are three more folks that want to get one of these. I have reached out to Japan and they are willing to make them for the same price...however, it will slow down the overall order by another two weeks. The first 7 will be ready to ship by mid next week to LA, and then figure a week to you, so even before estimated time of six weeks.

If you have one ordered and you simply can not go another two weeks without one, then pm me and let me know how you feel. I would like to let these other three inboard, if only to make it easier for us to buy more, or buy replacements from Japan in the future.

I will give this until Friday morning, then either submit the additional orders, or not....

Warm regards,

Stephen

[papadoc]

Stephen, I can't see how we'd leave 3 forum friends out of the deal just to get the lip 2 weeks earlier. Hope others agree...

[NSU RS6]

Stephen, I can't see how we'd leave 3 forum friends out of the deal just to get the lip 2 weeks earlier. Hope others agree...

I am with papadoc, as much as I am looking forward to getting it, two weeks is not a big deal.

Gives me more time to go buy paint.

[1uglymug]

I agree!

[repda503]

I would definitely appreciate it guys! I think I'm one of those 3 soldiers left behind.

[stubro]

Repda503 That makes two of us. thanks guys!

[repda503]

I am with papadoc, as much as I am looking forward to getting it, two weeks is not a big deal.

Gives me more time to go buy paint.

Where are you getting your paint matched?

[Stephencl]

Thanks for the generous responses folks. I have ordered the additional three spoilers. They said it would take 10 days to 2 weeks. That will put us right at 4 weeks until delivery.

Thanks again everyone, we ended up ordering 10 spoilers....very, very cool.

Warm regards,

Stephen

[NSU RS6]

Where are you getting your paint matched?

Not sure yet, but it looks as if I will be going with Glasurit, or Aquabase.

http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/24419-Paint-what-brand-is-best-for-the-RS6?highlight=

[Stephencl]

Guys, I wanted to provide you all with an update. I spoke to the shop on Friday. We are waiting on one last lip that should be complete by Tuesday. They should ship this week to LA. I will keep everyone updated as they hit LA and then out to everyone. Thanks to all for your patience.

warm regards,

Stephen

[Stephencl]

Folks,

Yipeeeee...they are done. They should be shipped today/tomorrow.... once they reach the US, they will be shipped out to each of you. I am having special boxes made for each of these to be shipped in to protect them.

Ill let you know as soon as they arrive here...

Regards,

Stephen

[repda503]

Thanks for the updates Stephen

[Mudguts]

Excellent!

[papadoc]

Stephen, many thanks for your efforts to bring these to us. I'm grateful and I would guess the others on the distribution list are as well. My RS6 is Daytona Gray, and I plan to keep the lip unpainted. Let's hope everyone posts a pic of their car once the lip is installed.

[NSU RS6]

Mine is Daytona Gray, and I will be painting mine!

[ben916]

Mine is Daytona Gray, and I will be painting mine!

Can inquiring minds see yours before you paint it?

[1uglymug]

I am waiting like a child waiting for Santa!

My beast is Ebony, I will not be painting mine. I have a carbon fiber license plate holder that looks great in the back. I think it will match well.

When the sun is high and I see a shadow under the car, I can almost envision the lip already on...

[NSU RS6]

Can inquiring minds see yours before you paint it?

Sure Ben, I'll show you mine.

Before I paint it ; >

It would be nice to have it before the 5th - I could bring it to Feierabend.

[eanders]

Obviously way too late on this one, but sign me up for the next run (hope there is a next run).

Please let me know... no rush, but suspect there's another 5 or so of us out there interested in this.
Eric

[lswing]

Update your location in profile man...

[eanders]

Good call... profile updated... picture to follow - want something a little better quality than my Blackberry will deliver.

Any other RS6 owners in the Cleveland, OH area?

Have the front spoilers / lip arrived? Thoughts from anyone. It looks great - hope to be able to get in on this with the next order assuming their is community interest.

[Stephencl]

Folks,

Just a quick update as I know everyone is on pins and needles. They have been shipped from Japan, they went by boat versus air as there were so many. They have not arrived to me yet.... Once they do, I will post and then send them out one by one. I am very sorry for the length of time this has taken... I am just as anxious as all of you.

We are almost there...

Warm regards,

Stephen

[bmlee007]

Thanks for the update Stephen, looking forward to seeing the new look when they arrive.

[Stephencl]

Folks,

I spoke with the owner of the shop that made these for us. I asked him to get a timeline fro mthe shipping company. Unfortunately, they are going to take a little longer to arrive as they went by boat. The shipping company indicated they will land in port in mid sept, and should be to me by truck 5 days after as they will have to clear customs in port.

In retrospect, we maybe should have shipped these at a higher cost, by air to each owner. As this is my first endeavor like this, I truly apologize. I will eat the customs duty on my nickel...

As soon as they arrive in port, I will get an email from the owner in Japan. I will update the board as soon as this occurs.

Thanks again for your patience. Please know that I am just as excited as all of you, and that I trust these guys as I have bought from them twice before.

Warm regards,

Stephen

[papadoc]

Good things come to those who wait...

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[repda503]

Tick tock????

[Stephencl]

Folks,

Just got THE email, the lips have arrived in NYC.... Will let you know once we are through customs.

Stephen

[1uglymug]

Wooooohoooooo! Progress. :)

[bmlee007]

Good to know Stephen, thanks for the update. Waiting patiently for my botox injection!

[milka]

Yeah most of you guys are lucky and will get them soon, I will have to wait for mine to be shipped to Australia, DOH!

[Mudguts]

Great news!

[milka]

Hey Stephen, any news?

[milka]

Has anyone recieved their lip? Or heard from Stephen?

[repda503]

Nope. Starting to get worried.

[milka]

Bummer, is everyone else in the same boat? Does anyone know him personally?

[bmlee007]

I bought my FMU intake and some other items from Stephen and it was a great transaction. I am waiting for my lip as partial payment for the coil overs that I have for him. Since I am probably the only person who didn't have to lay out any cash up front for the lip, I haven't been too concerned yet, but I can see how the rest of you guys are nervous. I know that it has been a long wait, and hopefully over soon. Don't worry, I have faith that Steven will get everything delivered as soon as possible.

[Primo]

I want one too!!! Hope you get your lips soon :)

[milka]

I really hope everything is as you say bmlee007, and I'm not worried about time, I just wish he would let us know what is happening.

Primo, if you are serious about wanting one please pm me

[Spidercat]

Stephen's top notch. Don't worry.

(I bought his old lip from him a year or so ago- it was broken and I fixed it and had it painted ebony pearl since the carbon look just wasn't for me anyway).

He went above and beyond to get it out to me for a great price.

[Stephencl]

Folks,

I am really sorry I have not given you an update in the last two weeks. I have been in London for business all this week, and my wife had our new baby boy last week.

The lips are on the docks now waiting to clear customs. They actually came off the boat on the 28th of September, and I have been corresponding with the folks at port every couple days. I had to pay 598 to have the lips offloaded from the shipping company and will have to pay a fixed percentage to the customs broker once they have cleared customs. The broker said it could take from 1-2 weeks to clear customs.

I will pick up the spoilers by truck and mail them out the same day.

I know this has been a really painful process. I can only say that I am doing everything I can to get them too you.

If anyone would feel better chatting by phone to get an update, send me a pm and I will send you. My mobile phone number so we can chat.

Warm regards,

Stephen

[1uglymug]

Congrats on the new addition to your family! Thanks for the update!

[milka]

Thanks Stephen, congrats on the new little one!

Now worries, I know work and family soemtimes get in the way, took me 1 1/2 years to get my RS6 project back on the road due to our first baby and work.

Just keep us posted, even if there are no actual updates so we know you are still there. ;-)

[Primo]

Congratz on your little one, Stephen, I'm glad the folks here will get their lips and that you didn't magically disappear!

I hope everything is just great with mother and child, too.

[Spidercat]

Congratulation, Stephen!
Some pix of mine painted to match on Ebony (car is lowered on KWV3s & spoiler clears everything on my daily commute). 13015 13016 13017 13018 13019

[Stephencl]

Thats awesome...so glad it worked out so well... by way of an update, they are thinking through customs by mid next week. I will drive up to NY the week of 22nd and get them out. Will keep everyone updated more frequently especially given the issues on the backing plate Group Buy (of which I was a part).

Stephen

[NSU RS6]

Congratulation, Stephen!
Some pix of mine painted to match on Ebony (car is lowered on KWV3s & spoiler clears everything on my daily commute)13019

Thanks Spidercat for the pics. I am really looking forward to receiving mine.

But I have to say, I look at your side view pics, and the first word to mind is: CRUBS.

I don't know if I will be able to let my wife drive my car after this is installed, with her park by feel nature.

[Spidercat]

Do what you must. As you know, the parking curb will win every time, especially since this piece is somewhat rigid.

FWIW, my wife does not drive my car. She is not anal about curbs (she says she is, but I assure you she is not).
But then, staining my clothes doesn't bother me in the least, so maybe I'm the one with the problem!

[stubro]

Very cool. I cant wait to get mine. Are those laser jammers in the lower grill? If so what kind?

[Spidercat]

Thank you.
Yes, they are indeed. Laser Interceptors. I had a thread on them a couple years ago (search laser w/my screen name if interested).
Nevermind, found it: http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/18965-Laser-Jammer-group-buy?highlight=laser
They are without a doubt the best investment I ever made on the car, by a huge margin.

[Del Stator]

Just picked up my first RS6 a few days ago. It seems that I have missed out on getting one of these spoilers. Can anyone tell me where I would find a similar item....price be damned? I can't seem to find one available anywhere..

Thanks

[Stephencl]

For all who have waited so long! The spoilers are in my possesion. That's the good news.

Now the bad news! One, I wont be able to get them in the mail until Tuesday the 16th of October.

Here is a photo of the box stuffed into the back of my suv.

Cheers,


Stephen

[repda503]

Good news! All good news

[Stephencl]

13086Woohooooooooooo,

Here they are folks...they are FINALLY shipping tomorrow. Here is a photo of what they look like all boxed up ready to go out the door, there are seven of these puppies shipping tomorrow. There is a life long lesson in this programm and none of you want to learn it...I promise. Yes, those are wood boxes. Now you will have something to remember this experience by too! And, if you ever need to ship your spoiler anywhere, like to the next concours event, cause you dont want to drive your car anywhere while exposing a $2600 carbon lip, you will have JUST the container.

Everyone will get their tracking details by PM or email. These will be insured for 2K each.

Have fun folks.

Stephen

[stubro]

Stephen all I can say is wow! You have gone above and beyond. Thanks again. Might give the box to the kids to play with :)

[bmlee007]

Hi Stephen,

Don't know if you saw my PM or not, but I'm home this weekend if you want to meet sometime Sat or Sun.

[NSU RS6]

Stephen -

I shipped an old fiberglass Mk 1 Scirocco airdam a few months back. I used some 2x2 stiffeners, more 2x2 up for the spoiler sides, braced that with some diagonal 2x2 - all stapled with 1" staples from my Bostitch staple gun. Wrapped that in plastic wrap heavily, then double wrapped that in heavy cardboard.

The guy I sent it too was _so_ impressed.

This makes what I did look like childsplay.

Methinks I will trim the ears off of it, add some hinges to the lid, and use it for.....ummmmmm.....something.

It is way too pretty to toss!

Nice!

And thanks!

[Stephencl]

Trying to make it work...maybe tomorrow evening? Where could we connect?

Stephen


Hi Stephen,

Don't know if you saw my PM or not, but I'm home this weekend if you want to meet sometime Sat or Sun.

[repda503]

Haha I never thought I'd be this excited about a wooden box shaped so awkwardly. Thank you Stephen!

[bmlee007]

Tomorrow evening would be fine. I'll be putting the winter wheels on the A6 and probably drive that down. I would be coming down PA-99 and across 76, how about near Breezewood, or I could come a little further if need be.



Trying to make it work...maybe tomorrow evening? Where could we connect?

Stephen

[Stephencl]

Ill send you a PM. Send me your cell via PM again...Ill call you in the mid morning...

FYI, all the spoilers went out except Nils in Australia...need to find a different carrier for Nils.

Rob in Ohio will be the first recipient....he gets his tomorrow!!!!!

Stephen

[papadoc]

Stephen, you have gone way beyond the call of duty here. Please let us know the additional costs, and a write up of "the lesson" would make for some good reading as well! But your willingness to do all of this for forum members you don't personally know speaks not only to your character, but to the community of this forum. My thanks!
My car was getting a new transmission this past week at 126K miles, and with the lip, will be ready for many more miles of driving pleasure...

[stubro]

Stephen I finally got to open the case after Halloween and a small flooding incident. the spoiler is amazing. Now that I see it I am pretty sure it wont get painted but will have to wait and see it on the car. I have attached the pics of the unboxing porn. The packaging was great and I can only imagine how much time and trouble you went through to do this for us. Thanks again and thanks to those that let the last few of us in before the buy. I will be sending $200 more to help cover your costs. Thanks Stuart:applause:
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[papadoc]

Opened the box late today, lip in perfect condition, although my goldendoodle was more intrigued by a squirrel running by. Thanks, Stephen, for the amazing work you did for all of us on this. Hoping to attach this ASAP when my car returns with its rebuilt transmission in a day or two.

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[1uglymug]

Once I run the car through the wash, I will post more pictures.

<a href="http://s1160.photobucket.com/albums/q497/robgraessle/Audi%20RS6%20Carbon%20Lip/?action=view&amp;current=IMG_2546_zps1c47de57.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q497/robgraessle/Audi%20RS6%20Carbon%20Lip/IMG_2546_zps1c47de57.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Looks great! Thanks Stephen!

For those who have not put their lip on yet… this is a very tight (perfect) fit. I have a clear bra on my front body and caused some scratches in the bra… so watch your lower body. I will probably clear bra the lip as well. Anyhow, I had some fear that I was going to crack the lip putting it on and sure enough, it did crack on one of the corners of the lip… approximately 2mm crack … not much flex in the cold weather. I will try to take a picture of that as well.

Stephen, PM your Paypal acct.

Thanks again!

[Primo]

1uglymug, it looks like it was bloody well worth the long wait! ;)

Looks awesome!

[Stephencl]

It looks amazing on your Ebony car.....WOW


For the crack, put some epoxy on the crack ASAP and it should arrest it. As for the rest of you, start from the center. Use 2 folks and push gently as you go around to the sides. This creates the needed slack to fit around the corners.

PM on its way.

Stephen




Once I run the car through the wash, I will post more pictures.

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q497/robgraessle/Audi%20RS6%20Carbon%20Lip/IMG_2546_zps1c47de57.jpg (http://s1160.photobucket.com/albums/q497/robgraessle/Audi%20RS6%20Carbon%20Lip/?action=view&current=IMG_2546_zps1c47de57.jpg)

Looks great! Thanks Stephen!

For those who have not put their lip on yet… this is a very tight (perfect) fit. I have a clear bra on my front body and caused some scratches in the bra… so watch your lower body. I will probably clear bra the lip as well. Anyhow, I had some fear that I was going to crack the lip putting it on and sure enough, it did crack on one of the corners of the lip… approximately 2mm crack … not much flex in the cold weather. I will try to take a picture of that as well.

Stephen, PM your Paypal acct.

Thanks again!

[Mudguts]

Gents,

I finally got my splitter over the boarder and would love to see a DYI on this before hacking away at it.

Does anyone feel comfortable enough documenting the right way to install this carbon masterpiece? Do I need to use Double-sided tape? Fill it with foam? Clear-bra the bumper?

Any guidance would be strongly appreciated!


Thanks (extra thanks to Stephen!)
-MG



It looks amazing on your Ebony car.....WOW


For the crack, put some epoxy on the crack ASAP and it should arrest it. As for the rest of you, start from the center. Use 2 folks and push gently as you go around to the sides. This creates the needed slack to fit around the corners.

PM on its way.

Stephen

[1uglymug]

Here is a picture with a slight photoshop… but gives a great look at the lip!

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[1uglymug]

Another good look...

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[bmlee007]

Looks fantastic! Can't wait to get home again so I can get mine, though I'll wait til spring to get it mounted. No need to go plowing snow with it!

[Mudguts]

That looks perfect!

Did you use anything to stick the splitter to the front bumper? Or just the two screws?

Thansk
MG



Another good look...

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q497/robgraessle/Audi%20RS6%20Carbon%20Lip/IMG_2606_zpse6dd8155.jpg (http://s1160.photobucket.com/albums/q497/robgraessle/Audi%20RS6%20Carbon%20Lip/?action=view&current=IMG_2606_zpse6dd8155.jpg)

[Stephencl]

You only use the two screws....it is such a tight fit....

Stephen

[1uglymug]

Agree, very snug. I drove around for a day without the two screws. It is that snug. My original plan was to take it back off for the winter, so I didn't want to mess with the screws. I was going to take some pictures and put it away. When I tried to take it back off, I began pulling but then was overcome with fear that it was going to crack more and just decided to leave it on for the winter… i.e., snowplow. I want to get a clear bra on it. If I plow a little snow… so be it.

Of note, the edges of the carbon fiber lip are sharp. Luckily I have a clear bra on my front bumper. I fear this lip would eat up the paint without one. I don't know a way to protect your bumper as you put it on. You do not need double sided tape. It would be nice to get something soft in between the bumper and the lip, but I don't believe you have enough room.

Stephen says this is a two man job. I did it without help which might be why I had a challenge.

Anyway, I look forward to everyone's pictures! Whether you put it on now or in the spring… be sure to post a few!

Below is a picture of where mine cracked as I was pulling to get it on. It is unnoticeable from 5 feet, but here is a close-up. I bought some epoxy to arrest the crack.

http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/q497/robgraessle/Audi%20RS6%20Carbon%20Lip/426E2305-B512-4420-8A1B-340C7EBFDD59-800-00000061A121A2D4_zpsca1ad27d.jpg (http://s1160.photobucket.com/albums/q497/robgraessle/Audi%20RS6%20Carbon%20Lip/?action=view&current=426E2305-B512-4420-8A1B-340C7EBFDD59-800-00000061A121A2D4_zpsca1ad27d.jpg)

[Mudguts]

Thanks for the details 1uglymug & Stephencl - very helpful! I will clear the bumper before the install to protect the paint.

Final dumb question: the two screws are the existing hex bolts in the bumper now correct?

-MG

[Spidercat]

Final dumb question: the two screws are the existing hex bolts in the bumper now correct?

-MG
Correct. Lower screws in the wheel wells. 1uglymug's image above shows it perfectly.
Remove both screws, mount it (as Stephen says from the center out to get slack), pop one side on, then the other.

I found it helpful to use a finishing nail as a sounding device to center the hole perfectly before starting the screw. I also did it by myself using rags to support the ends and keep them from getting scratched by the ground, but a second set of hands would have been a help.

Personally, I used double-sided tape on the inside of the lip at several key points so that it doesn't rub directly against the paint. As many have said, it's pretty tight already so it's by no means necessary.

One more thing: For the sharp edges, just use really fine sandpaper (600# or finer-- I went to 2000#) to very slightly soften/round the sharp edges where it touches the body. I painted mine, so it wasn't a big deal anyway.

[sx3mac]

This carbon lip really looks phenomenal, I kick myself for not jumping in on this deal. If there is ever a second group buy on this item please let me know. I want one of these.

[Smiler]

Looks amazing... Wouldnt last long on our roads though.The Cupra is more forgiving :)