Cupra R Front Lip, GT / GT-Four Front Options

[NGHTKD]

Hi 6gc,

As some of you may know, I completed a ST205 Front end conversion not too long ago.

After researching front bodykit options, there were a few options that I liked. TRD Spats, C-One front & Eurou Type 1 but after owning f/g SS-III front splitters the sound and sight of cracked fibreglass = I swore never to own a fibreglass bodykit again! So whats for plastic...

- EURO front splitters were a thought but for the price I thought I could find a complete lip:


- EUROPE under spoiler dealer option is super hot but super low. A pain where I live.


- TOM's option lip is very nice, but the middle just doesn't flow with ST205 bar although if it was moulded it'd be fantastic. Still uber cool.

Then I found this:

Username: Angel

and again on unknown UK car:


If it can be done on a GT, then it could be put one on a GT4 front.



The lip itself was only $50 compared to the $300+ other options. Also, if your sick of the complete lip, cut the middle bit and you have EURO splitters.

It was really easy to install:
1. Align lip with front bar
2. Use tape to mock fit it
3. Move and make correction where necessary
4. Trim down the two middle supports/tabs in the middle of the lip.
5. Slowly use self-tapping screws to secure.
6. Paint if you want. After looking on AUDI forums where its a common modification, it looks nicer not painted.


*car has not been washed in 3 weeks. It still needs a little adjusting but other than that, done!

Any questions, feel free to ask

Cheers,
Cal.

This post has been edited by NGHTKD: Jul 30, 2010 - 11:45 AM

[SwissFerdi]

Wow, that looks awesome. I'm in Europe right now, might have to snag me one of those...

Looks great buddy!

[NGHTKD]

Wow, that looks awesome. I'm in Europe right now, might have to snag me one of those...

Looks great buddy!

Haha thanks!

I just think for $50 (probably find some cheaper) you can't go wrong.

Looks nice, doesn't matter if comes off and its plastic.

Maybe ghetto (not garden edging though) but to me it replaces the need for EURO splitters. Less than a quarter of the price, its a full lip and as mentioned trim the middle bit off = euro splitters. Still mount them the same as EURO splitters as well.

This post has been edited by NGHTKD: Jul 30, 2010 - 11:09 AM

[Tom_SS2]

wonder if that will fit under my TRD bumper then i wouldn't have to bother fabricating one

found this with a bit of googling http://reviews.ebay.co.uk/Seat-Leon-Cupra-...000000002786925

Okay, I know ebay is a place for sellers to make money and for buyers to grab a bargain, but some sellers really are taking advantage of buyers who don't know any better.
Don't be lazy - shop around!
You'd be surprised how much cheaper some Main Dealer prices compared to rip off ebay seller's prices!!

One example of this is the Seat Leon Cupra R front splitter, sold by RIP OFF MERCHANTS such as goingfast_info & goingfast_eurocustoms

You will have seen one advertised for the Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Volkswagen Golf Mk4 and Mk5, Volkswagen Jetta, Audi A3, Audi S3, Rover 200, Rover 400, MG ZR and so on.

Sellers advertise it as high quality, original OEM parts, made in Germany etc. Well yes, that's about the only part of their listing that is true!
They will then go on & tell you the item is RARE and HARD TO FIND
Well that statement is a TOTAL LIE - it most certainly is not!!

The final insult is their asking price: in excess of £40 plus £10 postage!! WTF!?
If you're thinking of buying a splitter for your VW, Audi or Seat - call your local Seat dealer!
The part number is 1ML 805 903 and the price is only £16.99 + VAT (£19.96).

Your local dealer may have one in stock, or at worst you'll have to wait a couple of days for one to be ordered in - they're certainly not rare or hard to find!

So, grab yourself a bargain - don't buy from rip off ebay sellers - head down to your local Seat dealer and buy a Leon Cupra R splitter for half the price!

Also, don't pay for £45 for an hours labour to have it fitted at a garage, DIY fitting guides are available at Seat Cupra (dot) net.
If you feel this information has helped you, please vote YES

Obviously, I'll not be getting any thanks from RIP OFF MERCHANTS who make massive profits from this item!! (As you can probably tell from the two "no votes" this company found my guide!! lol

it is part number 1ML 805 903 so i'm going to pop in next week as i have a Seat dealer like a mile away from my house

This post has been edited by Tom_SS2: Jul 30, 2010 - 11:20 AM

[NGHTKD]

It'd fit perfectly under TRD bumper.

Just in the middle part where there are 2 tabs, they might need to be trimmed down a little.

[Tom_SS2]

bump just cos i edited while you were posting

[NGHTKD]

Over here in Australia not many SEAT dealers as probably compared to UK.

Good luck!

[whatthe]

Whats going on here? Still on your green ps? Hell im even off mine now! Get on it it cal you jew haha
Lip looks pretty good, maybe more pics in daytime?

And wash your car. Thats all homo.

This post has been edited by whatthe: Jul 30, 2010 - 11:33 AM

[NGHTKD]

na

This post has been edited by NGHTKD: Jul 5, 2011 - 8:24 AM

[manphibian]

Yeah, they're like £25 over here from the Seat dealer. Look good, i have one on mine:



I wouldn't paint it though, the paint won't stay on that type of textured plastic very long....

[NGHTKD]

Yeah, they're like £25 over here from the Seat dealer. Look good, i have one on mine:



I wouldn't paint it though, the paint won't stay on that type of textured plastic very long....

Seems like a very common mod on Audi's. Damn ur TT looks hot!

[manphibian]

cheers buddy.

[JuMPiiN]

Where did you get that ? I have no idea what a seat dealer is, is it called something different in the states ?

[manphibian]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEAT

[Tom_SS2]

Where did you get that ? I have no idea what a seat dealer is, is it called something different in the states ?

Seat is part of the VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) maybe they don't retail over in the States

[95-Abel]

Hey bro I want one of those were can I get one.

[NGHTKD]

Hey bro I want one of those were can I get one.

As mentioned, SEAT dealer, EBAY or some private businesses.

The Audi/ VW crowd love em and theres a big AUDI following in US, so search on their forums to see where they got theirs. Most likely a shop dedicated to those makes and models who stocks the lip!

Cal.

This post has been edited by NGHTKD: Jul 30, 2010 - 9:00 PM

[95-Abel]

Oh ok so they are universal then.

[NGHTKD]

They are made specifically for a Seat Cupra R but can be made to fit alot of 'round' fronted cars:


But I have seen them on Audi's ala picture by manphibian, VW's, Eclipses etc.:


This post has been edited by NGHTKD: Jul 30, 2010 - 11:11 PM

[JuMPiiN]

I searched for like a hour and finally typed in the right thing on eBay I guess and found one for 40 euro's. Then checked shipping and it's 80 euro's. That's killer. Lol.

[manphibian]

The cost of shipping that from the UK would be much much higher than the cost of the part, so not really an option imo.

Do Seat sell in Mexico? Maybe worth checking out?

[NGHTKD]

Another pic:

[yagamius]

this looks great, too bad there isn't a Seat dealer around here.

[presure2]

that looks awesome.

i'd totally rock one on my project car, i think it'd flow well with what i have planned.

[Batman722]

I nominate Luke to organize a group buy for these

It should reduce the cost if they're all boxed together when shipped.
even if he bought 2 and shipped them out me, me and Manny would split the shipping cost.


I'm in.

[JuMPiiN]

id be in for that as well.

[NGHTKD]

It's great its caught on. Awesome lil mod and cheap! If anyone goes this route, make sure you upload pics!

Cheers,
Cal.

[presure2]

It's great its caught on. Awesome lil mod and cheap! If anyone goes this route, make sure you upload pics!

Cheers,
Cal.

cheers mate, looks spot on!
now we gotta find a way to get a handful to the states to save on shipping.
luke, wanna help us out?

[manphibian]

Ha! Cheers Dustin

This thing is a nightmare to ship.

Size estimate of 2 - 160x50x10cm gives volumetric weight of 16Kgs

quick online shipping estimate from DHL = £143.50 + cost of packaging + cost of parts.

You're talking about $330 for two i would say.....

[SwissFerdi]

Would it maybe be possible to refabricate a split lip? I could buy one and cut it in half, that way I can stuff it into my suitcase...

[NGHTKD]

Would it maybe be possible to refabricate a split lip? I could buy one and cut it in half, that way I can stuff it into my suitcase...

I'm sure you could refibreglass it as it's not a flexible plastic...

[JuMPiiN]

wow $350 just to get it shipped. Thats ridiculous. You can order a front bumper from RPMGarage and get it shipped for almost half that.

[manphibian]

That's just an estimate, and includes the price of the parts too...

[georgie]

im in for a group buy if the price isn't outragous

[racinsun]

if they fit in tubes similar to that of a poster packaging . In the uk you can say its paper and you get an extra weight allowance instead of the usual 2.5kgs think its approx 4.5 kgs bring cost down for shipping.

I live in the and as a hobby use my japanese skils buying tiems form japan and selling them direct or bring them to uk and sually export them , if anyone needs a hand with uk or japanese items , drop me a pm im more than happy to help.

[manphibian]

It's 6 foot long it won't fit in a tube.

[DEATH]

I'm in if the price is right

[SupraKid]

It's 6 foot long it won't fit in a tube.

I'm in if the price is right

That's what she said...



That lip looks good, very subtle but yet artsy...

[Candiiman]

si it should fit on an st bumper, 95?

[presure2]

i found one for a car in the states that fits very well, although it does not have the center indent like the one in this post has.
details next week when it comes in, it costs under 50$ from a dealer, and is OEM plastic/rubbery material.

[bloodMoney]

^ subscribed.

[manphibian]

Just a thought.....

Seat is part of the VAG group, you can order the splitter from VW dealers over here. Maybe worth asking your local VW dealer if they can order some?

Part number is: 1ML 805 903

[presure2]

Just a thought.....

Seat is part of the VAG group, you can order the splitter from VW dealers over here. Maybe worth asking your local VW dealer if they can order some?

Part number is: 1ML 805 903

nope, couldnt bring it up on a parts search thru any online dealer..the peice im working on getting should be in early next week.

[presure2]

so i got the lip in from work.
its off a 08 elantra. it cost 32.01$
im gonna test fit my bumper this weekend, ill install the lip as well and get some pics.
i may or may not trim the center part of it, ill have to see it totally installed before i decide what i want to do.

[presure2]

fit it a little while ago, i think it looks awesome, nice and subtle.



more pics later.

[EKAn]

Ha nice! that looks dope

[NGHTKD]

Top job Presure!!!

The front lip looks perfect and the front bumper is something I've never seen before!

I wish mine had a bit more length so it could run all the way around, although the Celica front dips slightly in the corner so it doesn't stand out too much.

It's strange now I've gotten older, I'd prefer a simple lip rather than a full fibreglas kit. Getting a bit weak in my old age.

Cal.

[presure2]

Top job Presure!!!

The front lip looks perfect and the front bumper is something I've never seen before!

I wish mine had a bit more length so it could run all the way around, although the Celica front dips slightly in the corner so it doesn't stand out too much.

It's strange now I've gotten older, I'd prefer a simple lip rather than a full fibreglas kit. Getting a bit weak in my old age.

Cal.

thanks man! i made the bumper a few months ago out of a stock 204 upper section, and the 205 lower...as you can see, i still need the grill for it..lol
i think i will make a new thread for the lip i am using, it'll make for easier searching.
the cupra lip is a great option for you guys over in the uk, or someone here who dont mind paying the shipping or whatever.
funny thing is, i bet there are prolly 10 or 20 diffrent cars that use these style lips that would work on our cars with a little work.

i definetly agree on the subtle lip thing over a fiberglass part, i guess some people would call it "weak"..i call it "experience"

[NGHTKD]

When I was searching for a front lip as you say, there are so many choices available.

I don't think the lip from a Cupra & Elantra is all on offer, some research and I guess common sense in picking a lip from a car with a similar round front is all thats needed. Get something a little bit flexible and it can be DIY'ed pretty easy.

Cal.

[presure2]

When I was searching for a front lip as you say, there are so many choices available.

I don't think the lip from a Cupra & Elantra is all on offer, some research and I guess common sense in picking a lip from a car with a similar round front is all thats needed. Get something a little bit flexible and it can be DIY'ed pretty easy.

Cal.

agreed. a tiny bit of creativity goes along way!!

[georgie]

hey guys i found this if anyone is interested:

http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=pro...;products_id=64

i emailed them, they said out of stock but are awaiting more comming in.

[KAOS]

thanks man! i made the bumper a few months ago out of a stock 204 upper section, and the 205 lower...as you can see, i still need the grill for it..lol
i think i will make a new thread for the lip i am using, it'll make for easier searching.
the cupra lip is a great option for you guys over in the uk, or someone here who dont mind paying the shipping or whatever.
funny thing is, i bet there are prolly 10 or 20 diffrent cars that use these style lips that would work on our cars with a little work.

i definetly agree on the subtle lip thing over a fiberglass part, i guess some people would call it "weak"..i call it "experience"

Do you still have the upper part of the 205 bumper? I'm looking for that...

[presure2]

thanks man! i made the bumper a few months ago out of a stock 204 upper section, and the 205 lower...as you can see, i still need the grill for it..lol
i think i will make a new thread for the lip i am using, it'll make for easier searching.
the cupra lip is a great option for you guys over in the uk, or someone here who dont mind paying the shipping or whatever.
funny thing is, i bet there are prolly 10 or 20 diffrent cars that use these style lips that would work on our cars with a little work.

i definetly agree on the subtle lip thing over a fiberglass part, i guess some people would call it "weak"..i call it "experience"

Do you still have the upper part of the 205 bumper? I'm looking for that...

no, it sold immediately after i posted it.