Kouki lip replicas-gauging interest

[240m3srt]

I am having a shop that builds Shelby Cobras and GT-40 kit cars build fiberglass s14 Kouki front spoiler replicas. The original unit is $300-$400 but damn does it look good! Now you can have one at considerably less, though price has not yet been determined. The benefits of fiberglass are its light, strong, and most of all easily repairable. We all know this part is gonna get scraped on bumps, and the factory abs plastic is very hard to repair.

Just wondering how much interest there is. Thanks.

[FaLKoN240]

If they can make it so that it bolts up to the stock Silvia Q and K's for S13 front bumper, the stock Zenki bumper, AND the stock Chuki bumper, I'm sure people will buy it from you.

[chuy]

Im in for one can they do side skirts too

[ThatGuy]

An S14 lip spoiler fit's on S13 bumpers??

[FaLKoN240]

AGH! LOL I didn't read that. . .well I guess. . .I can hope he makes S13 ones too?

[byhi]

o my god if someone made a replica, i would buy more than one right away

[stu8319]

I'm definitely interested!

[240m3srt]

If they can make it so that it bolts up to the stock Silvia Q and K's for S13 front bumper, the stock Zenki bumper, AND the stock Chuki bumper, I'm sure people will buy it from you.

LOL, i was wondering what you were getting at. He can make s13 versions no problem. Im told the accuracy compared to the stock Nissan part should be around 98% dead on. Again, these guys build the bodies on $50,000 kit cars. Keep in mind i bought the original OE piece brand new from Nissan just to build an accurate mold.

chuy, yes sideskirts can be done as well.

The way i see it these parts are getting more and more rare as time goes on, whos to say when all the current ones will be torn to shreds or no longer available from Nissan.

Furthermore, depending on how this goes i can make the coveted JDM bumpers and lips, we all know what those are worth and how hard it is to get, no to mention how long it takes.

[420sx]

would be great if u make copies of navan zenki bumper and jdm kouki bumper, maybe alter it not to have front lisence plate square deal

[TachyonS14]

I would be interested. My Kouki needs that lip, but like you said that OEM one is way too much money.

[projectRDM]

Unless it's a foot thick it's not going to last very long. You can't beat the durability of OE urethane and they aren't near as expensive as people suggest. You'd have to price these replicas at less than $100 so the people who break them don't feel raped wen they start buying one a week.

And to the suggestion to make replica JDM bumpers, many people already do, and they have the same problems being fiberglass and not fitting well or holding up at all.

[d4vech3n]

you'll have plenty of buyers, i was in the market for a usdm lip for the longest time but then i decided to go JDM.

Make a custom JDM lip that is similair to the OEM lip but hangs lower. I'd buy if it were under or around $100 since its fiberglass aka fragile.

[S14DB]

Unless it's a foot thick it's not going to last very long. You can't beat the durability of OE urethane and they aren't near as expensive as people suggest. You'd have to price these replicas at less than $100 so the people who break them don't feel raped wen they start buying one a week.

And to the suggestion to make replica JDM bumpers, many people already do, and they have the same problems being fiberglass and not fitting well or holding up at all.
:stupid: It's not even worth painting the OEM one cause it wears down on ramps and shit.

[OptionZero]

USDM S14 kouki bumper = butt ugly

[sideview_180sx]

just go with JDM s14 kouki front bumper and top it off with greddy front lip. OE one does nothing for asthetics like maybe an inch difference if that much, greddy I know drops the front even more. check with revat619 i know he picked one up.

[d4vech3n]

jspec has the greddys in stock $240 + ship, in my case it was $340 so it wasn't worth it for me since the greddy aero doesn't match the oem skirts.

[sw20>>s14]

yes please...id definitely be interested...mines been to hell and back...then after a while it decided to just stay in hell...

[stu8319]

USDM S14 kouki bumper = butt ugly

Your opinion is appreciated, but I love the thing. Although the JDM is much better!

[240m3srt]

Looks like this is gonna be a go. The mold will start next friday and should take about a week for completion. Its kinda hard to make them drop GT-40 bodies for a lip. :faint:

The lips will come with no holes drilled for the screws, you must have them drilled. Better fitment can be obtained per individual car this way. However, you will be able to see an outline of the factory holes if your that confident in their placement.

[chnco]

I'm in for one!

[chuy]

no side skirts or not enough intrtest

[partymonster 975]

I saw your post on 240sxforums.com it sounds pretty sweet.

[BillKlineVT]

I may be down depending on the price

[240m3srt]

A concern of mine is that i need to ship these in a box 69x22x5 large. This is an odd size. At the UPS store they had a box that would work if i bought two and taped them together, but they wanted $10 each so thats $20 in boxes, not to mention shipping isnt going to be cheap either.

I will see if theres any where online to get these things for a better price, any help is appreciated.

[240m3srt]

Hi, just to let you know a little about me i live in DFW, TX. I used to work at a local import shop selling and installing performance parts(motors, trannys, turbo kit, nitrous, etc). Some of you may know me from Enkei Intl where i sold wheels from the factory. You can check my positive ebay feedback under 1bdsrt. You can also check my seller feedback at www.srtforums.com or on www.ls1tech.com. I have no business of any sort currently, im just doing this on the side of my day job. Depending on how this goes in the future i may actually start offering more specialty parts under an actual business name. Through my past i have strong connections in great TIG welding, custom fabbing, turbo kits, etc.

The lip is going to run about $160.00. If you are local and wish to pick up with out a box this is all you will pay. I researched a little more today on shipping boxes and costs. It will require an oversized box measuring 69x22x5. For example, UPS Ground shipping and boxed to Cali is around $60-$70.00. If you are closer it might be a little cheaper but keep in mind how large the box is. I know, it sucks...but unless i can arrange something better, which hopefully down the road i can, im just gonna be honest up front.

As i stated before, the quality should be very good. About 98% accurate compared to the OE unit. The two percent is because of the fact no matter how close it is, someone will complain that the holes dont match up even though they drilled them, or that it doesnt fit right on their 10 year old dented, warped bumper. If you can think of the excuse i have heard it and thats why i must say the part will have NO WARRANTY!!!

LMK if this is still sounds reasonable to you guys. If it doesnt thats ok, im still gonna make them. Id just like some "pre-feedback" ahead of time.

[stu8319]

Sounds great to me, will they be just the yellowish fiberglass color?

[ALTRNTV]

I'm down for a OEM pignose lip and some sideskirts.

[GhostFace]

can you cook up some s13 usdm sideskirts?

[240m3srt]

Sounds great to me, will they be just the yellowish fiberglass color?

They will be gelcoated black. I will be putting mine on just as is and be done with it, but you may paint yours if you choose. The gelcoat is what is directly between the fiberglass and the mold, to give it that finished smooth look rather than seeing a bunch of fibers. It should be pretty durable from what the guy told me. He said if it gets hit by rocks it could chip or "spider web" but hell paint does that too. He said it will not start peeling off or just flaking off. That was enough for me.

[240m3srt]

I'm down for a OEM pignose lip and some sideskirts.

Can you and GhostFace post a pic of the pignose and sideskirts you want? Are they readily available or hard to find pieces? Excuse my ignorance i dont have an s13.

[ALTRNTV]

The pignose lip is readily available anywhere actually.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid166/p54a125e7c62cf60f64d5dc743baf1f3b/f4465eb3.jpg

Thanks to 240silvia for that pic. =D

I don't have a pic right now of the OEM skirts..

[240m3srt]

[QUOTE=AkademikONE]The pignose lip is readily available anywhere actually.

What does the pignose lip go for? If i cant be competitively priced or offer some kind of an advantage it would be pointless.

[rancid240]

$100 in great condition, $50 busted up

[240m3srt]

I took the lip in yesterday to have it jigged and im going back today to have it test fitted to the car to ensure proper fitment before the mold is started. The mold will be done by next Friday, and on that monday i should heve the first piece made and pics up. At that point in time i will be making an undetermined quantity for stock and the others can be made as the orders are taken.

EACH PIECE TAKES ONE DAY TO MAKE! To ensure each lip is properly cured and not pulled prematurely, each piece will be left in the mold for 24 hrs, unless deemed unnecessary as we progress.

I understand no one wants to purchase anything before seeing pics, and i dont blame them. When i get pics up 10 days from now on Monday, i will at that point be taking orders, it will be first some first serve PRE-PAY!! Meaning even though it takes one day for production, if 7 people have already paid, then yours wont be made until day 8.

If sales are phenominal, i will make another mold.

[240m3srt]

Looks like the first lip will be ready next Tuesday, pics will go up asap.

[Champster]

Any pics taken yet?

[240m3srt]

Well it turns out a project came up that pushed my lips outta' the way. I guess when you buy GT-40's and Cobras by the bulk your shit takes first priority...lol.

I am told the first piece will be done tomorrow(Friday). I am all over these guys to hurry it up i just dont wanna rush them too much. I will gets pics ASAP. BTW i did see the mold and man was i impressed. :faint: :cool:

[240m3srt]

The first lip is complete and on my car. :rawk:

Pics here:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/1bdsrt/trannylips14s13redtop044.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/1bdsrt/trannylips14s13redtop042.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/1bdsrt/trannylips14s13redtop041.jpg

They are $160 each. And if anyone wants my OE urethane lip its yours for $210. Im running what i sell.

[crioten]

damn, that looks really good...

make a s13 lip :) like a bomex or something else that is sorta crazy

[240m3srt]

damn, that looks really good...

make a s13 lip :) like a bomex or something else that is sorta crazy

No problem, i just gotta sell a few of these first :fruit:

BTW, my email is [email protected] if anyone is interested.

[crioten]

if the quality of it is close to that, id buy it in a heartbeat :)

i guess the people that make gt-40's kinda know what they are doing lol :)

[S_14.5]

so are these lips gel coated? or already prepped for painting?

[vinhisbored]

Is the price of $160 shipped? Be great if it was :)

[statik]

looks great!, too bad my kouki front end got smushed and I turned to the dark side =]

[fliprayzin240sx]

deng wanna make JDM kouki lips too???

[crioten]

so are these lips gel coated? or already prepped for painting?

ever try reading? it does wonders...

[240m3srt]

The lip is gelcoated black and ready to prep and paint. Id be happy to make JDM units once i sell some of these to help aleviate the cost of production. The price is $160 + shipping. Im making very little off these in an attempt to get up and going.

[ALTRNTV]

Hey, that's pretty good. Awesome price. I can't wait for the s13 sideskirts and lip!

[silviaz]

wow! Nice lip! it looks very clean.

[240m3srt]

Nobody wants one? There was so much interest before and now they are built and ready to ship. I had a guy come dead set on buying my OE unit then he saw the replica, changed his mind and bought that. :)

[stu8319]

I will buy one as soon as I can afford it... I gots bills ta pay man!

[0kami]

make some s13 aero, OEM skirts, rear valances, velside lip, etc... ill buy ASAP, and i know alot of other's that will. depending on your prices, this is probbaly a great oportunity for some good priced aero.

[KwKouki]

I would definately be interested in a simple s13 lip/oem sides setup. Keep us posted.

[NeedCAforS13]

interested in making a copy of my lip? (this process doesn't damage the original does it?) Its urethane, but I'd like a FG one to keep as a spare...

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/photopost/data/500/4134mine6-med.jpg

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/photopost/data/500/4134mine5-med.jpg

Sean

[TougeRacing]

interested in making a copy of my lip? (this process doesn't damage the original does it?) Its urethane, but I'd like a FG one to keep as a spare...

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/photopost/data/500/4134mine6-med.jpg

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/photopost/data/500/4134mine5-med.jpg

Sean

^^ what lip is that? i would just say HKS cause thats what i see, but just want to confirm.

[NeedCAforS13]

can be found in the 2002 Nissan Motorsports catalog, PN S13-AD2. Made by Xenon... might be able to find some xenon dealer with one, but Nissan has been out for some time. I purchased the "last" one in '02. Some dealers might have some in their stockrooms though :)

Sean

[KwKouki]

that lip would be great!

[TheSquidd]

OOOOH PLEASE GOD MAKE THE S13 lip! I'm so sick of searching for them!

[240m3srt]

interested in making a copy of my lip? (this process doesn't damage the original does it?) Its urethane, but I'd like a FG one to keep as a spare...

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/photopost/data/500/4134mine6-med.jpg

http://nissaninfiniticlub.net/photopost/data/500/4134mine5-med.jpg

Sean

Is this the lip^ all you guys want? Pm sent NeedCAforS13.

[TheSquidd]

Please sir may I have one? :bowdown:

[TiNMAN]

jdm...s14...kouki...oem...aero please! :)

[i8yourfwd]

That S13 is pure seks, I'm sure you'd get some buyers with that and S13 OEM sideskirts.

[NeedCAforS13]

after seeing pictures of what the moulding process does to urethane, I'm gonna pass on this. My lip is in too good a condition and too rare to risk damaging it just to make afew fiberglass copies. sorry...

Sean

[TheSquidd]

Oh Noesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss :bash:

[240m3srt]

Still got these for sale. Have some other ideas in mind to produce when a few more of these sell.

[TiNMAN]

bump! saw 25 available on ebay!


how much longer will it take for you to produce other pieces? ETA?

[RUTH'LESSDET]

I also saw the ebay auction but it ended b4 i could get the $$. But now i wanna get the jdm bumper is it possible that you could make those as well or even rear valances??

[240m3srt]

Glad you guys saw my ebay add. I relist it as soon as it ends each week. AS far as knowing an ETA on other parts, i still gotta sell more lips before i hit the break-even point...in oher words im still in the negative, and thats no bueno. My production cost are about twice as high as most companies because my parts are built in USA, not China. If you personally know anyone who has purchased a lip ask them about fitment and quality, thats why their made in the USA. :wiggle:

My other ideas include the JDM rear valences as you guys have suggested, possibly JDM front bumper and lip, and the rear pieces that attach behind the rear wheels(ive gone blank on what thier called). The great thing its only gonna get harder to find these as time goes on. But youll always be able to get the replicas brand new from me.

Tell your friends, uncles, brothers, etc to buy a Kouki lip replica....and ye' shall recieve more badass parts! :coold:

[gorgasm]

i want one! where is this ebay bid?

[aa87]

S13 lips!!!

[xnissans14x]

How bout Zenki S14 lips?

[smily_vigor]

What about the rear OEM replica lip for the s13 coupe? I think they made them for the coupe but i've only seen it on the hatchback. If they could make this i'd buy one for sure.

[KyoLo]

i'd definitely be willing to pay a lil' extra for S14 Kouki JDM lip if it's made in USA, and if fitment and quality are awesome...

[WERDdabuilder]

I'm down for a OEM pignose lip and some sideskirts.

im down also.

[GhostFace]

im down also.


down for the sideskirts

[mmdb]

deng wanna make JDM kouki lips too???

+1 for this!

[240m3srt]

Just a quick update. The Kouki lips are still for sale, however i sold my Kouki so i wont be on here as frequently. They will always be on ebay and i will periodically check my PM's. If you are in the continental US the shipped total is going to be $225 to your door. To place an order its really easy, just paypal $225 to [email protected] I have these things made to order so give it a few days to be built, as soon as your lip is done ill UPS Ground it the very next day.

Also, if anyone on here has pics of my lip installed on their car feel free to post it up, thanks!

[silvias14ka24de]

S13 lip seems to be the most wanted in this thread. if you can make those, your business will boom.

[rms13]

NeedCAforS13's lip and the 180sx rear valance lip kit would be nice, as well as the skirts.

[i8yourfwd]

A lip similar to that one for S13's is being released this saturday Nov 5, 2005. I'll have pics after we install it on my car. It will be Fiberglass Gel coated black. Anyone from norcal should come through to tapex fremont (christy st) at around 9pm if you want to see the finished product in person.

I believe there may even be some for sale at the meet. $135 each is the going price.

Thanks to V, from V-Tun'd for everyhing, hope to see some of you out there saturday.

[240m3srt]

Quick update...i have been so busy lately havent been here in a while, the kouki lip replicas are still available and to place order i can be emailed at
[email protected] They run $225 shipped in the continental us.

Just wanted to let everyone know they are still available, as i havent had them up on ebay for a while now(but keep an eye out).

[240m3srt]

I still have these available if anyones interested. I think im the only person in the world offering an OEM replica Kouki lip.:hs:

[KwKouki]

hey bro, I got another coupe again. If you make lips for the s13, please let me know.

[PITCH]

What is the advantages with your lip compared to OEM? You can get the OEM one for about 260 new...

[RUTH'LESSDET]

ARE these things still for sale???

[lucky7]

ARE these things still for sale???


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[ESone3]

are these lips like the one pictured?

i'd be more interested in something that looks like its NOT falling off. Maybe the PDM(sp) lip er something.

[<^> ^_^ <^>]

i would really be interested in a lip for a s13

[AllenRPS13]

me too!!! really interested

[s13poop]

Bring Back The Chuki Bumper Lip Please!!!! :)

[240m3srt]

What is the advantages with your lip compared to OEM? You can get the OEM one for about 260 new...
I highly doubt it, unless you work at the dealer or something.

[240m3srt]

Kouki lips still available.

EMail me at [email protected]

[koukidough]

if you can make one with abs plastic i would definitely buy. I dont like fiberglass they break too easy. Yeah they are repairable but that too much work. ABS plastic bends so less maintenance.

[dacalac]

if you could make a veilside s13 lip like Bing made I'd be all over it in a heartbeat! I'd buy one of his but shipping costs from Canada sux0rz.

[KwKouki]

if you could make a veilside s13 lip like Bing made I'd be all over it in a heartbeat! I'd buy one of his but shipping costs from Canada sux0rz.

+15232562574358

[DoriftoPnoy]

JDM Kouki lip or rear valences been made yet? just wondering....

[RUTH'LESSDET]

Do you still have any usdm lips i need one please

[240m3srt]

i do still make the usdm kouki lip replicas for $170 plus shipping. again, my best method of contact is email at [email protected]

[punkz]

I can vouch for the lips. Have had two on my car (had to replace one due to me nailing something on the freeway at night) and both have looked great. I can post pictures if anybody is interested.

[PITCH]

I can vouch for the lips. Have had two on my car (had to replace one due to me nailing something on the freeway at night) and both have looked great. I can post pictures if anybody is interested.
Please do. lde buy one but would spend the extra coin on an abs one for durability.

[punkz]

Please do. lde buy one but would spend the extra coin on an abs one for durability.

Here's some quick ones I just took. Not the best but they show it pretty well. My old one took some steep inclines and other road hazards pretty well and was able to stand up to the abuse.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/punkz32/lip001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/punkz32/lip002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/punkz32/lip003.jpg

The lip in my sig is the same as well :coolugh: