KamaSupra Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I have had my Whifbitz type 2 earless front lip fitted for just over a year, the metal plates to hold the original lip are in place and all bolts used in the pre drilled holes are in. But the front lip seems to be bowing in the middle, I'm not sure if it's a defect from when it has been made or if anyone's else's has done this? It's annoying when it's only just over a year old that it should lose it's shape. Anyone else had this problem? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Yep, had the exact same thing happen. Don't know if it's the wind force against it over the time or not. I was going to put some sort of bracket behind but was worried it would end up rubbing through eventually. I ended up changing mine to a different style polyurethane lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 My polyurethane RMM lip did the exact same thing, although not from whifbitz. Just apply some heat and pull it slowly back into shape. I thought id have to take it off and redrill the holes or something, but this seems to have fixed the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Normal, i seen so many with it. Its becuase its much wider and flatter than the oem one so when driving the air force will push it inwards, theres nothing behind there to support it really to retain its shape. Also if you graze it ont he ground that will contribute to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Weird seems common from the above posts, yet I have had 4 RMM lips and none have done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Weird seems common from the above posts, yet I have had 4 RMM lips and none have done this. Weren't they on NA's though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Weren't they on NA's though? Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Weren't they on NA's though? 3 were yep, but still saw plenty of speed, Kept up on the DB's One even decided to abandon ship at 140ish leptons on the motorway back from Amsterdam. Couldnt handle the NA POWER! Latest is on my TT BPU though. Ive never fitted any of mine with the OEM brackets though, have always used simple 10mm nut and bolts with washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 My MVP lip supplied by by pedrosixfour is perfect, been 3 years.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cered Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 there's a reason why most splitters like this have a small post in the middle, heat will fix it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 My MVP lip supplied by by pedrosixfour is perfect, been 3 years.. Mine was from that group buy aswell. Seems strange how some have stayed in the correct shape and others not. This is the style lip I changed to, I'm not to sure if I prefer it or not but still got the MVP RMM to change back to and sort out the warping if I fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 My MVP lip supplied by by pedrosixfour is perfect, been 3 years.. Lasted 3 years all fine?? Mine has lasted about 12 months and I only use my car April-October Ok I'll try heating it up to bend back into shape, still bad considering it's not that old though. Cheers for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Lasted 3 years all fine?? Mine has lasted about 12 months and I only use my car April-October Ok I'll try heating it up to bend back into shape, still bad considering it's not that old though. Cheers for the help. Yes, and it was rolled up in an A3 paper box for 1 year before I used it.. Plus I have scraped it a few times, its going for a respray next week with the bumper. Mine was painted from the get go, has everyone who had an issue painted theirs?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Just looked at Rob W's garage, his was unpainted as is Kamas. Mine is painted, think this may have something to do with it? Edited June 27, 2016 by Samurai 20V (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Mine is unpainted and been fine, both the earless and ear version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 3 were yep, but still saw plenty of speed, Kept up on the DB's One even decided to abandon ship at 140ish leptons on the motorway back from Amsterdam. Couldnt handle the NA POWER! Latest is on my TT BPU though. Ive never fitted any of mine with the OEM brackets though, have always used simple 10mm nut and bolts with washers. All jokes aside, that does seem to be the best way to fix them. Your latest incarnation is very tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just looked at Rob W's garage, his was unpainted as is Kamas. Mine is painted, think this may have something to do with it? Mine is unpainted and been fine, both the earless and ear version! Mine is painted satin black, so paint or not it has bowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Mine is painted satin black, so paint or not it has bowed Ok, that theory is out the window.. Not sure then bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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