Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 Hi folks, I just saw a Ford Focus which has a rubber material affixed underneath the front bumper and side skirt, as sort of bodykit. Does anyone has any idea is there such aftermarket products that I can affix as front lip and side skirts? I touched and felt the material, and it feels like some strong and stiff rubber material, and i believe they are rivotted onto the base of the bumper and side skirts. Any advices will be much appreciated. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 (edited) Sorry to the owner of this Astra in advance, for using your car as sample :P The lip I'm talking about is quite similar the one that is affixed underneath the bumper of this Astra. As mentioned, the material i felt was some sort of a stiff but flexible rubber. Any advices will be much much appreciated... Thanks! Edited January 14, 2007 by Kokanadan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreakid 6th Gear January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 (edited) I think the "hard rubber material", you referring to is Polyurethane (PU), they are usually available as optional or standard fittings by the manufacturers. Most aftermarket bodykits available are made from fibre... Perhaps u would want to check out from your car dealer? Or maybe u wanto ask around some bodykit shops if such PU bodykit is available... Edited January 14, 2007 by Heartbreakid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzer Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 I've seen something like this at autobac a few months back and did not buy it. Went back 2 weeks ago...can't find it anymore...Pls PM me if u happen to know where i can get it too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 Thanks for the info. Do they customise the fittings or do they come in standard sizes meant for various car models? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 Will drop by Autobac again to have a look and drop u a note if i can find them. Also will be trying my luck at Paya Ubi... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreakid 6th Gear January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 Ehrm, sorry, abt customised fittings using PU, I've nvr really heard off... Yes, Autobacs used to carry PU lips for Lancer, but now it's not on display liao. Unless, the lip or skirtings are of original equipmt, I dont think most shops will customised kits using PU... Fibre is very much more common but not impact friendly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 Thanks for the note. Basically I just wanna add black lining underneath my bumper and side skirts, is there any alternatives other than bodykits? I almost thought this can be achieved by getting those rubbery material and affix onto the under-side of the bumper and side skirts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreakid 6th Gear January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 (edited) Hey no prob ... Sorry for my kayponess, r u adding those lining to prevent the scrubs from the kerbs? Maybe u can try those black rubber linings, like those pple who used to stick along the full length on the sides of their cars to prevent dings... That u can have quite a few varieties to choose from. For the time being, I can only think of these stuffs... But need to have very strong adhesive... Edited January 14, 2007 by Heartbreakid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 Errr, I'm adding those more for comestic reasons I saw this Ford at my MSCP having this and thought that the material use is quite impact-friendly hence wanna find out from fellow MCFers to see if there's any after-market products like this. Guess I have to drop by some bodykit shops to enquire more.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreakid 6th Gear January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 (edited) Oh I see... Ya, PU is more impact friendly... If your car originally does have such kits as option, the best is to get from the dealer, but usually they cost more... Perhaps, more forumers can help on this query? I'm nuts for such lobang Hope u get what u want Edited January 14, 2007 by Heartbreakid Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 Most conti cars have this as standard. I havent seen this as a factory option for any car as yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 Thanks... I've gotta scout around for it.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 OIC, I didn't know that. Besides factory option, have you chanced upon any after-market ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartbreakid 6th Gear January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 Actually, there are factory option ones depends on what makes u bought, examples like Lancer, Vios, Focus, Gen2 all have one with kits and without... Anyway, forgot to ask what car u driving though... Ya, that's all I gotta say... Bye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear January 14, 2007 Share January 14, 2007 (edited) That is not a kit, thats part of the bumper and its part of the factory aerodynamics. Its protection strip against low objects. It flexes a lil for soft hits. If its a hard hit or if you hit it and keep pushing, it breaks and/or comes off but the rest of the bumper will not be damaged. Without it not only will the car look weird (with the front higher than the sides) it also means worse driving dynamics at higher speeds. For the opel ones, i can't be sure but it feels more like hard rubber than PU. Edited January 14, 2007 by Elfenstar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 Unfortunately there's no factory options for my car, after checking with my SE. Hence I need to search for after-market products. As for my ride's make, can you make a guess from my user icon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokanadan Neutral Newbie January 14, 2007 Author Share January 14, 2007 That's exactly what I'm looking for. I took a feel on the Ford's in my MSCP and it feels exactly like rubber, stiff but still flexible. For the Opel ones, I thought they were PU though. Any idea if those rubbers can be found in after-market? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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