Stillen lip deformation?

gaveup · 04-03-2012, 09:02 AM

I've had the still front splitter lip on my car for a few months, and I am noticing it is sagging a bit in the middle. I thought maybe some of the screws or rivets I installed with backed out, but no, everything is still snug. Looks like maybe the wind from just driving caused this. Also want to make note that the fitment of this lip when installed was a pain as well, but everyone makes mention that it is one of the best fitting lips...I would HATE to see the worst...

Just seems weird as I haven't heard very many people (if any) make a mention to this. Anyone else with this lip notice this?

I'll try to get some pictures in a bit.

Perf.Des · 04-03-2012, 10:02 AM

I just installed mine, and yes, fitment was an issue. I havent seen any distortion yet...but I also have quite a few fastners in it.

gaveup · 04-03-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perf.Des

I just installed mine, and yes, fitment was an issue. I havent seen any distortion yet...but I also have quite a few fastners in it.

Lol, I have about 6 screws and 4 rivets holding up just the middle section. I don't know why fitment was such an issue for me, but it just wouldn't fit right. I called them and sent them pics, and they called back about a month or 2 afterwards. Just going to assume they were incredibly busy. On the phone they were very helpful and seemed genuinely concerned, but I didn't get the call back from their tech for quite some time.

I'm actually incredibly unhappy with how it looks now. I would expect this to happen to a cheaper ebay lip, but I was under the assumption stillen was a more quality product.

mantella87 · 04-03-2012, 11:07 AM

Possibly the 3M tape coming loose in that area? Just a guess. Haven't noticed anything like that with mine. I've had it on for like 8 months.

kenchan · 04-03-2012, 11:18 AM

nothing but problems on this splitter...

scottIN · 04-03-2012, 11:27 AM

You guys are scaring me.
I am planning to install mine this weekend. I've even considered just pulling the front bumper so I could do it on the workbench vs. trying to do it on the ground. Figure it wouldn't take that much longer than jacking up the car.

ZMan8 · 04-03-2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

nothing but problems on this splitter...

I know a lot of guys who have had no issues what so ever and then there are the stories of the splitter ripping off on highway, deforming, not fitting properly etc.

What gives guys? Are there manufacturing variances?

Perf.Des · 04-03-2012, 11:49 AM

Once I got certain areas of the lip shaved down, it looks like a good fit. The center was the biggest problem, and the tabs to each side of the center section sit about 1/4" away from the actual bumper, making the tape useless. I used rivits.

gaveup · 04-03-2012, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perf.Des

Once I got certain areas of the lip shaved down, it looks like a good fit. The center was the biggest problem, and the tabs to each side of the center section sit about 1/4" away from the actual bumper, making the tape useless. I used rivits.

I had the same fitment issues. Rivets used as well, but it's not like it fixed the fact the middle is sagging. I've thought about contacting stillen, but really, it took them a month to get back to me on the fitment issue so I am guessing it would be a lost cause.

Not to mention, a replacement might not fix it, and I would have to try to line it up again...

MACSIMIZER · 04-03-2012, 12:55 PM

Mine is sagging a little in the middle but it doesn't bother me, had no fitment issues on initial install.

04-03-2012, 09:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 180	Stillen lip deformation? I've had the still front splitter lip on my car for a few months, and I am noticing it is sagging a bit in the middle. I thought maybe some of the screws or rivets I installed with backed out, but no, everything is still snug. Looks like maybe the wind from just driving caused this. Also want to make note that the fitment of this lip when installed was a pain as well, but everyone makes mention that it is one of the best fitting lips...I would HATE to see the worst... Just seems weird as I haven't heard very many people (if any) make a mention to this. Anyone else with this lip notice this? I'll try to get some pictures in a bit. __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune 301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

04-03-2012, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Perf.Des Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 220 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	I just installed mine, and yes, fitment was an issue. I havent seen any distortion yet...but I also have quite a few fastners in it. __________________ Perf.des carbon and paint//Bride//Personal//Stillen//ARK//Jegs//Zex//RUFF//Eibach

04-03-2012, 11:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Perf.Des Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 220 Drives: 2009 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	Once I got certain areas of the lip shaved down, it looks like a good fit. The center was the biggest problem, and the tabs to each side of the center section sit about 1/4" away from the actual bumper, making the tape useless. I used rivits. __________________ Perf.des carbon and paint//Bride//Personal//Stillen//ARK//Jegs//Zex//RUFF//Eibach

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04-03-2012, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	Possibly the 3M tape coming loose in that area? Just a guess. Haven't noticed anything like that with mine. I've had it on for like 8 months.

04-03-2012, 11:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	nothing but problems on this splitter...

04-03-2012, 11:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
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04-03-2012, 12:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
MACSIMIZER Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 268 Drives: '10 370Z Rep Power: 18	Mine is sagging a little in the middle but it doesn't bother me, had no fitment issues on initial install.