2016 Acura Ilx - Is this too "Ricey" for the car?
 

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Car-Kit-Rear-Bumper-Cover-Trim-Shark-Fin-Spoiler-Lip-Diffuser-US-Stock/112565603258

https://m.ebay.com/itm/MIXSUPER-Rubber-Bumper-Lip-Splitter-Chin-Spoiler-Trim-EZ-RED-for-Acura-2-x-100/112725248164

I want to make my Acura look more aggressive without looking too ricey. Is there a better rear diffuser I can use? Also Is there a more premium lip splitter I could use?

.....or should I not do any of these things because theyd look too ricey? Im open for opinions. 😅

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it's your car! you are paying the bills or paid the bill.
You can do whatever your heart wants, as modifying a car is very personal. If you like it, go ahead and DO IT!

I hear you and I appercaite the motivation, but are there better materials I could use? I just did a quick ebay search.

What exactly are you trying to do?

I wanted to add a professional looking diffuser to the rear bumper and an lip splitter (not sure whats It called) all around.

over on the TL side; someone installed an S4play diffuser.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p...nstall-946637/

Definitely appreciate that. Would you have any Information on the lip splitter?

the original OG gang shit is the Home depot garage flex seal.
people were out running to Home Depot to get the garage flex seal to add to their lips.
now-a-day's companies make this flex lip specifically for cars. it's all the same shit, a flexy plastic/rubber material that can be molded and attached to the bottom of the cars

Only thing Id be worried about Is It falling off, any experience with It at all? How long does a lip splitter even last on a vehicle?

how exactly do you plan on installing it? tape? of course it will fall off. bumpers and lips have to be bolted in. And DOnt run into things with your car. :co:
that particular lip is a flexy rubber material. it will last however long the manufactures intednded it to last via rubber construction/making of the rubber.

if its a plastic lip; it will last as long as you dont run into shit.
if it's a carbon fiber/ fiber glass lip; it will last as long as you dont run into shit.


Don't run into shit.

Ahhh, I see.. assuming thats what these screws are for? I Didnt know that. Alright, I appercaite your help.
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Yeah, for body panels including rocker panels, side skirts etc.... Need to be bolted down.
Anything not bolted down you can guarantee to be flying down the road

Oh its ricey but it really depends if it looks like it belongs there or not. I like to think the one on my car does. Its held there with two sided tape and two screws that are screwed into clips on either side.








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Good point, In my opinion your car looks sexy. 😍😍

Im a little different when It comes to rims, but those look like 19/20 Inch? What modifications have you done?

The diffuser definitely looks like It belongs, dosent even stand out at all. Good job! 😎

Thanks man ive done a lot of mods to it. If you want you can check out my build thread here; https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-p...report-959395/

The main mods are those 20x9.5 rims and lowered on tein coil overs. Yes the tires do rub a little in the back when going over big dips but its not really a big deal to me. I plan to get some control arms and put more negative camber on the backs so they clear the edge of the wheel wells.

Extremely thorough build thread, definitely will be following your example when I finish. I decided to leave the lip splitter alone, that might be a little too much OD. Im still going to continue with the shark fin though, should be an easy Install. Maybe Ill change the exhaust tip a little later..

If I do have rubbing with 20' Inch rims, how would you prevent that? Ive read something about cutting fenders?

there are several ways to mitigate rubbing.
First, you need to identify where it's rubbing at. if the fender is cutting into the tire, which is the most common culprit, you can roll the fender of any sharp creases.
test fit and identify any more contact spots.
Do more work, then test fit again.

you can also put on a narrower tire, which means less rubber will come in contact with fender and the road as well.