DaveSi677

DIY Volvo Lip (1990-1994 VOLVO 740 N 940)

Full credit to k20EP3 for doing this write!

Tools Needed:

Screw gun
Screw Driver
Utility Knife
Sharpie
Heat Gun
3/4" Self Tapping Screws
Jack and Jack stands
Volvo Lip



Step 1: By using the two original holes in the lip center on the bumper and mark with arrows.






Step 2:

Cut off all the tabs and cut some slits so the lip will fit flush and bend easier.




Step 3:

Use the two original holes in the lip and line it up with your marks. At this point you want to put a screw in each hole.





Step 4:

Now that the lip is centered slowly work your way down each side and screw off the lip (I did one side first then the other). Make sure the lip is even along the bumper before you screw it off. Also using a heat gun helps make the lip more flexible and easier to move around. You can use as many screws as you feel necessary.





Step 5:

At this point the lip should all be screwed off and on the bumper. By using a sharpie, draw a line to your liking as a guide to cut along. Again using the heat gun here will make the cut go much more smoothly and easier.




Step 6:

You are all done and this was a piece of cake. It took me about 45 min all by myself so if you have a friend help it can go a lot faster.





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josh's ep3

Also, depending how flush you mount it with the edge of the bumper, you might not have to trim anything off the ends. I didn't trim at all off the ends and it lines up perfectly with the edge of the bumper. I also used nuts and bolts instead of screws haha. The heatgun is definitely a must though!! Awesome write up!!

turboteg2nv

Dave, it's DIY. Not DYI lol. (do it yourself vs. do yourself it??)

I still think this looks retarded, personally. At the very least, use Forever Black (plastic dye) to return the plastic to it's original shiney black luster.



The faded 80's style aerodynamics aren't cutting it for me, lulz.

josh's ep3

All I did was re-spray mine with black trim paint and I think it looks pretty damn good. I love the 80's

k20EP3

There were a few reasons i decided to do this. One my friend had one laying around and we were bored. Two my bumper is messed up from the previous owner so i can care less if i have holes in it. And third i am not about to pay $XXX for a replica lip that fits like **** and looks awkward because it's ripped off of a jdm bumper. But that's just me. It's different and i like it. And i think it came out pretty good considering it cost me $12 for another one and $10 for some primer and paint

josh's ep3

Works for me ^ I love mine too! I could care less what anyone else likes anyway lol.

DaveSi677

If I could find one I would do it also! I like that it looks simple and clean!

turboteg2nv

Might have to go to the junkyard and salvage some Volvo lips this weekend...then I can sell them to you fo0ls for $100/piece

sayco

good write up it came out really nice it looks like it came from factory like that.

YaBoiTHiZZ

I like how the first pic blurs out the license plate and then the second clearly shows it hahaha...nice and creative lip though...

josh's ep3

If only nobody knew that they only cost about $10-$15 depending on how lucky you get lol!

k20EP3

Yeah at first i was like "maybe i should blur out the plates" then i had comp problems so i said F it lol.

SHG_EasyE

Nice write up! Like others said I used M8 nuts and bolts to holt it on and I think I used a total of 22 (11 each side). This lip is so grat because you can fold it basically completely under the car and it bounces right back. Great for those who are low and would otherwise destroy a fiberglass or carbon lip.

I have to give endless props to Rob for being the first to do this... what a great idea

94blackcivic

looks good i need to do that to mine thanks for the help.

iv

Is this for a new one or one from the Junkyard thats really cheap

josh's ep3

It's about how much they are at the junkyard. I have seen them online new for around $90-$100 dollars ):

crxtuner0

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/ba...em_id=13030400

if im not mistaken, the link above is for those who would like to order it new, $75 with free shipping

sirEGhatch

looks good!

mynameizstitch

freakin ugly!!! dont match up at all. i used to own 2 ep3 and damn i would never do that to my car!

Animosity

Whole car is clean, lip looks legit.

charleso

well thats good to know.

RiCH_BOY88

dope write up bro.

WhiteOnRice

Josh's looks better than the first one posted. Definitely needs the trim paint. Nice find.

lildaine65

looks rad dude

alex_rsx

looks good but hangs real low