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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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TP-S Lip, How much worse does it scrape?

I'm lowered on Eibachs and I just barely, BARELY scrape going in and out of my driveway, if I go a little sideways or really slow it wont scrape.

My question is this, how much worse will it scrape with the TP-S ft lip? Can I even put it on? I purchased it before I lowered the car and put wheels on it, and now Im afraid if I go get it painted and stick it on it will scrape like crazy and ruin it.

Anyone with feedback on how much lower the lip extends and how it has effected your driving?
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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It does hang lower and stick out more. If you can't help but scrape as it is right now, then you're out of luck. You'll be scraping no matter how you angle or how slow you go
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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It's TS-p. Top Secret p is for poly. Just FYI
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Old Jul 29, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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TP-S

i believe charmin makes that right?
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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Yup, just recently saw Office Space so I think I had TPS on the brain

Yes, TS-P. Top Secret, P for poly (replica actually).

Now that we got that resolved, anyone know how much worse it will scrape or an idea how much lower it is? Is it worth me trying? I would rather just sell it unscuffed and new vs putting it on the car and doing a "test scrape". This morning I verified that I do in fact NOT scrape when going super slow, but its close.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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It sits much lower than the stock bumper. You will scrape, but again it's poly, it will bend and not crack. You have to have thick skin when your trying to achieve that look. Your driveway must be insanely high if your scraping on Eibach springs...
Mine scrapes every morning going out and coming back in at night, and I'm around 25" ride height, doesn't bother me anymore.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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I've got the same problem, luckily its poly and very durable. Don't exactly know your own driveway but for me all the scraping is completely under the lip and basically unnoticeable so it doesn't bother me much anymore. It does hang a good amount lower than the stock bumper though
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Below the actual bumper I have about an inch clearance. What scrapes now is that lower plastic lip under the bumper. You guys know roughly how much lower the TS lip is from stock?

Also, When it scrapes will the scratches ever be noticeable or is it all underneath where you can't see?
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