RavSpec

iTrader: (8)

Hi guys:

This is the official group buy for carbon fiber v-limited style / cusco style lip for 04+ Impreza WRX /STI.

After a brief research, we decided to start a group buy for the lip. Since the price of this lip is determine by the quantity we order, therefore, we will not know the price until 3 weeks from now. We will determine how much the lip will be sell at that point.

After that, it will take 2 to 3 weeks for the product to arrive in the states. ETA for product to ship out from our NY office will be mid to end of Feb. During that time we will collect 50% deposit from all participants.

The minimum order for the lip is 20 pieces. There will be no discount for 20 or less, so here we go.

Retail price is $399.99 shipped. We need at least 20 people to join.

20 or more will be $339.99 shipped
25 or more will be $319.99 shipped
30 or more will be $299.99 shipped <--- confirmed price


DEPOSIT FOR FIRST SHIPMENT OF THE LIP IS DUE ON JAN 14, 2005 - CLOSED
Estimate time of lip leaving Asia factory --- Feb 10, 2005 (20 pieces shipment)

DEPOSIT FOR SECOND SHIPMENT OF THE LIP IS DUE ON JAN 31, 2005 - CLOSED
Estimate time of lip leaving Asia factory -- Feb 26, 2005 (20 pieces shipment)

DEPOSIT FOR THIRD SHIPMENT OF THE LIP IS DUE ON FEB 15, 2005 - OPEN
Estimated of lip leaving Asia factory - March 26, 2005 (40 pieces shipment)



Please send PM or email us your first name with your screen name so we can add you on top the list. We will be running the group buy in 4 different forums. Thankx.

RavSpec.

1. NiNJAxSTi (Dan, Imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
2. Hondan (Daniel, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/29/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
3. STI Grip (Nick, Imprezawrxsti.com)
4. STI Grip (Nick, Imprezawrxsti.com)
5. freeze (Ryan, imprezawrxsti) <-- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
6. engineerx (Roland, Nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
7. Golfa (Eric, NASIOC.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
8. offset (Chris, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
9. elixirvtec (Paul, Nasioc.com)
10. monopoly (Larry, Nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received - 1/3/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
11. Ace009 (Ace, Nasioc.com)
13. unearthedtheSTI (Peter, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/31/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
14. qoncept (Jared, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
15. blueteamno (Tom, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
16. 04RCSTI (Raul, imprezawrxsti.com)
17. thebing (Brandon, Nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/3/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
18. thsiaoo (Brian, clubwrx.net) <-- Deposit received - 1/13/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
19. 02WRX_BLUE (Dan, Nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/5/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
20. Brahmzy, (Abe, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
21. jamolie, (Mervyn, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 1/3/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
22. RickDaTuner (Ricky, imprezawrxsti.com / Nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
23. DaveAZSTI (Dave, Nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received - 12/29/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
24. jpun1 (Josaiah, Nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received -1/2/05 | first shipment (confirmed)
25. Dream (Erik, clubwrx.net) <--- Deposit received - 12/31/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
26. Yeager (Eric, imprezawrxsti.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/7/05 |second shipment (confirmed, $285)
27. chOchO_STI (Steve, imprezawrxsti.com) <-- Deposit received - 12/31/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
28. nerobbq (Bob, imprezawrxsti.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/11/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
29. c3r1h5 (Charles, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received, 12/29/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
30. powerleak (Michael, nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received, 12/30/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
31. achrisco (Anthony, i-club.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/1/05 | first shipment (confirmed)
32. V REX (Vinnie, nasioc.com)
33. Mpower22 (Matt, Nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received , 12/31/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
34. chinkiechunkie (Stanley, Nasioc.com)
35. LVSTi (James, imprezawrxsti.com) <-- Deposit received - 12/31/04 | first shipment (confirmed)
37. Kool168 (Evan, nasioc.com)
38. joe_z (joe, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received - 1/2/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
39. sti-pi (Williams, imprezawrxsti.com)
40. MD04WRX (Michael, Nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received - 1/2/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
41. Neek (Neil, nasioc.com)
42. Blueblur (Collin, nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received - 1/4/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
43. TreyS (Trey, nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/10/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
44. creator8 (Stephen, nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/5/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
45. BLACK02WAGON (Ed, nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/14/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
46. TX007 (Steven, nasioc.com)
47. sassyd (Salim, imprezawrxsti.com) <-- Deposit received 1/7/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
49. BostonSTifly (Aronson, nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/5/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
50. Nexeradg (Corey, nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/14/05 | third shipment
51. WRX JIM (Jimmy, nasioc.com)
52. ScooByMoDee (Lewis, nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/7/05 |second shipment (confirmed, $285)
53. Rev_Happy_STi (Alex, imprezawrxsti.com)
55. frenchtaunters (Jimmy, nasioc.com) <-- Deposit received - 1/11/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
56. DarkDragonWRX (Gregory, nasioc.com) <--- Deposit received - 1/11/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
57. wrxtwiztid (Charles, imprezawrxsti.com)
58. Dino Martin <-- Deposit received 1/12/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
59. David Steward <-- Deposit received - 1/13/05 | second shipment (confirmed, $285)
60. Z_wrecker (Sinisa, Nasioc.com)<-- Deposit received -1/14/05 | third shipment
61. natronium (Nathan, imprezawrxsti.com) <--- Deposit received 1/14/05 | third shipment


Updated Dec 28 , 2004

We will go ahead and place the order now instead of 3 weeks from now. 20 piece price are confirmed. Which will be $339 shipped now.
I will move up the deposit collection date to Jan 1, 2005. We will call factory this week to put initial order of 20 pieces. We will up to 30 pieces if we get around 25 people to join. I will contact everyone in Jan 1, 2005 for collection. We will need 50% deposit which will be $169.50 from every one. The sample will be here in 2 weeks. Thankx you all !!! Happy Holidays !!!!

Updated Dec 29 , 2004

In three days, we got 30 people to join. At this rate, we will have more than 40 to 50 people. We are currently negotiating for lower price and hopefully we can get this down more for all of you. Just to make sure that everyone on the list is serious, we will be taking deposit of $150 starting Jan 1, 2005. This is to make sure that the number of people actually serious about the GB is right.

Updated Dec 29 , 2004

We just setup the link to pay deposit for the GB. It's on the top of the name list. Everyone that is serious about this GB, please make the deposit as soon as possible, this way we will have have the real counts on how many lips are taken !!!! Thank you all.

Updated Dec 30 , 2004

Want to thank all of you that join and paid the deposit for being serious about this. We have almost half the people on the list put in the deposit already. We have already put in the order to Asia. We will have sample very soon. Also working on cutting the cost down on shipping so we can get better pricing to you guys. Wish us luck and have a happy NEW YEAR !!!

Updated Dec 31, 2004

We have a conference call with the factory last night. Here is the newest information. It comes with bolts and nuts. There are four mounting points on the lip. Two on the side and two on the middle. The first batch of the lip went to the Subaru dealer in Japan.

Updated Jan 3, 2005

We have confirmed that the first lip will arrived here on Jan 10, 2005. We will post pictures of installation and picture of the sample lip before Jan 12, 2005.

Updated Jan 6, 2005

Look like the sample lip will be here sooner. We just received confirmation that the sample lip has left Asia. I got a picture of the lip before it was ship. We should have the sample here by Monday or Tuesday next week. As soon as it gets here, we will put it on our STI. Anyone in Queens, NY who wants to take a look at it are welcome to stop by. See below post for the picture of the sample !!!

Updated Jan 7, 2005

Fedex confirmed delivery for the sample lip to be Jan 10, 2005. We will have it test fit the same day !!!!! Picture will be available on the same day.

Updated Jan 10, 2005

Got the lip, I took some pictures of it and upload on our website. I will be leaving in 30 min for test fit. I don't have the time to post on the forum yet, but here is the link to our site for the picture. It's located on the upper right hand corner. Detail Pic 1 to 5 !!!

http://www.ravspec.com/pDetails.asp?itemID=10160

Updated Jan 10, 2005

hey guys, i just got the lip installed. See below for pictures. Here is what we have so far. Overall it's good, just slight modification we have to do for the production run.

1. The sample lip doesn't come with pre-drilled holes. We have to drill several holes on the lip. Of course this will not be the case for the production run. We will have pre-drilled holes on the lip.

2. Yes you will need the STI bumper splitter for the lip to work. See picture for reason why.

3. We will need longer bolts for the lip because the stock bolts are too short. We will supply these bolts.

4. After installing the lip, we found just a very slight gap at the center of the lip. It was easily taken care of the use of double sided taped. Here are some options. Please give us advise on what do you guys prefer.

I. Provide double side tap for the lip just like the v-limited lip.
I. Drill extra hole on the lip for those who doesn't mind drilling hole on the stock bumper.
III. Provide both double sided tap and extra pre-drilled holes.

(**** This is after we use the stock mounting holes (3 of them) on the stock bumper and feel that we need more mounting points beside the stock three mounting points. ****)

5. We check the v-limited lip that we have with one of our customer, he also have to use double side tap on the v-limited lip to get rid of the small gap.

6. For those who wants more picture, please click on the link on top of the list. It will take you to our website. On the upper right hand corner, there are links to some pictures. Or if you need more detail pictures, please email us at sales@ravspec.com

7. Overall the lip fit perfectly. Not much modification needed. Installation take about 15 min. The carbon pattern are well layed, the mounting support are right on the spot. The slot to slide in the bumper splitter match perfectly !!! See pictures. We are happy with the lip and we are sure you guys will be happy with the lip once you see it.

Updated Jan 11, 2005

Hi guys, again we really appreciate your help and support on this GB.
We have decided to make two shipments of the lip. First shipment of the lip will leave in 2 to 3 weeks. I have make the deadline of the deposit for the lip to be Jan 14, 2005. Whoever paid by Jan 14 will receive the lip from the first shipment. The second shipment will leave about 2 weeks after the first shipment. Please make your decision and let us know. Those who want to back out, please make sure you contact me !!!

Updated Jan 11, 2005

The current box size is 24" x 5" x 68". I got a shipping quote from both Fedex and UPS to be around $65 shipped. That's mean any room I have to lower the price for the lip has been taken away due to the high shipping cost from New York to you guys. I will try to work out some deal with Fedex and UPS, but I doubt I will get any cheaper. Unless anyone have connection for shipping that they can recommend me.
So, $299 shipped is the lowest we can do right now. Also keep in mind that we might have to ship the lips air freight from Asia to U.S. to meet the delivery dead line. We might end up losing money on this GB :-?
So, for those who are still deciding, you have till Jan 14 to make a decision and after that, you will have to wait till the second shipment which have a deadline of Jan 31 to send in the deposit. I will be available to answer any questions regarding the GB any time this week. You can call us or email us. TEL: 718-358-6102 / sales@ravspec.com

Updated 1/14/05

Hi guys: we are finalizing the GB (first shipment) today. Any one that had already paid please check the GB list and make sure your name is on it. This is very important !!!!!! If you already paid and your name is not on this list, please email me or PM me.

Day time pictures available, please email or PM us for the link !!!!

Updated 1/15/05

We have closed the GB deposit for the 1st shipment of the lip. However, 2nd shipment GB still open. We are cutting the 2nd shipment to be at 40 pieces. We only have 80 pieces in both shipment combined. So if you are on the list, please make sure you pay the deposit otherwise we will have to take you off the list and make room for others. Thankx guys.

Updated 1/18/05

We have temporary closed the link for deposit due to the overwhelming request for the lip. We have another meeting with the factory over the weekend and here is what going to happen.

1. Due to the changes we requested on the lip, the factory have to re-make the mold of the lip (comes with pre-drill hole), because of that the production schedule has been push back.

2. The first shipment will be finish on Feb 5th. But only 20 pieces will be available for this shipment.

3. Another 20 pieces will be finish on Feb 26th due to two weeks vocation from the factory.

4. The last 40 pieces won't be done till end of March.

We have collected 45 deposits for the lip. I can only supply the first shipment of the lip to the first 20 people that hand in the deposit. I am really really sorry for doing this to you guys. I can't meet terms stated on the GB list therefore i will offer full refund to those who want to back out.

The rest that still choose to stay in on the first shipment, i will give you extra 5% off for the lip which will be $285.

Again, I would like to apologize for not being able to meet the terms. Later today I will put the name of the people who will be getting the first 20 lips.

Those that will be receiving the first 20 lips will see the word "confirmed" next to their name.

Updated 1/20/05

Hi guys: I just updated new estimated time of departure for the lip from Asia to us. Also I have put which shipment each one of you will be getting the lip. Please read it through and if you are out, please let me know and so i can put other people name on your spot.

Also I will reopen the deposit link tomorrow for those who want to wait for the third shipment of the lip which will be 40 pieces shipment instead of 20 pieces.

Email me or PM me if there is any questions.

RavSpec

iTrader: (8)

We have located a factory that manufactured for a JDM company a carbon fiber lip for 04 Impreza Sedan. It's similiar to the V-limited lip and also the Cusco lip.

It's constructed of 3 layers carbon fiber with almost perfect carbon patterns. It fits perfectly into stock bumper for 04 to 05 Impreza Sedan.

This lip has only been sold in Japan for the past 2 months and we hope to get them in here for U.S. market.

RavSpec

iTrader: (8)

8 peoples joined. Come on people....

RavSpec

iTrader: (8)

wow, we got 22 people in 3 days.

RavSpec

iTrader: (8)

Updated Dec 29 , 2004

In three days, we got 30 people to join. At this rate, we will have more than 40 to 50 people. We are currently negotiating for lower price and hopefully we can get this down more for all of you. Just to make sure that everyone on the list is serious, we will be taking deposit of $150 starting Jan 1, 2005. This is to make sure that the number of people actually serious about the GB is right.

timeless

Speaking in terms of manufacturing, is this lip dry or wet carbon?

RavSpec

iTrader: (8)

STI-300 , that's fine with us.

timeless: This is wet carbon fiber lip. You won't see anything in dry carbon fiber in this price range and the minimum order is over 300 pieces !!!!

achrisco

This looks like a great opportunity!!! Not too bulky!!!

RavSpec

iTrader: (8)

sure do, please PM me your first name for confirmation.

EngineeRX

Looks very similar to the WRX S203's lip too.

just plain awesome. It's up to 40 - sweet!

RavSpec

iTrader: (8)

Updated Jan 10, 2005

hey guys, i just got the lip installed. See below for pictures (second reply on the offical GB post in imprezawrxsti.com). Here is what we have so far.

1. The sample lip doesn't come with pre-drilled holes. We have to drill several holes on the lip. Of course this will not be the case for the production run. We will have pre-drilled holes on the lip.

2. Yes you will need the STI bumper splitter for that to work. See picture for reason why.

3. We will need longer bolts for the lip because the stock bolts are too short. I will try to supply these bolts.

4. After installing the lip, we found small gap at the center of the lip. Here are some options. Please give us advise on what do you guys prefer. We used double sided tap on the STI. See pictures. There is no gap between the lip and the bumper after we do that.

I. Provide double side tap for the lip just like the v-limited lip.
I. Drill extra hole on the lip for those who doesn't mind drilling hole on the stock bumper.
III. Provide both double sided tap and extra pre-drilled holes.

5. We check the v-limited lip that we have with one of our customer, he also have to use double side tap on the v-limited lip to get rid of the small gap.

6. For those who wants more picture, please click on the link on top of the list. It will take you to our website. On the upper right hand corner, there are links to some pictures. Or if you need more detail pictures, please email us at sales@ravspec.com

That's it for today, it's been a crazy day. I will update and answer more questions tomorrow !!!!