Is this lip safe for high-speed runs?

No. APR builds the Front Lip for CBA-R35 for road course and circuit use and says so directly. The lip seals off the bumper ducting that feeds the brakes, and sustained high speed packs pressure behind that closed duct with nowhere to vent, which is what damages the lip, the bumper and the mounting behind them.

Will it fit a 2012 or later GT-R?

No. This panel is cut for the pre-facelift bumper, sold through 2011. The facelift car from 2012 carries different front bumper shaping and mounting positions, and takes a different APR lip built for that bumper.

What hardware comes with it?

Stainless steel machine screws, washers and nuts, and the mounting holes are already drilled to the factory bumper pattern. Offer the panel up and check alignment before torquing anything down, particularly on a car that has had front-end repair work.

Is the carbon structural or just cosmetic?

Structural for the job it does. The panel is pre-preg carbon cured in an autoclave, which is what keeps an aerodynamic section stiff under load rather than letting it flex at the speeds where its shape has to work.

Does the clear coat need sealing or waxing?

No. APR finishes the lip in a clear coat rated against UV exposure, so nothing further is needed when it arrives. A ceramic coating is optional and buys finish life rather than changing anything about how the part works.

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APR Performance Carbon Front Lip for CBA-R35 Nissan GT-R

APR Performance’s Carbon Front Lip for CBA-R35 Nissan GT-R is cut for the original pre-facelift car, and it carries a condition that matters more than any spec on this page: APR designs this lip for road course and circuit work, not for sustained high-speed running. Fitting it closes off the front bumper ducting that feeds the brakes, and pressure building behind a closed duct has no way out, which is how a lip, a bumper and the mounting behind them end up damaged. Inside that limit it earns its keep. The panel is autoclave-cured pre-preg carbon under a 2×2 twill face, and it takes lift out of a nose that goes light long before a launch-era GT-R runs out of speed. Holes arrive pre-drilled to the factory bumper pattern with stainless fasteners in the box.

Pre-Preg Carbon Fiber Construction

The lip is built from pre-preg carbon fiber and cured in an autoclave under heat and pressure rather than laid up wet. That is the difference between a panel that holds its aerodynamic section under load and one that flexes at exactly the speeds where the shape has to do its work. The visible face is a 2×2 twill over a 3K weave, and a clear coat rated against UV exposure goes over it, so nothing needs sealing on arrival.

Fitting

Mounting holes come pre-drilled to the factory front bumper pattern and APR supplies stainless machine screws, washers and nuts, so fitting is a matter of offering the panel up and checking alignment rather than measuring and cutting. The panel is shaped for the pre-facelift bumper only, which is the CBA-R35 through 2011; the 2012 facelift changed the front end and takes a different lip.

Features

Autoclave-cured pre-preg carbon fiber
2×2 twill face over a 3K weave
Clear coat rated against UV exposure
Pre-drilled to the factory front bumper pattern
Stainless machine screws, washers and nuts included
Takes front-end lift out and firms up turn-in at speed
Adds little weight over the factory lower valance

Specifications

Pattern: 2×2 twill weave
Material: pre-preg carbon fiber with a 3K weave
Coating: UV-resistant clear coat
Mounting: holes pre-drilled for the factory front bumper
Hardware: stainless steel machine screws, washers and nuts

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Nissan GT-R: CBA-R35 | 2009-2011

Notes

Built for road course and circuit use; APR states this lip is not meant for sustained high-speed or top-speed running
The Front Lip for CBA-R35 closes off the front bumper ducting to the brakes. With no route for that pressure to escape it can damage the lip, the bumper and the front-end mounting behind them.
Fits the pre-facelift CBA-R35 bumper only

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this lip safe for high-speed runs? No. APR builds the Front Lip for CBA-R35 for road course and circuit use and says so directly. The lip seals off the bumper ducting that feeds the brakes, and sustained high speed packs pressure behind that closed duct with nowhere to vent, which is what damages the lip, the bumper and the mounting behind them.
Will it fit a 2012 or later GT-R? No. This panel is cut for the pre-facelift bumper, sold through 2011. The facelift car from 2012 carries different front bumper shaping and mounting positions, and takes a different APR lip built for that bumper.
What hardware comes with it? Stainless steel machine screws, washers and nuts, and the mounting holes are already drilled to the factory bumper pattern. Offer the panel up and check alignment before torquing anything down, particularly on a car that has had front-end repair work.
Is the carbon structural or just cosmetic? Structural for the job it does. The panel is pre-preg carbon cured in an autoclave, which is what keeps an aerodynamic section stiff under load rather than letting it flex at the speeds where its shape has to work.
Does the clear coat need sealing or waxing? No. APR finishes the lip in a clear coat rated against UV exposure, so nothing further is needed when it arrives. A ceramic coating is optional and buys finish life rather than changing anything about how the part works.

About APR Performance

APR Performance builds aerodynamic components for road racing, time attack, and street performance applications, working from the same wind tunnel and CFD-driven process across every product line. The company designs and manufactures its own carbon fiber wings, splitters, diffusers, mirrors and canards in-house, using pre-preg materials and autoclave curing rather than outsourced wet-layup production, which is why APR parts carry SCCA and other sanctioning body approvals across multiple race classes. From early Honda and Mitsubishi platforms to current Porsche, BMW, and Corvette applications, APR’s approach has stayed the same; every component has to earn its place through measurable aerodynamic gain, not just visual styling.

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