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cavillac95 · 06-15-2010, 09:11 AM

Ive been through my share like we all have

which ones are the best?

Which ones offer pre drilled holes?

If money was no object of course

Elliott18t · 06-15-2010, 09:11 AM

lets not

JohnnyT. · 06-15-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliott18t

lets not

ouch .

Elliott18t · 06-15-2010, 09:33 AM

.

..

jpalamar · 06-15-2010, 09:48 AM

They are as good as the guy installing it. Some take more work then others, but in general they can all be made to fit.

nissamax · 06-15-2010, 09:49 AM

depends what vehicle it is going on

enigma · 06-15-2010, 10:36 AM

90% of body kits sold are garbage. Even the ones that cost buku bucks require a certain amount of fitting, bodywork(read bondo), smoothing and finishing to make them 100%, otherwise you wind up with the famous "ricer fiberglass orange peel".
And the cheap ones, I've seen nearly a tub of fiberglass and bondo go into them to make the lines right. Not worth it, specially since if you use the car as a driver the kit will be destroyed.

cavillac95 · 06-15-2010, 11:20 AM

ive tried extreme dimensions and vfiber and they look ok but not the fitment i would hope for

im thinking the only way to do it right is spend the money and go jdm

chargespeed, do luck, jp aero

Kir Diesel · 06-15-2010, 12:15 PM

Have to go JDM for fit and finish.. What car are we talking about?

I was inches away from buying a kit for 3 grand a while back.

ndubz · 06-15-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kir Diesel

Have to go JDM for fit and finish.. What car are we talking about?

I was inches away from buying a kit for 3 grand a while back.

glad u didnt. itd ruin ur car lol

I thought about it too. but i like the whole clean look too much. I say just do little things to ur car and it will keep it clean while still making it unique.

I just did a front lip, some JDM rear valences, and painted my headlights and the car looks alot better than a stock sti. little things can make a big difference.

remember, all things in moderation when it comes to exterior mods, otherwise u wind up in a frying pan with shrimp or chicken and a few herbs. lol

Kir Diesel · 06-15-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ndubz

glad u didnt. itd ruin ur car lol

No the Mature kit is straight up gangster and noone has it around these parts.

06njsti · 06-15-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kir Diesel

No the Mature kit is straight up gangster and noone has it around these parts.

Yes it is!!! I fell in love with the mature rear end due to how much ground clearance it has. You can really see the massive rubber my car is putting down with that, but also love my Ings stuff at the same time. It was very expensive (I opted for the hybrid material) but the body shop said they didnt have that hard of a time fitting it. And compared to other kit's they installed they said it was a breeze.

Kir Diesel · 06-16-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 06njsti

Yes it is!!! I fell in love with the mature rear end due to how much ground clearance it has. You can really see the massive rubber my car is putting down with that, but also love my Ings stuff at the same time. It was very expensive (I opted for the hybrid material) but the body shop said they didnt have that hard of a time fitting it. And compared to other kit's they installed they said it was a breeze.

I wasnt a fan of the mix and match tho

I wish you did the whole kit... I didnt get a chance to do it and wish you did

LIPCOLL320 · 06-16-2010, 01:08 PM

We do alot of bodykits and everyone needs some kind of repair. Even the better kits like Marga Hills and Voltex.

M Solo · 06-16-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott18t

lets not

dude as i was reading the title i was saying to myself im gonna post "lets not" lol.

Mr.Crx · 06-17-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cavillac95

which ones are the best?

Depends on the application.

For the Crx and for the money the Xenon kit.
It's an actual lip and sideskirt kit, not a gaudy or tacky "body kit".

CleanNeon98 · 06-23-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by M Solo

dude as i was reading the title i was saying to myself im gonna post "lets not" lol.

That makes 3 of us haha

06-15-2010, 09:11 AM	#1
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enigma Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Glenolden ,PA Member #2659 My Ride: Hoopties galore iTrader: (0)	90% of body kits sold are garbage. Even the ones that cost buku bucks require a certain amount of fitting, bodywork(read bondo), smoothing and finishing to make them 100%, otherwise you wind up with the famous "ricer fiberglass orange peel". And the cheap ones, I've seen nearly a tub of fiberglass and bondo go into them to make the lines right. Not worth it, specially since if you use the car as a driver the kit will be destroyed. __________________ 2001 Dakota Quad Cab, 1996 Ford F250, 1993 Honda Civic, 1991 Eagle Talon, 1970 Plymouth Duster.

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jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	They are as good as the guy installing it. Some take more work then others, but in general they can all be made to fit.

06-15-2010, 11:20 AM	#8
cavillac95 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: pistolvania Member #16606 My Ride: g37x - 370z - civic iTrader: (0)	ive tried extreme dimensions and vfiber and they look ok but not the fitment i would hope for im thinking the only way to do it right is spend the money and go jdm chargespeed, do luck, jp aero

06-16-2010, 01:08 PM	#14
LIPCOLL320 Former Vendor Join Date: Mar 2009 Member #11237 My Ride: 06' F-250 Lariet 6.0 PSD, 03' Cobra Sold iTrader: (0)	We do alot of bodykits and everyone needs some kind of repair. Even the better kits like Marga Hills and Voltex.

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