dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

Hi all

i've read quite a few threads on kits and fitments, etc, but still couldn't get my questions answered

i'm now thinking about getting a full body kit, haven't decided on style yet. But i was wondering if all of the body kit styles for the 2IS are direct add-ons onto our oem bumper, sides, etc? If so, do they all require taping and drilling, regardless replica or authentic?

If they all require taping and drilling, when you want to go back to stock and take the kits off, will there be noticeable damage done to your car due to all the tapes and drilling?

thanks in advance for your inputs

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

Mostly all are a lip kit added onto your stock bumpers. The only one off the top of my head is the Artisan Spirits is a full bumper replacement. I would think there would be some scratching on the bumper when removed along with drilling on the sides of front and rear and I believe the side skirts as well. Sometimes shops use epoxy also to make sure it stays on. Hope that helps.

dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

yep, it does. Thanks for contributing

so . . when people with kits go back to stock, in general what do they typically do to get those fixed? a new paint job?

chi123

iTrader: (12)

^ That's a good question lol. Sadly, I can't answer that though. But yeah, most front lips, sideskirts, and rear lips are add-ons. Usually held on by screws on the wheel wells and tape or glue on the rest. Only front lips I can think of that are direct replacements for the stock are the Fabulous and SE Tuned. Those just use the bolts that held the stock lip.

dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

Oh I see thanks! i have limited storage space, no room for whole bumper haha sad ..

I'm **** i just don't want the kits to damage my car in anyway . . i guess maybe kits are just not the thing for me

rookieIS

iTrader: (8)

body kits are for old school civics (no offense to civic drivers).. the majority of people here have lip kits (i.e. GFX, Fsport, Wald, Vertex, etc etc.)
i personally think lip kits looks cleaner and still keeps the car's original curves

dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

^ thanks

ok this is going to sound really noob . . but what is the diff between a body kit and lip kits?

Nelly

iTrader: (11)

How do you have 700+ and not already know this haha.

Lip kit = you add it on your existing bumper.

Body kit = replacing whole bumper.

Sideskirts are usually replaced whether it being lip/body kit.

dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

Oh i see, thanks. i just been using them interchangeably.

i didn't know number of posts have to be directly proportional to knowledge but i'm not ashamed to ask

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

read this https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-bodykits.html

dorkacho

iTrader: (5)

yep, read it really helpful thread