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Old 02-05-15, 09:29 PM
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Default Need bodykit websites / Japanese

Hey peeps,
Looking into some bodykits. The 2 that I know exist are Aimgain and Black Pearl.

If you have any Japanese websites I would love to see them!
Even authorized dealers here in the U.S, I'm sure not many exist though.

Or if you can give me names and I'll dig..

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Blackpearl





I cannot get over those LED's!!





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Get in contact with Sam from Central Pine. If you have FB you can look him up. Tell him Daniel from VipdOut sent you. He's a good guy to work with and has gotten me situated on all of my parts so far.
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I was just reading your build thread and I could help notice something you said.

Originally Posted by tHeKiNg911
To start, I don't really like the way the LS has been treated here by being slammed, added body kits, yellow fog lights, blue interior lights? Haha, might not be everyone's opinion or mod, too ricey for me.
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Get in contact with Sam from Central Pine. If you have FB you can look him up. Tell him Daniel from VipdOut sent you. He's a good guy to work with and has gotten me situated on all of my parts so far.
Thanks, I'll check him out. I appreciate it.

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I was just reading your build thread and I could help notice something you said.
Hahaha!! I was thinking of that myself while going through some Japanese modified cars. The style grew on me. I've been around these people, and they seem to have pulled me into the act.

+ I never knew such boy kits existed. I guess I hated the idea, but now the more I've searched, I can see where these ideas come from and how they make sense.

It makes sense to me now how someone shouldn't criticize anybody's style, it's an opinion and it will change anytime and that shouldn't be a problem to people.

Need to remove that sentence now.
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Originally Posted by tHeKiNg911
Even authorized dealers here in the U.S, I'm sure not many exist though.
Support our Club Lexus vendors!

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...hlight=Aimgain

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...mgain-usa.html
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Thanks @DaveGS4, PM's sent out.

Getting really serious about the Black Pearl kit now.





Around how much it does it usually cost to paint a 3-piece body kit?
OEM color, black cherry.
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Originally Posted by tHeKiNg911
Thanks @DaveGS4, PM's sent out.

Getting really serious about the Black Pearl kit now.





Around how much it does it usually cost to paint a 3-piece body kit?
OEM color, black cherry.
You pay for what You get when it comes to paint. A quality body shop will probably charge around maybe 1500 or more. I paid 1200 to have a lip kit molded in with bumper, installed and painted. Color match was perfect and they used ppg paint (good brand paint). I knew a worker And owner have me discount. To give you an idea.
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That Black Pearl Kit is insane! I saw it once and assumed it was a completely custom kit.
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Lol black pearl, man you're gonna cry when you see the price.
Maybe what 1-2 in the usa currently? Used lip kits go for $1200-1500 shipped. Full kits used go for $1500-3000
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Communications are very slow since this is such a rare kit, and most suppliers are trying to make a living off of getting me this kit.

This kit is sold in Japan for $3,000 - new 3-piece kit.
But there is no communication with Black Pearl themselves.

I called them 2 weeks ago, and the gentlemen only spoke Japanese, and no one who speaks English was able to assist me. They did apologize for that. I'm currently waiting on an estimate from there international dealer. Hopefully some good news within the next days.
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Anyone got any estimates on how much a 3 piece body kit would weigh? Dimensions of how big the package would be will also be fantastic.

I need provide it to the shipping company who will send it to me here in the U.S
Thanks.
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Contact my buddy Ahmed @ Vividracing.com. He has access to the blackpearl kit, as well as other
japanese brand kits.
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shipping will be very expensive. # "Big" boxes coming from the other side of the pond.

I hope you do that kit though man, so worth it. Nothing quite like them.
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that matte black black pearl bumper looks awesome. looks like a 430 with benz e class bumper
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Originally Posted by BigLS430
that matte black black pearl bumper looks awesome. looks like a 430 with benz e class bumper
Right, AMG styling. But sadly this was a one time custom bumper and not made for production.
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