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Autocouture Kit vs. JIC Magic Kit vs Vertex Aero Kit

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Old 07-31-11, 10:23 PM
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Default Autocouture Kit vs. JIC Magic Kit vs Vertex Aero Kit

So guys i have a dilemma, im stuck between these 3 kits to put on my SC its between Autocouture Kit, JIC Magic Kit, or Vertex Aero Kit.

Tell what you think would be best, theres going to be a intercooler behind the bumper so i dont know which one would be the best for that.

I have a 1994 Sc400 by the way.
Old 07-31-11, 11:38 PM
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The Autocoulture kit is aimed at an OEM+/VIP/Classy looking SC... whereas the JIC Magic and Vertex kits are a bit more aggressive and racy. You can't really go wrong with any of them... it's just based off of your own personal preference.
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Have you taken a look at the Origin Lab "Stylish" kit? It looks great and it's cheap (in perspective) too!
It all depends on the look you're going for but I would pic the Vertex out of these 3.
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imo the vertex looks so good with wheels that poke out as far as the side skirts
Old 08-01-11, 05:00 AM
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None..spend your money else where for your SC
Old 08-01-11, 07:58 AM
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VinSCe: Thanks, I like the AC kit because of the VIP look, but i also like the other two because its looks more open, now is the vertex/JIC kit lower to the ground, because thats what it looks like?

Vrsc400: Oh this is where you get the kit, i was wondering what this was called, Thank you so much for that, hmmm maybe but i would like the fog lamps though

iridebmx: Thats true because the fenders popout a bit too

Joey-E: Lol well there is that, but i like the 97+ look, but either way a lot of money is gonna go into it hahaha
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Originally Posted by Joey-E
None..spend your money else where for your SC
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maybe side skirts and a rear lip once everything else is done.
Old 08-02-11, 02:39 AM
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when i had my jic kit in 2004



vertex kit 2003



vertex ridge 2005-now




honestly for best price and little aggressive look i would recommend jic kit, this is from my personal experience.

best of luck
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IMHO Vertex looks toyish. JIC definitely makes the look a bit more muscular. AC's front bumper is pretty much a 97+ bumper with a crossair/dodge design air dam with a integrated lip but makes the car look like $$$/expensive
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Originally Posted by onejapman
when i had my jic kit in 2004



vertex kit 2003



vertex ridge 2005-now




honestly for best price and little aggressive look i would recommend jic kit, this is from my personal experience.

best of luck

Damn those look great, and the issue i have with the Jic kit is that it looks too low, i plan on putting on 19'' wheels on with coilovers, so will it lower than stock or the same?
Old 08-02-11, 07:52 AM
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Autocouture or Vertex I think are the nicer of the three. The AC is amazing, but I really can't see spending almost $2500 on just a body kit. The Vertex lip kit I think is reasonably priced and looks great! Just my $.02 :-)
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The AC does look classy and Ill most likely get the AC unless someone convinces me otherwise
Old 08-02-11, 03:03 PM
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AC (10 char)
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My vote goes to the Jic Magic kit. I just love the look, agressive,but not too much. Only thing I dont like is that its fiberglass.
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speaking of which does anyone know what material the AC kit is made of??


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