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Getting A New Body Kit ( Entire Process Detailed )

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Old 08-29-11, 02:21 PM
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I really would not attempt to install a full body kit as a DIY. The kit you posted is at the lower end of the price scale. My guess is it's going to be a ***** to fit.
Old 08-29-11, 03:54 PM
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I really like that body kit.. Best of luck to the OP installing it..

I personally would not replace my fenders no matter what, a mediocre paint job would make the car look cheap IMO

I am beginning to contemplate getting this Bodykit though, being a lower priced bodykit, im sure it will have its fair share of imperfections, nothing a good bodyshop cant take care of
Old 08-29-11, 04:51 PM
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You bought the fog lights also with that kit?
Old 08-30-11, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by i2fat
You bought the fog lights also with that kit?
no, I want to but no idea where to get them ...
Old 08-30-11, 08:38 AM
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This place has a universal fog light kit, it looks like you have to add them yourself.

http://migastyling.com/en/p/2708/lex...0-front-bumper
Old 08-30-11, 01:54 PM
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What is this kit made of ?

You are better buying a good kit as in the long term it will work out cheaper, the dearer kits often fit much better.
I like the design of your kit.
Have a look at aquanuke on here kit he added the side vents at a later date....
He had that brought in to the UK
Old 08-31-11, 11:44 AM
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cool...want to see the end result already...hurry up!!!
Old 09-12-11, 11:25 AM
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The Kit has arrived, I have updated the original post to show pics !
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Originally Posted by tsachiti
The Kit has arrived, I have updated the original post to show pics !
Just a heads-up for next time, you should open the kit while the delivery man is there. Sometimes kits come broken or cracked due to delivery. Glad yours came out okay though!
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Originally Posted by i2fat
Just a heads-up for next time, you should open the kit while the delivery man is there. Sometimes kits come broken or cracked due to delivery. Glad yours came out okay though!
Thanks for that, its something I just had not thought about but has value for sure.
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Originally Posted by Liquid SC
that's going to be tough. i just bought a set of wheels, so i did a ton of research. but i was looking in the $3,000-$4,000 price range, so i don't know of anything priced that low. at least not new. you could try searching for used on here and g35driver.com. g35s have similar offsets. i'd look for at least 19" wheels, preferably 20s. something similar to autocouture transform would look good with that kit. but even used, they're probably over $2,000.

What do you think of this one ? $1000 for set of 4

Old 09-14-11, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tsachiti
What do you think of this one ? $1000 for set of 4

That's not bad for the price. But that picture doesn't look like it's a 20" wheel. What size is it?
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I just bought a Artisan body kit with tail pipes and was wondering, as I begin to shop for a body shop to paint and apply it, if anyone knew what a ballpark cost for this work might be.
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Originally Posted by zonk
I just bought a Artisan body kit with tail pipes and was wondering, as I begin to shop for a body shop to paint and apply it, if anyone knew what a ballpark cost for this work might be.
I was quoted about $1,000 for front/rear bumpers and side skirts. It varies depending on what part of the country you're in. But I'm guessing NC should be about the same as NM. Did you get the full kit? How much did you pay?
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Originally Posted by Liquid SC
That's not bad for the price. But that picture doesn't look like it's a 20" wheel. What size is it?
http://tinyurl.com/3rnbq2f

Thanks for the response, didnt realise how much work is involved in all this.. lol


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