BBK or Bodykit First ?
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BBK or Bodykit First ?
Hi all,
I can't seem to decide what I should do first. I already got my 20 inch wheels with open spoke and coilovers (tucked) but I have enough funds for either a full bodykit or BBK for the time being. I am planning to go with Endless BBK but unfortunately I am not gifted with tons of money that I can swim in it.
So what would you guys do either a full bodykit or BBK. I don't want to disclose what bodykit I am getting as I want to post pics of my completed car
I read on here people commenting having 'open' wheel design especially in 20's really enhances the need for BBK because of how dinky stock rotors/calipers look. This is so true to me now everytime I look at my car.
Yet other people told me get the full bodykit now and put the BBK next because overall a bodykit will enhance the look of the car more so than BBK.
What would you do ? Full body kit or BBK ?
This is killing me !!
I can't seem to decide what I should do first. I already got my 20 inch wheels with open spoke and coilovers (tucked) but I have enough funds for either a full bodykit or BBK for the time being. I am planning to go with Endless BBK but unfortunately I am not gifted with tons of money that I can swim in it.
So what would you guys do either a full bodykit or BBK. I don't want to disclose what bodykit I am getting as I want to post pics of my completed car
I read on here people commenting having 'open' wheel design especially in 20's really enhances the need for BBK because of how dinky stock rotors/calipers look. This is so true to me now everytime I look at my car.
Yet other people told me get the full bodykit now and put the BBK next because overall a bodykit will enhance the look of the car more so than BBK.
What would you do ? Full body kit or BBK ?
This is killing me !!
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+1...If you definitely want BBK, I would do that first. Then all other performance mods. I like to upgrade the mechanics first (exhaust, intake, rotors, (headers and cats soon), then I do the 'looks'. I don't like it when I see cars with have a lot of appearance mods, and no performance upgrades.
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Thanks guys for the comments. This is the best Lexus forum on the net !
For me, I already have
1) 20 inch wheels staggered. 9.5 front / 11.0 rear
2) Blitz Exhaust.
3) Roof spoiler/aftermarket trunk spoiler.
The kit which I already have a hold on is a full replacement kit including fender flares. Got a really great deal on it but I want to reveal it when its done.
or
I have a person that can get me Endless brakes at a slight discount but not great.
(A) I am more geared towards 'looks' because to get true performance mods you need FI *IMO*. Intake/exhaust/headers will give you slight increases but in reality the sound it creates I would assume is the MAIN reason people buy them rather than shaving down their 0-60 or 1/4 mile time.
(B) I would agree getting a BBK is a waste in terms of performance WITHOUT having FI. It sure does make the brake FEEL better/responsive but our stock brakes are one of the best stock brakes out there. I believe 95% of people who get BBK gets it for looks because it does enhance the look of the car/wheel/side view. Though ever since I read that post by someone here saying have open design 20 inch wheels really emphasizes the dinky stock brakes it is on my mind.
I could get drilled stock size rotors to make it look slightly better but if eventually down the road i do get BBK, i wasted even more money
Also no offense intended but personally I am not a fan of brake covers going over stock calipers. I would rather wait and save for the real deal but looking at the 'emptiness' inside the 20's is killing me.
Believe me its my wife who I am afraid of. We set aside 'play money' and I am getting close to going over the limit !
Damn I am really undecided. I have to brainstorm now.
For me, I already have
1) 20 inch wheels staggered. 9.5 front / 11.0 rear
2) Blitz Exhaust.
3) Roof spoiler/aftermarket trunk spoiler.
The kit which I already have a hold on is a full replacement kit including fender flares. Got a really great deal on it but I want to reveal it when its done.
or
I have a person that can get me Endless brakes at a slight discount but not great.
(A) I am more geared towards 'looks' because to get true performance mods you need FI *IMO*. Intake/exhaust/headers will give you slight increases but in reality the sound it creates I would assume is the MAIN reason people buy them rather than shaving down their 0-60 or 1/4 mile time.
(B) I would agree getting a BBK is a waste in terms of performance WITHOUT having FI. It sure does make the brake FEEL better/responsive but our stock brakes are one of the best stock brakes out there. I believe 95% of people who get BBK gets it for looks because it does enhance the look of the car/wheel/side view. Though ever since I read that post by someone here saying have open design 20 inch wheels really emphasizes the dinky stock brakes it is on my mind.
I could get drilled stock size rotors to make it look slightly better but if eventually down the road i do get BBK, i wasted even more money
Also no offense intended but personally I am not a fan of brake covers going over stock calipers. I would rather wait and save for the real deal but looking at the 'emptiness' inside the 20's is killing me.
Believe me its my wife who I am afraid of. We set aside 'play money' and I am getting close to going over the limit !
Damn I am really undecided. I have to brainstorm now.
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Check out my BBKs for sale threat $2500 shipped for FRONT&REAR set 14" Rotora barely used.
Waiting for local buyer to come up with the rest of $$.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...s-13-rear.html
Endless kit is great product. I have them on my G35 coupe.
Waiting for local buyer to come up with the rest of $$.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...s-13-rear.html
Endless kit is great product. I have them on my G35 coupe.
Last edited by Ned Vo; 03-17-11 at 02:56 PM. Reason: infor
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"I could get drilled stock size rotors to make it look slightly better but if eventually down the road i do get BBK, i wasted even more money
Also no offense intended but personally I am not a fan of brake covers going over stock calipers. I would rather wait and save for the real deal but looking at the 'emptiness' inside the 20's is killing me"
I had the same feelin' when I first had my 20" wheels............take care Ned
Also no offense intended but personally I am not a fan of brake covers going over stock calipers. I would rather wait and save for the real deal but looking at the 'emptiness' inside the 20's is killing me"
I had the same feelin' when I first had my 20" wheels............take care Ned