FYI, There Is A Polyurethane AC/Shine Bumper Now.
#16
Super Moderator
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SG - if they can get the complete set all in poly .. that will be nice. I will be willing to grab one. That will even be better I believe than the original AC kit which can break easily too compared to poly .
MrCJ - that will be nice too if they can get a lip like the one you posted in poly for the +1997 .
MrCJ - that will be nice too if they can get a lip like the one you posted in poly for the +1997 .
#17
Lexus Test Driver
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I can't stand how all these body kit companies share the same 200x200 pixel shots of their body kits and charges hundreds-thousands of dollars. The preview pictures look like the website was designed in 1998. The internet has come a long way, any cell phone can take a better picture then what these websites throw up.
Nobody wants to waste their hard earned money on garbage. The Shine kit is known for excellent fitment, and easy install. They also don't hide their fitment with tiny pictures you need to quadruple in size just to see what it is.
If KBD makes quality parts they should have no problem providing quality pictures, if I did good work I would want the world to see, wouldn't you?
Everyone knows how these poor fitment kit companies work. They send you a crappy product, charge you a ton for shipping, and when it doesn't fit they want 25% restock fee, and it costs 25% of what you paid to ship it back. You lose 50% just for trying it out....
#18
Who wants to be the test dummy? If they're confident in their product they should put out some fitment shots, it's the absolute least a body kit company can do!
I can't stand how all these body kit companies share the same 200x200 pixel shots of their body kits and charges hundreds-thousands of dollars. The preview pictures look like the website was designed in 1998. The internet has come a long way, any cell phone can take a better picture then what these websites throw up.
Nobody wants to waste their hard earned money on garbage. The Shine kit is known for excellent fitment, and easy install. They also don't hide their fitment with tiny pictures you need to quadruple in size just to see what it is.
If KBD makes quality parts they should have no problem providing quality pictures, if I did good work I would want the world to see, wouldn't you?
Everyone knows how these poor fitment kit companies work. They send you a crappy product, charge you a ton for shipping, and when it doesn't fit they want 25% restock fee, and it costs 25% of what you paid to ship it back. You lose 50% just for trying it out....
I can't stand how all these body kit companies share the same 200x200 pixel shots of their body kits and charges hundreds-thousands of dollars. The preview pictures look like the website was designed in 1998. The internet has come a long way, any cell phone can take a better picture then what these websites throw up.
Nobody wants to waste their hard earned money on garbage. The Shine kit is known for excellent fitment, and easy install. They also don't hide their fitment with tiny pictures you need to quadruple in size just to see what it is.
If KBD makes quality parts they should have no problem providing quality pictures, if I did good work I would want the world to see, wouldn't you?
Everyone knows how these poor fitment kit companies work. They send you a crappy product, charge you a ton for shipping, and when it doesn't fit they want 25% restock fee, and it costs 25% of what you paid to ship it back. You lose 50% just for trying it out....
The rep said it is not finished. They just tweaked a new mold. He said he can waive restocking fees and shipping return if it's a fitment issue for us. Get the info from him to make sure.
You must not have read everything above...
Last edited by Studiogeek; 11-28-15 at 09:08 PM.
#20
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
Don't believe me? Look here....
http://www.carid.com/1995-toyota-mr2...-12607220.html
Then look here...
http://www.kbdbodykits.com/toyota-19...per-p-869.html
Extreme Dimensions/Duraflex/KBD.... hard to tell a difference when they all use the same images promoting their products...
I hope this bumper turns out awesome, I just have doubts.
#23
Pole Position
I will wait and see how others fare.... If this proves to be a sound product that does not require body work gymnastics to install it will be a popular product.
Having been burned by AIT (resolved by using the dispute process via my credit card company) I can see how the fitment concern needs to be proven. The whole shipping charge process appears to be a money making racket for these sellers so even with an offer to pay for the return is hollow.
Having been burned by AIT (resolved by using the dispute process via my credit card company) I can see how the fitment concern needs to be proven. The whole shipping charge process appears to be a money making racket for these sellers so even with an offer to pay for the return is hollow.
#27
Former Sponsor
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OK, I just talked to a rep from the company on Facebook. He said they won't be ready until December/January. He said they just did the mold over with modifications so it should be perfect when done. I will keep everyone posted and try to strike up a deal of some sort with a fitment guarantee.
I can vouch for KBD products...great fitment and durability. I bought their 350Z Nismo bumper for my daily 07 Z a month ago. Love it and the urethane is pretty thick. I'm like 2-2.5 inches off the floor with my Z and it's still in tact. You make the holes as well but the bumpers come pre-marked for you to make holes Hope this helps
Want to run a quick release set up? your shop can fill the indents with minimal effort.
Who wants to be the test dummy? If they're confident in their product they should put out some fitment shots, it's the absolute least a body kit company can do!
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If KBD makes quality parts they should have no problem providing quality pictures, if I did good work I would want the world to see, wouldn't you?
Everyone knows how these poor fitment kit companies work. They send you a crappy product, charge you a ton for shipping, and when it doesn't fit they want 25% restock fee, and it costs 25% of what you paid to ship it back. You lose 50% just for trying it out....
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If KBD makes quality parts they should have no problem providing quality pictures, if I did good work I would want the world to see, wouldn't you?
Everyone knows how these poor fitment kit companies work. They send you a crappy product, charge you a ton for shipping, and when it doesn't fit they want 25% restock fee, and it costs 25% of what you paid to ship it back. You lose 50% just for trying it out....
The best I can do is post images of our BMW bumper going through the production steps, If you guys would like to see that I can most definitely share. We are not hiding by any means, and anyone local to our location (1150 W Central Ave suite C, Brea CA 92821) is more than welcome to stop by and take a look.
As for shipping rates, we have some of the lowest shipping rates in the industry.
just to re-emphasize:
IF THE PART IS DEFECTIVE WE WILL ISSUE YOU A FULL REFUND. . No return shipping costs, no re-stock fees.
American Plastic Tech= In house product development, in house manufacturing, in house production for the highest quality. No part of our production is done overseas.
#29
Super Moderator
iTrader: (34)
First welcome to the forum and most of all thanks for supporting the forum by being a sponsor !
Hope you do a group buy and maybe prop up interest with a good pricing when you are certain that fitment is all good.
Do you have a side skirt and rear bumper that looks like that of the Auto Couture or Shine kit in fiberglass if you are not doing them in poly that can be bundled with this front bumper ?
Hope you do a group buy and maybe prop up interest with a good pricing when you are certain that fitment is all good.
Do you have a side skirt and rear bumper that looks like that of the Auto Couture or Shine kit in fiberglass if you are not doing them in poly that can be bundled with this front bumper ?