I'm just wondering how much you guys paid for everything (kit, paint, install)

I got a quote for full kit painted and installed for about 1200, replica

Just wondering if that price is decent

Pretty much about 600 for kit and 600 for paint and install

 

Just as a reference, I was quoted anywhere from 1200-1500 just for prep, paint and installation. Not including the kit itself. Some shops even recommended they blend/do the whole front and rear bumper for a true colour match. That'd cost another few hundred easily. My car is a tri-coat though. I assume Tungsten Pearl is as well?

 

That's quite expensive!

 

if i remember correctly, a CL member here got a replica ings kit or just the front - i forget. he mentioned off hand to me about the poor fitment. so if you are planning on going with replica, make sure you include additional funds for the body shop to align/install your kit properly (and even then it may not fit well even after the shop has done all it can to fix it).

 

I get to test fit before paying

 

Reyoasian, saw that thread about the rep kit on eBay for $300 and might jump on that now and shop around for a body shop this winter. Here's the link for my 06.... Oh and only $100 shipping to Canada.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...746&cmd=VIDESC

 

Thanks I already have the sides and rear...just deciding whether I'm going to swap the front

 

Full Ings kit here. I paid 1200 for kit and install. Got the kit at Nextmod and painted at Velocity.

 

Ya that's where my quote is from

But I already have a front lip so might just get sides and rear instead

 

I have the Authentic INGS+1 kit for my GS and it depends on how good the kit is. Some kits (including authentic ones so I am not discriminating here) required a lot of added work to make sure that the painting surface is true to minimize rippling after painting when looking from the side; especially on very reflective colours such as black. I would definitely spend more if it means doing it right. Just my two cents.