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Old 07-29-04, 03:26 PM
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What are the prices for each of the kits?

I like the AC kit.
Old 07-30-04, 12:19 AM
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I know i got a quote for the wisesports kit $2700 from Japan to Cali and $295 shipping from cali to hawaii. I guess I'll be paying $2995 for everthing. I think the Auto Couture kit might run a little higher in the $3500's.
Old 08-02-04, 10:10 PM
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$295 shipping via what?
Old 08-03-04, 05:58 AM
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Originally posted by juan01
$295 shipping via what?
The $295 is for shipping from Cali to Hawaii. $$2700 is shipping and cost of the kit from Japan. I got a U.S. distrubutor who works at a company who can get it for me. JUAN I THINK YOU KNOW HIM TOO
Old 08-03-04, 06:43 AM
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Sorry for the mixup, but I meant how is your kit getting shipped? USPS or something?
Old 08-03-04, 07:11 AM
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Originally posted by juan01
Sorry for the mixup, but I meant how is your kit getting shipped? USPS or something?
USPS from cali to hawaii and the Japan postal i dunno what they called. hehehe JDMUPS?
Old 08-03-04, 07:23 AM
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both of those kits are nice although I agree with gato for the most part, I love the front-end of the wise kit, but I think the rest of it (the rear end in particular) are almost ricey looking. I realize that its a JDM kit, but for me, "rice" can be anything if it looks weird enough. I just think the back looks way too aggressive and not es-like at all. Just my opinion of course. auto-couture is pretty nice all the way around although it's obviously much more subtle. Which ever way you go though, you absolutely have to get it molded or it just looks strange!

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Old 08-04-04, 12:27 AM
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For VIP Stylin...definitely the Wisesport kit.

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Old 08-04-04, 06:13 AM
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Originally posted by PHML
For VIP Stylin...definitely the Wisesport kit.

Pete
hehehe Thanx Pete...
Old 08-04-04, 06:19 AM
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I know the Auto couture kit is nice but it looks stock looking.I wouldn't pay in the $3000 for it.hehe..I'm spending $2700 for the wisesports one and yes it does make a difference.You can plainly see.I really don't dig the back bumper of the wisesports kit but thats what the bodyshop is for. I'll just tell them to make the back part flush with the rest of the bumper so it doesn't have that lip edge.
Old 08-04-04, 03:17 PM
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Originally posted by Lexus007
I know the Auto couture kit is nice but it looks stock looking.I wouldn't pay in the $3000 for it.hehe..I'm spending $2700 for the wisesports one and yes it does make a difference.
I guess there is not much need for the poll then eh? IMHO the AutoCouture ES is the best looking aero kit on the face of the earth for the ES. It is just so classy and clean. I must admit I'm more for the cleaner, more subtle aggressive look. The Wise sports is just not my bag, way too many lines and extrusions, etc.

I know i'm in the minority, but I vote AC all day every day!

Good luck on the project.
Old 08-04-04, 08:51 PM
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Auto couture all the way!!! Unless you don't plan on lowering your car or don't mind driving like a grandma (no offence to grandmothers) while going over a speed bump, then I say wisesports.... Nah, Auto Couture all the Way!!!
Old 08-09-04, 06:32 AM
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Old 08-15-04, 03:14 AM
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Old 08-15-04, 03:17 PM
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I would have to go with the AC kit myself. From what I can tell in the pic, it looks cleaner to me..

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