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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 11:13 AM
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Question Body kit suggestions?

Ok gang (especially gs4will, manaray & GlobeCLK),
Now that I'm going to have to have paint work done, it makes sense to get a body kit. I don't want anything real wild or low. I like the Rod Millen kit, but it's very common so I won't post a pic.
I like the Kazz front lip... kinda like the Greddy but not so angular.


Here's the clearest pic of the AutoCouture I could find;


Not too sure who make this kit, so if anyone knows, please let me know;


Of course the TTE lip is a consideration;


I'd still like to know who makes this rear window valance. The trim says AutoCouture but I don't know for sure;


Out of the 4 lips, I like the unknown (Netz?) one the best. Still not sure on side skirts or rear valance. If anyone know where to get these (other than the RMM) let me know.
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 12:05 PM
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I also like the NETZ front bumper the most. You can check it out here

http://www.netzsport.com/index2.html

But it's expensive for being a half-spoiler (doesn't look like a lip, but the website says it is.)
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by GlobeCLK
I also like the NETZ front bumper the most. You can check it out here

http://www.netzsport.com/index2.html

But it's expensive for being a half-spoiler (doesn't look like a lip, but the website says it is.)
Globe, do you really think that's the same bumper? Here they are next to each other...




Here is another one like you posted;


It seems like the one I posted has empty gap and another angled piece between the fog like and the horizontal grill in the center... does that make sense?
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 01:45 PM
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kazz sports looks phat
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 05:07 PM
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Globe, I just saw the netz website but it was in Japanese or something. I really like some of there bodykits and grille's there but how can one pay for them. Any suggestions?
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 05:42 PM
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AutoCouture.
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 06:14 PM
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that's probably a newer version NETZ or something.
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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WTF?!?!?... how are those lights so clear/ reflective PERFECT????? mine look so terible compared to those, how did they make them look like that???
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maybe the flash on the camera made it look more clear?
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 10:08 PM
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M,

i like many of the item form netz, but they are hard to obtain, unless you go to japan directly...

Auto Cuture is excellent choice....
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 10:20 PM
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If money and time is no object then go for a kit in Japan. However if you want a kit now, and don't want to pay and arm & a leg for freight then you may want to consider kits offered in the US. Which unfortunatly is limited to, Rod Millen, Greddy, Veilside, and imitations. I could be missing a couple more it just seems that the list for US based kits is pretty short.
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 10:53 PM
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AUTOCOUTURE. Hands down the v2 kit. Talk to Steve Ganz, he's got a pretty good hook up for AutoCouture...
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 04:19 AM
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Does anyone have a picture of the AutoCouture kit in a color besides black? My car is black, but it's hard to get a feel for the kit when the paint and shadows all blend together.
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 05:21 AM
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The picture you have of the "clearest" black one is pretty good...I don't think I have a picture of the V2 on a light car...maybe, I'll have to check my archives....

It's a very mild kit though...smooth looking...almost factory...kinda like AMG for Mercedes...

You could also go with the kit I have if you like that style. A little more aggressive but not much...

Also, the new Wald Executive kit for the GS is nice too...(it's an add-on kit)

http://www.wald-japan.co.jp/wald/cat...ive/ari16.html
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Are all those lips above just attached to the factory bumper? Are there any lips that dont lower the front and require side skirts and then inturn a new rear to continue the line?
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