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Old 12-07-15, 08:18 AM
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Hey guys, looking at kits and I've always liked the WALD executive kit, but I've always had an issue with the side skirts not really matching the front and rear enough. Then I was looking at the veilside executive kit but hate the front bumper, however the veilside side skirts look to have the same style as the WALD front and rear and I was looking for opinions as to whether it would work or not. I haven't been able to find an image of a 2GS with this combo so I'm having to use all imagination.

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Old 12-07-15, 09:13 AM
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My opinion... Look nices and classic, not aggressive. That's what I like.
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Originally Posted by Mcon
My opinion... Look nices and classic, not aggressive. That's what I like.
I agree, the Wald front and rear are sweet and it looks like the veilside sides would work well with it. The front of the veilside looks like a a Paul Walker special
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i think it will flow nicely, post pics if you do it!!
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Veilside one looks pretty ricey IMO
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Originally Posted by OkiFD3S
Veilside one looks pretty ricey IMO
I know, I'm only looking at the veilside side skirts to put with the WALD front and rear.
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I stumbled across a kit today that puts both of those to shame lol. This is probably the cleanest kit I have ever seen for a 2GS.

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Artisan Spirits is very nice. Admiration's kit is similar to Wald and there is a readily available knockoff. Wald, Veilside, and Artisan Spirits (and legit Admiration) are all quite expensive, but also very cool to have.
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Wald f&r with Veilside skirts would look legit! I really like how the Veilside skirts have door caps incorporated into them very nice touch. Nothing wrong with wald skirts though, I've always liked their trademark crease that kind of arches up across the skirts. Veilside skirts with wald f&r lips would be nice though for a one of a kind kit + it really does flow well.
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If I were to go with a lip kit it'd be Artisan Spirits Sports line. They actually have lots of different parts I never really looked at until now:
http://artisanspirits.co.jp/car-line...sto/index.html

Enjoy the window shopping lol
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Originally Posted by Revive
Enjoy the window shopping lol
Im hoping it won't be window shopping pretty soon. I just have to find someone that deals with large parts from Japan.
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Im hoping it won't be window shopping pretty soon. I just have to find someone that deals with large parts from Japan.
Quite a few of the Club Lexus vendors can assist you in purchases from Japan. In addition to them, Fizz Autosports is a great company to deal with that can get parts as well. Bulletproof Automotive is another (although they "may" be a vendor here).
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Originally Posted by Bullitt180
Hey guys, looking at kits and I've always liked the WALD executive kit, but I've always had an issue with the side skirts not really matching the front and rear enough. Then I was looking at the veilside executive kit but hate the front bumper, however the veilside side skirts look to have the same style as the WALD front and rear and I was looking for opinions as to whether it would work or not. I haven't been able to find an image of a 2GS with this combo so I'm having to use all imagination.

WALD front


WALD rear


Veilside sides

Check this thread, is on classifieds. This guys try to sell the Wald kit.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/2ge...le-wheels.html

Good luck.
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I think I've decided the artisan spirits kit is the one for me. Now to start saving as shipping is about double what the kit costs lol.
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^^^damn, there was a brand new in the box artisan spirits lip kit (no foggs of fenders) posted up for sale $900 inland empire craigslist a little while back.


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