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Old 01-13-19, 02:22 PM
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Default Novel Carbon Fiber Lip kit on GSF. Need your input!
The Novel lip kit in carbon fiber looks fantastic on the USB GSF!
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However after doing some research I found out there has been fitment issues and potential cracking in the RCFs version.
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I have asked a few members on their opinion on the Novel lip kit on the GSF and got mixed responses.
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Does anyone have the CB Novel kit on the GSF and can share their experiences with the fitment and durability?
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I installed my CF Novel kit in July and have had no issues since. I’ve had a lot of carbon parts on previous cars and the Novel kit was by far the nicest and best quality that I’ve ever purchased. Install was straightforward as long as you figure out how to interpret the Japanese-only instructions. But everything lines up perfectly. And the parts overall feel very sturdy, not sure how to explain it, but not the cheap flimsy feel you sometimes get.

Honestly couldn’t be happier with the craftmanship, fit and look of the setup. Good luck.
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I installed my CF Novel kit in July and have had no issues since. I’ve had a lot of carbon parts on previous cars and the Novel kit was by far the nicest and best quality that I’ve ever purchased. Install was straightforward as long as you figure out how to interpret the Japanese-only instructions. But everything lines up perfectly. And the parts overall feel very sturdy, not sure how to explain it, but not the cheap flimsy feel you sometimes get.

Honestly couldn’t be happier with the craftmanship, fit and look of the setup. Good luck.
Thanks for the input! Awesome combo with the lip kit and rims btw
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Thanks for the input! Awesome combo with the lip kit and rims btw
im interested on what people say . I myself am debating between novel and Tom’s .
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Toms quality is definitely better..

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Toms quality is definitely better..

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interesting. I had Toms on my ISF and the GSF Novel kit is much higher quality, especially the lip and sides. The Toms sides were pretty flimsy compared to GSF Novel. But I get that this is not apples to apples and I have no direct comparison of Toms GSF kit.
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Toms quality is definitely better..

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anyone have a side by side picture between the two .! That’s for sure the next thing I’m going to do .

Hey josh , are you able to get both . Can you send me pricing on both please .
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Toms quality is definitely better..

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I had the Novel kit on my GSF very poor quality weave looked very cheap you can see right through it, the over all finish looked hazy,and fitment was horrible. I had to return it might have been thr vendor I bought it from they might be buying items that don't pass inspection from Novel and sell them for cheaper making people think they are getting a great deal. The vendor wasn't Meraki Autoworks...I can't say the vendor name if they will have my comments removed as usual. Watch the band wagon chime in. Lol
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interesting. I had Toms on my ISF and the GSF Novel kit is much higher quality, especially the lip and sides. The Toms sides were pretty flimsy compared to GSF Novel. But I get that this is not apples to apples and I have no direct comparison of Toms GSF kit.
Yeah totally different products. GSF kit is x2.5 cost the ISF one and comes from a different factory.

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anyone have a side by side picture between the two .! That’s for sure the next thing I’m going to do .

Hey josh , are you able to get both . Can you send me pricing on both please .

Only the Toms. :P
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Can anyone please post a walk around video for the Novel GSF lip kit? I found a few for Tom's kit but not for Novel.

Pictures can only illustrate so much. Thanks!
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