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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Im planning to get L-tuned bodykit, but i havent seen any around...i saw a neo version of it and it's pretty cheap i dont know if the quality is good..can anyone suggest me where to get a l-tuned bodykit? or perhaps i should go with the l-sportline bodykit and make my car look less racyish and look more VIP? i dont know hope you guys can give me some suggestions~thanks
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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I believe they stopped making the authentic L-tuned kits, but the Carson kit from carsontuned.com is a great replica kit that's designed and made with great fitment. The whole kit is $1600 for full front bumper,side skirts and rear lip, made from a hybrid/fiber material that's light weight yet flexible unlike FRP, comes unpainted.

here is the site: http://carsontuned.com/product/?id=77

the foglights are sold separately..
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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Im planning to get L-tuned bodykit, but i havent seen any around...i saw a neo version of it and it's pretty cheap i dont know if the quality is good..can anyone suggest me where to get a l-tuned bodykit? or perhaps i should go with the l-sportline bodykit and make my car look less racyish and look more VIP? i dont know hope you guys can give me some suggestions~thanks
the NEO is JDM Toyota TRD JAPAN...and is a GREAT body kit....cheap probably it was a knockoff...the front alone usually goes for $1400 new...

.the L-tuned is TRD USA's version....and is still available in pieces, u can buy the front, sides, etc...just costs $$$$....talk to a Lexus Parts manager....or contact TRD USA direct, they can hook you up if you got the $$$$...trust me...
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 09:50 PM
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yeah i think you can just look into the ltuned. it's pretty much a replica of the ltuned
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Old Nov 1, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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thanks guys~~1600 yeah? hmmm..gon be saving up some money now i guess~~ anyone know good websites or have cheap hook ups for this kit? besides the carsontuned one i mean~ well thanks a lot for the help
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 12:15 AM
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carson toyota

l-tunedparts.com
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:13 AM
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carson tuned kit is your best alternative.......and its a great price....
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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I think you should really just go with the Carson kit because if you get one with bad fitment, your shop will have a hard time putting it on and may charge you extra for having to cut it or whatnot.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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Originally posted by Bruinette
I think you should really just go with the Carson kit because if you get one with bad fitment, your shop will have a hard time putting it on and may charge you extra for having to cut it or whatnot.
Agreed. I went through 3 different body kits and lip kits with my last car and good fitment can easily save you hundreds of dollars. On average, body shops around here charge anywhere from $50+/per hour and it will take more than a few hours to modify a kit to fit "flush." If it were up to me, I'd get the L-sportline.

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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Originally posted by \\WORK IS3
Agreed. I went through 3 different body kits and lip kits with my last car and good fitment can easily save you hundreds of dollars. On average, body shops around here charge anywhere from $50+/per hour and it will take more than a few hours to modify a kit to fit "flush." If it were up to me, I'd get the L-sportline.
people have had many issues with the L-sportline rear fitment...just an FYI...

I LOVE my L-TUNED!
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 06:33 PM
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indeed...lsportline rear bumper fits like crap! doesnt sit flush with the tail lights.
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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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Originally posted by b00stin20
indeed...lsportline rear bumper fits like crap! doesnt sit flush with the tail lights.
from my understanding and friends, lsportline fits aweful in all pieces
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:48 AM
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The JDM version is a nice fit and looks cleaner IMO because of the eliminated 5mph bar.
I had to cut and section my wheel wells to fit the bumper properly but other than that great kit!
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