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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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when do you guys think someone will make a replica? Will for sure get it if it comes out... =)
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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What are "ings"?
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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Come on!!

Replica? You let your Lex to equip with replica? It makes me feel you should drive a Civic or Accord because that is what they do!

Replica does not fit as good and that is lying to yourself also. I rather not to mod it.

BTW, is your IS350 a real one? Did you buy the body or you "upgrade" emblem?
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 07:30 PM
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I wouldn't buy replica parts, because it's just me. But I've seen in my enthusiast communities body parts that fit better when they are replica than the original.

As long as he doesn't pass the INGS off as being authentic, than how is he lying to himself?
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by josephdoc
Come on!!

Replica? You let your Lex to equip with replica? It makes me feel you should drive a Civic or Accord because that is what they do!

Replica does not fit as good and that is lying to yourself also. I rather not to mod it.

BTW, is your IS350 a real one? Did you buy the body or you "upgrade" emblem?
thats a pretty narrow view
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by conekiller
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Aero kit company in JAPAN.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by The Chad
I wouldn't buy replica parts, because it's just me. But I've seen in my enthusiast communities body parts that fit better when they are replica than the original.

As long as he doesn't pass the INGS off as being authentic, than how is he lying to himself?
its all about quality... but i agree, don't try passing it off as the real deal
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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thats a pretty narrow view
You think I am serous?
Just making fun and doing my best to direct people away from crappy mod.
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by josephdoc
Come on!!

Replica? You let your Lex to equip with replica? It makes me feel you should drive a Civic or Accord because that is what they do!

Replica does not fit as good and that is lying to yourself also. I rather not to mod it.

BTW, is your IS350 a real one? Did you buy the body or you "upgrade" emblem?
lol... please who can tell if its a replica or not? im just being the smart one to save money and yes my is350 is real is urs?
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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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and i've seen replicas fit as good as the authentic one
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 05:29 AM
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and i've seen replicas fit as good as the authentic one

About 90% of relica bodykits fit like crap. You end up spending money on bodywork to get it to fit. In the end, you used up all the money you saved by buying a replica. It's your decision.....

I love how companies advertise products like:
  • Ings "Type"
  • Ings "Style"
  • Inggs
  • etc....
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 05:51 AM
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They look ok...I will not get the fake pne since the price isn't much for the real one... If I have the money for IS350 I will get the real one!
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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the kit is quit bulky so you can tell its addition will not be for performance sake, so the materials used in the production are probably not as important to the buyer of a kit like this. so if thats the case save money on a replica if the fit/finish and mounting line-ups really aren't worth the money to you

however mr. mark is correct in that most replica kits fit like crap or are very cheaply made
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 10:59 AM
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Let's just say I work in the industry.. and I would agree on the number that 90% of the time it's crap. If the mold is done right, you can barely tell the difference from the original.

Even Ings uses Fiberglass... and in the end, it's not the same as OEM products. Urethane is not the same as OEM products... so don't confuse that either. Hybrid Aero is still fiberglass... a bit more bendable, but if you get into a "love tap" with another car, it'll still crack. This is coming from experience of owning the real Ings kit.
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Old Jul 31, 2006 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by flyfl1pguy
Aero kit company in JAPAN.
The car looks better as-is from the factory.
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