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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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does any one know of a knock off version of the JIC body kit ? i want the JIC but its i dont wanna spend that much on a kit when i can get a cheap one and have it fitted right and reinforced for much less

also if i cant find one i was thinking of just getting the vis kit thats a knock off of the vertex which do you guys like better the JIC or vertex???
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 01:18 PM
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does any one know of a knock off version of the JIC body kit ? i want the JIC but its i dont wanna spend that much on a kit when i can get a cheap one and have it fitted right and reinforced for much less

also if i cant find one i was thinking of just getting the vis kit thats a knock off of the vertex which do you guys like better the JIC or vertex???
no knockoffs of JIC. everybody wants good stuff for less.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 01:38 PM
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you want something cheaper than JIC!? JIC is both affordable, and original. JIC provides us with a J-Spek kit at an awesome price- under 1500 last time I checked.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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yeah...JIC is a great affordable kit...I bought one for about $1300 I think...might as well get an original if it's that cheap...
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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Originally posted by sc400texas
you want something cheaper than JIC!? JIC is both affordable, and original. JIC provides us with a J-Spek kit at an awesome price- under 1500 last time I checked.

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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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well i guess when i think cheap i think honda body kit cheap lol like 300 or 400 dollar cheap i guess i do forget i own a lexus some times ........

but i still wanna know what you guys like better the T&E vertex or the JIC?? lemme know
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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I really woudn't recommend a cheap kit. I bought a Do-luck knockoff on ebay for $500 and spent $900 on just modifying it to fit right, that's not including paint or installation! Now the kit looks great but it was a real pain to get it to look right. I would have spent the same amount of money if I bought a real kit, and it would have been better quality. Don't do it unless you know your getting a good deal on labor, and can avoid all the pot holes.
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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yah i guess ill have to just spend the money for the JIC im sure it will be worth it in the long run
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Originally posted by acidrool
I really woudn't recommend a cheap kit. I bought a Do-luck knockoff on ebay for $500 and spent $900 on just modifying it to fit right, that's not including paint or installation! Now the kit looks great but it was a real pain to get it to look right. I would have spent the same amount of money if I bought a real kit, and it would have been better quality. Don't do it unless you know your getting a good deal on labor, and can avoid all the pot holes.
i've been telling people that for years.....
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 06:47 AM
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JIC prices have gone up over the last year.
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 07:12 AM
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Originally posted by soarer479
well i guess when i think cheap i think honda body kit cheap lol like 300 or 400 dollar cheap i guess i do forget i own a lexus some times ........

but i still wanna know what you guys like better the T&E vertex or the JIC?? lemme know
You can't even buy a quality Honda/Acura body kit for that cheap. Most real quality kits for that manufacturer or any other manufacturer for that matter still cost in the thousands. As with anything you can buy cheap kits just like getting cheap knock of kits for the Lexus on ebay for $500. Getting good fitting quality body kits do cost money unfortunately. I personally like the Vertex kit and probably will be buying that one for myself.

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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by kaotiq
JIC prices have gone up over the last year.
yes they have, im happy i got mine before the JIC craze went up
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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Originally posted by llmidnitellsc40
yes they have, im happy i got mine before the JIC craze went up
thanx pat, thanx for rubbing it in your teammates face.

...bastard
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Old Oct 15, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Originally posted by kaotiq
thanx pat, thanx for rubbing it in your teammates face.

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