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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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I'm guessing this is just the factory SC400 lip but, I'm not sure. Anybody know which front end this is?

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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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DETUNED- Thanks for the quick reply. I have found a few distributors for this but it takes 6-8 weeks to get this part. Anybody know where I can get this or something like it a little quicker?
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Yes, PM {-_-} or {-.-} I forgot which one but his name is Robert and he can ship them to you via Air. That is the quickest way.

I'm glad a couple more people are actually getting the good stuff.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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The Ac kit is definitely an awesome kit, and the best looking one there is..... but the 97 kit is SO CLOSE in comparison that most people end up with the 97 kit.
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Old Mar 30, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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ahh..my baby...how i miss the boooost now that's what i call king of the driveway...

You see my white one hiding on the side...*sighs* good 'ole days
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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My car is at the body shop now, I planned on a complete 97 upgrade with an SC400 lip, then I stumbled across this. I haven't found any good pics with the 97 so it is hard to compare but I really like the look of the AC front.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GTE-SC3
I haven't found any good pics with the 97 so it is hard to compare but I really like the look of the AC front.

97-2000 front end






AC front end.



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You know what is funny about the AC kit is that "at a glance" you don't notice the slightly larger lip, but you do notice the vertical bars in the center ........... ironically they are the only real defining change in the AC front end................. yet people always cut them out or paint them to hide them. LOL
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I leave my bars in while i dont have an FMIC, i already had an intstance where i had fast food soda cup put a hole in my radiator when going 85mph.
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Originally Posted by GTE-SC3
I haven't found any good pics with the 97 so it is hard to compare but I really like the look of the AC front.
Get the AC kit if you can afford it, its not for everyone and for those who have it, makes you stand out from the crowd for sure. Definitely one of the most simple, luxurious kits available for the SC.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
Get the AC kit if you can afford it, its not for everyone and for those who have it, makes you stand out from the crowd for sure. Definitely one of the most simple, luxurious kits available for the SC.
yessir............
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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don't you guys think it looks very much like the explosion kit for GS??
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 12:26 AM
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its just an add on lip for the factory bumper.
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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i thought it was an whole new front bumper, can some one clear this up?
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