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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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i cant afford any of the other body kits right now
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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I'm a fan of the version select, pretty sure its the vertex knock off. I'm thinking of getting one because I just cracked the lower portion of my front bumper on some road kill. Anyone know the filiment for the fog lights with the version select kit?
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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well looks-wise i say vertex.. but i would advise against knock-offs because ur going to end up digging deep in your pockets to get the kit fitted properly
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 574-SC300
I'm a fan of the version select, pretty sure its the vertex knock off. I'm thinking of getting one because I just cracked the lower portion of my front bumper on some road kill. Anyone know the filiment for the fog lights with the version select kit?
where are you getting it from?
you have a link to any websites that have good prices on the knock offs?
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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well looks-wise i say vertex.. but i would advise against knock-offs because ur going to end up digging deep in your pockets to get the kit fitted properly
my buddy cuts fiberglass and has all the tools and says he thinks he can do it no matter what. im thinking of going with the origin kit also but its a lot more money. good fitment i hear though
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by insomniac
where are you getting it from?
you have a link to any websites that have good prices on the knock offs?
Visit http://www.tougefactory.com/, but you have to call and ask for pricing, they shouldn't be too bad.

I have a version select kit on my 98 240sx and it looks great. Fitting took about 6 hours but it lined up well. I just haven't heard how well it fits the SC.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 04:15 AM
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Well a Wald kit is a not a knockoff and I heard of fitment problems... I am just bracing myself to have problems with any kit.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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i saw a sc at a bodyshop and they were installing an origin kit on the car.fitment was not good at all .the owner of the bodyshop does alot of work on Mb bmw and Lexus .he said out of all 3 cars mb bodykits are always 99% perfect fitment .
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:47 AM
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Check out my sig.

My advice is... if you can't afford an authentic kit, don't get anything at all... Save your money. Why do you need a kit RIGHT NOW? I'm sure whatever your reason is, it can wait.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Yeah, Any body kit you put on a car that is not factory your gonna have fitment issues. It took 16 hours to fit my team target kit. Personally, I wouldn't even consider a knock off because it could be impossible to fit the kit correctly.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 10:47 AM
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I am putting on a kit soon... I will keep everyone in the loop on the progress.. maybe knock off maybe not...stay tuned
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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dont fake the funk
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by insomniac
i cant afford any of the other body kits right now
If you can't afford to modify your car, spend your money else where (a nice flat screen?). Lexus is a high expectation, can you live up to it?
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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Pray to the god of Bomex 1 full season of drifting with 3 foot cones and still holds paint and never cracks i love it!!!!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Xotic sC
If you can't afford to modify your car, spend your money else where (a nice flat screen?). Lexus is a high expectation, can you live up to it?
what is the purpose or what do I prove by putting a $3k kit on a car I copped for that price.. some people on here brought there cars for less. yes we can assume that paying more for a kit it may fit well. But if it doesn't imagine the hurt. Like I said there are several people that have brand name kits that don't fit but, there are several people here rocking fake kits, half kits, mixed up kits and aren't saying anything. The majority of these car still look good. I am real. Trust me I love my car and appearance is everthing. I have two great shops that assure me that my car would look banging'(that means good) when they finish. besides I have a flat screen and a projection TV. So if you want to spend more 3 g's on a 10 year + old car...do you why not just be a real ***** and cop the new Supra or even a 2002 sc430 ... then you are saying something. I just wanted something fast... My wife won't let me get a Hyabusa(sp) so a SC with a swap will do.

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