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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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I'm about to pick up my kit this week. Don't like the Vertex kit that much but partial on the AC kit. I'm going to take it to a body shop to have it modified a bit. Tell me what you guys think. Hope the owner of this pic doesn't mind.


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Did a little chop to clean it up a bit.

I don't like how the center vent looks on the AC kit, reminds me of some type of Dodge or something. SO having the body shop shave off the character lines, modding the vents and cutting out the center.

What do you guys think? A go or no?
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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No.. but then its unique. but no to me lol
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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Only if you have an intercooler behind that big hole. I like the vents though with the open middle.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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Personally I like it. It's definitely unique, and it looks sportier.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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go for it. personally i think it looks a lot better
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 01:01 AM
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Go for it!
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 01:03 AM
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be different, do what you like **** what everyone says
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 24boosted
I'm about to pick up my kit this week. Don't like the Vertex kit that much but partial on the AC kit. I'm going to take it to a body shop to have it modified a bit. Tell me what you guys think. Hope the owner of this pic doesn't mind.


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Did a little chop to clean it up a bit.

I don't like how the center vent looks on the AC kit, reminds me of some type of Dodge or something. SO having the body shop shave off the character lines, modding the vents and cutting out the center.

What do you guys think? A go or no?
I like it!! I think the open air dam always looks better than the louvered look. Regardless of the big FMIC there or not.

But do what you like since it is your car....
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 24boosted
I'm about to pick up my kit this week. Don't like the Vertex kit that much but partial on the AC kit. I'm going to take it to a body shop to have it modified a bit. Tell me what you guys think. Hope the owner of this pic doesn't mind.


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Did a little chop to clean it up a bit.

I don't like how the center vent looks on the AC kit, reminds me of some type of Dodge or something. SO having the body shop shave off the character lines, modding the vents and cutting out the center.

What do you guys think? A go or no?


i like , and thats coming from a current ac man himself , however can you photoshop out the cross piece in the small side vent area's next to the fogs , i think it would look alot cleaner without it there and a nice front mount needs to be there as well
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 06:36 AM
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I think it looks good. In my opinion I would also remove cross piece on the side vents and keep the line on the bottom.
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SH_JZZ30
I think it looks good. In my opinion I would also remove cross piece on the side vents...

^that part
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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I think it looks incomplete
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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I like it but like Ed said take out the vent line from the fog light area as well and it will be a great look
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by YeA 2jZ
I like it but like Ed said take out the vent line from the fog light area as well and it will be a great look
+1... I removed that front grill from my 97' bumper and I couldnt be happier!

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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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maybe it would look much better if you get rid of the vertical piece but retain the horizontal piece
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