AutoCouture installed
05-06-07, 09:19 PM
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AutoCouture installed
Well after 4 month wait period and a three week dry fit, paint and install, I'm good to go.
I thought that I would share some of my opinions on the product.
First I went with the full front and rear bumper.
I removed the old bumpers and installed the new one's myself. Old bumpers were very easy to remove; new bumpers were also fairly easily installed.
As far as the installation goes, the washer units required me to make up my own brackets. The kit did not come with any, not sure why, and they didn’t return emails. (little disappointed). The bracket system for the running lights is a bit cheesy as well and required a bit of retro fitting. They fit in a cup type system and are sloppy. I used a bit of double sided tape to hold them secure.
Overall the product is considered to be good. It's certainly not as good as the original when it comes to fit but more than acceptable. Both bumpers required additional body work to remove waves and ripples in the fiberglass. Some may say I went a bit overboard but then I'm a bit of a perfectionist. All in all the body work and painting cost me $1,100.
Would I do it again? Honestly I'm Not sure, I would have to say that the quality is not as good as what I really like for the car. The body shop did say that in relation to other kits they see, this is really good. I guess perhaps I expect a bit too much but then again I bought a Lexus and not a Saturn...
Total cost: $2500 for bumpers, $270 for shipping, $300+ for duty (I live in Canada) and $1,100 for paint. US $4,170 or $4,600 Canadian.
I thought that I would share some of my opinions on the product.
First I went with the full front and rear bumper.
I removed the old bumpers and installed the new one's myself. Old bumpers were very easy to remove; new bumpers were also fairly easily installed.
As far as the installation goes, the washer units required me to make up my own brackets. The kit did not come with any, not sure why, and they didn’t return emails. (little disappointed). The bracket system for the running lights is a bit cheesy as well and required a bit of retro fitting. They fit in a cup type system and are sloppy. I used a bit of double sided tape to hold them secure.
Overall the product is considered to be good. It's certainly not as good as the original when it comes to fit but more than acceptable. Both bumpers required additional body work to remove waves and ripples in the fiberglass. Some may say I went a bit overboard but then I'm a bit of a perfectionist. All in all the body work and painting cost me $1,100.
Would I do it again? Honestly I'm Not sure, I would have to say that the quality is not as good as what I really like for the car. The body shop did say that in relation to other kits they see, this is really good. I guess perhaps I expect a bit too much but then again I bought a Lexus and not a Saturn...
Total cost: $2500 for bumpers, $270 for shipping, $300+ for duty (I live in Canada) and $1,100 for paint. US $4,170 or $4,600 Canadian.
05-06-07, 09:27 PM
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Wow~~ Great job and excellent work!!! Your SC is an instant classic now! I love it. Those look like Wald wheels, right? although i am not a big fan of normal lip, your car looks great!
Richard and Jeff, I think you guys have a competitor now!!
Question, it is mandatory to have front license plate in Canada? I think w/o the plate it will look even better!
Richard and Jeff, I think you guys have a competitor now!!
Question, it is mandatory to have front license plate in Canada? I think w/o the plate it will look even better!
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05-06-07, 09:31 PM
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And yes in British Columbia anyways we have to have front plates. $300+ fine.
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05-06-07, 10:06 PM
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Wow~~ Great job and excellent work!!! Your SC is an instant classic now! I love it. Those look like Wald wheels, right? although i am not a big fan of normal lip, your car looks great!
Richard and Jeff, I think you guys have a competitor now!!
Question, it is mandatory to have front license plate in Canada? I think w/o the plate it will look even better!
Richard and Jeff, I think you guys have a competitor now!!
Question, it is mandatory to have front license plate in Canada? I think w/o the plate it will look even better!
I know two other white SC430 with full AutoCouture kits are coming soon.
05-06-07, 10:12 PM
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I think I need to do something with my car soon.... its a bit boring now.... Rich, any recommendation for 20".... I am still waiting for the new SSR wheels to come out but I am running out the patience.............
