My replica lip has a crack and I don't know who to blame
08-13-08, 11:03 PM
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dont just take it to any bodyshop. find members on here who have the same lip kit and take it to where they got it installed....you NEED to take it to a bodyshop who has installed this SAME lip kit before. ANY bodyshops can install lip kits, but this kit is really tricky because it fits very perfect and tight. If you take it to a shop who has not installed this kit before, they will come out with the same results as Exact.
08-14-08, 02:08 AM
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Wow, that sucks man. It should be Exact's fault. I don't know why some people are defending them. They forced it knowing that it doesn't fit. They should replace it or at least refund the paint. Not much people have the Seibon kit here in the Bay Area. So I doubt anyone has experience with installation with that kit. How much did you pay for installation anyways?
08-14-08, 02:09 AM
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Wow, that sucks man. It should be Exact's fault. I don't know why some people are defending them. They forced it knowing that it doesn't fit. They should replace it or at least refund the paint. Not much people have the Seibon kit here in the Bay Area. So I doubt anyone has experience with installation with that kit. How much did you pay for installation anyways?
08-14-08, 09:51 AM
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I took my replica kit to EMC collision. They also cracked my rear lip while they were testing it for fitment before painting. They called me up, showed me what had happened and then fixed it for me. Give them a try, they are located in fremont CA. They did an excellent job.
08-14-08, 12:20 PM
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I was going to say that but that should be your last option. You don't even need to hire a lawyer and you should win. Just call Exact and tell them to replace the lip or pay you back for the damage. Its not too late. If they won't do any of those threaten them that you will bring to small claims court.
08-14-08, 12:21 PM
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I was going to say that but that should be your last option. You don't even need to hire a lawyer and you should win. Just call Exact and tell them to replace the lip or pay you back for the damage. Its not too late. If they won't do any of those threaten them that you will bring to small claims court. good luck man. keep us updated.
08-14-08, 12:42 PM
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I was going to say that but that should be your last option. You don't even need to hire a lawyer and you should win. Just call Exact and tell them to replace the lip or pay you back for the damage. Its not too late. If they won't do any of those threaten them that you will bring to small claims court.
08-26-08, 10:58 PM
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Hate to say it but it's not the installer's fault that the kit fitment is bad and the materials are cracking. You get what you pay for. It's a replica lip. Doesn't matter what shop installs it or how they did it. It's as simple as that.
08-26-08, 11:01 PM
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Agreed. I wouldn't be surprised if they had to modify or add material to the kit to make it fit. Many replica kits out there are mass produced and usually made overseas in China. Fitment will always be an issue if the work is outsourced and sold cheaply.