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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 11:26 AM
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I am looking to get wings west W-type kit for my 00 accord 4-door. It retails for about $500 on Nopi. If any of you guys have this kit tell me this:
Does it fit good? are there any gaps, edges sticking out?
What would it cost to paint it, or you can buy it already painted?
How hard is it to intall by yourself, or it's better to to it in a shop?

Thanks.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Keeper
I am looking to get wings west W-type kit for my 00 accord 4-door. It retails for about $500 on Nopi. If any of you guys have this kit tell me this:
Does it fit good? are there any gaps, edges sticking out?
What would it cost to paint it, or you can buy it already painted?
How hard is it to intall by yourself, or it's better to to it in a shop?

Thanks.
sup men, i just recently bought my ww kit i test fit it and its good no gaps, or edges sticking out. If u go get it painted it will cost around 300-500 bucks depends where u go, u could always buy it from Wings West and let them paint it for u and it will cost around 800 bucks for everything. On mine i bought 98 front bumper swap it w/ my 2002 accord front bumper then i had it painted w/ the ww kit and total cost for everything is 600 bucks. Well as far as u installing it urself its gonna be a bit hard cuz it may turn out uneven on one of the sides. so just let one of ur friends help u out to hold it in place. But u can always take it somewhere and let them install it, anyways its not that hard to do it urself, just read the step by step instructions.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 03:38 PM
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WW is very nice. I have a w-Type lip kit, installed, painted, everything myself. Work like a charm. I slammed it, rubbed it, hit it many times but nothing happened. When you take it to get painted, make sure that they sand it and do a good job. Since it's urethane, it's harder for paint to stick on.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 05:00 PM
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Yep, the quality is tough to beat when it comes to aftermarket kits. The material is thick...much thicker than your stock bumpers and side skirts. Just make sure it is painted well, and you'll be golden.

I installed mine, worked fine. Just need an extra set of hands. I did have to add a screw in each rear door to help hold the skirt in place, but other than that, no suprises. Had it for about 2 years now, no problems.
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Old Mar 10, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jobata23
sup men, i just recently bought my ww kit i test fit it and its good no gaps, or edges sticking out. If u go get it painted it will cost around 300-500 bucks depends where u go, u could always buy it from Wings West and let them paint it for u and it will cost around 800 bucks for everything. On mine i bought 98 front bumper swap it w/ my 2002 accord front bumper then i had it painted w/ the ww kit and total cost for everything is 600 bucks. Well as far as u installing it urself its gonna be a bit hard cuz it may turn out uneven on one of the sides. so just let one of ur friends help u out to hold it in place. But u can always take it somewhere and let them install it, anyways its not that hard to do it urself, just read the step by step instructions.


How u get ur moonrooflike that?
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by strykernyc
How u get ur moonrooflike that?
wat moonroof like that huh?
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Old Mar 11, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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i have a wings west W type kit for a 4 door accord for sale. its painted the stock black color 98-00 year. its in perfect condition. exactly like jschmids car.
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Old Mar 12, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Does anyone know when WW kits are coming out for 02 Accords?
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Lil-Khay
Does anyone know when WW kits are coming out for 02 Accords?
well, i've called them a few time asking when will they come out w/ a kit on a 01-02, they been telling me different answers everytime cuz onces they told me it will come this fall which was last year and the second phone call i made they said it will come out somewhere this summer. So i started thinking :thinking: damn i cant wait that long. so i decided to swap a 98 front bumper to my 02 accord, so i did. I will post new pics of my car somewhere next week cuz im still getting the kit and front bumper painted. Anyways u should call them and ask if there ever gonna make one for the 01-02 and reply back, tell us wat they say.
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jobata23
well, i've called them a few time asking when will they come out w/ a kit on a 01-02, they been telling me different answers everytime cuz onces they told me it will come this fall which was last year and the second phone call i made they said it will come out somewhere this summer. So i started thinking :thinking: damn i cant wait that long. so i decided to swap a 98 front bumper to my 02 accord, so i did. I will post new pics of my car somewhere next week cuz im still getting the kit and front bumper painted. Anyways u should call them and ask if there ever gonna make one for the 01-02 and reply back, tell us wat they say.
I've called them several times as well and have gotten different responses. I guess the front bumper swap is becoming pretty popular now. I've done the swap as well.. pics are in the sig.
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