Quality of body kits
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Methanol Drinker
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From: Dallas, Texas
Quality of body kits
In the past I've primarily looked at the style of the body kits available and purchased the one I like the most, but this time I would like to get some feedback on the quality of the products before I choose one.
I've gotten fiberglass and urethane kits and components before and noticed that there really is a dramatic difference in the quality of workmanship. I actually prefer fiberglass components, as they are easier to repair (in my experience) if something cracks, but several times I've ordered hoods or fenders and found that they required a LOT of prep work just to get them smooth (as compared to the urethane). I've noticed especially that a lot of component makers aren't even drilling the bolt holes anymore.
So please tell me about the quality of the different brands of body kits/components that you've had experience with. What's good about them and what's not? I know I'm probably opening a can of worms here, but I want to get a good, high-quality body kit this time.
I've gotten fiberglass and urethane kits and components before and noticed that there really is a dramatic difference in the quality of workmanship. I actually prefer fiberglass components, as they are easier to repair (in my experience) if something cracks, but several times I've ordered hoods or fenders and found that they required a LOT of prep work just to get them smooth (as compared to the urethane). I've noticed especially that a lot of component makers aren't even drilling the bolt holes anymore.
So please tell me about the quality of the different brands of body kits/components that you've had experience with. What's good about them and what's not? I know I'm probably opening a can of worms here, but I want to get a good, high-quality body kit this time.
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:werd: A body kit on a 4th gen looks so friggen ugly! Kits really take away from the styling design as well. But if you do go with a kit make sure it urethane and not fiberglass. Fiberglass will crack and chip easier but it is easier to repair vs urethane. I regret I ever owned a kit period!
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Methanol Drinker
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Body kits, when chosen properly to coincide with the lines of the car, are actually quite stylish. I have to agree that some out there are way too gaudy, tho. Particularly when they have useless air-dams and unusable venting.
The main idea behind a body kit (for my car) is to gain an opening sufficient enough in cfm's to run a large intercooler. The stock openings are quite small and therefore will not give me the cooling capacity I require.
If it were just to make my car look different or lower, then a simple lip would be fine. Thanks for the advice, tho.
The main idea behind a body kit (for my car) is to gain an opening sufficient enough in cfm's to run a large intercooler. The stock openings are quite small and therefore will not give me the cooling capacity I require.
If it were just to make my car look different or lower, then a simple lip would be fine. Thanks for the advice, tho.
