shine autobahn replica!!!!

hscrash · 01-24-2008, 11:09 AM

anyone know shine replica

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-R...QQcmdZViewItem

are these direct fit or need moulding?

please let me know!!!

This ad is not displayed to registered and logged-in members.
Register your free account today and become a member on RX8Club.com!

scsi · 01-24-2008, 12:04 PM

i have it, needs body work

Throwdown · 01-24-2008, 12:09 PM

I've heard a lot of good things about Shine. In this particular kit I believe it can use some reinforcement in certain areas. Nothing too terribly expensive. If you were in the market for a replica kit, this would be the one you want.

tdiddy · 01-24-2008, 12:17 PM

They are using pictures of my car in that...

LiTTleRX-8 · 01-24-2008, 12:24 PM

Wow, I didn't realize Shine was still selling these. Good news for those who missed out on the group buy.

Jedi54 · 01-24-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hscrash

anyone know shine replica

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-R...QQcmdZViewItem

are these direct fit or need moulding?

please let me know!!!

Shine seems to have a good reputation with other car forums. most people here are 'anti-replica' so just keep that in mind.
I've read mixed reviews on the Autobahn front end. It sounds like the material used is good but the fitment isn't the greatest without getting a bit of work done on it. (not a lot, but don't expect to be able to just slap it on and have it fit perfectly)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdiddy

They are using pictures of my car in that...

did they ask first?

romycha1 · 01-24-2008, 12:44 PM

What do they mean :

Quote:

Sideskirts $350 (center section of sideskirts do not attach to the body of the car...only the ends)

tdiddy · 01-24-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi54

did they ask first?

Not that I remember but I don't mind. I wish they would have asked tho because I have much better pics than those.

05whiterx8 · 01-24-2008, 01:56 PM

it means there aren't brackets in the center, just screwed/bolted on at the ends

romycha1 · 01-24-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05whiterx8

it means there aren't brackets in the center, just screwed/bolted on at the ends

Dangit.... I need glasses... I thought it said Match, not Attach....

lxlxlxl_saki_lxlxlxl · 01-24-2008, 03:30 PM

thats why you may see through from the gap. similar to the seibon autoexe replica. only double sided tape attached.

hscrash · 01-24-2008, 04:33 PM

yeah just got an email from ken !!

haha it just need minimal body work such as paint and install.

he mentioned that make sure try it before paint them in case.

I believe there are fwe cases which the kit is not fit perfect.

still... it's better than spending 2~4k on the kit though lol

Thanks guys for your helps!

Jedi54 · 01-24-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hscrash

still... it's better than spending 2~4k on the kit though lol

japanparts.com sells the bumper for about $900 and side skirts for $558. I hope no one is paying close to $4,00o for this kit!

remixlp · 01-24-2008, 05:09 PM

I ordered mine today. Cant wait to give my eight her presents.

hscrash · 01-24-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi54

japanparts.com sells the bumper for about $900 and side skirts for $558. I hope no one is paying close to $4,00o for this kit!

oh no. I meant in general.

$2,123.90 for only part price, but then shipping prob cost another hundred?

waiting for the item.. - priceless

also some genuine one cost about 3500 ish too (for all set)

but autobahn bumper for 600 shipped is pretty good deal..

XDEEDUBBX · 01-24-2008, 05:29 PM

they are also using pics from japan. prolly the authentic kit..haha. don't mind me. i dont like body kits very much and on top of that its a replica.

hscrash · 01-24-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX

they are also using pics from japan. prolly the authentic kit..haha. don't mind me. i dont like body kits very much and on top of that its a replica.

yeah. but still look pretty nice though haha

it's all about look.

no gaining HP out of body kits lol

HolyCross05 · 01-24-2008, 05:32 PM

I bought the autobahn front from Shine. Had that painted, the MS sides, rear aero flares and trunk spoiler installed all for $900 in Quincy. I thought it was a bitch much, and there are some minor fitment issues with the bumper, but it doesn't bother me as much anymore.

hscrash · 01-24-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolyCross05

I bought the autobahn front from Shine. Had that painted, the MS sides, rear aero flares and trunk spoiler installed all for $900 in Quincy. I thought it was a bitch much, and there are some minor fitment issues with the bumper, but it doesn't bother me as much anymore.

Thanks!! yeah.. I asked around some auto places in cambridge and somerville.

they all saying from 800~900 lol

but I met this guy from rx8club, he can do it for me with good price!

but that really looks good though.

XDEEDUBBX · 01-24-2008, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hscrash

yeah. but still look pretty nice though haha

it's all about look.

no gaining HP out of body kits lol

i never said anything about gaining horsepower. I've had my previous cars kitted and painting and repainting along with scraping, going at extreme angles gets old really fast. If your car is really low forget about keeping the front end scratch free if your a daily driver. On top of that, if you wanted to lower your car you'd have to keep it at a minimum. How do I know? I drove NGO RX8's car and scraped it. Happy scraping!

Jedi54 · 01-24-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX

How do I know? I drove NGO RX8's car and scraped it. Happy scraping!

scraping an authentic autobahn kit is punishable by DEATH!

hscrash · 01-24-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX

i never said anything about gaining horsepower. I've had my previous cars kitted and painting and repainting along with scraping, going at extreme angles gets old really fast. If your car is really low forget about keeping the front end scratch free if your a daily driver. On top of that, if you wanted to lower your car you'd have to keep it at a minimum. How do I know? I drove NGO RX8's car and scraped it. Happy scraping!

yeah true..

that's why I have been thinking about getting kits.

but I still love how they looked lol

try to drive slow now lol

scsi · 01-24-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hscrash

yeah just got an email from ken !!

haha it just need minimal body work such as paint and install.

he mentioned that make sure try it before paint them in case.

I believe there are fwe cases which the kit is not fit perfect.

still... it's better than spending 2~4k on the kit though lol

Thanks guys for your helps!

thats funny, mine needed much more than "minimal" body work. apparently they bodyworked it a little before making the mold, so purchasing an authentic might be worse, who knows.

Shadow12one · 01-24-2008, 10:14 PM

I've always been against replica kits. Its rare to come across a replica that was anywhere near an authentic kit in quality.

hscrash · 01-24-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scsi

thats funny, mine needed much more than "minimal" body work. apparently they bodyworked it a little before making the mold, so purchasing an authentic might be worse, who knows.

yeah I really think they are not making all perfect fitted parts.. Maybe few out of

entire products has some error... and possibly you took one...

I was not really sure whether I trust shine's "direct fit", most of people

kept saying those are pretty much fit well..

But I'm really sorry that you had real bad exp. with shine though.

I'll let you know when mine gets here