got my new body kit recently...trying to decide whether its worth the trouble to do it myself or have a shop put it on...its a kgs hybridaero kit

 

post some pics of the kit. if you are not good with body work and or short on time then have a body shop do the work.

 

Price for that kit is pretty low, even when compared to other replica body kits. I am skeptical on the quality they produce. If you do purchace one of their kits, keep us informed (with pictures) on how much work is needed to make it fit properly.

 

If it needs to be final finished I would have the body shop do everything. Have them install it, final fit/finish it and paint it. To get a good paint match a good shop will have to paint it on the car and blend it with your car's color. Otherwise they will only be guessing at the actual color of your paint since it can vary with sun damage and age etc.

 

I completely agree

 

how much does installation usually run..b/c i wanna try to do this all at once instead opf not hvaing my car 2 diff times...

 

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...ageID=40314491

link to myspace pics of the body kit

 

Your profile is private. Can you just post the pics?

 

Just right click the pics when you are in myspace, go to properties, copy, then paste in here using image tags.

 

its public now just changed it

 

Looks like the same replica kit i just got, Mine fits perfect i dont have to do anything but fix a couple little waves with some body filler then prime and paint but you do know that you have to either cut the rear bumper reinforcement bar or take it off to be able to use the back bumper? Ive heard some bodyshops wont take it off due to safety issues..

 

quit being lazy and post pics, some of us cant get to myspace.

 

 

I would also recommend having a body shop do it for you. Not that I wouldnt give it a shot if I had the knowledge but with a body shop you have someone to hold responsible should something go wrong and also in the event of an accident you will have receipts for the work done which will make your insurance company happy.


As was said earlier the body shop will be able to blend or match the paint much better then you or I. Not only that but putting on a body kit can be quite tricky from what I understand. Getting your gaps even and straight is not easy.

 

any ideas on prices?

 

It's hard to say but it wont be cheap. If I had to take a stab at the price I would say a minimum of 1200 bucks, possibly more. But that's very dependant on the shop and their hourly prices for labor.