Keyten

Hey all,

The RX8 is my first nice car so I've never really looked into body kits before. I think I have narrowed down my choices to either the AIT Racing's VS-GT...

http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product..._Body_Kit.html

or


the VIS Magnum kit...

http://www.ilovebodykits.com/product..._Full_Kit.html


Both are "kock offs" of the Veilside and MS kits.


I was wondering if anyone has anything good or bad to say about these kits. Are the fitments really that much of an issue?

Also, should I buy from a reseller or from the companies site directly?

www.ilovebodykits.com or any of the other body kit sites seem to be cheaper but is the quality of the product any less than if it bought from the AIT or VIS site?

Thanks for any help.

S1lveRx8

iTrader: (1)

There is a thread about 6 spots down from this one titled ilovebodykits.com check it out and you be the judge.

Remember you get what you pay for when it comes to body kits. You'll spend the same amount or more just to get it to fit right.

chrism

your right they are both kockoffs

jones75254

iTrader: (2)

Exactly. I have learned this the HARD way. Thought i could save a few bucks and still end up with quality.....rarely happens that way, unless you can live with imperfections in fitment or spend a ton of extra $ to get it to fit right.

Save up for another couple months partner, especially if u want to get the authentic MS kit (has warranty). Is freaky expensive but is pretty much plug-n-play kit, unlike most of the rest.

chrism

if its your first nice car why would you wanna put garbage on it any way?

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

AIT is somewhat decent, but i still wouldn't put any replica bodykit on my car. If you have to look at replicas because of the price, don't bother, your car will be nicer without it.

Keyten

Well I did see where people said ilovebodykits wasn't the way to go. Just from tabbing around the forums I saw where a few people said the VIS kit was good and they had no problems with fitments. I was just wondering if anyone has had any first hand bad/good exp.

I hit a 18 wheeler tire a week ago or so on the freeway so have to get my front bumper replaced anyways. I'll probably go through insurance and just pay the $500 deductible and get a nice front bumper but I'd be stuck paying the bill for the rest of the car.

I'm a college kid and am not made of money so paying $3000 for a full body kit is a little out of my range so I'm trying understand my options a little better.

nvrfalter

iTrader: (1)

get the authentic mazdaspeed front. replica sides/rear.

NgoRX8

iTrader: (1)

^ or even OEM rear aero flares for the rear

VeilSideBrian

Why "half ***" your project.

If you don't have enough money for quality parts now, why not

A. save up until you can get them
or
B. just leave the car stock

reaper1

Like everyone has said , get a real one or don't get nothing at all............

My 2 cents ...................

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

no, honestly, i think you should go for the replica kits.

i'll tell you why.

if it fits fine then you can say, "hahah bitches" to everyone on the forums and if it doesnt fit fine and you have to spend a lot of extra money in fitment, well, then you are right where you would be if you bought the authentic pieces.

perks11

^^^ thats funny. but just remember you get what you pay for, so dont be supprised when fitment sucks

thecow135

haha bitches! i like it

Schimmle

I got a replica and it fit just fine.Although the guys who put it on weren't the best.

LiL BenNy

what brand?

Keyten

What kit was it?

I've sort of came to terms with the fact that a new kit is going to cost more than expected though. I've been picking up extra shifts and cut back on my beer money.

I think I might go with the Veilside / AIt kit though. I like how it's not ricey but people will notice it's not stock either.

Schimmle

VIS actually. It only had one corner slightly damaged but it was fixed no prob...and I do mean slightly. Got sides and all. Fit just fine.

kersh4w

iTrader: (3)

ah no. veilside is the riciest kit the rx8 has. if rice does it for you, more power to you. it has a gigantic front lip/wing thing.

if you want not ricey, but not stock. go for a mazdaspeed replica. people notice its not stock, but it still has really clean lines. ings is similar to the veilside, but far more tasteful imo. personally, im going for the buddy club kit.

rx8mod83

LoL why would you buy a body kit from a company called ilovebodykits.. yikes* runs for the door.

Schimmle

Better than buying one from a company called stinkyholes.com ?!?!?!

Keyten

Looks to me like they buy from the companies direct then resell for cheaper. I dont understand why it would be such a bad idea which is why I asked. Seemed like a legit question to me.

magnat_man

This front bumper will probably be available soon. I am still waiting confirmation for the group buy.






Let me know by PM if interested and I will PM you as soon as the group buy is started.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Where can I get that front and how much? Do the lights come with it?

magnat_man

It is from me. I will make a group buy soon (waiting information). So if interested, PM me and I will let you know as soon as ready.