Ilovebodykits
07-23-2008, 03:27 PM
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Ilovebodykits
A quick question, hoping someone has an answer. I was browsing through a few websites that sell body kits and came across a site called Ilovebodykits.Com. Has anyone ever Actually bought anything from them? Is it a trusted site? I noticed they sell the Veilside D1 GT Body parts So I'm tempted to order them from here. Thanks for any Info. Btw Yes I did search about that website, Only found 2 threads which weren't much help. 
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07-23-2008, 04:05 PM
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This is my opinion.
I have NEVER heard of them.
They sell that VIS/Extreme Dimensions/ETC. GARBAGE.
I would NOT buy from them and expect to get an authentic VeilSide part.
That is my suggestion to you.
I have NEVER heard of them.
They sell that VIS/Extreme Dimensions/ETC. GARBAGE.
I would NOT buy from them and expect to get an authentic VeilSide part.
That is my suggestion to you.
07-23-2008, 04:20 PM
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if you want to buy from a reputable dealer then look for the body kit manufacturers list of authorized dealers...otherwise chances are you will get screwed
07-23-2008, 04:34 PM
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thats not even the end of it my friend....you can also budget another 1-1500 for paint and fit and make sure you have enough cash to respray every year at least the nose
07-23-2008, 05:10 PM
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those are the body shops you wanna stay away from...here is some true info for you to have...
Overview of the Two Materials
Urethane is flexible but very difficult to customize or repair in any way.
Fiberglass is rigid but can be readily repaired or customized by a competent shop.
Points to be Considered
Purchase Cost
Fitment
Ability to Customize or Modify
Cost and Ability to repair
PURCHASE COST
If you are purchasing a quality part or kit, the urethane products are probably going to be slightly more expensive.
FITMENT
Generally speaking, a urethane product will fit a car slightly better right out of the box due to the control in the manufacturing process.
However, a urethane product CANNOT be fitted as exactly as a fiberglass part. Fiberglass products usually require trimming or filling during installation.
ABILITY TO CUSTOMIZE OR MODIFY
A good custom shop can modify or customize ALL fiberglass products. Fiberglass is a material that can be shaped, changed or fitted to any application. These mods can be reinforced to produce significant strength and durability. Urethane cannot be reworked or modified with any degree of durability.
COST AND ABILITY TO REPAIR
Urethane parts are flexible and will absorb very small 'hits' without creating serious damage (cracks or holes). However, once urethane is cracked in any manner, it is usually sent to the scrap pile out back.
Fiberglass parts are totally repairable. Most damaged parts, within reason, of course, can be repaired by any shop experienced with fiberglass. Proper repairs on fiberglass parts are durable and should be permanent.
Let's look at a repair cost scenario on a full bumper replacement kit.
Suppose there are a couple of good sized cracks in the front bumper. Normally, with a urethane kit, the bumper will need to be replaced.
Usually, the part cost is approximately $425.00 + $125.00 (average) in shipping. The labor to remove/replace and paint will be a constant cost in either replacing or repairing. There will probably be a time delay of up to 4 weeks until the replacement bumper arrives. The same cracks in a fiberglass bumper can probably be repaired immediately for a labor cost of $150.00. In most cases, unless the damage is very severe, this means a savings of $400.00 to repair a fiberglass front bumper rather than replacing a urethane bumper.
taken from
http://www.wickedbodies.net/FAQ's.htm
Overview of the Two Materials
Urethane is flexible but very difficult to customize or repair in any way.
Fiberglass is rigid but can be readily repaired or customized by a competent shop.
Points to be Considered
Purchase Cost
Fitment
Ability to Customize or Modify
Cost and Ability to repair
PURCHASE COST
If you are purchasing a quality part or kit, the urethane products are probably going to be slightly more expensive.
FITMENT
Generally speaking, a urethane product will fit a car slightly better right out of the box due to the control in the manufacturing process.
However, a urethane product CANNOT be fitted as exactly as a fiberglass part. Fiberglass products usually require trimming or filling during installation.
ABILITY TO CUSTOMIZE OR MODIFY
A good custom shop can modify or customize ALL fiberglass products. Fiberglass is a material that can be shaped, changed or fitted to any application. These mods can be reinforced to produce significant strength and durability. Urethane cannot be reworked or modified with any degree of durability.
COST AND ABILITY TO REPAIR
Urethane parts are flexible and will absorb very small 'hits' without creating serious damage (cracks or holes). However, once urethane is cracked in any manner, it is usually sent to the scrap pile out back.
Fiberglass parts are totally repairable. Most damaged parts, within reason, of course, can be repaired by any shop experienced with fiberglass. Proper repairs on fiberglass parts are durable and should be permanent.
Let's look at a repair cost scenario on a full bumper replacement kit.
Suppose there are a couple of good sized cracks in the front bumper. Normally, with a urethane kit, the bumper will need to be replaced.
Usually, the part cost is approximately $425.00 + $125.00 (average) in shipping. The labor to remove/replace and paint will be a constant cost in either replacing or repairing. There will probably be a time delay of up to 4 weeks until the replacement bumper arrives. The same cracks in a fiberglass bumper can probably be repaired immediately for a labor cost of $150.00. In most cases, unless the damage is very severe, this means a savings of $400.00 to repair a fiberglass front bumper rather than replacing a urethane bumper.
taken from
http://www.wickedbodies.net/FAQ's.htm
07-23-2008, 05:14 PM
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From my experience - shops that are going to say "stay away from that fiberglass crap" are the ones that order the cheapest knockoffs possible to "save a buck". Then they try to work on it and realize it would work better in a dumpster. Then they call me and explain that whole thing and order the authentic parts and the customer is happy.
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