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Old May 17, 2004 | 11:49 PM
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That really sucks, Titanium. Sorry to hear....

It really is depressing to hear such horror stories. I don't think I would have purchased this had I heard these stories prior. It seems I've gotten 1 good kit in comparison to 1 shitty, & 1 smashed by the shipper kit. I really wouldn't like those odds....

Sorry, guys, I wasn't able to get any pics taken. I'll try to get to them in the next couple of days, school is startin', though, so it may be a few days.

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Old May 18, 2004 | 01:08 AM
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Dang that sux!!! Isn't AAS a member of this forum? I think they should speak up and address some of these issues. They should stand behind a product that they offer! I think it's really bad business practice to not be consistent and they should give quality service and products. It only takes one bad seed to ruin the whole crop -- i'm sure some members of this forum also belong to other clubs where they can give a "heads up" on their experience with them, positively or NEGATIVELY.

Amen brother!
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Old May 18, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by flipstream
Hey titanium.. did it at least look any way similar to the pics i posted?
dunno flipstream , really really smashed up , like someone put a refridgerator on it or something , anyways I called up and they said they are going to ship another one. Only problem is that they don't know when they are gonna ship it . .. hopefully it will be soon... I'll keep you all updated , if this kit turns out to be crap , I'll let you all know , I got a high quality digi cam that I can use .
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Old May 18, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by Landon_Starr
That'd be awesome if someone could manage a poly-urethane MS replica. Talk about a gold mine......=)

--Landon
I was a bit worried about the INGs kit I'm getting being FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) aka fibreglass.

However the Aero Hybrid version they do is something that INGs have worked on themselves, its a "Hybridized fibreglass and Urethane" which they say "can overcome chipping and cracking problems"

Only $120 more so went for it!
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Old May 18, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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how much was it orb?

and titgrey u have two 8's??
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Old May 18, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Originally posted by orbist
I was a bit worried about the INGs kit I'm getting being FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) aka fibreglass.

However the Aero Hybrid version they do is something that INGs have worked on themselves, its a "Hybridized fibreglass and Urethane" which they say "can overcome chipping and cracking problems"

Only $120 more so went for it!
Exactly! That why it's Original MS kit, Ings+1 kit or RMagic... no cracking and breaking thanks!
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Old May 18, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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yep 2 8's
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Old May 18, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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If ppl could afford those kits then we wouldn't be reading this thread.

whiles we waiting for updates...

titgrey - damn...why would u have two? to match ur clothes? 8p
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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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Of course they're expensive. You get what you pay for. I'm a tad careless when in a hurry (which is too often!). So there is no way fiberglass will hold up for me. Plain and simple. If you can afford a $599 kit, plus shipping, refinishing, painting and mounting. If you just cut back for a little while (less movies, less drinking, less eating out), you can afford to upgrade to one of these other kits... that is if you really want one

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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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Landon, any updates or pics?
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Old May 18, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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Finally I got my car back. Here is the AAS kits on my car.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 11:16 PM
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The only problem I have is the side skirts are not fit prefectly.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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I also painted my rear bumper blue, which IMO is better looking than 2 tone colors.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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Final pic. I would give most of the credit to my bodyshop. They really did a great job on the paint job. Overall, I guess the quality of the kits is only OK.
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Old May 18, 2004 | 11:50 PM
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I like it.
Imperfect,yes,but still,nice.
So,Don,what was the total $ outlay?
Are you satisfied?
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Old May 19, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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Looks good overall. And I must say I like the monochrome scheme on the rear bumper. Very nice. Too bad about the skirt fitment but it's only noticeable up close. One thing that is nice is the fact that the plastic 'bar' across the nose grill is absent. Big plus on that. Great pics!
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Old May 19, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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Originally posted by Preacher
I like it.
Imperfect,yes,but still,nice.
So,Don,what was the total $ outlay?
Are you satisfied?
Yes, I'm 90% satisfield.
I got the kit for $549 (starting bid from ebay) + $150 shipping and I got hook up for free paint job and installation. So total cost $699. Nice, rite
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Old May 19, 2004 | 12:43 AM
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Ya can't beat that!
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Old May 19, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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I agree with the above. Not 100%, but looks nice! At $699 ya can't beat it with a stick!
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Old May 19, 2004 | 12:55 AM
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i need free paint and installation.

The greddy exhaust looks big..i like.

i have a simple question....are the side skrits just stuck on or drilled?

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Old May 19, 2004 | 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by HK.RX888
i need free paint and installation.

The greddy exhaust looks big..i like.

i have a simple question....are the side skrits just stuck on or drilled?
They are drilled.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 01:11 AM
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congrats on the kit.. how much did your body shop charge total? (if you haven't read the previous posts, i got a bad (not good) kit from AAS... )
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Old May 19, 2004 | 01:18 AM
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Originally posted by flipstream
congrats on the kit.. how much did your body shop charge total? (if you haven't read the previous posts, i got a bad (not good) kit from AAS... )
I did read your previous posts, sorry about your kits. My bodyshop didn't charge me anything. Yes, free, is kind of a sponsorship. Usually they will charge about $800-1200 for paint job + installation.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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nice.. congrats again.
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Old May 19, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by HK.RX888
If ppl could afford those kits then we wouldn't be reading this thread.

whiles we waiting for updates...

titgrey - damn...why would u have two? to match ur clothes? 8p
yep gotta have them to match my clothes lol
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