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01-24-2008, 10:36 PM
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the fitment was okay, there problem areas were both the corners (where the corner lights are). mine did not have enough material there and had to be built out.
like almost every kit, you can't just paint it. it will require body work to smooth it out so the paint comes out smooth.
like almost every kit, you can't just paint it. it will require body work to smooth it out so the paint comes out smooth.
01-24-2008, 10:36 PM
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01-24-2008, 11:27 PM
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the fitment was okay, there problem areas were both the corners (where the corner lights are). mine did not have enough material there and had to be built out.
like almost every kit, you can't just paint it. it will require body work to smooth it out so the paint comes out smooth.
like almost every kit, you can't just paint it. it will require body work to smooth it out so the paint comes out smooth.
yeah I'll def. keep those in mind.. so that I won't disappoint too much when
the kit is off ...
so... scsi.. how did you work it out? do all the body work again and put them on?
01-24-2008, 11:32 PM
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01-25-2008, 03:15 PM
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I just recieved my bumper from shine... Its getting installed this weekend or early next week... Bumper arived in great condition... Ill post pics of the process if you want to see.
01-25-2008, 03:25 PM
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I have the front bumper on this kit as well.. it does need reinforcement and some bodywork, but if you take it to a good shop, the fitment is actually pretty good.. it is not as strong as an authentic one, but hey, it only costs 500 bucks... also, since the kit is so cheap, do not skimp on the paint and install.. make sure you have good references so that the paint process they use is solid...
01-27-2008, 11:23 AM
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01-28-2008, 03:12 PM
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Shop called and said the test fit went well. He took some pics like an idiot i forgot to leave him my camera so he used his camera phone... So pics wont be ideal but ill try and put them up later.
He is gonna paint it and do the final install later this week. So ill make sure i leave him my camera.
He is gonna paint it and do the final install later this week. So ill make sure i leave him my camera.
01-29-2008, 09:21 AM
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pics from the test fit looked good... Im excited!!!! His phone wont email pictures though so i cant post them but its going in for the final install on Thursday so ill make sure he takes pics of the whole process.
01-29-2008, 10:13 AM
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congrat. for good news on your body kit!
I hope you really like it!! haha
I just ordered from shine.
i cant wait...
01-29-2008, 06:43 PM
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500 bucks for the front bumper alone? yikes! how much is the real deal? I really like this kit, i actually like the front more than the MS (which is the all time classic for the 8) not really feeling the rear.
Im thinking about the front bumper, but not really interested for 500 + shipping to me In Canada.
Im thinking about the front bumper, but not really interested for 500 + shipping to me In Canada.
01-30-2008, 08:20 AM
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500 bucks for the front bumper alone? yikes! how much is the real deal? I really like this kit, i actually like the front more than the MS (which is the all time classic for the 8) not really feeling the rear.
Im thinking about the front bumper, but not really interested for 500 + shipping to me In Canada.
Im thinking about the front bumper, but not really interested for 500 + shipping to me In Canada.
I agree with you I like this bumper more then the MS as well... The MS was my first love, but this kit grew on me over time... Mostly because EVERYONE has a MS kit lol.
01-30-2008, 06:07 PM
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