Notices

Autobahn Body from Shine!!

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 02:40 PM
  #1  
hscrash's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Autobahn Body from Shine!!

After long time of research!!!

My car finally getting changed this week. also weather is getting better here,

Many ppl questioned about moulding on Shine kits..

Just really minimal body work needed side marker areas and rest part was

pretty much direct fit.

side skirts also fit fine without any moulding.

shine kit plus TEIN FLEX with EDFC

paid about 1300 for installation fee.

Wish me luck on this set up in MA...(many puthalls and shiitty road)

Im picking up my car this friday!

I'll upload mucho pictures then!
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 02:41 PM
  #2  
Spinning Sushi's Avatar
I <3 Sushi
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,967
Likes: 4
From: SoCal
I just got mine from Shine Auto from last week too! Fitment is close to perfect, one of the best replica making companies out there.
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 02:45 PM
  #3  
hscrash's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P
I just got mine from Shine Auto from last week too! Fitment is close to perfect, one of the best replica making companies out there.
haha nice nice!! yeah i was pretty surprised too.

i was pretty worried about fiberglass material(duraflex kinda..) but

guess there is definitly different between fiberglass and hybrid PFR(?)

I know it doesn have as good quality as genuine autobahn parts but

sure it would look as awesome as the genuine one lol
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 03:31 PM
  #4  
CTrx8's Avatar
space for rent
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,714
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, MO
i just got mine and will be getting it installed in a few weeks so it looks like we'll have quite a few pictures to post.
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 03:32 PM
  #5  
Spinning Sushi's Avatar
I <3 Sushi
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,967
Likes: 4
From: SoCal
My car was involved in an accident so instead of going with OEM, I just bought the Autobahn kit for it instead. Unfortunately, Shine Auto don't have the rear bumper to the Autobahn...
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:03 PM
  #6  
HolyCross05's Avatar
Herrroooo Rarrra
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 848
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Originally Posted by hscrash

Wish me luck on this set up in MA...(many puthalls and shiitty road)

Im picking up my car this friday!
The front bumper is very low to the ground so be very careful when driving up or down an elevated entrance. I have the MS sides and it's an inch or more lower than the autobahn front. My car got stranded during that huge snow storm we had several months ago because my bumper was plowing all the snow.
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:08 PM
  #7  
HolyCross05's Avatar
Herrroooo Rarrra
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 848
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
You also have to make sure that the shop does a good job of prepping the material for painting. After having mine for a little over a year spider cracks have started to appear just in front of the headlights.
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 07:27 PM
  #8  
Clavius's Avatar
Its all about Style...
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,337
Likes: 0
From: South of Boston, MA
I better see this at the Meet in Brighton in April
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 10:31 PM
  #9  
hscrash's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by HolyCross05
You also have to make sure that the shop does a good job of prepping the material for painting. After having mine for a little over a year spider cracks have started to appear just in front of the headlights.
Thanks for good advises!

yeah.. i was worried about that too.

the shop is pretty well known around central mass.

I'll def. keep that advice in mind though.

im sure your bumper and side skirts looks sick. haha

post some pictures if you dont mind!
Reply
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 10:40 PM
  #10  
hscrash's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Clavius
I better see this at the Meet in Brighton in April
sure sure,

I'll try to see you guy then

just dont forget contact me about new upcoming events lol

cant wait till see my body kits and EDFC controller which will be locates on the

center console (right behind stick shifter)
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 02:08 PM
  #11  
JJWASH45's Avatar
Do Work!!!
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 302
Likes: 0
From: Virginia Beach, VA
Good luck.. Mine turned out great!
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 02:44 PM
  #12  
Jedi54's Avatar
Administrator
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 22,588
Likes: 3,409
From: The Dark Side
Originally Posted by hscrash
paid about 1300 for installation fee.
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 03:00 PM
  #13  
HolyCross05's Avatar
Herrroooo Rarrra
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 848
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Originally Posted by hscrash

post some pictures if you dont mind!
I've posted this before but here ya go.

Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 03:21 PM
  #14  
HiTMaNN's Avatar
RX-8s Official Cool Guy
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,150
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver BC
Originally Posted by Jedi54
I think he meant for Paint/Prep/Installation of Coilovers
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 06:50 PM
  #15  
azntallguy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Im picking up my front and sides tomorrow, hope to get those on by this weekend.
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2008 | 09:57 PM
  #16  
ivory8's Avatar
Vegas rx8!
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,286
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas
Originally Posted by Renesis SE3P
My car was involved in an accident so instead of going with OEM, I just bought the Autobahn kit for it instead. Unfortunately, Shine Auto don't have the rear bumper to the Autobahn...
ahhh shoot i was just about to ask that
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:04 AM
  #17  
kersh4w's Avatar
Hit & Run Magnet
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,690
Likes: 3
From: DC Area
i wish shine had a full mazdaspeed or kenstyle...
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 12:28 AM
  #18  
DOMINION's Avatar
I don't buy Kool-Aid
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 8,823
Likes: 2
From: Vegas Baby!
^Why? You can still tell the boobies are fake lol
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 09:52 AM
  #19  
hscrash's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by kersh4w
i wish shine had a full mazdaspeed or kenstyle...
Really... I wished that for a while but after waiting for about half year, they didnt come up with any other replica. so just decided to go with autobahn one
cant wait till i pick up my car. its like night before the christmas morning haha.

Originally Posted by HiTMaNN
I think he meant for Paint/Prep/Installation of Coilovers
You got it right~
Costomize the center console for edfc, coilovers, and body kits painted and installed (include front bumper, side skirts, and d rear kits)

all for 1300 aint that bad. plus grill lol

Originally Posted by azntallguy
Im picking up my front and sides tomorrow, hope to get those on by this weekend.
nice nice! post some pictures later!! what color is your car?
Reply
Old Mar 25, 2008 | 10:51 AM
  #20  
azntallguy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
The color of my 8 is Galaxy Grey, Still thinking about what rear bumper i should get. Pics will be up as soon as the kit is on
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cliffkemp
Series I Trouble Shooting
8
Dec 24, 2024 10:48 AM
Shankapotamus3
Series I Trouble Shooting
28
Mar 14, 2021 03:53 PM
Jazzmeson
RX-8 Multimedia/Photo Gallery
11
Mar 2, 2016 02:25 PM
Digitz0070
Series I Exterior Appearance and Body Kits
6
Oct 7, 2015 12:43 PM
Digitz0070
Series I Exterior Appearance and Body Kits
3
Sep 27, 2015 07:49 AM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:59 AM.