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06-28-2016, 09:41 AM | #1 |
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Fitment on body kit.
Hey guys I searched and found a few helpful threads but they were little older. So I wanted to see if anyone can tell me some info. Basically I'm repainting my car and I really like the look of the origin stylish front bumper with the origin race line rear bumper.
I just wanted to ask how would fitment be out the box with these kits I'm hearing good things and some bad it's like 60/40 on fitment. I would like for it to fit like oem and I'm sure it can with the right amount of time working on these bumpers. I'm not trying to pay a body guy 5k to fit these like oem. So can someone tell me are they pretty good like the body lines line up to the oem body lines. I seen some people saying they fit really good then showed pictures of them looking like shit lol. If anyone can share info or pictures I would deeply appreciate it guys! |
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06-28-2016, 10:06 AM | #2 |
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I would probably budget 3-4hrs per bumper
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06-28-2016, 10:38 AM | #4 |
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C-west/drft is amazing fit, and extremely durable/flexible material. They use PFRP and its almost as good as oem polyurethane. Real vertex fit is excellent as well, but you're gonna pay vertex price.
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06-28-2016, 10:44 AM | #5 |
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If you don't have a quality bang for your buck body guy then expect to pay almost the cost of the bumper to get things lined up legitimately.
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06-28-2016, 10:53 AM | #6 | |
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My vote goes to Shine Auto Project. I had one of their very first Goodline replicas for ae86 back in 07. Shit was spot on and super durable. I'm not sure what type of martial blend they use but I know it is not your traditional fiberglass/gel coat. As far as I know they have kept the quality level high as well. They are they guys who make the Sexy Style replica, super dope. http://www.shineautoproject.com/port...c-s-full-aero/
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06-28-2016, 11:06 AM | #7 |
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With most fiber it's luck of the pull. You could get a piece that fits near perfect needing an hour or less of work to be fit properly.
The quality control for higher priced kits usually fall into this area. You either pay up front, or possibly pay more on the back end. Take the cost of the panel, and the cost of your body guy into account and you'll be able to make the best choice for you.
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06-28-2016, 11:07 AM | #8 |
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I hate the origin kit that's on my zenki. Shit is spider crackin everywhere and some actual cracks are developing on the side skirts. I don't scrape. This is on my daily that has coilovers and a relatively bumpy commute everyday
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06-28-2016, 11:31 AM | #10 |
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This is all great info and I do really Appreciate this. You guys are really helping me decide and to be honest I'm thinking about staying oem just because I'm looking for that perfect fit. I have the usdm spec bumper now I'm thinking just do the modification as cutting out the center little to see the intercooler. I seen some photos and that does look really nice to and I'm still able to get that oem fit. I don't think I want to deal with the headache and price tag to make this work
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06-28-2016, 11:34 AM | #11 |
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TBH, I've never had any aftermarket kit fit OEM perfect on ANY car, foreign or domestic. I've had plenty that I've been able to make work, and only a few that I should've never touched. But, yeah, if you're anal about fitment and working on a budget, kits aren't for you. Solid kits will definitely take LESS to fit, but almost all will take something.
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06-28-2016, 11:46 AM | #12 |
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I was wanting to go with real vertex lang actually. so that's good to know, thanks!
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chargespeed is also pretty nice fit, but again, $$$.
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06-28-2016, 12:49 PM | #15 |
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I currently have a drft front bumper and its amazing.
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06-28-2016, 01:38 PM | #16 |
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Vertex fitment and quality was top notch. I've had the kit for almost 6 years now, its taken a beating and its still in great shape. I have new aero coming just to change the look of the car a little and I'm nervous it wont be as good of quality as vertex. If it isnt im selling it lol.
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06-29-2016, 02:36 AM | #18 | |
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i ran origin aero on my last s14, while it fit up OK. it was by no means perfect (keep in mind i literally just slapped it on, cable tied front/rear bars and tek screwed the sideskirts as it was just a drift car) while it passed the 10ft rule, up close it wasnt overly great. im now running a pretty random assortment of aero (BN kit, DMAX front fenders, origin 50mm rears) and the DMAX stuff fits like factory, the genuine BN fits like shit, and the origin is passable. id stick with OEM with a lip kit |
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06-29-2016, 03:41 AM | #20 |
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duraflex is bottom of the barrel, every car I've seen with duraflex anything it looked absolutely terrible or they paid so much to have it fitted they might as well have bought the real deal. they make dumpster lids and even those fit terribly lol
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06-29-2016, 06:16 AM | #21 |
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I have Final Konexxion kit.
Fitment is perfect but my fenders were shitty so i had to fix my fenders a bit to work with the kit. everything else fit well. I also reinforced my kit with carbon fiber a bit to make it a little more rigid as well on spots where i knew will have issues.
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06-29-2016, 08:00 AM | #22 |
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I agree in terms of fitment yes, Duraflex is often fucked, especially twisted up sideskirts. For durability though, its better then the generic no name gel coat reps, doesn't explode as easily.
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06-29-2016, 08:58 AM | #23 |
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I've had good luck with version select kits. But as stated, expect at least trimming/sanding with any aftermarket fiberglass part. Body work is pretty straight forward man. I'd suggest fitting the kit yourself if you're mechanically inclined at all. i.e - if it's rubbing somewhere, sand it down, notch it, etc.
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06-29-2016, 10:53 AM | #24 |
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You really get what you pay for, that said if you buy cheap you will pay as much to have it fixed as buying good stuff or it will look like crap
My GP Sports kit fit awesome, the DMax stuff was ok, |
06-29-2016, 07:03 PM | #25 | |
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Hint hint, this is what Im considering. |
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06-29-2016, 07:06 PM | #26 | |
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Then you will need to move on to fixing the major depressions and absent details that get lost. Side skirts you can at the least expect to be cutting along the front edges because the skirt will be too short or too long, re-glassing to allow it to fit. Filling gaps between the skirt and body. Lots of time with the heat gun I would expect to sand and block with high build primer 2-3 times minimum.
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06-29-2016, 09:28 PM | #28 |
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C west is amazing mine had pre drilled holes and all lines up perfect! I have a shine auto ss fits grate n love it. Fine line tuneing fits grate as well! My only experience with origin was with fenders and they fit good was not mad with them at all. As for fitting just take your time trimming, it's a bitch to put back. Really helps to have a buddy help hold/mock lots of on and off. if u get frustrated Ez or don't have patients it will look like shit. My fealings with spider cracks be it is what it is, they all do it.its fiber glass not matter bad it is it CAN be fixed. Some one please make/stock bn sport non wide body type3 for s14 I need this now!
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06-30-2016, 09:35 AM | #29 | |
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Hope your not looking at winning any shows. I've seen plenty of people run them, but they definitely have the 10 meter rule lol. If your just going to cover it in vinyl or spray paint then smash around a track at drift days go for it. I much prefer running over a $250 bumper then a $500 bumper. But if this is a car you want to hard park and look clean AF, then pony up the cash man. Duraflex will not make you happy.
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