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Old 03-09-2010, 12:05 PM
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hey.. i found this full body kit on ebay super cheap and was wondering why it is so cheap.. the seller has 100% feedback..


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S2000-S2K-0...s#ht_2726wt_939
Old 03-09-2010, 12:13 PM
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Looks like a copy of the Veilside kit. Not sure why it's so cheap....but I don't find it attractive at all.
Old 03-09-2010, 12:19 PM
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Cheap because its a copy for sure, but you may end up paying more to get them to fit better. You may get lucky but you run the risk of them fitting like crap.. I also agree not very good looking kit
Old 03-09-2010, 12:22 PM
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It is a replica veilside kit. NRG is a replica/cheap brand.
Old 03-09-2010, 06:09 PM
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It is cheap because it is thin and will not line up well. No mounting kits or predrilled holes. You are on your own on installation and mounting hardware. That may mean gluing the parts on. Not my taste. I have seen the fiber reinforced plastic. It still breaks and is thinner that fiberglass. Cheap knock off.
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I actually like the kit ONLY if it has the right wheels, car color, ect.. But I agree with the rest. It will be a pain in the a$$ to install and probably wont fit right, will require alot of body work to make it line up. Then it will end up cracking or getting stress cracks in it pretty quick since its most likely thin. But hell if you dont mind making it fit right and want it, get it and try it out man.
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i once bought a body kit off ebay for a celica the front end sucked the sides where ok and the back was good. its pretty random if youll get a good kit or not
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Cheap because it is absolutely hideous lol. Oh and it's a copy and probably fits like crap.
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Ifyou want cheap, buy shine parts. fitment is maybe 7-8/10 and asm replica.
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thanks for your input..... sorta makes me rethink getting the kit.. i like the looks of it.. and i know a guy that does uber insane body work. i just want something that will look dynamic for now. after my first deployment the car will have a full carbon fiber body.. the hood, doors, trunk,,, everything. i guess for now i should just get my wheels and do some performance and not be a ricer huh?


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