prove_it
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I feel like asking everyone about body modifications and their opinions on what should be changed/moddified for better looks.
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Body opinions
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chucklesas
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prove_it
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good read, nice black widebody look. What about a current discussion?
I'm personally not a body kit person...but mine came with the cyber kit so I'm sticking with it, though I picked up a stock front for winter.
Bigger question is availability.
-Cyber was the only kit made to my knowledge and didn't fit the car's style, most are gone, as they don't hold up very well (i.e. thin fiberglass).
-JDM stuff occasionally comes up for sale, but its normally pretty pricey. I personally like there front ends better, but its a matter of opinion.
-CF hoods (w/ or w/o JDM vents) can be had new and look sweet, but they're pricey.
-then theres all the misc stuff that works like R32 wing, Saab rear bumber, 89' tail lights, ect.
-or the hack and mod of factory parts. I personally think the front grills look good cut out on the factory bumper. A small lip on the bumpers look nice too. Someone posted how to make those out of the section that goes between the bumper and the grill/lights.
Bigger question is availability.
-Cyber was the only kit made to my knowledge and didn't fit the car's style, most are gone, as they don't hold up very well (i.e. thin fiberglass).
-JDM stuff occasionally comes up for sale, but its normally pretty pricey. I personally like there front ends better, but its a matter of opinion.
-CF hoods (w/ or w/o JDM vents) can be had new and look sweet, but they're pricey.
-then theres all the misc stuff that works like R32 wing, Saab rear bumber, 89' tail lights, ect.
-or the hack and mod of factory parts. I personally think the front grills look good cut out on the factory bumper. A small lip on the bumpers look nice too. Someone posted how to make those out of the section that goes between the bumper and the grill/lights.
Andy_S
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JDM bumpers, keyless gas door, painted door handles, and wingless. That would about do it for me.
chucklesas
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Trunk key hole delete and fill.
Antenna hole delete and fill.
JDM Fuel door (no key hole)
Many people seem to like the look of JDM bumpers.
There's supposedly a 93 Galant LS bumper that is similar to ours, except without the foglight holes... #3 is sporting that (at least it used to).
We have carbon fiber hood and trunks available to us now.
There are the 3 piece CF replica AMG wing kits.
CF replica AMG grill.
Something like 11 different grill options from various model Galants.
AMG Smooth side door cladding.
Chrome door handles (from various level 88-93 galants).
JDM fenders with marker lights.
JDM headlights.
93 headlights.
Amber corner lights.
Single bulb, clear JDM corner lights.
Dual bulb, clear JDM corner lights.
A few different tail light options available from different Galants.
Pretty much anything beyond that will require fabrication. i.e. hood scoops/vents, wide fenders and probably wouldn't be considered tasteful by the majority of this board.
Antenna hole delete and fill.
JDM Fuel door (no key hole)
Many people seem to like the look of JDM bumpers.
There's supposedly a 93 Galant LS bumper that is similar to ours, except without the foglight holes... #3 is sporting that (at least it used to).
We have carbon fiber hood and trunks available to us now.
There are the 3 piece CF replica AMG wing kits.
CF replica AMG grill.
Something like 11 different grill options from various model Galants.
AMG Smooth side door cladding.
Chrome door handles (from various level 88-93 galants).
JDM fenders with marker lights.
JDM headlights.
93 headlights.
Amber corner lights.
Single bulb, clear JDM corner lights.
Dual bulb, clear JDM corner lights.
A few different tail light options available from different Galants.
Pretty much anything beyond that will require fabrication. i.e. hood scoops/vents, wide fenders and probably wouldn't be considered tasteful by the majority of this board.
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I have a cf jdm hood and trunk, wingless, gas door has a key because I don't care, jdm front and rear bumpers and 93 headlights. 93 or JDM headlights make the biggest difference.
DR1665
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Quoting blue642:
-then theres all the misc stuff that works like R32 wing, Saab rear bumber, 89' tail lights,
I'm not one for ricing out my cars, but I've got the 89 tails (nobody would ever buy them) and like them. You pique my curiosity with those other two, though. R32 wing... as in Skyline, right? If the Volkswagen R32 has a wing, I bet it would look ridiculous on a sedan. And Saab rear bumper? This is the first I've heard of this. Year, model, pics?
Thanks.
-then theres all the misc stuff that works like R32 wing, Saab rear bumber, 89' tail lights,
I'm not one for ricing out my cars, but I've got the 89 tails (nobody would ever buy them) and like them. You pique my curiosity with those other two, though. R32 wing... as in Skyline, right? If the Volkswagen R32 has a wing, I bet it would look ridiculous on a sedan. And Saab rear bumper? This is the first I've heard of this. Year, model, pics?
Thanks.
Should have been more specific.
shortened bumper (Volvo 760 actual metal bumper. It still uses our cover, but allows you to shorten it by several inches)
shortened bumper
R32 skyline GTR wing
shortened bumper (Volvo 760 actual metal bumper. It still uses our cover, but allows you to shorten it by several inches)
shortened bumper
R32 skyline GTR wing
turbowop
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Quoting crankwalk:
93 or JDM headlights make the biggest difference.
You think so? I like my new '93 headlights, but I still think the biggest and best modification you can do to the aesthetics of the U.S. cars is a JDM front bumper. I'm surprised you don't care about the JDM fuel door. I just installed one on my car. Looks much nicer, IMO.
I like all the factory JDM body parts and lights. I also like the AMG stuff, but not as much and definitely not for the price. I have yet to see any aftermarket parts I like other than the recent CF hoods/trunks.
93 or JDM headlights make the biggest difference.
You think so? I like my new '93 headlights, but I still think the biggest and best modification you can do to the aesthetics of the U.S. cars is a JDM front bumper. I'm surprised you don't care about the JDM fuel door. I just installed one on my car. Looks much nicer, IMO.
I like all the factory JDM body parts and lights. I also like the AMG stuff, but not as much and definitely not for the price. I have yet to see any aftermarket parts I like other than the recent CF hoods/trunks.
prove_it
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What about dechroming the whole car. I have a 92 and I like the tails but hate the chrome strip. Any ideas? Plus is dechroming a 92 kensington gray worth it? I'm referring to the chrome strip in the panels and bumpers also.
