CJams

Ok! Since I get soooo much flack for not having a body kit and keeping my black mud flaps, I have been in search of a body kit.

After watching Ebay for a few weeks I finally came accross what seemed to be a good deal. I picked up a "knock-off" Kenstyle body kit for $618 shipped. I talked to the guy and he said it's the exact same as the kenstyle kit. It comes with the front bumper/mesh grill, 2 side skirts, and the rear skirt. So I bought it.

But before I bought it I did a few things since I am a little skeptical about the kit being different than what I expect. 1. I called my credit card company and asked them the stop payment policy to ensure full refund if the kit isn't what I expect. Check! 2. Next I copied the page of the auction for my own personal gratification. Then I selected "Buy It Now"

I will be the
Here are the pics from the auction





Will report back once received!!!

SSN_FT1(SS/DV)

Good luck to ya man. I hope it's everything that you hope for....I might have done the same thing if I had the money to spend right now. I'll pray that you don't get taken...I know it's a real worry with these crazy Ebayers.

Tsx536

Good luck CJams! Hopefully everything works out with it. Did you pay using Paypal?

I would start looking for a good body shop to paint it for you.

jmathew34

make sure the bodyshop works well with fiberglass as well...i bought a cheap-o bodykit for my accord once and 2 bodyshops would not touch it stating the quality of the fiberglass was too poor....

matelot

is there a reason you dont want to share the link to that item ?

CJams

Thx guys! Just got done talking to them and paying for it. It sounds pretty good. I saw another guy online selling Kenstyle kits for like $650, I wonder if it was the knock off?

No body shop required! Instead of the body shop I am looking for a new gravity feed spray gun since my old gun(bottom feed) needs to be rebuilt anyway. I like to buy the new toys/tools and do it myself I will however research the best place to buy Acura SSM paint and clear coat.

CJams

Go to ebay, sign in and do a search for "tsx body kit" in the "completed items" section. I think the link is inactive since the auction has ended.

BTW-matelot, your kid looks like he has the sickest tribal tattoos I have ever seen on a toddler!

JTso

iTrader: (2)

Can't wait to see it on your car!

loxllxol

I've seen the kenstyle kit in person. The fiberglass is really really thin. I'm sure the paint will spider-web from the flexing. I held the bumper up to the light, and you can see the light shine through the bumper.

The edges weren't sharp. You'll have difficulty getting the oem chrome trim from the grille to fasten onto the knockoff bumper.

CJams

Thanks for the info! If the kit fits well and is a little thin I can add a layer of glass to the back of it to stiffin it up a bit. I will check it first.

As far as the grill fitting, it's suppose to come with a grill already. We shall see

narci

The real Kenstyles come with the integrated fog lights too right? does the knock off? or will there be 2 big holes?

CJams

I'm gonna say holes only for that price. We will see. The pic shows lights, but i'm not counting on it. That would however be a nice bonus

mg7726

good luck man! show us pics when you get it!

loxllxol

You're right it does come with the grille. But I'm talking about the chrome trim that goes around the perimeter of the grille.

BigTimeTech

Good luck to you, I'm anxious to see how it comes out.

tsxondubs

my kenstyle kit was pretty thick when i got it im really happy with mine how its fits and the quality of it .I just sprayed it and installed it no body work at all

Powered by Honda

Those pictures are the real kenstyle kit. Its on there site I think??...

Anyways, let me know how it turns out...or else face this:

...since I'm very interest in that sexy kit.

Alin10123

looks pretty good. Pleease post pics asap after the install.

Big Pimpin

I love the kenstyle grill

Benz_05_TSX

iTrader: (1)

Always heard bad comments on knock off kits...such as the K style n M style..... but hey, prove us wrong~

kyotousa

knockoff is basically the same right?
the fitment is just gonna be off.....XD

JeffTSX

I didn't really like the kenstyle when it first came out but when I saw it in real person, the kit is SICK!!! Congras on your purchase man

JPL530i

i can't wait to see how it turns out. keep us posted, pal

CJams

Once I get it I will test the fit before painting it and let everyone know whether it's a "go" or "no go". I sure hope it's a "go."

nitehawktsx67

sweet, if it all goes good for u, i mite look at getting it for mine to!!

CJams

Item shipped today baby!

CJams

Guess what came in the mail today?








Well.....

It doesn't come with fog lights or a Mugen Style Grill! Fog lights I didn't expect, but I really wanted an open faced mesh grill, and you have to use the stock chrome piece, I can still modify it a bit. The actuall kit needs a bit of prep for paint. It has a rough finish and could still use light body filler. It is pretty thick fiberglass though. I am very happy with the sturdiness of it. The rear bumper skirt doesn't seem to fit that well though. The part where the skirt meets the bumper is about a 1/4 inch thick and leaves a big lip there. I didn't have a chance to really get to it as you could see by the fading sunlight. The sides skirts didn't really blow me away, but I haven't found a set that have yet. But I will get in to it more tomorrow morning. If all goes well I'll have the kit on by Monday morning. Enjoy!

me_kevinly

so the grill and front bumber are fixed as one piece?

Canyonball

Yes.

BTW, Hope it's a good fit. Oh yeah... I have a Kenstyle and I didn't bother forkin out an extra $450 for the Raybrig fog lights. Not to mention the drivers side hole is RIGHT in front of my Comptech Icebox velocity stack rendering it Ram-air.

CJams

I just got back in from checking out the kit again and I am getting excited. I like it! But theres alot of prep work that needs to be done just to paint it but in general I am very pleased. The grill will most likely get modified (Yes it is part of the bumper, but you need to use the stock chrome piece that runs around it.). I'm thinking of cutting the bottom 2 horizontal bars in the grill area, but keeping the emblem/logo mount. Then putting a mesh black mesh background.

The rear skirt just doesn't seem like it's gonna fit right. Anyone got good pics of their rear bumper on a Kenstyle kit?

Canyon you using the rear skirt? I thought you had some different sides or sumpn?

Canyonball

What's wrong with the rear? You might need a second person to test fit it. Make sure you don't forget the masking tape. I answered your last q on my OLD-ASS thread! lol

kaikai114

yum cant wait to see it once you have it on

jeffreytchui

well at least you didnt buy the Raven kit.

Benz_05_TSX

iTrader: (1)

Nice.... looks pretty good...... now all we wait are some new pics after paint!

CJams

It took about 15 minutes of sanding select spots to get it to fit right, but it still needs sanding in a couple of spots and some glass in others for that perfect fit. Looks good so far. All of the bolt and snap spots have to be drilled out and the OEM chrome trim for the grill doesn't seem to fit perfecty yet. The Fog light holes are about 3 5/8" and the other squarish hole is 4.5" wide. Decided not to do any major mods to the grill though.

Here she is...

joerockt

^^^ Its gonna look awesome when your done...Nice!

NJtsx

looks awesome....i would paint the parts in the grill black and throw some black mesh anywhere where there are voids

jiggaman

good luck with that man! keep us posted

BlackTSX

That looks pretty good, always loved the look of the kenstyle, cant wait to see it painted!!

CCColtsicehockey

just dont drive around with an unpainted kit please.