Just bought a "knock-off" Kenstyle body kit on ebay for $618 shipped.
09-08-2005, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ez-v
Gsgomez,
Where did you find a Kenstyle kit for $1400? Haven't seen any lower than ~$1800 or so....
Victor
Where did you find a Kenstyle kit for $1400? Haven't seen any lower than ~$1800 or so....
Victor
09-08-2005, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CJams
I will give a full review once my pics get posted. I like it so far, but still need some finishing touches. Will try to get pics up again today.
09-08-2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GSGOMEZ
Go to www.google.com and type Kenstyle kit on TSX. I think there is one company called autosportz at around $1,350.00. Also, u should look at different company and see the price on Kenstyle. I saw other company sell for $1,400.00 from google but can't remember. Check it out.
CJams: Where's the pics man? Don't make me bust a
09-08-2005, 01:03 PM
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Dammit Jim! The bumper has been on my car since last Thursday and I have had pics since then, I just can't get them from my Sony memory stick to the damn internet. Bout to go crazy! I got some others I want to post as well.
09-08-2005, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
Dammit Jim! The bumper has been on my car since last Thursday and I have had pics since then, I just can't get them from my Sony memory stick to the damn internet. Bout to go crazy! I got some others I want to post as well.
09-08-2005, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by spatel600
it looks horrible....thats why hes not posting pics!!!!! hey cjams you did it to me with the roof rack pics! hahaha
I could post pics I took with my camera phone, but "peeps" would
me like when stokeless posted his picsAnd I don't want no stinkin
at me for pics of such a beautiful whip
They will be up in the morn fo shizzle!
09-09-2005, 12:36 PM
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It's dirty now. I took clean pics of it and have them sitting on a Sony memory stick in my shirt pocket. Out of the 4 gazillion computers here at work I have found zero that will accept my memory stick. Been to 4 wings and 3 floors each...no luck! Even brought in my camera, drivers and usb cable to install it on my work pc and it's a no go! My computer here won't recognize my camera when I plug it in and turn it on. I.T. even came down and tried to install it on my comp, but no go. They were even stumped. I don't think god want me to show you guys how pimped my ride is now I might even have to wait for the Vancouver run this weekend to get some pics up on line.
Is there a :suicide: smiley?
I might even have to wait for the Vancouver run this weekend to get some pics up on line.Is there a :suicide: smiley?
09-09-2005, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
It's dirty now. I took clean pics of it and have them sitting on a Sony memory stick in my shirt pocket. Out of the 4 gazillion computers here at work I have found zero that will accept my memory stick. Been to 4 wings and 3 floors each...no luck! Even brought in my camera, drivers and usb cable to install it on my work pc and it's a no go! My computer here won't recognize my camera when I plug it in and turn it on. I.T. even came down and tried to install it on my comp, but no go. They were even stumped. I don't think god want me to show you guys how pimped my ride is now I might even have to wait for the Vancouver run this weekend to get some pics up on line.
Is there a :suicide: smiley?
I might even have to wait for the Vancouver run this weekend to get some pics up on line.Is there a :suicide: smiley?
09-09-2005, 02:01 PM
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Looking sharp, CJams. Sorta reminds me of a Mercedes for some odd reason now.
Also, you gonna put some sort of badge on that rectangular piece in the grill?
Also, you gonna put some sort of badge on that rectangular piece in the grill?
09-09-2005, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JTso
I can take a spy shot of Cjams car. 
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...010#post468010
It does look a bit like a benz! I haven't figured out what I am going to put in the "square logo" area yet. The fog lights are sitting in my garage waiting to be installed. Hopefully by this weekend.
09-09-2005, 02:31 PM
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The paint is slightly lighter I think. The lighting changes everything. Sometime it looks like it matches perfectly, other times it looks a tad bit off. It all dependes on the light.
Thx!
Thx!
09-09-2005, 02:37 PM
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We should set up a photshoot. I've been dying to get out and take more photo's. We could get you, me, jtso and whoever else wants to get in on it, go find a nice place and snap away.
Anyone interested? I wish I could make the trip on Sunday. Sounds like it's going to be a blast.
James
Anyone interested? I wish I could make the trip on Sunday. Sounds like it's going to be a blast.
James
09-09-2005, 04:13 PM
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Knock off body kit review!!!!!!!!!!
Here is a little review of the body kit.
Price $468 + $150 shipping. Can't beat it since people are posting $1400 price tags for the Kenstyle. You do the math!
When you get the kit it comes primered with Gloss White. It is very hard to see the body kit defects with the shiny white paint, so you have to mark every defect you can find with a pencil before you start to prepare it.
The fiberglass is perfectly thick for the kit. Not too thick and not paper thin.
It appears that the manufacturer bought a Kenstyle kit and made a mold from it.
It doesn't fit perfect when you get it. You will need to do a little work to get it to fit perfectly. I had to add some fiberglass here and there to get it closer to where I wanted it. Also needed to smooth out some wavey surfaces with some thin body filler.
The grill is part of the bumper, but it looked like you could cut it out and use a Mugen or something if you wanted to. But it would take some work.
When mounting the front bumper, it doesn't have the clips under the lights like the OEM bumper. Nor are any of the holes cut out for any of the bolts/screws/or button clips.
The sides skirts seemed to fit pretty well, but I added a bit of fiberglass to them so they fit even better. They haven't been installed yet.
I didn't like the way the rear skirt matched up so I haven't even messed with it yet. But as far as quality goes, the rear skirt has the best finish out of all the pieces that it came with. I may still use it later down the line. We will see.
Here is where I got it again:
For anyone interested this is where I bought it....
JTRsport Inc. Mailing address: P.O BOX 861088 L.A CA 90086
Sales department Business hours:
MONDAY to FRIDAY 10:00AM to 6:00PM PST / 1:00PM to 9:00PM EST
at 909-595-3027
Price $468 + $150 shipping. Can't beat it since people are posting $1400 price tags for the Kenstyle. You do the math!
When you get the kit it comes primered with Gloss White. It is very hard to see the body kit defects with the shiny white paint, so you have to mark every defect you can find with a pencil before you start to prepare it.
The fiberglass is perfectly thick for the kit. Not too thick and not paper thin.
It appears that the manufacturer bought a Kenstyle kit and made a mold from it.
It doesn't fit perfect when you get it. You will need to do a little work to get it to fit perfectly. I had to add some fiberglass here and there to get it closer to where I wanted it. Also needed to smooth out some wavey surfaces with some thin body filler.
The grill is part of the bumper, but it looked like you could cut it out and use a Mugen or something if you wanted to. But it would take some work.
When mounting the front bumper, it doesn't have the clips under the lights like the OEM bumper. Nor are any of the holes cut out for any of the bolts/screws/or button clips.
The sides skirts seemed to fit pretty well, but I added a bit of fiberglass to them so they fit even better. They haven't been installed yet.
I didn't like the way the rear skirt matched up so I haven't even messed with it yet. But as far as quality goes, the rear skirt has the best finish out of all the pieces that it came with. I may still use it later down the line. We will see.
Here is where I got it again:
For anyone interested this is where I bought it....
JTRsport Inc. Mailing address: P.O BOX 861088 L.A CA 90086
Sales department Business hours:
MONDAY to FRIDAY 10:00AM to 6:00PM PST / 1:00PM to 9:00PM EST
at 909-595-3027
09-09-2005, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by itrhybrid
The kit itself kind of looks RL'ish.
Nice job
Looks good though
09-09-2005, 11:57 PM
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Cjams, that looks great! Are you going to put side and rear kit on your car? It will looks badass. I am thinking about buying this kit or Oem on my 04 CG TSX.
Are you going to put side and rear kit on your car? It will looks badass. I am thinking about buying this kit or Oem on my 04 CG TSX.
09-10-2005, 12:07 AM
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I did not see your message about side and rear kit there, ha. I wonder where did you buy foglamp that fit on Kenstyle front bumper? I want to buy one if I plan to get Kenstyle kit.
09-10-2005, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CJams
The paint is slightly lighter I think. The lighting changes everything. Sometime it looks like it matches perfectly, other times it looks a tad bit off. It all dependes on the light.
Thx!
Thx!
Looking at it closer, it seems it's matching fine, but the problem is the new paint doens't seem as "deep" or "wet". Have you tried a polish and then a pure caranuba wax? Should help make the paint pop and appear deeper.
Good work man - matching OEM is VERY hard work, especially for a newbie at the process. Your work looks great!
09-12-2005, 09:05 AM
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Thanks for all the compliments! I switched out the mesh with some other stuff and added some fog lights. Now it looks more complete. I have a few ideas for what I am going to do with the logo area.
One bad fitment issue with this kit is the chrome trim piece that goes around the grill. The stock piece is about 1/4 inch too long on each side. I haven't done anything about it yet since you don't notice it unless you know about it.
Here is a pic next to a stock TSX.
One bad fitment issue with this kit is the chrome trim piece that goes around the grill. The stock piece is about 1/4 inch too long on each side. I haven't done anything about it yet since you don't notice it unless you know about it.
Here is a pic next to a stock TSX.
09-14-2005, 01:00 AM
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I think this link sell it for about the same price..
looks like the same kit
http://www.eracings.com/catalog/type...06-p-1325.html
looks like the same kit
http://www.eracings.com/catalog/type...06-p-1325.html