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Old 05-07-2006, 04:13 PM
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fixed my own body kit after curb check

When i was leaving school campus a couple weeks ago, i clipped my spyder front bumper on a curb leavin 6 cracks in it and a huge scuff. After going to multiple bodyshops, i got a quote of $400 to fix and $400 for a new bumper with paint. I decided to fix it my self and after two days of labor i got it done for $110 ($35 for materials, fiberglass, bondo, sandepaper, primer, and a friend spot painted it for me for $75). I saved huge money and it looks great. maybe these pics will help some people.
http://flickr.com/photos/15974025@N00/142213569/
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http://flickr.com/photos/15974025@N00/142230600/
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Old 05-07-2006, 04:25 PM
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heres before and after, you can look at all the steps in between by clicking on all the links on my previous post.




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gj....post pics of ur whole car...i wanted to see this kit on the tl for ages...but no one reps it.
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Here you go, this is it.




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good job on fixing it...but the kit is just
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Originally Posted by 1acuratl325
On the trunk lid where it says A C U R A, it looks like the letters are too close together. Whoever put them on put them too close because normally they are spaced apart a little more. I had to get my trunk lid repainted and the shop did the same thing so i just debadged the trunk and just left the A on there.
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Need to drop the car a bit. I had a similar kit. Nice to see someone doing something different
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damn, BODY KIT ON A TL, deff does not fit the car and deff doesnt flow with the shape of the car. to each his own.
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Originally Posted by FISHYTL
On the trunk lid where it says A C U R A, it looks like the letters are too close together. Whoever put them on put them too close because normally they are spaced apart a little more. I had to get my trunk lid repainted and the shop did the same thing so i just debadged the trunk and just left the A on there.
I think he prolly did that on purpose I'd just take out all the emblems if I were him. The emblems on the front grill are also too much. Good job on fixing the kit, fiberglassing is a pain in the but especially with fiberglass mat
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nice work. it's a good feeling when you did something yourself and it turns out great like that. makes you appreciate your car more.

BTW, I hate fiberglass kits, went through it once had to get 4 new front bumpers in total, i'm sure hell not doin it again. LOL
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yeh im gonna get the lip kit in the front by WW and the WW sideskirts, then lower it. dont worry, i know what im doing just need the money first.
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