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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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Is this the OEM body kit?

I am looking to purchase the OEM body kit for my 2003 TL-S.

Is the one listed in these photos the regular OEM version?

http://raceappealkits.ecrater.com/pr...hp?pid=3950997

Whats the procedure for doing this? Do I have to have the parts painted to match my car (anthracite metallic) or can I order them painted and ready to go?

Please post any links of the most reputable shops where I can purchase from. Thank you to all.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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that is not the oem factory kit. it's an aftermarket company that makes a similiar/identical style kit. as far as quality, you probably want to check fitment before purchasing. check out the price. $290 compared to oem's triple that.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by nevTL
I am looking to purchase the OEM body kit for my 2003 TL-S.

Is the one listed in these photos the regular OEM version?

http://raceappealkits.ecrater.com/pr...hp?pid=3950997

Whats the procedure for doing this? Do I have to have the parts painted to match my car (anthracite metallic) or can I order them painted and ready to go?

Please post any links of the most reputable shops where I can purchase from. Thank you to all.
im also looking for a oem lip let me know if you order yourself one
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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haha yeah if only it was that cheap... my front lip alone (painted) cost more than that whole kit
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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^^^ word.. my front lip was over 300 bucks...
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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I just bought side skirts+rear from this site. So i will update in a few weeks when they arrive, on the fitment.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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yea tats aftermarket. my front lip was 200 and it was beat up lol
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:53 AM
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Holy f!$k !!! Thats my car!!!
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:46 AM
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^hahaha
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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Holy f!$k !!! Thats my car!!!
congrats, now we can all assume you have 100 dollar raceappeal lip kit pieces lol....

ask for MONEYYY lol
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:56 AM
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wont work happend to a guy on the forum all they did was take his car off there website and never responed to his email
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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^ Yeah I wish, its cool, and no I dont have their kit, I had a oem kit on mine
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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false advertisment they can get in trouble for that
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 03:43 AM
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^^ wow...your car is being used for advertisment...hahaha
CALL 911
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by SLushhYYY
I just bought side skirts+rear from this site. So i will update in a few weeks when they arrive, on the fitment.
Please do. Either reply back, or make a new thread. Be sure to take detailed pics up close before they're on the car too.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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raceappeal sides and rear on my old TL, right before i parted and sold it.

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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is that website legit ? i went to the dealer it was like a grand for that kit
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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The OEM kit is way better. That replica kit is probably just made out of fiberglass so it will crack. Do a search its been brought up a bunch from ebay sellers just like that site.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by HockeyMan0920
raceappeal sides and rear on my old TL, right before i parted and sold it.

man this is nice bro....
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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What rear lip/diffuser is that?
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jwskier187
The OEM kit is way better. That replica kit is probably just made out of fiberglass so it will crack. Do a search its been brought up a bunch from ebay sellers just like that site.
Yeah, I'm skeptical...I drive downtown Atlanta and I don't want anything that can easily crack.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Type-SuperFast
^ Yeah I wish, its cool, and no I dont have their kit, I had a oem kit on mine
plz write to them and tell them to take your pic down
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jwskier187
What rear lip/diffuser is that?
reading > you
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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that kit looks good... i like ur TL man
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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Yea reading kicks my ass thats why I major in music. Didnt even see that writing at the top of the picture nor have I heard of it.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jwskier187
The OEM kit is way better. That replica kit is probably just made out of fiberglass so it will crack. Do a search its been brought up a bunch from ebay sellers just like that site.

I asked them about their sides skirts, they come with oem mounting points. Whereas the ones from Ebay didnt...which were the ones I bought. Also the kit comes gel coated, not primed...what is gel coated?? I have been considering getting their sides skirts, just because of the mounts.

SLushhYYY let us know how the fitment is once you gets yours in, thanks.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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Hmm interesting. Could be a future purchase for front and sides since its cheap.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by HockeyMan0920
raceappeal sides and rear on my old TL, right before i parted and sold it.

that looks pretty nice and different enough to add variety without looking like throw up
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SSTL

SLushhYYY let us know how the fitment is once you gets yours in, thanks.
Will do, I mean I bought the rear and sides for 330$ + painting myself= a lot of money leftover to fix any cracks in fiberglass.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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i like that race appeal kit..i might get it..looks diffrent..but still clean
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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just an FYI, it's fiberglass and does not line up right. I had my body guy sand it down and fill it in many areas to get it right, but it was never perfect. If you know someone who does great fiberglass work, go for it, otherwise it's a big hassle.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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^^So because it fiberglass, it doesnt line up straight

Maybe its the ebay guy, who doesnt even make the mounting points to fit onto the car
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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holy crap i haven't seen your car in ages...

didn't you have saber grill?
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holy crap i haven't seen your car in ages...

didn't you have saber grill?
lol.. yes you did



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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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indeed...you want it? I still have it laying around somewhere.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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^^So because it fiberglass, it doesnt line up straight

Maybe its the ebay guy, who doesnt even make the mounting points to fit onto the car
well because it is fiberglass, it has the tendency to warp. Getting it back to the form it's supposed to be in requires a lot of work.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by HockeyMan0920
just an FYI, it's fiberglass and does not line up right. I had my body guy sand it down and fill it in many areas to get it right, but it was never perfect. If you know someone who does great fiberglass work, go for it, otherwise it's a big hassle.
x2, i had the exact same rear you had, i tried my best to test fit it and it would NOT fit, it couldnt wrap around the oem bumper, too short. but my WW rear fit like a glove.
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Originally Posted by HockeyMan0920
raceappeal sides and rear on my old TL, right before i parted and sold it.

sweet shot, under the trailer
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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^ that kit isnt this one tho is it

http://raceappealkits.ecrater.com/pr...hp?pid=3950997
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