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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 05:58 AM
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my prototype Gen 1 bodykit

Let me know what you guys think. My '97 TL is a prototype (fiberglass) lip kit for possible manufacturing in polyurethane..

www.InspiredMotorsports.com/ua.htm

I appriciate all feebacks. positive or not. thanks.. =]

Update.... i added 2 more pics of the front lip so you guys can take a better look... same link
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 08:28 AM
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it looks kinda funky. the front lip looks like its on backwards, the side skirts are ok, and the rear looks like it goes up wayyyy to much.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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Dont like the front, side and rears are ok
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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I like the sides and rear...good stuff........but not the front.
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Old Mar 11, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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Side is :wow:
not sure about the front.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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Thanks for the replies so far. We are here to gather information and make the neccessary changes for the future kit. Please keep in mind that all comments are very important to us. thanks
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 01:58 AM
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nice man..

is that 5zigen heidfeld...? what size is that ...17" or 18"...
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:10 AM
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Originally posted by mcv20
nice man..

is that 5zigen heidfeld...? what size is that ...17" or 18"...
18x8 3 piece.. front 215/35/18, rear 225/40/18. I got them straight from AKT, who were the main distributor for 5Zigen at the time.

They look small huh?.. i get people asking are those 17s all the time.. i plan to get 19s or 20s once i do the widebody in the future.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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the front looks like its on upside down.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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Front looks weird with out the center bar
Lines on the sides dont look right
Back looks way too bulky compared to everything else...



Sorry.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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Not feelin the front
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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hmm... I'm more into the luxury look then the sport look.. I like what you did with the mesh though why clear everything and not get the inspire tails?
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 02:12 AM
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Originally posted by magiviper
hmm... I'm more into the luxury look then the sport look.. I like what you did with the mesh though why clear everything and not get the inspire tails?
My car is just a daily transporter for me. At this time, my main concern is getting this body kit into production. Once people approve of our design, i might actually make my car into a show car. I have considered getting the carbon fiber hood, inspire tails, and the black housing headlamps. Hopefully when time and money allows it, i will be getting them. =]
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 02:13 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. We will start soon on "phase 2" of this project. Hopefully our second try will be more successful =]
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Old Mar 15, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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Originally posted by TLxRaCeR


18x8 3 piece.. front 215/35/18, rear 225/40/18. I got them straight from AKT, who were the main distributor for 5Zigen at the time.

They look small huh?.. i get people asking are those 17s all the time.. i plan to get 19s or 20s once i do the widebody in the future.
The front definitely looks upside down. The sides look pretty good. The back just looks weird BUT maybe it's just that the color of the rear is is waaaaay off from the rest of the car.

BTW Why would you stagger your rims??
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Old Mar 16, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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Ya I do like it. Front is a bit big, but otherwise looks sweet man!!
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Old Mar 17, 2003 | 02:22 AM
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Thumbs up

I don't know..am i the only who like the front? i like the whole kit~
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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how about a kit for the newer tl's??
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 05:51 AM
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Originally posted by AGPSuperstar
how about a kit for the newer tl's??
Hi. Gradually, we plan to manufacture ALL the TL Series bodykits in the future and possibly the TLX when it comes out. Just give us time.. We have a couple of other project cars at the moment, but hopfully soon we can start on the 99-01 and 02-up TLs. =]
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 05:52 AM
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The prototype Phase II has started. Here are some of the photos of the front that is under construction. Note that this is still not a completed prototype. I just wanted you guys to see a preview. =]

P.S. We decided to rid the air vents on the front, so that the front doesn't look too aggressive.

Let me know if this front lip look much better. Thanks.

www.Inspiredmotorsports.com/ua2.htm
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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Front looks too bulky.
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 08:21 AM
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that front lip looks MUCH better over the first one.
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 05:07 PM
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I am divided, I definetely like the new front look, gives you the option of painting the green part another color of your choice.
the rear I am not in favor of. I don't like the idea of an add on rear, I would much rather have a full bumper in the rear . It seems to interrupt the flow of the curve design in to the car.

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Is there a chance of designing a full rear lip as a second option to buy aside from the add on?
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Old Mar 22, 2003 | 07:53 AM
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Originally posted by planetreach
I am divided, I definetely like the new front look, gives you the option of painting the green part another color of your choice.
the rear I am not in favor of. I don't like the idea of an add on rear, I would much rather have a full bumper in the rear . It seems to interrupt the flow of the curve design in to the car.

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Is there a chance of designing a full rear lip as a second option to buy aside from the add on?
Sorry, but we are not able to make a full rear bumper replacement because it would cost much for for us to produce it. If we did, prices would most likely range from $1800-$2200. Note, the price would be for a full replacement bumper for the rear and also the front as well. If you look at other companies, they offer a full lip kit, or just a full bumper replacement kit. The reason why other companies don't replace bumpers just comes down to cost of production minus sales quantity and profit magrin. For us, we don't see a huge market for the first gen. TLs. We believe that a full replacement kit for around $2000 is outragous. I personally wouldn't pay that much for any bodykit. If there were more people willing to pay that much, we would, but the fact that there weren't many first gen. TLs sold comes into consideration. As we all know, the 99-01 and the 02-03 TLs has sold quite well. For us as a company, we feel more confident with a full bumper replacement for the second and third gen TLs because there is a much bigger market for them.
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:16 AM
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you need one for the 02-03 TL-S and if it looks good, then i'm in
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