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Old 02-13-2010, 07:32 PM
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Question Can U install a body kit by yourself ?

I just bought a body kit brand new from E-Bay. The dealer just quoted me $ 600 + to install it. Has anyone did it ? How hard is it and what do you need ? Thanks
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Yes. Search. I've been here for 4 years less than you and I've seen at least 4 threads about DIY install.
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look in the 3G Garage. there is good stuff in there.
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If you can undo snaps, hold up a 5lb object and snap it back into place, you can instal this . Look at the 3G garage to see exactly how to do so. Front and back literally sit in place, snap in and tape up. Sides you have to slide a certain way. I did my kit in about an hour from start to finish, first time I ever done this too.
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What "body kit" did you buy?
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What "body kit" did you buy?
hopefully its a-spec
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Yes. I installed an A-Spec kit on my '02 RSX a couple of years ago. It was relatively easy, even with a couple of hang ups. I would recommend installing it in a garage where you have access to a lot of weird tools. Sometimes you may need a strange tool you didn't think you would need, but comes in handy.

My '04 TL came with the A-Spec package installed, but after taking a closer look I would feel confident with installing it myself. Acura should have a PDF out there somewhere on how to install the kit. (If you got the A-Spec kit)
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As mentioned, the 3G Garage has DIYs and also the official Acura installation instructions in PDF. C'mon, guys. Do a search of the Garage before posting shit questions like this. Almost anything you want to do to your car has already been done and posted! SEARCH!!
Ok, here's a little help:
3G Garage--https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553557
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its so easy to do, u can do it in under 2 hrs just take ur time wen doing it
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Originally Posted by Bogdan TL
I just bought a body kit brand new from E-Bay. The dealer just quoted me $ 600 + to install it. Has anyone did it ? How hard is it and what do you need ? Thanks
Bad feeling he bought a eBay kit.
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It is absolutely possible to install the kit by yourself in the garage.
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ebayyy??? O___O
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Just take ur time, follow the directions, you'll be fine! I'm not good with tools at all, and panicked about the fact that i had to put holes on the actual piece(s), but managed to grow some cajones to do it.

Extra 3m double sided tape, music, and a day off from work/school...you'll be alright! Save ur money from install charges...you'll look back at ur work and feel a sense of accomplishment!!!
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you can do it man I/we believe in you!!! changed stock side skirts in less than an hour both sides no instructions pure common sense...
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Originally Posted by TheChamp531
Bad feeling he bought a eBay kit.
yea no kidding. If it has bad fitment then that might be why the dealer is charging so much.
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even if u buy the a-spec kit if you bought it somewhere else they will charge you more... plus its not that hard to install it by yourself...
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As long as you have the right tools, time and instructions, you are good to go. As suggested, there are several DIYs for aspec lip kit install.
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