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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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I wanna ask a quick question here. can anyone tell me how much will the body kit lower the car? I know it doesn't lower the car, but the body kit is relatively lower to the ground compare to the base kit. Since I have a steep slope on my house, i really want to know if it works before I buy it
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Thanks for the responses guys. I did put in what model I have into the order form and hopefully that will be the kit that arrives.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by skyeliu
I wanna ask a quick question here. can anyone tell me how much will the body kit lower the car? I know it doesn't lower the car, but the body kit is relatively lower to the ground compare to the base kit. Since I have a steep slope on my house, i really want to know if it works before I buy it
From what I can tell, it's almost nothing. But, I've only had it on the car for a few hours... :P
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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anyone else get their kit yet?
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005_AM_TL
anyone else get their kit yet?
Sadly......nooooooooooooooo
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Mine is due for delivery on the 29th
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005_AM_TL
anyone else get their kit yet?
nope not yet, anxiously waiting for mine. I figure since im in MD it shouldnt be to much longer.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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r u all planning to install the kit urself?
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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I'm installing mine myself
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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same. me and a buddy gonna do it next saturday

btw my dealer said they'd do it for $360 can save tons of $ DIY
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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yea i've asked around and the lowest were still around $250-350
too bad i don't have a place where i live to do it, or else i would for sure attempt it after reading all the DIYs here
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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I got mine! Crazy I got it so quick...

I have to say, the install is straight forward but, you would be way better of reading the instructions front to back, then do it. Don't go step by step.

Always, regardless of what it says, lift the car up and take off the tires if possible. Trying to squeeze a tiny screwdriver between the sideskirts and tires was lame!

And sorry, no pics yet. GF parents borrowed my camera... I'll be doing a photoshoot over the weekend if the weather co-ops...
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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ahhh mine is scheduled for delivery today... a day early! called my sister and cousin to see if the could go 'house sit' for the day so they can sign for it cus i called fedex twice and both times they said someone MUST sign for it.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Finally arrived...

Got my body kit and tails/sidemarkers yesterday.....definitely had to sign for it(I specifically asked the driver and he stated it is supposed to be required on items valued over a certain $$$ amount....FedEx's CYA; just in case). I'm really glad nothing was damaged since the carton all the parts arrived in was HAMMERED. Luckily, everything inside was alright but I did request the driver put the packaging damage exception down before I signed for freight to cover my ass Make sure you note an exception for packaging damage since it will help with any damage claims with the carrier.
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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thanks for the heads up firstacuratl. im still waiting on mine the front lip for (am) is backordered
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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so "lip kit, suspension, calipers and 18" rims" cost only 799?
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by solefly
so "lip kit, suspension, calipers and 18" rims" cost only 799?
Neg. Lip kit (front/rear lips and side skirts) cost $799. Although the group buy is over and the price might be more now.

However, lip kit, suspension, calipers and 18" rims would be an AMAZING deal but no way in hell are you ever going to find something like that. Rims alone would be at least $1100
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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can someone message me a picture of the whole kit also?
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by solefly
can someone message me a picture of the whole kit also?
.....or you could just Google it?
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 2005_AM_TL
yea i've asked around and the lowest were still around $250-350
too bad i don't have a place where i live to do it, or else i would for sure attempt it after reading all the DIYs here

I installed my on the curb. no lie
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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installing mine tomorrow... along with tls tails/sides. CANT WAIT!!!
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 01:47 AM
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picking mine up tmrw from the states
donno if its possible to fit it without opening my window and sticking it out
does moving the front passenger seat down help?
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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It all fit in my car very well. Just put them over your passenger seat. Put some towels on it first.
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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i picked it up, fit the back seats very well and didn't have to stick it out the window
can't wait till it's installed
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Well, I had a 'stomach virus and headache' today so it gave me perfect time to install the a-spec kit and tl-s tails/sides from the groupbuys.

It took me and a friend about 5 hours. Honestly, the hardest part, for us, was removing some of the screws by the rear fender. The side skirts were easy, the front was pretty easy as well. The rear wasn't bad but took more time cus of the tails. Glad I have a friend with a big garage with plenty of lighting and car tools or else this definitely woulda been harder for me. Afterwards we went to taco bell and another friend met us and the first the he said was "I like your lights"

The end result after a nice wash (and no condensation in the tails ) :






Now I only have to wait two weeks until I get my new switchblade key
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Looks good man.....
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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lookin great man! good job on the installations
how much did u get the tails for? was it GB as well?
damn, i need a GB for window door visors!!!
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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ya gp for the tails/sidemarkers ... $289
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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I dont know what is the TL-S sidemarkers...can someone point it out for a noob.

Also, I like the TL-S tails. What happens if I get an 08 TL? DO they sell the tails for the 08?

Thanks
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by grodri02
I dont know what is the TL-S sidemarkers...can someone point it out for a noob.

Also, I like the TL-S tails. What happens if I get an 08 TL? DO they sell the tails for the 08?

Thanks
See pics in post #186....rear side marker.....TL-S sides are smoked in color, as opposed to base model which are red.

Not sure about the TL-S tails fitment on an 08...seems like they should fit though
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by imj0257
Well, I had a 'stomach virus and headache' today so it gave me perfect time to install the a-spec kit and tl-s tails/sides from the groupbuys.

It took me and a friend about 5 hours. Honestly, the hardest part, for us, was removing some of the screws by the rear fender. The side skirts were easy, the front was pretty easy as well. The rear wasn't bad but took more time cus of the tails. Glad I have a friend with a big garage with plenty of lighting and car tools or else this definitely woulda been harder for me. Afterwards we went to taco bell and another friend met us and the first the he said was "I like your lights"

The end result after a nice wash (and no condensation in the tails ) :
*snip*


Now I only have to wait two weeks until I get my new switchblade key
Did you have any problems with the rear bumper fitting back up? For some reason, the left-top side, just under and around the tail light didn't fit back in flush with the light and body on mine. I need to play around with the loosening up some bolts or something to see if I can shift it .. somehow

Pics:

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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Thumbs down

^ Unacceptable........
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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na i didn't have any problems...


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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I was pissed when that part didn't just snap back in. I may have to take it back off and see what is going on in that area
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Hey

How much for just the rear and the hardware kit my car got hit from behind and the kits got banged up need a new one.

I just need the rear for a Kenetic Blue Type S Rear
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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^^^ im looking for the front alabaster silver metallic... base 04
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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so who here "SN" do i pm for pricing? i think his name is tim? but whats his sn? thanx fella's
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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Just drop me an email to hondacuraworld@aol.com or grab me on AIM if there's anything you need.

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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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anyone get their kit yet? it's been two weeks and i have yet to get mine.
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