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Old 12-15-03, 09:27 AM
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Default Pics of L-Tuned sides vs stock?

I see there is also a GB for the L-tuned kit going on right now. However, to me the stock and L-tuned sides don't look very different? Just wondering if someone has a pic of their car from the side before and after they installed the sides, that way i could see the difference clearly.
Even though the price is great, if there's essentially no difference I guess I'll pass.

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Old 12-15-03, 09:33 AM
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The best way IMO, is go to the gallery and do a search, "l-tuned" or look for the CL member Hameed in the gallery . He has the L-tuned sides. Plus there are many pics of stock GS's in the gallery as well.
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there is a difference, the L-tuned side does bring the skirt down just a tad bit more and is conctructed of only 1 piece while the stock is contructed of 2 pieces, anywho, here are pics of Brendan's car which just got fitted with L-Tuned sides, and here is a pic of Dgot20's ride with stocks...


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Hope that helps, thank the two guys above for snapping nice shots

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Old 12-15-03, 09:41 AM
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Default Re: Pics of L-Tuned sides vs stock?

Originally posted by AWay
I see there is also a GB for the L-tuned kit going on right now. However, to me the stock and L-tuned sides don't look very different? Just wondering if someone has a pic of their car from the side before and after they installed the sides, that way i could see the difference clearly.
Even though the price is great, if there's essentially no difference I guess I'll pass.

TIA
Sorry about not posting pics since there are quite a number of them in the gallery. There are differences. The L-Tuned hangs lower and the edges at the fenders/wheel well dips down even more than stock. It is also a 1-piece vs. the 2-piece like the stock. Therefore, you won't see the line at the middle giving the car a cleaner look.

It is not a "fancy" upgrade and it keeps the car looking classy. If you want something sportier or noticeable, then there are other ones available. If you want to just give the car a little nudge in the looks factor and have an "aftermarket" side that fits like a glove, the L-Tuned is for you.

EDIT: Panda, you must have been writing as I was doing the same.

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Definetly helped!

Thanks so much for putting that together.

I guess the L-tuned ones do look nicer. Now I just have to check and see if the GB includes these items painted? I think it said it did if you were one of the 3 colors. Since I'm MSM I think mine would come painted!
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no prob...post pics when you get them in..
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in person the difference is even bigger....i was able 2 see both in person at out meet and u really could tell..












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I'd suggest doing a search because there are several before and after pics of stock vs. L-tuned setups.

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