...out of business, now what? Body kit dilemma.
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...out of business, now what? Body kit dilemma.
Hey guys,
I haven't been into body kits wasn't aware of L-Sportline & L-Tuned being out of business for quite some time now. All I want is a nice aftermarket front bumper (not too rice) that can utilize the oem fogs on my GS. The ONLY one that SEEMS to exist is the RMM...I'm not sure if I'm feeling it; there's like no lip on it what so ever; seems too flat fronted. Is there ANYTHING out there beside an RMM front?
I am also going to need side skirts that have somewhat of a ridge/lip on them to go with the front bumper. I need some serious help guys...I searched all the sites that I know and can't seem to find the type of bumper I'm looking for therefore I can't buy the skirts yet. Please give me advice!
Oh, and I don't want to just buy a lip for the OEM bumper.
Thanks,
Nick
I haven't been into body kits wasn't aware of L-Sportline & L-Tuned being out of business for quite some time now. All I want is a nice aftermarket front bumper (not too rice) that can utilize the oem fogs on my GS. The ONLY one that SEEMS to exist is the RMM...I'm not sure if I'm feeling it; there's like no lip on it what so ever; seems too flat fronted. Is there ANYTHING out there beside an RMM front?
I am also going to need side skirts that have somewhat of a ridge/lip on them to go with the front bumper. I need some serious help guys...I searched all the sites that I know and can't seem to find the type of bumper I'm looking for therefore I can't buy the skirts yet. Please give me advice!
Oh, and I don't want to just buy a lip for the OEM bumper.
Thanks,
Nick
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One point of reference to save you from searching or asking for one... L-tuned (Lexus' tuning company, not to be confused with www.l-tunedparts.com which is our forum sponsor that is definitely still in business) never made a front bumper.
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Hey guys,
I haven't been into body kits wasn't aware of L-Sportline & L-Tuned being out of business for quite some time now. All I want is a nice aftermarket front bumper (not too rice) that can utilize the oem fogs on my GS. The ONLY one that SEEMS to exist is the RMM...I'm not sure if I'm feeling it; there's like no lip on it what so ever; seems too flat fronted. Is there ANYTHING out there beside an RMM front?
I am also going to need side skirts that have somewhat of a ridge/lip on them to go with the front bumper. I need some serious help guys...I searched all the sites that I know and can't seem to find the type of bumper I'm looking for therefore I can't buy the skirts yet. Please give me advice!
Oh, and I don't want to just buy a lip for the OEM bumper.
Thanks,
Nick
I haven't been into body kits wasn't aware of L-Sportline & L-Tuned being out of business for quite some time now. All I want is a nice aftermarket front bumper (not too rice) that can utilize the oem fogs on my GS. The ONLY one that SEEMS to exist is the RMM...I'm not sure if I'm feeling it; there's like no lip on it what so ever; seems too flat fronted. Is there ANYTHING out there beside an RMM front?
I am also going to need side skirts that have somewhat of a ridge/lip on them to go with the front bumper. I need some serious help guys...I searched all the sites that I know and can't seem to find the type of bumper I'm looking for therefore I can't buy the skirts yet. Please give me advice!
Oh, and I don't want to just buy a lip for the OEM bumper.
Thanks,
Nick
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Nick,
Couple of other suggestions for you (that don't require a pm, I'll share my suggestions here ) You should lay out what your budget is, that will drive responses. Don't forget you'll have to spend significant$$ after the kit for prep, paint and install.
1) If you haven't already done this (or done it in detail)...
Check the CL bodykit library we've pulled together to find kits you may like
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...8&limit=recent
make sure to hit all the pages and scroll to the bottom for the pics on that page. You'll see some in there like this ancelton
and
Aero magic that meet your description
Note some of the kits posted in the gallery may also be discontinued or hard to find.
Also check our CL vendor sites out for pics
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/model/st...d=21&cat_id=12
Admiration Kit (not a lip, but only a half front)
Fabulous
Or at http://www.highsocietyvip.com/
Junction Produce
And others (check the Wise one out, can't link since it's flash)
http://www.wisesports.co.jp/main.html
many others I didn't link. I'd advise just getting an entire kit if you don't like lip spoilers so your front and sides match.
Couple of other suggestions for you (that don't require a pm, I'll share my suggestions here ) You should lay out what your budget is, that will drive responses. Don't forget you'll have to spend significant$$ after the kit for prep, paint and install.
1) If you haven't already done this (or done it in detail)...
Check the CL bodykit library we've pulled together to find kits you may like
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...8&limit=recent
make sure to hit all the pages and scroll to the bottom for the pics on that page. You'll see some in there like this ancelton
and
Aero magic that meet your description
Note some of the kits posted in the gallery may also be discontinued or hard to find.
Also check our CL vendor sites out for pics
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/model/st...d=21&cat_id=12
Admiration Kit (not a lip, but only a half front)
Fabulous
Or at http://www.highsocietyvip.com/
Junction Produce
And others (check the Wise one out, can't link since it's flash)
http://www.wisesports.co.jp/main.html
many others I didn't link. I'd advise just getting an entire kit if you don't like lip spoilers so your front and sides match.
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Lead Lap
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Dave,
Thank you so much for your advise and help. I really appreciate it! after searching the internet I found a company by the name of Sarona Designs that make exact replica kits of MANY of the well known bodykits...Blitz, Euribuni, Kaminari, L-Sportline, RMM, Veilside, Vizage Etc. I can't believe it!!! I found the L-SPORTLINE full kit!!! Well...it's a replica, but exact and they said fitament is excellent!!! Made of high quality multi-layered fiberglass. $1250 for the whole kit - I think I'm gonna go for it!
Thanks again,
Nick
Thank you so much for your advise and help. I really appreciate it! after searching the internet I found a company by the name of Sarona Designs that make exact replica kits of MANY of the well known bodykits...Blitz, Euribuni, Kaminari, L-Sportline, RMM, Veilside, Vizage Etc. I can't believe it!!! I found the L-SPORTLINE full kit!!! Well...it's a replica, but exact and they said fitament is excellent!!! Made of high quality multi-layered fiberglass. $1250 for the whole kit - I think I'm gonna go for it!
Thanks again,
Nick
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FYI the L-sportline kit is not fiberglass. Would advise you to research before you buy. Remember the 'They' in "They said" are trying to sell you something.
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You're kidding right?
Sarona! FYI, you get what you pay for, keyword "Replica". There is a Vertex kit for sale in the classifieds that is exactly what you're looking for and in your price range. Just trying to help out....
here is the link:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=278687
-Joe
here is the link:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=278687
-Joe
#11
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Lead Lap
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I hear you on the replica bit...I'm just sooo pressed on the L-Sportline lately and am desperate! FYI, I Like your Egoist kit but I'm not feeling the front bumper and don't think my Borla exhaust will stick out far enough (or at all) to see from the side with your rear bumper. I will call the company up in a little while...I was only guessing that it is fiberglass (most kits are). These kits are most likely fiberglass IMHO. I will find out. I am not that vain to have to buy another kit (authentic) for $1000 more that doesn't meet my likes.
***I will ONLY go with a replica kit ONLY if it is the L-Sportline replica! and ONLY because you can't buy the L-Sportline kits anywhere; they are near extinct because of them going out of business a while back.*** If i choose not to go with THIS particular replica kit then I will go with an authentic RMM kit OR mix and match with a TTE lip. I'm NOT one to want to "cheese out" especially when it comes to my lex but I love the way the L-Sportline flows...
***I will ONLY go with a replica kit ONLY if it is the L-Sportline replica! and ONLY because you can't buy the L-Sportline kits anywhere; they are near extinct because of them going out of business a while back.*** If i choose not to go with THIS particular replica kit then I will go with an authentic RMM kit OR mix and match with a TTE lip. I'm NOT one to want to "cheese out" especially when it comes to my lex but I love the way the L-Sportline flows...