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Old 07-25-09, 07:33 AM
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Default Explosion Body Kit

What do you think about this kit?

http://www.grounddynamics.com/Templa...ubFolderId=353

Old 07-25-09, 08:41 AM
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like it but dislike the trunk.. resembles a M3 aftermarket trunk.
Old 07-25-09, 09:22 AM
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I like it its not too bad.
Old 07-25-09, 10:23 AM
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Changes the look of the car, I think the biggest issue is the front bumper but overall if that's the look you like it's good. Kind of bulky, but you can go so rice with that kit.
Old 07-25-09, 11:09 AM
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Looks great
Old 07-25-09, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by vwynn
like it but dislike the trunk.. resembles a M3 aftermarket trunk.
I like it the kit too but not the rear spoiler. The rear spoiler reminds me of a CSL E46 rear spoiler on steroids.
Old 07-25-09, 01:00 PM
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I truely love this kit on the 2GS. A word of advice to you is to get the real authentic kit because those knockoffs will kill you when it's time to get it fitted and painted. Also, a nice front mount in front of that big opening tells others that you mean business. Check out Bob's GS with that kit.
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over all its a nice kit minus the trunk but I dont think that comes with the kit anyways!
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I agree with Tony, I don't think the kit comes with the trunk spoiler. I have this kit minus the front bumper. I don't like the front that much, but the rest of the kit is really cool looking.
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Thanks for the input all. I don't like the rear spoiler so I am glad it probly doesn't come with it. I wonder how to get the fog lights though. How do you know if it's "authentic"? How do I navigate to pics of Bob's GS? Thanks!


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I truely love this kit on the 2GS. A word of advice to you is to get the real authentic kit because those knockoffs will kill you when it's time to get it fitted and painted. Also, a nice front mount in front of that big opening tells others that you mean business. Check out Bob's GS with that kit.
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Originally Posted by timgs300
Thanks for the input all. I don't like the rear spoiler so I am glad it probly doesn't come with it. I wonder how to get the fog lights though. How do you know if it's "authentic"? How do I navigate to pics of Bob's GS? Thanks!
That's not an Explosion kit, therefor it's not "authentic".

I had that kit, it is a nice looking kit.
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Can you direct me to a true Explosion kit? Any pics? Thanks.


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That's not an Explosion kit, therefor it's not "authentic".

I had that kit, it is a nice looking kit.
Old 07-25-09, 05:46 PM
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Here are some pics of SoCal's ride





As for getting the real thing, two words, CARSON TOYOTA.

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Originally Posted by timgs300
Thanks for the input all. I don't like the rear spoiler so I am glad it probly doesn't come with it. I wonder how to get the fog lights though. How do you know if it's "authentic"? How do I navigate to pics of Bob's GS? Thanks!
The place to get them from is through carson toyota. As for the fog lights, I use the PIAA 3" round fogs that uses a 9006 bulb so that you can use the existing pigtail on your fog light harness.
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not my cup of tea


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