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Opinions Wanted: ST-Garage Aero Kit vs. Vertex Kit

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Old 01-27-10, 01:33 PM
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i like st-garage,. vertex is too subtle for me. i'd take wald over both though
Old 01-27-10, 01:35 PM
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Vertex ftw ... Looks sporty and ballin at the same time
Old 01-27-10, 01:37 PM
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The weird shape of the ST kit and the redundant air vent reminds me of a riced civic.
Old 01-27-10, 01:38 PM
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^^ that drift IS in the photo is sick! if you look at the lines of the IS, it doesnt necessarily "flow" with the car "depending" on the look you want to go for. imo, Tuner = yes, VIP = no. ?
Old 01-27-10, 02:02 PM
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Umm I chose garage... be different. Doesn't really flow wit the car to me but hey if u like it.
Old 01-27-10, 02:22 PM
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Id get the vertex. Nice and clean. different isn't always better.
Old 01-27-10, 02:37 PM
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didn't you have a thread where you mentioned how mesh wheels don't flow as well with vertex? I would agree somewhat but I think my vs-xx on my vertex don't look bad at all. I'd say you can't go wrong with either one.
Old 01-27-10, 03:09 PM
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the vertex kit is less busy with fewer creases and lines. i think it augments the 2is's lines quite well. the downside is, quite a few other 2is's in CL are also vertex-equipped, so it simply isn't AS original.

the st-garage aero kit is way too busy. too many creases, too many faux air inlets. aside from the latter, it's right up there with the wald and jp vizage kits, which unfortunately - and with all due respect to fans and owners of those kits - i simply do not have an affinity for. on the upside, it is something that isn't seen by most 2is owners, and certainly earns originality points.

i think either way you really can't go wrong. get the kit that best reflects what you're trying to accomplish.
Old 01-27-10, 04:00 PM
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vertex > wald > rice.

You got classy wheels, stick to it. Either Wald or Vertex. IMO Wald seems a better fit because everyone and their mother has Vertex now.
Old 01-27-10, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
the vertex kit is less busy with fewer creases and lines. i think it augments the 2is's lines quite well. the downside is, quite a few other 2is's in CL are also vertex-equipped, so it simply isn't AS original.

the st-garage aero kit is way too busy. too many creases, too many faux air inlets. aside from the latter, it's right up there with the wald and jp vizage kits, which unfortunately - and with all due respect to fans and owners of those kits - i simply do not have an affinity for. on the upside, it is something that isn't seen by most 2is owners, and certainly earns originality points.

i think either way you really can't go wrong. get the kit that best reflects what you're trying to accomplish.
Well said
Old 01-27-10, 05:21 PM
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vertex duuhhh =]
Old 01-27-10, 05:29 PM
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Combo it (: Wald front and rear and ST garage on the sides. i dont know 100% if itll look good but the only part i dont like about the walds is the sides and the st garage does look bad. but other than that i like the vertex most (: who cares if others have it already, as long as you like it right?
Old 01-27-10, 06:20 PM
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I think the ST-Garage kit looks best on dark cars. So in your case, I'd say ST-Garage ftw. If you've ever seen Orido's drift video on youtube he's got a black IS250 with the kit. Looks sexy. ST-Garage on a light colored car = FTL. I think Vertex looks too plain. Just my opinion though.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISlMOj5DUF8
Old 01-27-10, 06:28 PM
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Vertex all the way IMO... the other one is too flashy
Old 01-27-10, 06:29 PM
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I would go for vertex....the ST garage is too aggressive unless you have an aggressive wheel to match with...


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