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

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Old 01-27-10, 12:35 PM
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Default Opinions Wanted: ST-Garage Aero Kit vs. Vertex Kit

Kinda narrowing down my choices to these kits. I’m really loving the ST-Garage right now, but what do you guys think? Is it tooooo crazy?
The front lip is one of those “love it or hate it” types… Vertex is what it is and familiar. What do ya’ll think?























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Old 01-27-10, 12:38 PM
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I think the vertex flow better with the car. It looks weird with the st garage. Well thats what i think
Old 01-27-10, 12:42 PM
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st-garage.. way unique

but are you willing to dish out the $$?
Old 01-27-10, 12:45 PM
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I find ST-Garage very ugly, sorry. Go for Vertex
Old 01-27-10, 12:46 PM
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Actually believe it or not, I can get them AROUND the same price, within a few hundred bucks which I'm not concerned about.
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just go with the st-garage. no one has it and you can say ur the first. i personally think its not attractive at all but thats just my opinion. if you like the aggressive aero look, go for it. vertex is more subtle.
Old 01-27-10, 12:56 PM
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^^ agreed. St Garage is something new and more unique, the vertex is real subtle without all the details. St. Garage for the WIN.
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keep the opinions rolling!

I know the ST is much more unique, but how do you feel it flows with the car overall? Thats what I want to know.

Heck, I'm like the only modded IS I ever see on the roads here in NJ, so being the most unique isn't my goal. I'm already the most unique round my parts, lol. Just looking for opinions on the overall 'feel' or 'flow' of the car.

I’m thinking the Vertex is nice, but the front lip looks kinda like a ‘stick on’, smiley face…

I’m thinking the ST Garage is straight off the hook, but my wife thinks its ugly...

…like I said, keep the opinions rollin!
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My problem w/ the St. Garage is how the front lip curves in a way that it looks like you have a bad fitting bodykit on. It just doesn't flow........but then again, it might be different in person. From pictures, Vertex gets the win imo. What about other options.........like Wald?

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^^ Thanks for your input, but I'm not real crazy about Wald.

See, part of me thinks the ST-Garage front lip makes the car look uber aggressive. Then sometimes I see it in the same light you described... a bit weird bent up...
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Are there side/rear shots of the ST-Garage kit? Tried searching but could not find.
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Agreed with most, hate how it bends up. I like the vertex because its subtle and it flows with the car, but the front is too subtle for me.

But between the two, vertex wins
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the rear are just candards on the ST, so I'll be piecing on the JP Vizage rear if I go that route
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More pics of ST Garage http://www.rhdjapan.com/st-garage-ax...50-is350-60830


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