ebay jdm lip...? any thoughts?
08-29-10, 06:32 AM
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oh isn't that ings+ kit? I like that kit too. How's that vis brand? didn't they started off making cf hoods for hondas and stuff? I think I used to have cf hood from them a while ago lol.
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no actually got it off a friend from clubrsx,
another member on here had the full kit from the same person, looked perfect.
I also had one of their CF hoods :P
another member on here had the full kit from the same person, looked perfect.
I also had one of their CF hoods :P
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Yeah as I previously stated, it all depends on the mold they used. Unfortunately if you get a batch at the end of the mold's acceptable life of use (or even exceeding it's life), you'll end up with poor fitment. I'm not saying only replicas do that either as even authentic kits have this issue. I will say you're less likely to run into that problem though. At the same time, the plastics may deform from the temperature changes it may experience from the time of manufacturing down to the purchaser's installation.
But I will say that OEM parts will tend to fit best since they will likely test fit it on a vehicle prior to shipment. Companies that make kits may not necessarily have the car on hand after measurements and manufacturing or even if they do, may not be strict on standards. Lots of factors.
I will say both my roof and trunk spoiler are replicas and the fit has been perfect. If anything is off, it's off by maybe a millimeter or less. I've compared mine side by side to authentic pieces and you can't tell them apart except maybe the roof spoiler's paint wasn't great but its prepainted price was lower than some sellers unpainted so it didn't hurt me. If anything I'll just take it off and have my local shop repaint it for me. Piece of cake really. But at the same time I'm not advocating replicas. I prefer authentics but like many others I can't afford them but once I can, will be replacing all the parts with authentic pieces wherever possible. Just me.
But I will say that OEM parts will tend to fit best since they will likely test fit it on a vehicle prior to shipment. Companies that make kits may not necessarily have the car on hand after measurements and manufacturing or even if they do, may not be strict on standards. Lots of factors.
I will say both my roof and trunk spoiler are replicas and the fit has been perfect. If anything is off, it's off by maybe a millimeter or less. I've compared mine side by side to authentic pieces and you can't tell them apart except maybe the roof spoiler's paint wasn't great but its prepainted price was lower than some sellers unpainted so it didn't hurt me. If anything I'll just take it off and have my local shop repaint it for me. Piece of cake really. But at the same time I'm not advocating replicas. I prefer authentics but like many others I can't afford them but once I can, will be replacing all the parts with authentic pieces wherever possible. Just me.
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