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Old 01-04-06 | 03:41 PM
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Hey everyone, this is my first time doing an opinion thread so be gentle with me...I'm a virgin.
I've been contemplating changing my kit. Either changing the sideskirts to better match the front and rear OR changing the rear to the 97+ to match the sideskirts. Which would you do?

Old 01-04-06 | 03:53 PM
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i think using the mix and match (old style front bumper, wise lip, 97 sides, rear lip) you did a really good job of getting everything looking really clean. isn't you rear lip for sale in the classified? but if your really bored maybe get the 97+ front bumper (sell me the wise lip lol) or possibly the AC kit, as that kit would probably match your clean mod taste.
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Are you going to repaint the whole car or just the new kit? I think that can determine whether it's worth it or not.

I like the rear, but our front bumpers are looking dated, even with a lip. I'd say get a new front and leave the rear for now. See how that looks.

Oh, and take those things off of the trunk lid.
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just get the wise side and rear to match the lip, other wise id say just get the 97+ rear to match up the side.
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Originally Posted by MongooseGA
Are you going to repaint the whole car or just the new kit? I think that can determine whether it's worth it or not.

I like the rear, but our front bumpers are looking dated, even with a lip. I'd say get a new front and leave the rear for now. See how that looks.

Oh, and take those things off of the trunk lid.
No, I'm not paiting the whole car. If I ever do repaint it will be the same beautiful platinum color.

WHat things on the trunk? You mean my Soarer Griffrin and Christian fish? No way, they stay.
Old 01-04-06 | 04:41 PM
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if you want to keep the front lip then i would suggest upgrading the side skirts.. otherwise i think it looks fine..

btw.. if you decide to upgrade your side skirts, dibs on your '97's!
Old 01-04-06 | 06:23 PM
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Personally, I would go with a 97 rear bumper with the 97 skirts.. I think it'll look great with your wise front lip.. 97 door moldings will help and ton also.. But, I still feel your car looks great the way it is..Why mess with something thats not broken?

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Old 01-04-06 | 06:49 PM
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I would mold the rear bumper on

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The most cost effecitve would be to sell the 97+ sides and get some sides that come down lower.

If cost is not a problem 97+ with AC kit all around
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You do have one of the most unique setups, and that's what I admire about your car.
People have always suggested you get different sides, but you didn't have a problem before, so why now?

I'd say keep it as, BUT I do understand the need for change, maybe you haven't done any mods for awhile and your gettign itchy?

In which case my opinon is to get different sides.
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Originally Posted by SickSC3
just get the wise side and rear to match the lip, other wise id say just get the 97+ rear to match up the side.
dont listen to this he dosen't know what he's talking about JUST KIDDING
Old 01-04-06 | 09:18 PM
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Honestly, I like your car the way it is. IMO, you should get the 97 Tails and lower the car a little more.
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Originally Posted by dinh626
You do have one of the most unique setups, and that's what I admire about your car.
People have always suggested you get different sides, but you didn't have a problem before, so why now?

I'd say keep it as, BUT I do understand the need for change, maybe you haven't done any mods for awhile and your gettign itchy?

In which case my opinon is to get different sides.
I agree . its beautiful just like it is Reggie. But like he said , if you are just itching to do some kind of mod , we can all understand that.
For almost everyone elses SC i would suggest the updated front, But for some reason i cant bring myself to suggest it in your case. Maybe because its the look that i first fell in love with about our cars? But theres is something unique and special about it.
If you change anything, I would say going with the Urabani sides or similar type sides perhaps would even it all out.
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I say convert to 97
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I say change the skirts to match the front and rear lip.


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