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Best Body Kit: Auto Couture or Vertex???

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Old 01-19-07, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucky SC
not taking into account lowering, is the AC a lot lower then stock where its gonna be giving me problems with speed bumps?

i must battle them daily as i go over a total of 4 to get to a damn parking spot at my school lol
I don't have speed bumps but I do have major pot holes since I will be going downtown New Orleans everyday for work. How mucher lower is it then stock?

Cherplex-Your turbo'd aren't you? If so, how does your FMIC fit in there. If not then how do you think a FMIC would fit? For some reason I really think your turbo'd,lol. I can't remember,lol.
I'm also thinking of going with the ORIGIN kit since it has a big mouth for a FMIC but I really like the AC kit since it shows class.
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AC front bumper fits a HUGE FMIC no problem...here's my old one...


And here's a shot to compare both AC front bumper & 97+ front bumper on my white SC...

Old 01-20-07, 07:21 AM
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Thanks ACleanSC4.
Old 01-20-07, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DriftNsc3
I don't have speed bumps but I do have major pot holes since I will be going downtown New Orleans everyday for work. How mucher lower is it then stock?

Cherplex-Your turbo'd aren't you? If so, how does your FMIC fit in there. If not then how do you think a FMIC would fit? For some reason I really think your turbo'd,lol. I can't remember,lol.
I'm also thinking of going with the ORIGIN kit since it has a big mouth for a FMIC but I really like the AC kit since it shows class.
well i haven't dropped it yet but i plan on it, i'm not too sure yet...

but with speed bumps im wondering with the AC kit on there would i get clearance and how much (guesstimate) would i be able to lower it to avoid scratching the hell out of my car

and i will be rolling over these speed bumps at 2 mph lol

thankyou for the comparison ACleanSC4, looks very nice
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AC all the way man...
Old 01-23-07, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucky SC
700$ so far SupraTRD, im on my way to having enough haha
Your almost half way there, let me know if you want to put some $$ as a down and hold it

hey steve how have been my friend long time no speak , please pm me details on this as well price and eta on arrival

thanks
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Default 97 vs AC

Is the AC lower than 97+ front bumper cover? Where do I buy and how much am I looking at? I just order the complete 97+ conversion from lexus. I would considered the AC if the front AC front bumper is not much lower than 97+ or.

By the way my car is a 92 lowered with eibach on 18's. My original front black lip is damage. Is the AC any lower than the 92 front bumper /black lip.

Thank for the response in advance.

Danny

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Old 01-23-07, 11:05 PM
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Does the AC kit just bolt right or does it needed to molded to the car?

Thank you
Old 01-23-07, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SexyRed
Is the AC lower than 97+ front bumper cover? Where do I buy and how much am I looking at?
Is the AC any lower than the 92 front bumper /black lip.
You can buy it from Steve @ Carson Toyota, looking at around $2300 if he does not have any group buys or specials going...

Yes it is lower than a 92 + factory lip...

Originally Posted by SexyRed
Does the AC kit just bolt right or does it needed to molded to the car?
Full front bumper replacement, side skirts, and full rear bumper replacement.
You must buy 97+ front grill and fog lights to complete the front...

Lower door moldings from 97+ if you want to complete the sides...
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Originally Posted by SexyRed
Does the AC kit just bolt right or does it needed to molded to the car?

Thank you
The AC kit is a direct bolt on

PM me for CL pricing, I have (2) kits coming in next month
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Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
AC front bumper fits a HUGE FMIC no problem...here's my old one...


And here's a shot to compare both AC front bumper & 97+ front bumper on my white SC...

damn i forgot you had the black one. its been a while since i saw pictures of it.
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The AC kit is clean, but I would go with the Vertex kit if I had a 2JZ-GTE in my SC (and > 600hp.) What sucks is trying to find a kit for a left exit single exhaust . If you go Vertex, it exits on the right. If you go AC, it has dual exits. That's my dilemma.

Do yourself a favor and buy the AC kit. I voted for Vertex so hopefully you will NOT buy it, lol. I don't want too many SC's going around with my future kit.
Old 02-08-07, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by redbarron
The AC kit is clean, but I would go with the Vertex kit if I had a 2JZ-GTE in my SC (and > 600hp.) What sucks is trying to find a kit for a left exit single exhaust . If you go Vertex, it exits on the right. If you go AC, it has dual exits. That's my dilemma.

Do yourself a favor and buy the AC kit. I voted for Vertex so hopefully you will NOT buy it, lol. I don't want too many SC's going around with my future kit.
uhh...too late, way too late.

I can confidently say more than 85% of SC's with body kits will sport the Vertex and more than 85% of the Vertex kits are vertex knock offs.
Old 02-08-07, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Xotic sC
uhh...too late, way too late.

I can confidently say more than 85% of SC's with body kits will sport the Vertex and more than 85% of the Vertex kits are vertex knock offs.
truth.
Old 02-09-07, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Xotic sC
uhh...too late, way too late.

I can confidently say more than 85% of SC's with body kits will sport the Vertex and more than 85% of the Vertex kits are vertex knock offs.
lol, kinda like how 99% of honda/acuras with body kits will sport a black widow kit.


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