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Old 11-17-09, 08:00 PM
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Question 97+ Conversion vs. old body kit

Sup I'm thinking about doing a 97+ conversion on my sc400. It has a body kit on it, some people like it and others don't, but lately the kit makes me feel like I stand out too much and want to tone it down. And also thinking about taking off that pin stripe that really bugs me. Tell me what you guys think if I should keep the way the car is or do a conversion.
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Old 11-17-09, 08:09 PM
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Looks more exotic than lexus perfection like the 97+ conversion... what kit is that?
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Do a conversion because that kit is ugly.
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yea loose the pinstripe, it reminds me of those silly cars w/ chrome trim on all the body lines.

As for the body kit, i'm not a big fan. The angles just don't flow well with the car's lines and the front is too wide. A body kit with less subtle lines and less angles would look better. Go 97+
Old 11-17-09, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Fire
Looks more exotic than lexus perfection like the 97+ conversion... what kit is that?
do-luck but its a duraflex knock off
Old 11-17-09, 08:22 PM
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Neve been a fan of those "big mouth" honda style kits. I respect the old school of the Du-Luck, but only if original kit. (and then I only respect it, I don't like it)
Old 11-17-09, 08:33 PM
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Seen the car in person a few times. Def looks good, better than the pics here. I still would say go with the 97 look. I may have those pieces for you. Well, some.
Old 11-17-09, 08:56 PM
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97, that Do-luck kit doesn't fit the car.
Old 11-17-09, 09:04 PM
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kit looks too aggressive for the car
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Lose the kit
Old 11-17-09, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SCboy
Lose the kit
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Old 11-17-09, 10:03 PM
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removing pinstripe is easy, peel it with your nail and pull it all up slowly and it all comes off together...then at walmart in the auto section buy adhesive remover by 3m to take the residue off and youll be set

Thats how I removed the stock one
Old 11-17-09, 10:40 PM
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Get rid of that kit ASAP
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That kit is ridiculous. Get the 97, fast.
Old 11-18-09, 12:55 AM
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The only thing good about the Do-Luck kit is the rear wing and I also like the rear bumper, but the sides and the front are like an extreme mismatch. I suggest you go for the 97 look - it's more classy and simple.


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