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Old 06-05-03, 03:25 PM
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I bought a T&E vertex kit from e-bay, which was described to be 92-00 compatible.
I paid the seller last week, but the next day I got a call saying that he only has 97+ kit and that I'd have to wait 3 or more weeks for pre 97 Vertex kit.

I thought, if 97+ conversion was is an easy job, why shouldn't putting a 97+ vertex kit be any eaiser?
(I didn't even know there were two versions of T&E kit..... is there?)
I've talked to the person and exchanged e-mails frequently, and he told me that it would be better to wait than spend extra hundreds of dollars doing the conversion.

He seems to know what he's talking about, but then again, I can't tell since I don't have much idea on this subject.

So, my questions is, is putting on 97+ T&E kit that hard? (if it exists at all) If I do need to buy some parts for the conversion, are the parts listed on the sticky (97 conversion) all I need?

I'm very worried that I won't get the kit and that I wouldn't get my money back.

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need your help.
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Old 06-05-03, 10:14 PM
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is it the real vertex kit? sc4oo has mentioned before that there are two versions for the different years. but he got his at vis.
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When I looked into I was told the rear under bumper spoiler was different for 97+. Front bumper and sides should be the same.
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I don't see the reason why it should not fit....
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It's supposed to be a real T&E.

Hmm... I really need a definite answer.
I know there are few of you with vertex kit.
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emerald has a vertex kit....contact her...
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The kit you are buying will not fit your rear....not even close
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Originally posted by Emerald
The kit you are buying will not fit your rear....not even close

I agree, the '97+ rear bumper comes down alot lower, the extra material at the bottom will not allow the skirt to clear.
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as everyone else stated, the rear will not fit on your pre 97. the front bumper is fine, but it's just the rear.
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