Vader kit + hb = good? Options

[bloodrain]

Ok guys, i've searched the search button, so dont flame me, but from my understand, the vader kit is made for the hb correct? anyone who has it, what problems did u have (besides the side skirts)? Thanks alot guys for any information provided.

[Akimbo]

theres a coupe vader too.

[Drocay]

no there isn't.

[Supersprynt]

only the back bumper matters, the rest is the same.

[yarik83]

Based on my ordeals with coupe:

front:

very hard to fit PERFECTLY, meaning that to fit it perfect it has to be perfect.
Problem areas:
-fitting it requires holes drilled on sides to match with fenders. The little lip that you have to drill has a tendency to crumble if you use a big drill bit right away.
-because bumper is not 100% matching you will have to stretch it a bit making aligned things (ie headlight curves) misaligned.
-98% guarantee that none of the headlights will sit perfectly there without modofications. There will be a gap (1/4 inch to 2 inch)-mostly around hi beams.
-lower lip will get demolished at some point=> it is cheaper to replace entire bumper than to order lip

-i filled my lip with foam sealant to make it more sturdy

back:

very hard to fit perfectly on coupe. on hatchbacks it is easier because it was made for hatchbacks.

will be misaligned right under taillights (sagging) unless you do custom mods to it.

The place where fiberglass meets metal (right between taillight and rear wheels) is put under alot of strain and unless you reinforce it it may crack, break and will definetly come apart if someone bumps into you.


looks very good on 6th generation celicas.. perhaps better than on any other make and model. The model that you are reffering to is actually a replica of veilside's c1 model. Most other cars look weird with this kit.

HOWEVER.

nowadays 4/10 celica owners on this site have that kit making it less original.

Hope this helps

[prpnum1]

The front is not all that hard to get. my bottom lip is nowhere near getting demolished. the "lip" that meets the fenders didnt crumble when i drilled them. only problem was around the headlights, which with a little fiberglass can be taken care of in a day or two. my sides fit perfect by the way.

[flipside97LTD]

With body kits, you get what you pay for. If you buy a genuine Veilside Invader kit, it'll fit like a glove. But if you get a cheapy off ebay you'll likely run into trouble. My personal suggestion is to buy one like I did from cyberbestbuy.com. I got it for a good price and the quality is great. Just look in my profile.

[droptopGT]

vaders nice but c-one style is nice too

[usdm_at200]

yarik83 is right! i agree w/ him totally!