Body Kit Problems Options

[Jordan95CelicaST]

Which body kit provides the best front end fit? i heard that pretty much all the kits fit like ****.....lemme know people!

[aaronc222]

Most kits have some fitment issues, but any halfway decent shop can take care of these.

[Coomer]

If you want to spend lots of money, I've heard that true Veilside kits fit pretty much perfectly.

Also, the GT-Four hood and bumper isn't a kit, but it fits perfectly.

[aaronc222]

The GT-4 conversion isn't as perfect as I once thought. Check Celica.net for info on that one.

[Pvc99gT]

more money you spend, the better it fits, thats like a rule of thumb, and of course true veilside fits like a dream, cuz they actually made it on a celica, the knock off companies buy a veilside kit and make the mold from that, so that ends up being imperfect. Get what ya pay for i guess.

[sinner96ST]

I hear a lot of people preach about the "good shop" rule. It doesn't matter if it's a rusted folgers can with some bolts sticking out of it, a good shop will fix it right up!

While this is true in most instances, there is only so much a body shop can do for a kit / front end before it starts costing mucho bucks / time. Over on celica.net (And even here) i've read people having nothing but problems with the blitz & combat bumpers.

Chances are, if you see postings of people w/ a specific kit, then you'll know it will work. Otherwise these companies just make a mold off of an expensive kit, making a ****ty knock off that you couldn't WELD to the car if you tried.

[kuya1284]

QUOTE (sinner96ST @ Jun 25, 2003 - 2:07 AM)

I hear a lot of people preach about the "good shop" rule. It doesn't matter if it's a rusted folgers can with some bolts sticking out of it, a good shop will fix it right up! While this is true in most instances, there is only so much a body shop can do for a kit / front end before it starts costing mucho bucks / time. Over on celica.net (And even here) i've read people having nothing but problems with the blitz & combat bumpers. Chances are, if you see postings of people w/ a specific kit, then you'll know it will work. Otherwise these companies just make a mold off of an expensive kit, making a ****ty knock off that you couldn't WELD to the car if you tried.

I wouldn't say good shop rule, but EXCELLENT shop rule. =P

Excellent shops can do almost anything. It's just a matter of how well you know the shop owner or how much you're willing to spend. It also depends on where you live (shops here in Cali aren't that expensive, and do good to excellent work).

[sinner96ST]

Oh yeah.. I've never doubted that some excellent shops could make proper fitment.. but I mean, when does it become unreasonable? That's my point... I'd hate to spend 2-3 times what the kit cost me to get it fitted & such. I just hope the celica peeps learned their lessons about the knock off kits. It's a real shame too, about the combat. The front end looks so smooth.

[sinner96ST]

Oh yeah, i'm an idiot who posted twice. So, GO ME! Gotta love IE6

This post has been edited by sinner96ST: Jul 3, 2003 - 7:05 PM