BODYKITS! Opinions on them atleast.

[EDM95]

hahahah I concur !!

For example, some friends and i are starting a website that we'll call "www.makeyourcarlookstupid.com" and sadly enough most of the cars that we would put on there are those with ridiculous kits. Also things like finding a freakin' Honda with a Eurotuner sticker on it. haha

In my mind if you believe that your cars appearance isn't suffice to your liking but adore the motor....swap into something you do like. I have a 1g and 2g and wouldn't think of changing the way they look Mitsubishi gets plenty of Kudos from me. I have a '97 and non-enthusiast are mind boggled when i tell them my car is 11 years old. the 2g is timeless!. The only reason i would change my body may be my front bumper because my future inter-cooler wont fit in the existing one.

I'm not a fan really, i say Let "the fast and the furious" movie enlighten others not so in-tune ....it gives us something to talk about.

sorry, i talk a lot.

Girl

That site is fake, i hit it up nothingWTF

 

[turbolaserawd]

That site is fake, i hit it up nothingWTF

She did say they were 'starting' it, maybe they dont have it up and running on the web yet.

 

[dwdsm]

So to sum this whole question up. It's your car, Not ours. If you are not pleased with the stock looks of it, Change it. If you still dont like it, Change it some more. Does it really matter if 100 people like your car, or 100 people dispise your car? Your driving it everyday, not them. So keep it stock, make it nicely tuned, or hell even rice it out if thats what your feeling. Who cares what others say. Drive what you like! No person has ever built one single car that every single person liked! As long as you enjoy it, the hell with everyone else.

I always like the option to stay on the fence...I like lips and side skirts Just for some different flavor..I added them and I don't think when my car is finished it will look ricey. Mabe it will and I like that look..I don't know. Is my car gonna look ricey Some people like to look different than everyone else..That's my case there are like 20 2g's in the area all either ricey as hell or stock appearing. I don't really like ricey and I like to be different so I went in the middle.

 

[turbolaserawd]

I always like the option to stay on the fence...I like lips and side skirts Just for some different flavor..I added them and I don't think when my car is finished it will look ricey. Mabe it will and I like that look..I don't know. Is my car gonna look ricey Some people like to look different than everyone else..That's my case there are like 20 2g's in the area all either ricey as hell or stock appearing. I don't really like ricey and I like to be different so I went in the middle.

He's just stating his opinion on them. I dont think lips are ricey either. The original point of this thread is stated in post 1. It was to get people opinions on what body kits are used for vs. what theyre actual purpose is supposed to be.

We've got acouple people on here that must not have read post 1 and think that this thread is to state wether you think people should put body kits on their car or not, which isnt too far off topic, but its branching off of the original question and doesnt pertain to what is asked in post 1.

And for anyone else, for the second time, this thread isnt meant to be a thread for beating up on body kit people, its for finding out your takes on what you think body kits are being used for vs. what their original intention was.

 

[dwdsm]

He's just stating his opinion on them, ignore what he said, i dont think lips are ricey either. The original point of this thread is stated in post 1. It was to get people opinions on what body kits are used for vs what theyre actual purpose is supposed to be.

We've got acouple people on here that must not have read post 1 and think that this thread is to state wether you think people should put body kits on their car or not, which isnt too far off topic, but it branching off of the original question and doesnt pertain to what is asked in post 1.

And for anyone else, for the third time, this thread isnt meant to be a thread for beating up on body kit people, its for finding out your takes on if/ and how you think body kits are being used vs. what their original intention was.

Hmm...Are there any kits out there that are functional? I think the larger opening on some may benifit the intercooler but that's about it. There all about how you want to look.

 

[turbolaserawd]

Hmm...Are there any kits out there that are functional? I think the larger opening on some may benifit the intercooler but that's about it. There all about how you want to look.

I have never seen a body kit made for DSMs specifically for functionality. But yes, i guess you could benefit from a body if you have a fmic, but youll have all that extra material on your bumper that isnt needed.

I'd rather cut the stock front bumper and the front bumper support beam alittle. I dont like completely getting rid of the support beam like some people because it protects your rad., fmic, and all the stuff in the front of your car if you hit something. Here's a pic of an idea i like, i have another I'll have to post later that i havent seen before except on the eclipse it's on.

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[dwdsm]

That's the FMIC I have and I didn't opt to cut that much because at the dsm shoot-out I saw like 2 cars with it and the bumpers looked warped. I think when you cut that much it's hard to keep it straight..Wow sorry about that runon...The one in the pic looks clean.

 

[B.S.Performance]

you should just do what you want to your car sinc eits yours.. not every1 is going to like it

 

[Warharan]

I think 99% of body kits are ugly, make the car look cheep and just downright ###. Not to mention most are fiberglass and add weight and end up looking like ass months down the line.

The 1% that are nice are rare and they are usually very minor changes to the stock look or very extreme (completely changing the look of the car) like the Veilside widebody RX-7 (like the one in Fast and the Furious 3). Those tend to be pretty wallet damaging too.

I think a nice lip is the best option. They are cheaper, easy to install, look tasteful and not over the top, usually functional (downforce), and give the car a stand out look that is not like everyone else.

 

[Project2G]

I think the 2Gb body with a cf lip is sexy

 

[laserspeeddemon]

This thread is a lustful playground for opinionated debates. I have my way, you have yours. I think body kits are a way to tune the exterior styling.



To each his own!

 

[turbolaserawd]

you should just do what you want to your car sinc eits yours.. not every1 is going to like it

This thread is a lustful playground for opinionated debates. I have my way, you have yours. I think body kits are a way to tune the exterior styling.

To each his own!

I suggest reading post 1. The point of this thread isnt to debate weather people should get body kits or not, its to find your opinion on how body kits are being used vs. what theyre origainlly intended for. It wasnt ment to be a "lustful playground for debate."

"Tuning the exterior styling" is a waste of money for people on a tight budget who are wanting to gain performance quick because there isnt that much of a performance gain from a body kit except more flow to your fmic, which you can gain for much cheaper than buying a new front bumper. If you have the extra money and think it looks good go for it.

I've edited all my posts in here to be alittle more direct, less ironic, and just shorten them down. I know i talk to much and get off topic, re-read them if i directly responded to you to get a better answer.

 

[Flash]

Hmm...Are there any kits out there that are functional? I think the larger opening on some may benifit the intercooler but that's about it. There all about how you want to look.

If your talking about the low end body kits then yes not much function.
But Voltex, C-West, Varis, etc are all areo part manufacturers that wind tunnel test their kits. With the higher end kits its all a matter of directing air flow to where you want it (oil cooler, intercooler, etc). Here are some pictures to show.

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[Warharan]

This is a good example of what I was talking about. That is a nice front end. If you notice, it's similar to stock, just tweeked a bit. This is part of that 1% I was talking about.

By the way, that lip is very nice! I wish I had that on my Evo when I had it, haha.

 

[laserspeeddemon]

I suggest reading post 1. The point of this thread isnt to debate weather people should get body kits or not, its to find your opinion on how body kits are being used vs. what theyre origainlly intended for. It wasnt ment to be a "lustful playground for debate."

"Tuning the exterior styling" is a waste of money for people on a tight budget who are wanting to gain performance quick because there isnt that much of a performance gain from a body kit except more flow to your fmic, which you can gain for much cheaper than buying a new front bumper. If you have the extra money and think it looks good go for it.

I've edited all my posts in here to be alittle more direct, less ironic, and just shorten them down. I know i talk to much and get off topic, re-read them if i directly responded to you to get a better answer.

I think you misundstood the deamonor of my post. I love fruitful debates, its a good way to see things from another perspective.

The second part of my post was a direct answer to your. What I think they are meant for; exterior styling tuning. Thats what I believe a large number of body kits manufacture design them for. Voltex's EVO kit is not sold on a wide-range market. Most likely that team with the on that EVO paid Voltex to specificly design a functional kit, to improve road handling performance. Nothing is a waste of money, because it is bought with a specific intended purpose. It's not right for someone to say your bodykit is a waste of moneyto someone, if that person bought because he liked it. If you're on a tight budget and you buy something thats not intended for your purpose, then it's a waste of money, but thats only because you brought that upon yourself for buying something that is useless to you. As for the FMIC response, it is much more cost efficient to cut the bumper then buy any other kind. But.....

To each his own!

 

[Flash]

The Cyber Evo doesn't have the 'kit' because it looks good. That car was 2nd fastest that day at Tsukuba Circuit. I believe the Cyber Evo is 1 second slower then the HKS widebody Evo.
Please, no one think I'm supporting ricey kits on cars. The aero parts that I'm showing are EXTREMELY expensive and a lot of R&D has been put into them to make them work. Downforce is an interesting thing that hasn't really been talked about much on DSMTuners. JToby seems to know a fair share though from what he has exhibited so far.

 

[turbolaserawd]

I think you misundstood the deamonor of my post. I love fruitful debates, its a good way to see things from another perspective.

The second part of my post was a direct answer to your. What I think they are meant for; exterior styling tuning. Thats what I believe a large number of body kits manufacture design them for. Voltex's EVO kit is not sold on a wide-range market. Most likely that team with the on that EVO paid Voltex to specificly design a functional kit, to improve road handling performance. Nothing is a waste of money, because it is bought with a specific intended purpose. It's not right for someone to say your bodykit is a waste of moneyto someone, if that person bought because he liked it. If you're on a tight budget and you buy something thats not intended for your purpose, then it's a waste of money, but thats only because you brought that upon yourself for buying something that is useless to you. As for the FMIC response, it is much more cost efficient to cut the bumper then buy any other kind. But.....

To each his own!

Yeah youre right, as long as you feel there's a purpose to putting something on your car thats all the reason you need. I was just saying if your main goal is performance and you dont have alot of money that a bodykit isnt exactly going to make great performance gains for how much they cost.

 

[laserspeeddemon]

I'm glad we agree.

 

[Blitzeclips]

I think it's a matter of circumstances. Some people may damage their stock bumper and want the lighter, 'cosmetic enhancement' style when replacement time rolls around. I know my front bumper now, (fiberglass) weighs much lighter then the stock piece. When I picked them up back to back it felt that way atleast. Anyways, some of the air ducting can also improve air flow in vital areas of the car. CAI is a perfect example. If you opened the inlet for air this allows more flow and overall results. Intercoolers, well, you all know how that works. Some people even opt to put oil coolers where an opening is. It's all preference.

Personally, CUSTOM FTW.

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[2G-beast]

NO body kits are dumb. And are for ricers in my opinion. And my friend once was told by this one guy that they add 20 horse power. I laugh. but its really up to you i think they are pointless.

 

[2G-beast]

eclipsetrbo420a that is a beautiful efin bodykit! thats the only one I would get. It doesnt even look rice!

 

[BloodWolfRonin]

I have a body kit and like it. It's on there for me, not 4 all the haters The front definately made my fmic install a cakewalk, no cutting required on it. Rice? pass the soy sauce, I like it. Maybe it's cause I'm Asian, or cause I like to go against the grain and look a little different than the majority. To all you guys laying the smack on "Ricers", come on down to my hood and tell it ta my face neener neener nee ner!

 

[RotaryAE86]

yeah i just spent 400 (i know i know) on a new OEM 97-98 talon front bumper from chrysler and am very happy with it and like it better than any body kit ive seen for 2g cars

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/RotaryAE86/2007_0324Image0014.jpg

 

[laserspeeddemon]

I have a body kit and like it. It's on there for me, not 4 all the haters The front definately made my fmic install a cakewalk, no cutting required on it. Rice? pass the soy sauce, I like it. Maybe it's cause I'm Asian, or cause I like to go against the grain and look a little different than the majority. To all you guys laying the smack on "Ricers", come on down to my hood and tell it ta my face neener neener nee ner!

I just took a look at your car, looks good! RICER!!!

 

[cs82685]

yeah i just spent 400 (i know i know) on a new OEM 97-98 talon front bumper from chrysler and am very happy with it and like it better than any body kit ive seen for 2g cars


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/RotaryAE86/2007_0324Image0014.jpg

That looks nice. I didn't even know you could still buy the bumpers from chrysler


I personally like some and not others. The stillen is the nicest looking one in my opinion. It flows with the stock lines and isn't too aggressive. It's also a quality piece that fits good and is made of urethane instead of fiberglass. But if I were to do it again, I'd go with a 2gb front bumper, although either of the 3 options are much better than the smilie bumper in my view.

As for the cf hood I chose, it just flows so well with the lines of the stillen bumper that I love the combination. If I change to a 2gb bumper in the future (since I cracked up the stillen) I will also go back to the stock hood or an oem cf hood