Viewing: How to choose a bodykit

***waynne*** · 24-07-2011, 11:15 PM

How do you go about choosing a body kit? Do you try to see a car with a kit you like or do you go the custom route and get something bespoke for your car?

**droponikz** · 14-10-2011, 07:44 PM

I would say that choosing a bodykit is a matter of personal preference, although it matters what you want the bodykit for: performance, or styling. First thing is to make sure that the kit matches to the shape of your car, otherwise it will look tacky and unprofessional, second if deciding to purchase a body kit, you would want to buy a good one, many can be very expensive, but it would be better to invest your money in a good quality, long lasting kit, then a crappy one that will just be a waste of time and money in the long run.

**turbonutter69** · 18-10-2011, 10:00 AM

Most cars these days with kits on look like they've just crashed through halfrauds.

***waynne*** · 18-10-2011, 11:59 AM

The fitting and painting has a lot to do with the finished thing. There are also lots of cheap tack plastic kits around that will warp at the first sign of a hot day.

**BlueCruiser** · 19-12-2011, 12:47 AM

i prefer aftermarket kits to the stock ones, as im wanting my car to look different.
going to debadge and make a custom front grill, then add a kit (using something to put in the seams of where the kit joins to the body and paint over it so it looks all 1 piece) want people to ask 'what sort of car it that'

**bigbadjoe** · 19-12-2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by turbonutter69

Most cars these days with kits on look like they've just crashed through halfrauds.

You speak for yourself. I prefer the B&Q look, dashed with a bit of Homebase

**turbonutter69** · 19-12-2011, 09:25 AM

Hahahahahaha
That's awesome I want one.

**Jagz** · 20-12-2011, 01:01 AM

Very funny...... that made me smile

**BlueCruiser** · 20-12-2011, 01:03 AM

looks like a typical home job right there.

***Prince*** · 30-12-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueCruiser

i prefer aftermarket kits to the stock ones, as im wanting my car to look different.
going to debadge and make a custom front grill, then add a kit (using something to put in the seams of where the kit joins to the body and paint over it so it looks all 1 piece) want people to ask 'what sort of car it that'

I think it depends on what car you have tbh. A lot of Jap cars could do with some sprucing up, but for my car there is no better kit than the mtec (OEM BMW) kit.

**gummy** · 31-12-2011, 06:51 PM

When we had the r33 we bought a gtr style boot spoiller,it was a good one,good fit etc! cost 150 quid,but then cost 300 for fitting and paint,but it was a good job,so basicly it can be a pricey thing!.