Body Kits

So does any one know of a good site were i can go and see like all or almost all of the front bumpers for the eclipse. So i can make a informed decision as to what one is the best.

Also the talon head lights in a eclipse front bumper, they fit right? they just have a gap where the eclipse light goes up at the diffrent angle

DUDE OK LISTEN dont get a body kit. Its never going to fit right your going to have to do so much custom work like brackets . When you get it it will look as if somebody took fiberglass and cut it out with a pocketknife dude it comes so crappily done so unless you want a lot of work your going to end up having a big gap where your lights on it wont fit right to everything. I got one myself it took me 2 weeks and 10 different brackets later to make it look decently ok with no gaps. Same thing happend with like 3 or 4 of my friends that got them. Do not get a body kit so much work dude its not worth it. unless you want it to not fit right and hang crapy with gaps.

Were did you get your kits from? they must have been pretty crapy kits.

check out www.andysautosports.com .. i wouldn't order it from there i have heard nothing but bad stuff but there are some pics that may help!

Body Kits just like any other product out there. You have a few good makers and there are 100's of other companies out there that make garbage.......I have installed many kits and fiber glass ones there are always fitment issues they never just fit perfectly. Urethane kits are alot better with fitment becuase they are alot more flexible.

Just remember YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

Ive been to andys auto sports before but there is a whole bunch that ive never seen before like the black widow, sensei, and big moulth.

Is there any kits that look like the kombat or the street fighter? All the other kits are a bit gaudy for my taste.

extremedimensions.com .... i tink thats the right web addy if not i'll post up the right one after i check it out on my laptop favorites but umm. yea body kits don't ever line up and sure as hell don't improve the performance any when it comes to body kits just say NO!!!! remember were telling you this as friends because friends don't let friends buy crappy body kits

Blitz body kits seem to fit nicely. But you can be original and by a different brand, just make sure they're trustworthy

i've found a complete blitz body kit (4 pieces) for $360 plus shipping..........is this overpriced?.......what about handcrafted body kits???

blitz body kit for 360$? I wouldnt trust that

If you found that on ebay dont get it unless you want to spend another grand to get it fitted.

i was thinking of getting a kit here http://www.importinnovation.com/default.aspx i don't know if they are any good

The only kit you should buy is an offical Blitz kit not all the cheap copy cats. And when i say offical Blitz kit i mean from the offical Blitz company but that is like 600 dollars for the front bumper alone. If you buy a full kit off the internet for 300 its going to pretty much come as 1 big block of fiber glass and a plastic knife and fork with a picture of how your suppose to hand carve it out yourself.

This past weekend I helped a friend put on some new fenders from aerotrends. One side fit perfect... The other side took 3 trys to find something that came close to fitting. Now, if I want to ride in his car, I have to go through the window, cause the fenders come out to far. I told him it was ok, and people with think its cool cause its like a race car.

He has to climb through the windows because of his fenders?????? Tell him to send them back. I dont know about anyone else in here but I like the use of my doors. ....But thats the risk you run sometimes with mods like fenders and body kits....The company he baught them from should replace them if they are a respectable place. Or he could have the fenders corrected by someone who is good at fiberglass work...But it will probobly cost him as much as the fenders.....

If it sticks out only a little bit and hits the door. Get some 200 sand paper fiberglass is really easy to sand down infact you can take off a bit and it wont take long. So if it only sticks out a bit just sand it down to where the doors open without touching the fender also try to move the fender forward as much as you can.

kits don't ever line up and sure as hell don't improve the performance any when it comes to body kits just say NO!!!!

I wouldent say that, Fiber glass bumpers are lighter then stock. Also most kits are all gaudy and make the car less aero dynamic, Some kits auctly do what the whole point of getting a kit is, witch is improve aerodynamics.

The stock bumper is VERY aerodymanic the only kit better is the Bomex.. I believe they design their kits on aerodymanics.

I love these threads. It's filled with opinions and everyone goes off on a tangent about how shitty body kits are and you shouldn't buy one cause they're gay and the original question never gets answered. So first, I'll answer the question... If you want to find eclipse body kit pictures, and only pictures. Try a google image search. then try a regular google search. then go through the manufacturers sticky at the top. then, take all the names of body kits you know and search those. just be creative and you will find a lot. Or, you could do it the simple way. You can go to your local speed shop, and look through the manufacturers magazines. they have pics of every car, and every kit you can think of. Ross has like 18 big ass books full of them at the shop. Also try looking on NOPI.com. they have everything. Just expensive as balls.

Now, about kits. You have three typical types of kits. Sprayed fiberglass, Hand laid fiberglass, and urethane. I will go into a little detail about each.

Sprayed Kits
Sprayed kits are made by shooting fiberglass resin and shredded glass through a gun much like a paint gun. You blast a mold, pull off the bumper and viola, you have a body kit. Quick, fast, and easy. Makes for a great cheap kit. Most ebay kits are made this way. The only problem is, the mold they are made in often doesn't hold true to form for every kit. they warp and cause fitment problems. Or they just sucked to begin with. They also have many inconsistencies in them because you can't tell how well layered glass is and since it's shot out through a gun you have TONS of bubbles. While the sprayed glass kit may be the cheapest, it is the farthest from the best. Poor fitment, poor quality, cheap price. Thats sprayed.

Handlaid Kits
Hand-Laid kits are exactly that. They are made by hand. This is the most typical for of kit. Many high end comapnies like wings west and buddy club make thier kits this way. Some poor bastard stands in front of the mold, and lays a resin soaked sheet of glass into the mold. he continues the process for about 5-8 layers. then sprays the outside with a good gel primer or something equal. The reason this is better is because it is much more consistent and the chance for bubbles and thinness is reduced drastically due to the fact that it is done piece by piece by a person. The downside is, it's gonna cost more because they have to pay the guy more, it takes more time, more material and so on. So now instead of getting your kit for 300 bucks, it costs you 800. If you really care and want a good kit, it will be worth it in the long run. They hold the shape of the mold better and are much more durable!

Urethane Kits
By far the best kits on the market. Sadly, they're also the most expensive! These kits are often manufactured in a hard pressed mold that is almost guaranteed to hold true to it's for during the shaping process. The material is also much more plyable and and moldable (a lot like rubber) so fitment issues are reduced drastically. Molds for poly kits are often only used to make about 6-10 kits, then a new mold must be made. The high temperatures often cause the mold to fracture. This means you get a fresh mold every ten kits. So fitment is much better. Sadly, the cost induced by this is much greater so you pay a lot more. But, you get a better kit that takes more beatings, fits better, and looks better than any glass kit. You may pay more, but you'll save in installation costs.

As far as things not fitting right, anyone with some resin and a piece of sandpaper can make a kit fit perfectly. it takes some time and a little glass experience but it is very doable. You should never have a shitty fitting kit. It should look perfect. If it doesn't, it's because you didn't take the time to do it right. If you took it to someone, tell them to fix it cause they didn't do it right. This is where buying a quality kit comes into play. the better the kit, the less to install. So, it's just like was said... You get what you pay for.

Sorry for the long post. One of these days I'll write my book on kits and installations for a sticky. Feel free to bash what I've said or question it. I'll do my best to explain or back up my claims. Best of luck to you and getting your kit! Just remember, not everyone likes kits, but if you do.. then go for it.

*Claps* That was amazing i like how you explained your story in great detial including the poor bastard worker.

I personally hate body kits. I think they mess up the car.

LittleGSEclipse - He kinda gave up after the 3rd time he took them back. I don't think he cared anymore, he just wanted his car back together. I don't really blame him. It sucks having your car in pieces.

Well, my friend fixed his fender, a little sanding and fiberglass did the trick. I think that just about anyone, unless seriously creatively challenged, can work with fiberglass. I learned how to do it with surfboards from my dad. Its kinda like the same thing with body kits.

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