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body kit/lowering question
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Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:23 pm
by 00lara5127
I am looking to lower my car and put a body kit on it, but the pricetag of the two together is really steep. Is there anything else, or a different combo that can be done to get a similar look without wiping my wallet dry? Maybe a smaller lip kit or something
Re: body kit/lowering question
Posted:
Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:39 pm
by Bostonlara
You could try a Acura Cl lip. Otherwise you would have to do a lot of custom work
Re: body kit/lowering question
Posted:
Sat Apr 13, 2013 6:11 am
by 00lara5127
would that just be the front and back?
Re: body kit/lowering question
Posted:
Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:44 am
by Bostonlara
Just front
Re: body kit/lowering question
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Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:40 pm
by SolaraPete
The convertible solara came with rocker panel/side pieces. Might be able to find one at a junkyard, maybe even in your color code...
Re: body kit/lowering question
Posted:
Sun Apr 14, 2013 7:59 pm
by 00lara5127
would that still have to be custom installed?
Re: body kit/lowering question
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Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:44 pm
by 1gSE
It shouldn't be, it's an OEM part. Tein springs aren't expensive and IIRC, it's a 1.7/1.5 inch drop. Add some struts/shocks, you should be able to have it all for under 1k. You'll want to replace bushings while you're in there.
There aren't too many body kits available and the ones that are, are the ones that were in production 10+ years ago and they look like trash. Majority of the forum will tell you to go with the TRD/Kaminari lip kit. It works well with the body lines and still looks good today.
Re: body kit/lowering question
Posted:
Sun Apr 14, 2013 11:19 pm
by corlon
i have a full used lip kit that needs some love on a piece or two. i can email pics and price if your interested.
Re: body kit/lowering question
Posted:
Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:01 pm
by 00lara5127
what kinda love? haha