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« on: April 29, 2009, 06:22:14 AM » |
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I got into an accident in my honda civic several years ago. My front bumper needs to be replaced because it wasn't repaired correctly. I am thinking about putting a body kit on it. What are the pros and cons of doing that? Some that I see are low to the ground that I am afraid I will knock it off by parking over a parking cement curb. Or a large bump in the road? Or maybe they look low because the car has been lowered?
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« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2009, 06:58:43 AM » |
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A lot of body kits do have taller vertical space which, in turn, makes them lower to the ground.
As far as pros and cons?
Cons
Have to install and get painted
Can get jacked up from road damage and then make your car look stupid
Pros
You'll get mad bitches
Probably get a raise at your job
Probably get a job if you don't have a job
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« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2009, 08:44:38 AM » |
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LOL Uncle Ben!!!
As for the body kits, if you really wnat to install some, keep it simple. Don't put something ridiculous or too big on your car. Looks like a pretty good looking Civic on your avatar, keep it that way.
Pros:
Can make your car look good if they're not "too much".
Can attract some type of girls, those my 1992 Jetta doesn't attract.
Cons:
Quality body kits are hard to find and are more expensive.
You have to paint it with GOOD paint, otherwise it's gonna look like poop.
Doesn't really add downforce, that's a legend invented by tuners to defend themselves and supported by body kit makers to sell their s h i t.
There's one rule in tuning if you ask me:
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The German look at the suspension, the American look at the engine, the Italian look at the interior, the Japanese look at everything, the Redneck doesn't look at anything, the Canadian look at the girl selling it...
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Uncle Ben
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« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2009, 11:36:14 AM » |
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If you want a serious answer, here you go...
Performance Pros
None
Performance Cons
Less aerodynamics (usually). People say that body kits are more aerodynamic. I've yet to see one that truly is.
Cosmetic Pros
Might look somewhat cooler... as long as you don't get a retarded kit
Cosmetic Cons
b i t c h to match the paint color
Will probably get all f u c k e d up and chipped and make your car look dumber than before
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« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2009, 01:41:45 PM » |
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DONT DO IT
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« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2009, 02:06:47 PM » |
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« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2009, 02:40:45 PM » |
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If I may add: Doritos!
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« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2009, 03:29:05 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2009, 03:31:20 PM » |
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If I may add: Doritos!
You may. |
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« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2009, 04:02:02 PM » |
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Then Doritos to you all!
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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2009, 04:29:34 PM » |
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all that disagree? "NAY!"
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2009, 09:33:57 PM » |
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Then Doritos to you all!
Boo ya! |
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« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2009, 08:29:30 AM » |
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VFiber Vision Sabre Koltv4s I always loved those catchy names, "Blitz Fucka R34 CarbonF Battle Rage Max1mum DwnFrce Racer-Choice" |
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The German look at the suspension, the American look at the engine, the Italian look at the interior, the Japanese look at everything, the Redneck doesn't look at anything, the Canadian look at the girl selling it...
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« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2009, 08:46:21 AM » |
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VFiber Vision Sabre Koltv4s "Blitz Fucka R34 CarbonF Battle Rage Max1mum DwnFrce Racer-Choice" I LOVE THAT BODYKIT!!! |
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