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Wondering if anyone has any experience installing body kits. I've got one for my 2000 miata. Wondering weather i need to get it painted first or installed first. I found a shop that will paint and install for $700. It's sprayglo. it seems like they do good work.
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Installation first is the wise idea. That way you can make sure that it fits correctly, lines match up, and any modifications can be done before paint is applied.
Not a bad price considering.In The Garage:
1995 Flared Turbo R Package - Thor // 1999 Brilliant Black Turbo - Harbinger // 2015 Infiniti Q40
Originally posted by miata5620
Eric's Garage ... You buy all the parts I tell you to and you will have a killer car... If you want other parts used your car will suck and it will cost you more... -
considering what?2000 Brilliant Black & tan: 1.9L Sr20 turbo with begi log manifold and SGDP--DIYPNP--ID1000s--Bilstien coilovers--MSW type 16 wheels--FM stage 1 clutch w/ 10.3lb flywheelComment
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Considering the work they're going to do for you...In The Garage:
1995 Flared Turbo R Package - Thor // 1999 Brilliant Black Turbo - Harbinger // 2015 Infiniti Q40
Originally posted by miata5620
Eric's Garage ... You buy all the parts I tell you to and you will have a killer car... If you want other parts used your car will suck and it will cost you more...Comment
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Oh so does anyone have experience installing one. if so some time in the future would you be willing to help install it. Really don't know what goes into putting one on. Also don't know what it would take to get someones help. So if you have experience let me know and let me know what your price would be to help me out. Just keep in mind this might not be happening for a while.2000 Brilliant Black & tan: 1.9L Sr20 turbo with begi log manifold and SGDP--DIYPNP--ID1000s--Bilstien coilovers--MSW type 16 wheels--FM stage 1 clutch w/ 10.3lb flywheelComment
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I installed this Bomex replica kit on my MR2 back in 2001. The kit wasn't the best quality and I had no experience at all with body kit installations, but was able to get it fit no problem at all. The kit was fiberglass, which didn't offer any flexibility...I would expect urethane to be easier to work with. I also agree with Eric's suggestion about getting it mounted first. After I mounted the kit I sanded the car, masked it up, and took it to <gasp> MAACO and had them spray DuPont base clear (BMW Avus Blue) - got the whole car painted for $700 and it looked awesome! I'd be willing to give you some help on the install if you need it.
Here's a pic:
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$700 seems like a good deal.
The best thing to do would be to test fit everything beforehand. That way if there is anything that needs to be trimmed, or otherwise manipulated...either you can do it or you can mention it to them before they install it (especially if you're not comfortable modifying the kit yourself).1991 UK-spec MX-5 - https://www.facebook.com/djinovaband <<< METAL!Comment
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$700 isn't bad. What they'll do is fit it to the car, take it back off, paint it and re-install it. That's the right way to do it. Painting it on the car will almost always end up with overspray in places. Also, have the whole car buffed with a good polish/wax after the kit i installed. This will bring the rest of the car up to a gloss that matches the fresh paint of the new bodywork.
What color is your car BTW?Comment
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I was told by the guy that installed my side skirts & front bumper, to set them outside in the direct sunlight for a few week until you get ready to install them. This time allowed the fiberglass to "cure" before any body work was done to them. I have had no problems with them. Although I baked the hood before painting, It is showing signs of shrinkage. I wish that I would have waited a few weeks to paint it after I completed the fiberglass work.1991 with Kenne Bell Supercharged 5.0 Ford conversion/ 382whp/376tqComment
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pics of car and said bodykitDIE WHITE GIRLSComment
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way pics please, I've installed a few kits myself, none of which were painted though.."keep drifting fun......or else..." --Andy SappComment
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body kit and car pics
well the color is brilliant black and as far as i can tell there is lil to no fading.
The picture does not do the car justice. Picture taken with cell phone. This is after a zaino treatment and it's much nicer in real life
you can see the body kit at this link
Last edited by ericsbestshot; 01-26-2009, 11:05 AM.2000 Brilliant Black & tan: 1.9L Sr20 turbo with begi log manifold and SGDP--DIYPNP--ID1000s--Bilstien coilovers--MSW type 16 wheels--FM stage 1 clutch w/ 10.3lb flywheelComment
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It looks like a pretty easy install. Maybe bring it to the tech day?"keep drifting fun......or else..." --Andy SappComment
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ahhhh, you've been keeping the car very clean, then ignore what I said about freshening the car up to match the fresh paint. You know what I mean though, there are a lot of people who do stuff and don't care about the details...but the details make the difference between a clean execution and total failure.Comment
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there is the picture of the car
it's big and i'd have to drill some holes to match the hole from the stock pieces. also does not have the holes for the side markers. And also don't know what i need to get so everything can be installed correctly. But again IHNFC (I have no freakin clue). uncharted territory for me.Last edited by ericsbestshot; 01-26-2009, 11:17 AM.2000 Brilliant Black & tan: 1.9L Sr20 turbo with begi log manifold and SGDP--DIYPNP--ID1000s--Bilstien coilovers--MSW type 16 wheels--FM stage 1 clutch w/ 10.3lb flywheelComment
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