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4569, body kit questions
Posted by Talon, May-23-01 08:55 AM
i eventually want my car to look like this in a way



i want mine to be black with silver graphics and silver mirrors. how much are the fender flares and how hard or how much does it usually cost to get them installed because i would imagine there is some molding that needs to be done. i like the sideskirts and body kit but think that teh fender flares really highlight the kit. also if the door handles are shaved where do they go? one last thing i am not going over 17" rims so what type of drop is best and especially if i get a kit like this.

thanks for your posts guys


Talon
97'Talon Esi
Injen short ram
stock 16" rims <---heck yeah !!!
AEM cam gears
4570, RE: body kit questions
Posted by icjeclipse, May-23-01 09:24 AM
http://www.thebombshop.com did both that car and the other pearl yellow flared eclipse. So i would let them do it because they have experience with the eclipse body and know exactly what to do. They are in Southern California
Don't get silver mirrors, have your mirrors the same color as the car.
The doors w/ shaved handles are opened by remote.
And the best drop would be air bags or coilovers so you can slam it for shows and bring it back up for street.

Ian
95 Eclipse RS
http://www.geocities.com/icjeclipse/index.html

4571, RE: body kit questions
Posted by Talon, May-23-01 10:14 AM
ok with airbags how is the performance vs. say a set of springs to lower ?
my friend has a truck with airbags and has had some leaking probs but nothing big. also i live in ohio so i dont think i can get out there very soon for the install of the kit but by chance do you know the cost ? of the kit, fenders and install or a ruff guestament. i am figuring a budget of 3500 for cosmetic shit. rims, 1000 (17" shoguns with rubber) air bags 1000 and 1500 for kit correct? also i figured like about 500-1000 for install of kit without paint or is that too high? i have a body shop that will do paint but he wont do kit install or molding shit like that.

Talon
97'Talon Esi
Injen short ram
stock 16" rims <---heck yeah !!!
AEM cam gears
4572, RE: body kit questions
Posted by eclipse804, May-23-01 10:31 AM
Molding the fender flares in is a custom job that could cost probably anywhere from 600 to 1000 depending on how much custom work is needed. The kit itself should not be over 1500 including the flares. Most people with air bags have leaking probs. In fact, there has not been one car at our shop that hasn't had any minor leaks with air bags. It's funny when everyone comes in and shows off their air bags, but admit its leaking...

eclipse804@hotmail.com
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Import Venom



4573, RE: body kit questions
Posted by icjeclipse, May-23-01 01:23 PM
Blitz kit= $600
VIS flares= $350
Install kit= $150
Install and mold flares= $400 - $1000
Paint= $1600 - $5000
Just call that body shop and ask what flares they use and if they can sell them to you.

Bags will be more like $1500 with everything you need.


Ian
95 Eclipse RS
http://www.geocities.com/icjeclipse/index.html

4574, RE: body kit questions
Posted by 9D9 MITSU RS, May-23-01 03:04 PM
I would get coilovers. Adjust the height. I hear the airbag systems ride shitty as hell.