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9D9 MITSU RSNov-04-02 12:54 PM
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OK. Last time, I paid $400 to have the front done and they didn't fill my gaps between headlights. They also cracked the front. I made them redo it, but apparently, the cracks they made were just sprayed over to hide them. I have had blitz type 2's for a LONG time. I am going to go soon to have the front done right and the sides done. Gaps filled in, etc. What should I look for to tell if it's quality, and how much should I be willing to pay for good work? I think they said 250 to do the front. Way better than the $400 POS job the last shop did. The bolt hole for the rear on the driver side is loose, so the front squeaks when I hit bumps. I took the front off, and the hole looked shitty as hell, it was cracked, etc. Should they put rubber or washers around the bolts to prevent cracking of the bumper? Let me know how I can tell if I am gonna get ripped again.

  

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BlitzdEclipse99Nov-04-02 02:24 PM
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Body work prices depend on alot of things; location, demand, availibility, etc... I paid $300 to have my fiberglass Blitz front painted and put on. The guy fitted it near perfect and guarranteed the paint/work as long as I had the car. A good thing to do when trying to find a good body shop is this: Ask for pictures of their work or people you can talk to who have had similiar work done. If they're a reputable shop then they'll gladly show you pics because they'd be proud, if not then something is up 95% of the time. If your wanting skirts painted and put on (not molded) and the front fixed and put on, I'd guess you're looking at anywhere from $400-$700 at least, it's gonna be more if you want it molded. I hope that helps some.

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9D9 MITSU RSNov-04-02 03:24 PM
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not molding, the roads suck here, I'd be afraid. Maybe if I didn't drive it 24-7. I know they have done a few cars really nice. He said $250 for front I think when I asked b4. They have done 2 galants with full kits. Fully molded. Even the fronts, and the fronts have no crack lines at all after over a year. DAILY DRIVEN! This tells me a lot about their work. I see one of these cars everyday at school. They have some impressive work from what I've seen. They did a custom job on a 3g I have seen and it's really nice.
this is their site: http://www.genxmuscle.com/

  

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9D9 MITSU RSNov-06-02 05:16 AM
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sideskirts need work, so does the front. They said $740 with tax. I am getting it done next week sometime or maybe Monday after next. Can't wait. Gonna be low as fuck tho on the sides.

  

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