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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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Default Need opinion from Experiences: GT touring or JP vizage Lip

I currently have the gt touring urethane body kid on my scion tc

Back when paint was new


For those who have experience with body kits, i need some opinion. But after few years the paint is chipping from various scrapes since the kit is so big. Looked like paint just not sticking anymore and its cracking all over place.

I was wondering is that normal ? or because i got ____ty paint job ? Is there anyway to repaint this kit like the oem paint where it won't chip and dry after few years of usage ? my concern is that this kit is good, but paint job seems like its not worth it.


For those thinking bout this kit. Also, to put the kit on they had to do some brackets underneath front and rear bumpers to keep it steady at high speed. Matainance is a lot for this kit too. I got into accident once and my front bumper was dented in, but it was fixable and you can't tell difference. Its true, urethane is almost indestructable, but seems lik you give it up for paint.....or maybe just me.


Then i was thinking about getting the jp vizage lip kit. I was thinking it be cheaper. Any opinions ? thinking bout mix/max vizage front/rear with different type sides





Jp with these sides instead

octane



Razzi



NIC




Etc. Anyone know if this kit is available ? or is it one those special ed. ones



Any opinions from owners /with body kits/experience ?
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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PLEASE GET THAT THING OFF!!!!!
i suggest oem, fiveaxis, rs1, or JP lip kit!

and the paint is chipping cuz the paint job sucks!
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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the last one is a spec so u would have to buy it from people who have that edition.

and i honestly think mixing JP VIZ lip kit with any other lip kit doesnt flow right.
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Where's the cheapest place to buy a jp vizage kit at ? i'm from houston,tx
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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no more body kit and get a lip kit. try 5 axis or oem
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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WELL if you Daily Drive your car...NOT a good Idea to have a Full BodyKit!....Now that you know...Just get a Simple Lip Kit like everyone else says.....OEM or 5 Axis!!!!
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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get the jp vizage lip kit it looks awsome in person.. i have the oem right now and have always wanted the jp!
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by scion_andrew
get the jp vizage lip kit it looks awsome in person.. i have the oem right now and have always wanted the jp!
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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I've had the JP lip kit on my car for about 8 months now and have had to get the front lip painted three times. I drive my car like a grandma, but there r some occasions like around downtown houston that there's no way around some restaurant parking lot exits. Last time I decided to get it molded and it worked great cuz it sits about an inch and a half higher than before.

Bottom line, JP front molded or don't waste ur time. U also have to take into consideration what they use to mold it, cuz it may crack. For something street friendlier, 5 axis.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 03:08 AM
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that last one is an rs3.0. that lip kit is a kenstyle i believe.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Carlanga
I've had the JP lip kit on my car for about 8 months now and have had to get the front lip painted three times. I drive my car like a grandma, but there r some occasions like around downtown houston that there's no way around some restaurant parking lot exits. Last time I decided to get it molded and it worked great cuz it sits about an inch and a half higher than before.

Bottom line, JP front molded or don't waste ur time. U also have to take into consideration what they use to mold it, cuz it may crack. For something street friendlier, 5 axis.
I honestly thought about that but my imagination couldnt give me a picture. Can you please post pictures of your front lip? I also have the JP, its cracked and scratched but i love the front and the rear of the kit.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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yeah jp looks great just hard for daily driving.. the razzi front looks nice but the sides are too tacky.. 5axis is nice just too subtle and to oem so I wouldnt really want to spend on a pricey lip kit to look stock, reason i stayed with my oem ground effects with the rs1 front
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Well to me anything is better than that gt touring body kit he has now.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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^^ i completely agress
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