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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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SO.. I'm getting a OEM style carbon fiber hood. Just a little fyi. But instead of getting a carbon fiber oem style lipkit I was wondering about getting a oem lipkit (from toyota) in BSP and just putting that on my car. What do you guys think? I recently have seen the "show me your pandas" topic and this has inspired me. But I want to know if anyone knows prices or if it would even look good! What do you all think?
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:00 AM
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I think itd look good my rs1 kit is painted black =)
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Yah I think it would be hawt and probably cheaper then cf ones. Anyone know how difficult they are to install?
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well i havent done one or even really seen one up close in person but i think you just really line it up then drill =)
i think it shows where to drill too
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here are a couple pic of mine btw.. not the best but i guess itll do hah



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Hmm looks good, what lowering have you done? Springs?
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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yep hotchkis ftw =)
ya its my winter mode heh
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:46 AM
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dont have to drill..
Just get outdoor red 3m tape..
Lots of it..
cover the kit and then push apply
Been running strong on it for 4 weeks
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Eh 4 weeks?! Haha ehh *tugs collar* maybe ill wait haha. How does toyota do it? Also HaY what kelvin hids you have?
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toyota drills holes =)
from what ive read there are markings on the lip kit or the bumper or something where you drill..

and i dont have HIDs yet.. its the white balancing =)
but IMO they look like either some 6000k or 8000k haha
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Hmm ill call toyota tomorrow and talk to them about it. But yah your lights look 8k that's why I was wondering. My 6000k are on their way to my house and should be here tomorrow so I'm just wondeing but looks real good man!
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thanks!
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Unless it's CF, unmatched kits are ricey IMO.
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how is it ricey? that word gets thrown around a lot haha
imo rice = Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancement..
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eh I think it looks out of place imo but if you like it go for it.
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ya looks a lil out of place but im gonna be ordering a cf hood andprobably hatch so hopefully itll look more complete heh
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