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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:30 AM
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I have an 07 Superwhite Tc. MT. Last week I got hit in Philly. Im looking for a body kit and dont know what one i should get. Ive been looking at the Raven body kit. If I would get some input, maybe people could post pix of their cars and I could make a decision that way. IDK. I also have to think that I have a 2" drop on my car with Tien H Techs. My windows are 2% and Im planning on repainting my whole car black... But back to the origional question, what is your opinion on the Raven body kit, and if thats not a good choice, then in what direction should I be looking for under $700.00??
Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:33 AM
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in what direction should I be looking for under $700.00??
Go back to OEM. You won't get much positive response here as body kits have been out of style for a while now.
Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:51 AM
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I haven't had much interest in any bodykits currently for the tC. I do like the M-Power bumper, that's pretty much it. Even then there are others that don't like it either. I'd get a lip kit, easier to replace if something was to happen.

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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by acidhalo
I have an 07 Superwhite Tc. MT. Last week I got hit in Philly. Im looking for a body kit and dont know what one i should get. Ive been looking at the Raven body kit. If I would get some input, maybe people could post pix of their cars and I could make a decision that way. IDK. I also have to think that I have a 2" drop on my car with Tien H Techs. My windows are 2% and Im planning on repainting my whole car black... But back to the origional question, what is your opinion on the Raven body kit, and if thats not a good choice, then in what direction should I be looking for under $700.00??
Everyone one here gashes bodykits, I for one am not one of them... I have the r34 kit which is the raven kit with a different front bumper... I love the kit only problem is that it is fiberglass so it doesnt have the best fit... I would go with flexfiber if at all possible
Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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buy this body kit its sick!!

Old Nov 22, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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I'm with the OEM or lip kit crew but if you absolutely must have a body kit, the Kaminari is the only really good one on our car, best fitment, etc.., however, without a more extreme drop and really aggressive wheels it looks... dumb.

You'd be better off getting OEM gear and if you must, either the OEM lip kit or the 5Axis kit are the best, but neither can be found for under 700, in fact, none of the options in my post can be had for under 700, you get what you pay for...
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Originally Posted by Joyride
I did a while ago in BSP!!! Now to paint match to Gloss Black!

For real though, the factory Ground Effects (GFX) kit, Five Axis, can't go wrong.

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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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oem ftw
Old Nov 22, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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700 and you want a GOOD body kit? Keep saving pennies to add to that.
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I bought this bumper for $164 shipped and got it painted for $150. I spend $314 and you can use that almost $300 that you save for something more worth wild. And the fitment was really good. Just my .02...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BUMPE...Q5fAccessories
Old Nov 23, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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LOL, thx for all the replies, lol krazy thats the oem bumper... I went with car parts wholesaler and bought the OEM front and rear bumpers, got a mirror and left fender off ebay and bidding on the inner fender plastics for my right side. Now all i need to do is get all the stuff and put the paint to my car....I just want my car to be whole again..frickin crappy ___ drivers..
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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honest opinion: the Raven kit sucks *****.
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