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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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Does anyone have, or know anyone who has the Dura Flex F-1 Full Body Kit from Extream Dimensions?

This one: http://www.extremedimensions.com/5316.html

If yes, i'm wondering on what your thoughts are about fitment and build quality? is this a decent product?....want to make sure i get a good product, dont want to look too ricey
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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I don't think that kit is ricey at all. I really like that one, it's nice and subtle, low key. I say go for it, then i wanna check it out in person to see the fit quality!
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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that kit is sooooo dope. Ill post some pics of my friend's kit. Keep in mind the kit hangs real low. I hope you have 18's or if you have 15-16's, i hope you got air ride or coil overs. also search under chipzxb. Dope **** mother Fuggin xB with the F1.


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^^ oh noes! i need rims......i'm running the 15" steelies right now, do you think it would look good with the following wheels?

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i think im going to have to get an fff now too, that looks sweet on that box
Old Jul 3, 2008 | 09:07 PM
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Those Axis wheels are 19's on Tanabe DF210's. The Falken wheels will look good too I think. good luck on your purchase of the kit if you decide to go with it. Personally, if I could do it all over again, I would get that kit.
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Originally Posted by nonmindo
i think im going to have to get an fff now too, that looks sweet on that box
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Old Jul 4, 2008 | 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SEXB909
that kit is sooooo dope. Ill post some pics of my friend's kit. Keep in mind the kit hangs real low. I hope you have 18's or if you have 15-16's, i hope you got air ride or coil overs. also search under chipzxb. Dope **** mother Fuggin xB with the F1.


That is a Bad A$$ box...
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i just ordered that f-1 kit yesterday, i cant wait
Old Jul 5, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Here are some more pics of my car





Old Jul 6, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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I know i know... a new guy is commenting... well just signed up after lurking around here for forever. But, i just moved to the states from japan, bB's are everywhere. And as for being "ricey" the car was built in japan any thing you do to it will make it look "ricey". Take it from an asian... If it looks like rice, it is rice!
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i cant wait to get this Lip Kit. ive been wanting it since i seen chipzxb with it. and now greenguyshrek makes me need it even more. nice car bro very clean.
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Originally Posted by DarkSide_xB
i cant wait to get this Lip Kit. ive been wanting it since i seen chipzxb with it. and now greenguyshrek makes me need it even more. nice car bro very clean.

greenguyshrek aka BIG and Nick do have one of the nicest built xB's Ive seen. Nick knows I compliment him on his ride everytime I see it. And BIG..........pick a look already.
Old Jul 7, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Here is my boy nick's ride.

Old Jul 8, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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yea im def gonna be getting this kit, its soo clean....doesnt looke like it belongs on another car
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Say no to Duraflex or any other "FLEXIBLE" fiberglass material.
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i like it...if you want it get it...
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Originally Posted by ogerdgonz
Say no to Duraflex or any other "FLEXIBLE" fiberglass material.
WHY
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Have you ever wondered why it is flexible?

They get it to be flexible by taking out some of the hardners used in normal resin. This means the piece never reaches "full cure". Over time the material will break down and the piece could potentially crack/crumble apart on its own.

If you own it already make sure both sides of the piece is painted. Do not leave any of it open to sunlight. The UV rays are believed to accelerate the deterioration process.

(Note my information is based on a conversation with a composite expert and I do not remember everything exactly)

Bottom line is based on the conversation I would never buy it.
Old Jul 8, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ogerdgonz
Say no to Duraflex or any other "FLEXIBLE" fiberglass material.
x2! there's other places out there that sell this lip kit and its made a lot better than the Extreme Dimensions crap...



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