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blaketion
07-12-2004, 11:39 PM
I was wondering if someone could supply me with information as to the differences between different body kit / lip etc materials.
I've seen Fiberglass, urethane, ABS, and carbon fiber. I'm not so much concerned with CF as much as the other three, but what about durability / repairability? What are the pro's and con's of each? (repair, durability, paintability etc)
Thanks ;]

Silvershadow
07-13-2004, 12:20 AM
Urethane is probably the best choice.
Fibreglass and ABS are probably better for non-critical areas like side skirt or rear wing.
All are paintable & repairable.ABs mayb costly to repair.If u get any of these from a no-name shop b careful the part quality mayb low & surface wavy.You can spot a wavy body kit from 1/2 a block away.

Silvershadow
07-13-2004, 12:22 AM
That's why a lot of guys get the JDM OEM Honda(or HPF) body Kits.

dj addicted
07-14-2004, 11:11 AM
Urethane is great because if you accidently bump something, it wont crack on your right away like fiberglass will. Thats why I went with the kaminari lip kit... Kit looks great.. and if I do scrape on the bottom, I dont have to worry about it cracking or anything.