Help w/ deciding on a Body/Wide Body kit
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Help w/ deciding on a Body/Wide Body kit
This has probably been asked, surely, but I wont more opinions on which kit would look nicest for my plans/setup.
Firstly, I will deffinetly have CCW Lm20's on my car ( Most likely 18x10, unless I do have clearence issues, so I may go 18x9).
Secondly, the car will be lowered on megan coilovers, probably an inch or two drop.
Thirdly, this will be a DAILY DRIVEN (Talking like 60+ miles a day) car, while in the meantime being an occassional ( probably most weekends) track car. 1/4 Mile and road racing...
I also plan to go to many meets and shows with it. Dont want something crazy to win all shows, but hey a nice trophy sometime wouldnt hurt.
There was an Evo on here called the green beast I believe. It had a, Idk how to explain but, wierd green tone that I liked and wanted to do to mine, with the except of adding a hint of blue for different angle views on it ( Call me rice, I like the style so whatever =]).
I am looking for help on deciding for a kit. The car is a 2006 Evo Ix MR SE (Tarmac Black currently) and will remain TB until I have more cash set aside and go to get it painted the color scheme that I want.
I like the voltex kit ( replica, the authentic one is extremely overpriced IMO). However, my only issue is the rear end not flowing to well with the rest of the kit, and any ways to fix this?
I have seen other ktis out there like the APR, but im not sure. What would be most popular and look best on my car, and be able to withstand the abuse from everyday street driving. ( I live in the city now, but am moving within a month to NJ in a Semi Suburban area, so the car will be in a lot of highway travel and long roads, and not the consistent stop and go here).
Any help is appreciated, and as for mods, I know its been asked/answered, but not exactly with my exact setup and questions, so I ask nicely that you dont close this for the time being. Thanks!
Firstly, I will deffinetly have CCW Lm20's on my car ( Most likely 18x10, unless I do have clearence issues, so I may go 18x9).
Secondly, the car will be lowered on megan coilovers, probably an inch or two drop.
Thirdly, this will be a DAILY DRIVEN (Talking like 60+ miles a day) car, while in the meantime being an occassional ( probably most weekends) track car. 1/4 Mile and road racing...
I also plan to go to many meets and shows with it. Dont want something crazy to win all shows, but hey a nice trophy sometime wouldnt hurt.
There was an Evo on here called the green beast I believe. It had a, Idk how to explain but, wierd green tone that I liked and wanted to do to mine, with the except of adding a hint of blue for different angle views on it ( Call me rice, I like the style so whatever =]).
I am looking for help on deciding for a kit. The car is a 2006 Evo Ix MR SE (Tarmac Black currently) and will remain TB until I have more cash set aside and go to get it painted the color scheme that I want.
I like the voltex kit ( replica, the authentic one is extremely overpriced IMO). However, my only issue is the rear end not flowing to well with the rest of the kit, and any ways to fix this?
I have seen other ktis out there like the APR, but im not sure. What would be most popular and look best on my car, and be able to withstand the abuse from everyday street driving. ( I live in the city now, but am moving within a month to NJ in a Semi Suburban area, so the car will be in a lot of highway travel and long roads, and not the consistent stop and go here).
Any help is appreciated, and as for mods, I know its been asked/answered, but not exactly with my exact setup and questions, so I ask nicely that you dont close this for the time being. Thanks!
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I agree, Voltex is overplayed and it's the more common body kit, Still looks sick though. The APR is just a plain jain one. Uses the same looking front bumper and the rear just looks plain also.
If I did mine I would do this one.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sa...y-extreme.html
If I did mine I would do this one.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sa...y-extreme.html
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Bomex? lol.
This isnt a ricer thread. I want something that will look agressive, and help keep my wheels down at blistering jet plane speeds.
Voltex is overplayed, true, but god-damn it its so sexy.
APR is to plain.
This isnt a ricer thread. I want something that will look agressive, and help keep my wheels down at blistering jet plane speeds.
Voltex is overplayed, true, but god-damn it its so sexy.
APR is to plain.
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Has anyone had any experience with a VIS Racing Kit? I see there is one on ebay. A voltex replica of course, and it seems like the one someone on here was trying to sell. Anyways, its 1500 and i know vis wants 2300+ shipping on their site, and its brand new. I think I will go with this.
I can post up pics of progress thus far
Im having a hard time figuring out how to mount my A/C Fan with my 4"Intercooler.. lol.
I can post up pics of progress thus far
Im having a hard time figuring out how to mount my A/C Fan with my 4"Intercooler.. lol.
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Why go with a body kit?Most that are being mentioned seem to be more for show and not really provide and function. Do some research on individual parts and create your own style with it. Not every part is going to give you function, so I say research some parts and which will give the function needed for the track and then find some back up parts to make the car look better.
I'm not a big fan of the body kits made for the Evo, although I have to admit that the Voltex kit is pretty cool. Also, I would say, try and keep from doing the JDM IX Bumper conversion, its so cliche IMO, if I was judging car at a meet/show I would be sadly disappointed by seeing those.
Anyway, good luck with the decision and keep us posted!
I'm not a big fan of the body kits made for the Evo, although I have to admit that the Voltex kit is pretty cool. Also, I would say, try and keep from doing the JDM IX Bumper conversion, its so cliche IMO, if I was judging car at a meet/show I would be sadly disappointed by seeing those.
Anyway, good luck with the decision and keep us posted!
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Why go with a body kit?Most that are being mentioned seem to be more for show and not really provide and function. Do some research on individual parts and create your own style with it. Not every part is going to give you function, so I say research some parts and which will give the function needed for the track and then find some back up parts to make the car look better.
I'm not a big fan of the body kits made for the Evo, although I have to admit that the Voltex kit is pretty cool. Also, I would say, try and keep from doing the JDM IX Bumper conversion, its so cliche IMO, if I was judging car at a meet/show I would be sadly disappointed by seeing those.
Anyway, good luck with the decision and keep us posted!
I'm not a big fan of the body kits made for the Evo, although I have to admit that the Voltex kit is pretty cool. Also, I would say, try and keep from doing the JDM IX Bumper conversion, its so cliche IMO, if I was judging car at a meet/show I would be sadly disappointed by seeing those.
Anyway, good luck with the decision and keep us posted!
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So true, although I didn't mean don't change the bumper, I'm just tired of seeing JDM 9's in what seems like every picture. I do think that black does hide the uglyness better than other colors though.
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chargespeed!! I really like it cause it keeps the car clean and not too much going on...
http://www.more-japan.com/home.php?cat=940
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Here's a good clean one also...
http://www.more-japan.com/home.php?cat=940
EDIT...
Here's a good clean one also...
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Varis has the SICKEST body kits for the Evo PERIOD! They have over 10 styles and you can mix and match if you want!!!
http://www.varis.co.jp/
http://www.varis.co.jp/