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Do i trust a replica Cwest Body kit ?

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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Default Do i trust a replica Cwest Body kit ?

I am getting a c west replica body kit for 450 with shipping , but im afraid it might look a bit cheesy ... like those civics that get paintwork at maaco lol should i just get it ?
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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bad move
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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I had a VIS racing Cwest replica on my 01' before I sold it. I was actually impressed with the quality for the price. Fitment was great, but I did have to drill my own holes in the bottom of the front bumper. I'm sure authentic is much better, but for the price I was very happy

Here is a pic for ya...

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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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C'mon guys. Say "knock off." Would you say that you bought a $75 "Rolex replica?" Cobra or Speedster replicas are "replicas" because you can't buy a new one; Rolex and body kit copies are "knock offs."
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by RedY2KS2k,Apr 18 2007, 07:36 PM
C'mon guys. Say "knock off." Would you say that you bought a $75 "Rolex replica?" Cobra or Speedster replicas are "replicas" because you can't buy a new one; Rolex and body kit copies are "knock offs."
oh know! its the Gramma Police!!!!

1. a copy or reproduction of a work of art produced by the maker of the original or under his or her supervision.
2. any close or exact copy or reproduction.

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back on topic... if you get a good paintjob, and propperly fitted installed. it should look great! just b/c its a knock-off/replica doesnt mean it doesnt fit wheel. look at the board approved Shine ASM replica and the GTMotoring Amuse Replica. is a replica is donw right (original part to fab mold) then it should fit 98% close to the original
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by i2ichal2d,Apr 22 2007, 09:11 AM
oh know! its the Gramma Police!!!!
SRSLY! gramma police ftl!
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Authentic Cwest has terrible fitment, front bumper especially. If you want it perfect, you are still going to have to fit it, so save the money and get a replica.
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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Spugen makes pretty decent replica kits. I had a replica C-West kit and it looked fine. But even with any body kit out there, I'd still take it to a good body shop and have them tinker with it. I've heard J's authentic front bumpers are notorious for being pains with fitment..
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