"American Tuner" - RKSport Body Kit Preview Pics

10-10-2003, 12:52 PM

I thought that you all would like to see the production version of the "American Tuner" by RK Sport that should be released in about a month or so.

How did I get these pic's? That is my car. See you at SEMA.

More pics and details at:
http://www.rksport.com/prod_detail.p...00&view=detail

10-10-2003, 01:15 PM

That's awsome! I heard it is the same kit as on the Grand Am
Hotwheels car. How much is the kit?

mr_eh · 10-10-2003, 01:15 PM

no wonder, the american tuner kit IS different, but yeah thats exactly the hotwheels one
anyone have a picture of the rear of the hotwheels one off hand?

tido_29 · 10-10-2003, 01:20 PM

http://www.n-body.net/features/

10-10-2003, 01:29 PM

Here is a better picture of the rear. Sign me up for a new
kit!

Tonyyank · 10-10-2003, 01:29 PM

nice!!!! That looks awesome, they made the wing more like the SLP wing for the GP

AaronGAGT · 10-10-2003, 01:33 PM

Awesome and finally! I'm glad to see somethin new! So thats actually the Hot wheels front then--do I got this right?

mr_eh · 10-10-2003, 01:35 PM

yeah its the hot wheels front rear sides back and.. a new looking wing that from the angle sorta looks like the razzi wing for the cavalier, im pretty happy with how it looks and im a picky mother f*

now if they price it under 800$ i'll be happier

10-10-2003, 02:05 PM

I just got off of the phone with Cyrus over at RK. He said they are pre selling them right now and that a four door kit is being made also to be out about 2 months after the 2 door.

10-10-2003, 02:12 PM

I'm glad you all like it. Here's a pic of the rear.

Roush GT · 10-10-2003, 02:19 PM

are they making the panels that cover the grooves in the door?

iceman · 10-10-2003, 04:43 PM

Impact bar showing has to be modified but that's something that can be done after purchase by the owner too

Hot kit, nice to see new options. The front is definitely a winner. Althought I do prefer the smaller GT front openings over the larger ones..

edit.. hotlinked the pics

SC/TGrandAm · 10-10-2003, 04:45 PM

i know this is probably the ghetto way out but couldnt you just paint it flat black. Flat so the light doesnt hit it and shine back.

How would you modify the impact bar? cut part of it out? Just curious

iceman · 10-10-2003, 04:47 PM

No.. if I had that I would probably close up those two rectangles in some way

mr_eh · 10-10-2003, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GrafxWerks
I could do it for ~$25. Nobody has ever asked.

- Ryan

are you serious? i'll paypal you the money right now

waffler · 10-11-2003, 03:29 PM

will the front end be cleared out? i mean the nostrils will they be cleared out like in the hotwheels one and will we be able to route our exhaust through the back holes somehow?

1HOTGT · 10-11-2003, 05:51 PM

i'm not sure if i like it or not. the front is ok.....the back end, YUCK....it almost looks like they tried to make it a grand prix.....and if i would have wanted that i would have bought the car. i'll have to think about this one. but just a thought for all you who do want it. my husband is an RK dealer! let us know!

trudgy · 10-11-2003, 09:09 PM

something diffiently needs to be altered with the rear end, especialy that huge license plate spot, change that up and i'll be in for a 4 dr kit

ND4SPDIII · 10-12-2003, 03:24 PM

love the side skirts and rear, the front I think it needs to have like another underlip or something so it can make the car look lower.

10-13-2003, 11:45 AM

Just off the phone with RK Sport. To answer some of the questions posed on earlier posts.

The whole kit is not finished yet. They are still tweaking the "look" of some of the parts.

What you currently see on my car is virtualy foam and clay. That is not even close to the finished product.

They are pre selling the kits only up until the molds are finished.
The pre sell price is $700. It will retail for $1000. The four door is to be a little higher. Anyone with a four door that lives in the So-Cal area is encouraged to call if you can leave your car with them for 3 weeks to have the skirts for it done. If interested give them a call. 800-214-8030.

I will post more picts as they allow me to take them.

10-10-2003, 12:52 PM	#1
Racecrafter Guest Posts: n/a	"American Tuner" I thought that you all would like to see the production version of the "American Tuner" by RK Sport that should be released in about a month or so. How did I get these pic's? That is my car. See you at SEMA. More pics and details at: http://www.rksport.com/prod_detail.p...00&view=detail Attached Thumbnails Last edited by iceman; 10-10-2003 at 04:44 PM.

10-10-2003, 01:15 PM	#2
PMD_rules Guest Posts: n/a	That's awsome! I heard it is the same kit as on the Grand Am Hotwheels car. How much is the kit? Attached Thumbnails

10-10-2003, 01:15 PM	#3
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	no wonder, the american tuner kit IS different, but yeah thats exactly the hotwheels one anyone have a picture of the rear of the hotwheels one off hand? __________________ 4cyl ga se -> 431whp srt4 -> 600whp s14? wtf.

10-10-2003, 01:20 PM	#4
tido_29 SC/T CF Hood! AKA: Fausto Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Houston, TX Age: 38 Posts: 704 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	http://www.n-body.net/features/ __________________ Tido's ride (w/ help from GrandAMage gt) Bye Bye GA (for now)

10-10-2003, 01:29 PM	#5
PMD_rules Guest Posts: n/a	Here is a better picture of the rear. Sign me up for a new kit! Attached Thumbnails

10-10-2003, 01:29 PM	#6
Tonyyank Administrator AKA: Anthony Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Parma, MI Age: 40 Posts: 3,470 Vehicle: 09 Silverado 4x4	nice!!!! That looks awesome, they made the wing more like the SLP wing for the GP

10-10-2003, 01:33 PM	#7
AaronGAGT Scrap scrap! AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westland, MI Age: 38 Posts: 1,804 Vehicle: 2000 Black GT Coupe	Awesome and finally! I'm glad to see somethin new! So thats actually the Hot wheels front then--do I got this right?

10-10-2003, 01:35 PM	#8
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	yeah its the hot wheels front rear sides back and.. a new looking wing that from the angle sorta looks like the razzi wing for the cavalier, im pretty happy with how it looks and im a picky mother f* now if they price it under 800$ i'll be happier __________________ 4cyl ga se -> 431whp srt4 -> 600whp s14? wtf.

10-10-2003, 02:05 PM	#9
Racecrafter Guest Posts: n/a	I just got off of the phone with Cyrus over at RK. He said they are pre selling them right now and that a four door kit is being made also to be out about 2 months after the 2 door.

10-10-2003, 02:12 PM	#10
Racecrafter Guest Posts: n/a	I'm glad you all like it. Here's a pic of the rear. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by iceman; 10-10-2003 at 04:43 PM.

10-10-2003, 02:19 PM	#11
Roush GT Moderator AKA: Chris Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dry Ridge,Ky Age: 47 Posts: 1,441 Vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Veloster	are they making the panels that cover the grooves in the door? __________________ 2007 Vista Blue Premium GT w/ Roush body kit. Roush wheels, Roush door sill plates, Roush Off-Roads, Roush Leather, Roush Toolkit Roush Stage 2 Suspension, Roush LCA's Steeda Pro Action Shocks & Struts Roush anti-wheel hop kit, Roush hood struts. Gone, but not forgotten.

10-10-2003, 04:43 PM	#12
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	Impact bar showing has to be modified but that's something that can be done after purchase by the owner too Hot kit, nice to see new options. The front is definitely a winner. Althought I do prefer the smaller GT front openings over the larger ones.. edit.. hotlinked the pics __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

10-10-2003, 04:45 PM	#13
SC/TGrandAm Newbie AKA: Kyle Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Age: 39 Posts: 2,944 Vehicle: 2008 Accord	i know this is probably the ghetto way out but couldnt you just paint it flat black. Flat so the light doesnt hit it and shine back. How would you modify the impact bar? cut part of it out? Just curious __________________ 2008 Accord EX-L Coupe 2002 GA SCT- R.I.P HID Pioneer http://www.myspace.com/Kleigou

10-10-2003, 04:47 PM	#14
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	No.. if I had that I would probably close up those two rectangles in some way __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

10-11-2003, 03:29 PM	#16
waffler Winnipeg Grand Ams WHAT!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: winnipeg, manitoba canada Age: 38 Posts: 195 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	will the front end be cleared out? i mean the nostrils will they be cleared out like in the hotwheels one and will we be able to route our exhaust through the back holes somehow?

10-11-2003, 05:51 PM	#17
1HOTGT Full Throttle Member AKA: Emily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio Age: 42 Posts: 167 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Sedan	i'm not sure if i like it or not. the front is ok.....the back end, YUCK....it almost looks like they tried to make it a grand prix.....and if i would have wanted that i would have bought the car. i'll have to think about this one. but just a thought for all you who do want it. my husband is an RK dealer! let us know! __________________ Visit Our Site: Full Throttle Motorsports!

10-11-2003, 09:09 PM	#18
trudgy GAGT - Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 40 Posts: 70 Vehicle: 2000 Grand AM GT	something diffiently needs to be altered with the rear end, especialy that huge license plate spot, change that up and i'll be in for a 4 dr kit

10-12-2003, 03:24 PM	#19
ND4SPDIII Esigneza Di Velocita Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TX Age: 40 Posts: 444 Vehicle: 2000 grand am GT1	love the side skirts and rear, the front I think it needs to have like another underlip or something so it can make the car look lower.

10-13-2003, 11:45 AM	#20
Racecrafter Guest Posts: n/a	Pre selling going on now Just off the phone with RK Sport. To answer some of the questions posed on earlier posts. The whole kit is not finished yet. They are still tweaking the "look" of some of the parts. What you currently see on my car is virtualy foam and clay. That is not even close to the finished product. They are pre selling the kits only up until the molds are finished. The pre sell price is $700. It will retail for $1000. The four door is to be a little higher. Anyone with a four door that lives in the So-Cal area is encouraged to call if you can leave your car with them for 3 weeks to have the skirts for it done. If interested give them a call. 800-214-8030. I will post more picts as they allow me to take them.

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