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cavingman · 11-03-2003, 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by lightningGA
on light colored cars I would paint the impact bar black before you put the kit on just to help it not stand out so much under the mesh..........just an idea

hell do that on black too. flat black instead of clear coated. that way it wont reflect anything.

PontiacGT2K · 11-03-2003, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by EBlend
one thing that i don't like is..well first of all it is definately the tightest kit around, but my problem is not with the look of the kit but the UGLEE price difference between a 2 door and a 4 door version! WHY OH WHY is the 4 door wersion like 300 bucks more expensive?! I mean same amount of plastic used to make the 2 door as the 4 door. unfair in my opinion. only thing that is keeping me from getting that kit in the future is that i have to pay more to do it on a 4 door

Not true.....there's two more door molding pieces. That alone is prolly why it's more expensive.

5-lO · 11-03-2003, 04:40 PM

Do we have a peice by peice price, as in if I wanted to get the front and sides but not the rear?

Also, how will this effect cooling since there is now a big piece of material right infront of the radiator? I know thats what the air dam is for, but still?

Jon

EBlend · 11-03-2003, 07:57 PM

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Originally posted by PontiacGT2K
Not true.....there's two more door molding pieces. That alone is prolly why it's more expensive.

the 2 cars are same in length, what doesn't go on the doors on the 2 door car goes on the big chunck where the rear doors would be on the 2 door car. if the cars are the same lenght and both sides are covered up to the same hight, no matter how many peices, its gonna take teh same amount to cover it up!

PontiacGT2K · 11-03-2003, 08:22 PM

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Originally posted by EBlend
the 2 cars are same in length, what doesn't go on the doors on the 2 door car goes on the big chunck where the rear doors would be on the 2 door car. if the cars are the same lenght and both sides are covered up to the same hight, no matter how many peices, its gonna take teh same amount to cover it up!

It's not a matter of material, it's a matter of more molds, more pieces to mold.

kubiache · 11-03-2003, 09:28 PM

Stupid four doors. $300 is a little extreme. I don't know if it'll be the difference of me gettting that kit or not, but it certainly isn't a push in the right direction.

Sternie · 11-03-2003, 10:18 PM

I really like this kit, it would be nice if they could balance the price of the 2 and 4 doors out.

11-04-2003, 08:35 PM

So is anyone besides me already brainstorming on how to fix the closed nose holes?? That kinda defeats my modded ram air setup and I don't like that...but other than that I have this car all over my computer now, screensaver slideshow of different pics, my background, and icons

, I like I like

DumpsterDamon · 11-04-2003, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by AMRAAM4
Without looking at the pic while I type this, I'd have to guess that if you hack those open there will be 2 wide open spaces showing not-so-attractive pieces of your front end. Basically all the metal framework, hood latch, etc.

badassgrandam99 · 11-05-2003, 04:06 AM

you guys gotta figure though... price wise this is a good deal... and it's a urethane kit!!

kubiache · 11-05-2003, 05:35 AM

I'm not saying anything bad price-wise overall...just the difference between 2 and 4 door prices. I agree that it should be balanced out a little more.

badassgrandam99 · 11-05-2003, 05:45 AM

i see what you're saying... but i gotta agree with pontiacgt2k... technically with the 4 door you're getting two more pieces...

EBlend · 11-05-2003, 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by badassgrandam99
i see what you're saying... but i gotta agree with pontiacgt2k... technically with the 4 door you're getting two more pieces...

even if we are, are 2 peices more really cost 300 dollars more? i highly doubt it

5-lO · 11-05-2003, 11:26 AM

M O L D S ... the design fees put into the mold cost extra. Two more molds = that much more time and effort

EBlend · 11-05-2003, 01:09 PM

well it may be more time and effort, but don't jack the price 300 dollars more! no other body kit that is available is any more expensive then the 2 door model (as far as i know), so whatever, i don't like the kit anymore, screw it, for 300 dollars i rather drive with what i have

PontiacGT2K · 11-05-2003, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by EBlend
well it may be more time and effort, but don't jack the price 300 dollars more! no other body kit that is available is any more expensive then the 2 door model (as far as i know), so whatever, i don't like the kit anymore, screw it, for 300 dollars i rather drive with what i have

It's on pre-order right now for $800. Call them, and you can get that price for another 4 weeks.

And no other kit provides pieces that cover up the hideous dip in our door.......ie ***, mFX, AAS. This is the first kit to do so, so of course it'll be a bit more.

SikMindz · 11-05-2003, 02:49 PM

Hopefully someone will get some good pics from SEMA. I want more of this car!

11-05-2003, 03:17 PM

Hello to all. I agree with potiacgt2k. It is made out of urethane
and cost more to manufacture. Your adding two more molds to
the kit.
Anyways, i just baught my euros from them. They have a ton of them to sell. Picked them up for $224.00 for the set.
They are just like the ones in the picture.

lightningGA · 11-05-2003, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by PMD_rules
Hello to all. I agree with potiacgt2k. It is made out of urethane
and cost more to manufacture. Your adding two more molds to
the kit.
Anyways, i just baught my euros from them. They have a ton of them to sell. Picked them up for $224.00 for the set.
They are just like the ones in the picture.

post pics as soon as they're on your car

SikMindz · 11-05-2003, 03:44 PM

And also-

Is your gas door something from RK or is it a Bullitt fuel door from a Mustang?

11-03-2003, 04:40 PM	#123
5-lO Just bought a. . . AKA: Jon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 35 Posts: 2,950 Vehicle: 15 HD 48 XL1200X	Do we have a peice by peice price, as in if I wanted to get the front and sides but not the rear? Also, how will this effect cooling since there is now a big piece of material right infront of the radiator? I know thats what the air dam is for, but still? Jon __________________ CURRENT: WHATEVER I WANT OFF THE DEALER LOT AND 15 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 48: LED HEADLAMP, TURNS AND TAILS, PYTHON BLACK SLIP ONS, SCREAMING EAGLE BLACK EXHAUST SHIELDS. PREVIOUS: 03 GAGT, 04 MAZDASPEED MX-5, 06 TC, 02 SEVILLE STS, 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHTESTER, 10 MAZDA3 S SPORT MANUAL, 06 SUZUKI KATANA, 11 MAZDA 3 S GRAND TOURING MANUAL TECH, 13 MAZDASPEED3

11-03-2003, 09:28 PM	#126
kubiache Get blown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 42 Posts: 1,858 Vehicle: 1998 GTP	Stupid four doors. $300 is a little extreme. I don't know if it'll be the difference of me gettting that kit or not, but it certainly isn't a push in the right direction. __________________ Dave Woodward '01 GA SE --- 14.864 @ 92.61mph.....NA '98 GTP - NIC cam / P&P heads / 105# springs / Titanium retainers / INTENSE LW pushrods / CC Lifters / INTENSE TCS-300 / ZZP Poly mounts / RT 3" DP / PEMs / ZZP MPS 3.2, 3.0 / Wizair / 103s / DHP / AFC 2.2 .......still tuning

11-03-2003, 10:18 PM	#127
Sternie Back-to-Back Champs! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth/Minneapolis, MN Age: 37 Posts: 247 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	I really like this kit, it would be nice if they could balance the price of the 2 and 4 doors out. __________________ Sternie's Ride - Updated 10/20/03

11-05-2003, 04:06 AM	#130
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	you guys gotta figure though... price wise this is a good deal... and it's a urethane kit!! __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

11-05-2003, 05:35 AM	#131
kubiache Get blown Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Age: 42 Posts: 1,858 Vehicle: 1998 GTP	I'm not saying anything bad price-wise overall...just the difference between 2 and 4 door prices. I agree that it should be balanced out a little more. __________________ Dave Woodward '01 GA SE --- 14.864 @ 92.61mph.....NA '98 GTP - NIC cam / P&P heads / 105# springs / Titanium retainers / INTENSE LW pushrods / CC Lifters / INTENSE TCS-300 / ZZP Poly mounts / RT 3" DP / PEMs / ZZP MPS 3.2, 3.0 / Wizair / 103s / DHP / AFC 2.2 .......still tuning

11-04-2003, 08:35 PM	#128
03MetGrnGT Guest Posts: n/a	So is anyone besides me already brainstorming on how to fix the closed nose holes?? That kinda defeats my modded ram air setup and I don't like that...but other than that I have this car all over my computer now, screensaver slideshow of different pics, my background, and icons , I like I like

11-05-2003, 05:45 AM	#132
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	i see what you're saying... but i gotta agree with pontiacgt2k... technically with the 4 door you're getting two more pieces... __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

11-05-2003, 11:26 AM	#134
5-lO Just bought a. . . AKA: Jon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 35 Posts: 2,950 Vehicle: 15 HD 48 XL1200X	M O L D S ... the design fees put into the mold cost extra. Two more molds = that much more time and effort __________________ CURRENT: WHATEVER I WANT OFF THE DEALER LOT AND 15 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 48: LED HEADLAMP, TURNS AND TAILS, PYTHON BLACK SLIP ONS, SCREAMING EAGLE BLACK EXHAUST SHIELDS. PREVIOUS: 03 GAGT, 04 MAZDASPEED MX-5, 06 TC, 02 SEVILLE STS, 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHTESTER, 10 MAZDA3 S SPORT MANUAL, 06 SUZUKI KATANA, 11 MAZDA 3 S GRAND TOURING MANUAL TECH, 13 MAZDASPEED3

11-05-2003, 01:09 PM	#135
EBlend GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 37 Posts: 1,308	well it may be more time and effort, but don't jack the price 300 dollars more! no other body kit that is available is any more expensive then the 2 door model (as far as i know), so whatever, i don't like the kit anymore, screw it, for 300 dollars i rather drive with what i have

11-05-2003, 03:17 PM	#138
PMD_rules Guest Posts: n/a	Hello to all. I agree with potiacgt2k. It is made out of urethane and cost more to manufacture. Your adding two more molds to the kit. Anyways, i just baught my euros from them. They have a ton of them to sell. Picked them up for $224.00 for the set. They are just like the ones in the picture.