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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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Default Has anyone purchased these optional side skirts and rear pods?

http://www.absdynamics.com/*combo-de...M-TYR_1052.php

I cant find genuine, so i came across these. Just want to know if anyone has any opinions on them, fitment wise, seller reputation, installation.

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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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well by the looks of them and the name of the website they are made of abs plastic and I hate that **** lol. I bet when you get them they will be all twisted up and you'll have to sit them out in the sun to get them hot so it goes back into shape, then I bet it still wont be perfect so I wouldnt get them.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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Default Re: Has anyone purchased these optional side skirts and rear pods?

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well by the looks of them and the name of the website they are made of abs plastic and I hate that **** lol. I bet when you get them they will be all twisted up and you'll have to sit them out in the sun to get them hot so it goes back into shape, then I bet it still wont be perfect so I wouldnt get them.
Thanks for that buddy, so you reckon if i get replica, not to go ABS material? Are OEM fiber glass?
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Thanks for that buddy, so you reckon if i get replica, not to go ABS material? Are OEM fiber glass?
I believe oem is urethane..
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Am I the only one that doesn't like the look of the OEM optional sideskirts on the ITR? They add weight and don't look all that great (IMO of course), so I never bought a set...even when they were on clearance several years back.

Once you lower that car I don't think they are needed, but that's just me.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Am I the only one that doesn't like the look of the OEM optional sideskirts on the ITR?
Absolutely not!! Im not nor have i ever been a fan of them either, but to each is own.. GL on your find OP
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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I have a set of replicas, they are okey but not great, it took som work to get them to fit snug!

i bought mine from ebay and the seller was baysonR (i think)
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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@raseri

you have any pictures?

BaysonR has a website as well...

http://www.baysonr.com/Default.asp
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 06:16 PM
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Well, I will give my 2 cents here.

I worked in a shop that sold ABS Dynamics stuff and its honestly hit or miss. Some of there stuff fits like OEM should, others, not so good. It honestly depends what batch off the mold you get.

If you get a side skirt from a brand new mold the fitment will be perfect, if its an old mold at the end of its life, then no so much.

Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Thanks for everyone's replies. I have someone on the inside that is going to try and source some OEM ones, and i am hoping for a good price. I Just think they would finish my car of nicely, especially the back as the rear bumper looks a bit plain, especially since i am going for this look:



I doubt i will get the ABS ones, sounds like ill end up stuffing up the body by trying to modify the bumper to fit replica's...
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Todd00
Am I the only one that doesn't like the look of the OEM optional sideskirts on the ITR? They add weight and don't look all that great (IMO of course), so I never bought a set...even when they were on clearance several years back.

Once you lower that car I don't think they are needed, but that's just me.

Not being a douche.. but I'm pretty sure they don't add enough wieght to make any difference..
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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Absolutely not!! Im not nor have i ever been a fan of them either, but to each is own.. GL on your find OP
I tried to make myself like them years ago but just couldn't get into them. One of the main things that turned me off to them was they eliminate the rear mud guards and I'm a huge fan of those.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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just make sure you get weatherstip for them so wont scrach up your body and bumper, also to fill in the gaps
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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Not being a douche.. but I'm pretty sure they don't add enough wieght to make any difference..
Any weight is bad, especially for a part that serves no other purpose--wether it is 15 lbs or 50 lbs.

It is OP's car, but I'd look hard for OEM if that was what I really wanted. I have yet to see any 'copied' body kits that look/fit as good as OEM/Mugen (when it comes to a Honda).
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 94rs-turbo
just make sure you get weatherstip for them so wont scrach up your body and bumper, also to fill in the gaps
Yep read up on that and it will be a must!

Originally Posted by Todd00
Any weight is bad, especially for a part that serves no other purpose--wether it is 15 lbs or 50 lbs.

It is OP's car, but I'd look hard for OEM if that was what I really wanted. I have yet to see any 'copied' body kits that look/fit as good as OEM/Mugen (when it comes to a Honda).
Which is why i REALLY want to find OEM. Cbf risking fitment issues with cheap replica's that woul probably ruin the car..

I will be checking ebay AUSTRALIA and US everyday.
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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So expensive...these ones state they are ABS plastic material, unusual for OEM?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Integr...sories&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Integr...sories&vxp=mtr
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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The ones on my R are carbon fiber - I am pretty pleased with them.
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Default Re: Has anyone purchased these optional side skirts and rear pods?

OEM sets pop up in the marketplace every so often but they are pretty expensive when they do show.
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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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The ones on my R are carbon fiber - I am pretty pleased with them.
Oh yea? Where did you purchase from? No issues with fitment?
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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I would love to have a set again. but for the price id rather buy a gen2 wing or some other cool oem ****. 7bills for a dam lip kit is a waste
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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I just sold my side oem side skirts for $340 shipped, Had them in FS section on here for 2 months.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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I just sold my side oem side skirts for $340 shipped, Had them in FS section on here for 2 months.
would have you posted to Australia though?
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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I thought those were for changing how the air flowed around the rear tires and rear bumper cover. I saw it in one of those JDM magazines. Not sure if it's true or just marketing spin.
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Old Sep 19, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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I thought those were for changing how the air flowed around the rear tires and rear bumper cover. I saw it in one of those JDM magazines. Not sure if it's true or just marketing spin.
Interesting point!
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Old Sep 20, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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If not the OEM optionals I would have gotten the P1 skirts from Special Projects Motorsports.

http://www.specialprojectsms.com/per...2-integra.html
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