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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 03:16 PM
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hey i just bought a pretty mint GSR...i had an integra LS in the past...so i somewhat know what i am doing....ok i just want a quick opinion on how i should do this one....

i love the look of body kits...yet i also love the look of a JDM Type R so here is the question..should i do a JDM conversion or just put a body kit on the car...(this will be the first of many mods)

your opinion counts... and (thanks for welcoming me to the board)
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 03:36 PM
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Not a big fan of body kits but if I had to get one I would definately go with a JDM conversion.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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Type R of course....you look like a ricer in a body kit. With the Type R look, hoes know you mean business.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 06:40 PM
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Get the OEM kit. JDM conversion is definetly a nice thing to do as well. I really don't know how to go about this one. I have seen beautiful cars with both front ends.
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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JDM's look sick as hell....sooo expensive though..maybe someday when i'm out of college and get a real job i can afford one...or maybe i'll just get a new car
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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why would anyone blow money on abody kit ,performance first .**** looks
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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You could do a USDM Type R or GSR bodykit
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MasterSaif &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why would anyone blow money on abody kit ,performance first .**** looks </TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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of the choices you listed....
JDM
although i do agree with the proformance upgrade as stated above
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Old Jun 13, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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unless u get JDM font, OEM Optional Kits All Around.. look 100% better then ricey body kits

i mean u cant go wrong with jdm front but good god this makes me like the usdm front



or here Skunk2nr aka B00ST2nR 's car


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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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go with the jdm front end
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 10:51 AM
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go JDM style... body kits are played out. keep your car clean. if you cant afford jdm, just slam it, put a lip on, and work on your motor.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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jdm
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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I say do the JDM conversion. JDM is so much more sexier.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 12:58 PM
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jdm baby!
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Stick with the USDM front end and get the OEM body kit, if you can find it. The only drawback is finding the damn kit. It took me about a month to hunt down my kit here on h-t when I had my integra. The JDM front-end isn't rare anymore so it's not really anything special. Go with what you think looks better, the USDM front looks better IMO.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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definitely puttin' on sum wrong - matched body kits will make u look like a ricer.. JDM conversion is the way to go..
or you can just simply put on a lip and c-f hood.. which will definitely make ur car nicer than havin' body kit..
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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get the optional kit.....
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 02:43 PM
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body kits are gay. go with the oem. jdm front ends are expensive, and the fake stuff sucks.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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On top of everything said, your car is 10x more likely to get stolen. JDM fronts have hella high street value.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 03:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ae_turbobabie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get the optional kit.....</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bl@sterVT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">jdm </TD></TR></TABLE>

wither one of these 2
jdm cost mad lot but trust me its worth it
peace
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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why not get the JDM front conversion with like a C-West kit? Best of both worlds for you.
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 04:51 PM
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i agree.
go with the LDM conversion
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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JDM BABY!! gota love it :D
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Old Jun 14, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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Just get a Type R front lip. The conversion is nice but, its a lot of money. You could put the rest of the money into a nice suspension and some bolt ons.
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