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Old Oct 11, 2001 | 09:01 AM
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Default How hard is it to put on the OEM body kit?

Im getting the kit, and wanted to know if i should be able to put on or have to take it somewhere to get it done.
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Old Oct 11, 2001 | 11:36 AM
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EASY EASY we did it in my buddy's garage in an evening. We even took our time. Have fun.
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Old Oct 11, 2001 | 01:02 PM
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it's probably the easiest out of ANY body kits out there on the market...because it's OEM!!!
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Old Oct 11, 2001 | 01:07 PM
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Default Re: How hard is it to put on the OEM body kit? (slowasscx)

just be really careful with the rear pieces. Take your time, before you drill, make sure that it will fit nicely. You'll figure it out.
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Old Oct 11, 2001 | 06:08 PM
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just be really careful with the rear pieces. Take your time, before you drill, make sure that it will fit nicely. You'll figure it out.
Does it only need to be drilled for the back piece?
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Old Oct 12, 2001 | 03:08 AM
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Default Re: How hard is it to put on the OEM body kit? (98bluepearlGS-R)

yes only the rear pieces were hard it just take time. Just line up as close as possible and drill away (only rear) But all in all its all simple. The front and sides are the easiet. I'd tackle the rear last. Didn't take long to install it. Its quicker if you got friends to do each piece. Like you workin on the front they gettin the sides etc...Good luck.
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Old Oct 12, 2001 | 07:47 AM
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yes only the rear pieces were hard it just take time. Just line up as close as possible and drill away (only rear) But all in all its all simple. The front and sides are the easiet. I'd tackle the rear last. Didn't take long to install it. Its quicker if you got friends to do each piece. Like you workin on the front they gettin the sides etc...Good luck.
Thanks for the help, Im not sure if Im gonna put the rear on yet, I dont know if I like the look of it, I might just got with the front and sides.
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 01:51 PM
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OK, I have it here, do you have to take off the front bumper to install the front underbody spoiler, or can you do with it on.
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Old Oct 16, 2001 | 07:36 PM
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Body kits
OEM body kits

Good choice if any. I helped my friend install a kit on his Z24, it installed farely easy, yet the chaulk that we used became ugly over time...
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 12:03 AM
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I used a lift and left the bumper on. But i guess some people had to take it off for some reason or another. I say leave it on...save yourself an extra 30 min of work or however long it takes to take the bumper off and put it back on
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 07:55 AM
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I used a lift and left the bumper on. But i guess some people had to take it off for some reason or another. I say leave it on...save yourself an extra 30 min of work or however long it takes to take the bumper off and put it back on
OK, Thanks! Also is the Drilling required on the front too?
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Old Oct 17, 2001 | 04:26 PM
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You can get the installation instructions from your dealer. They are simple enough for Christopher Reeves to follow.
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 07:27 AM
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Default Re: How hard is it to put on the OEM body kit? (98bluepearlGS-R)

You can do it with the bumper on. It is only a add on lip to your factory. The only removal pieces is the side skirt thats its. Front and Rear all add on. Just Rear more work than the rest requires drillin good luck. I would put the whole OEM Body Kit to make it complete keepin it clean
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 07:53 AM
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You can get the installation instructions from your dealer. They are simple enough for Christopher Reeves to follow.
UHHHH, I have them!

Just wanted to get some opinions from people that have put them on.
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Old Oct 20, 2001 | 08:58 PM
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OK, I got the side skirts on. I tried to put the Front Lip on, but I didnt have a jack, so I tried take off the bumper, well I took all the bolts and screws they told me too, but there were about 7 more screws going across the top and those ******* wouldnt budge, so I couldnt get the bumper off! So now all I have on is the sideskirts.
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Old Oct 23, 2001 | 07:17 AM
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Default Re: How hard is it to put on the OEM body kit? (98bluepearlGS-R)

You don't need to take off your bumper to get the front lip on its attachment. It still can be put on with ease of not removin the bumper. It attaches to your old front bumper with a Type R lip. HTH
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