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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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I am looking right now for either a lip kit or body kit for my 1998 Integra 2Dr. I was curious to see what people have done with their cars, the more pics the better! Who likes what and what do you all think personally. If anyone knows a good place to buy a kit, let me know. Any input is welcome! Thanks in advance.........
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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 05:34 PM
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after reading a lot of threads similar to yours, im gonna just about everyone here is goin to say OEM kit or wings west rs kit...
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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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:::BUMP:::

I read other threads too, I just wanted to see some pics of what people have done themselves. I saw A LOT of people saying the OEM kit which I do like a lot cause it's so clean... some of you guys must have some pics to share!
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Old Mar 24, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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Personally I don't like the OEM kit sideskirts or the rear apron. I think it looks goofy. I just have the ITR Front Lip on my Teg. It looks cleaner that way.
i agree
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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 06:30 AM
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the oem is not the best but i highly recommend the rs because its plain and simple...the aftermarket bumper might not fit perfectly and might require some modification so its up to u to decide on this...
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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 09:02 AM
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here are some pix of the OEM body kit on my ride: http://web.bryant.edu/~ajp4/galleryexterior.html

i personally love the clean factory lines of the teg and i feel that the oem kit emphasizes them......my 2 cents
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Old Mar 25, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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I know the Wings West Type W lip kit is made for my car, the RS is for the 97 and earlier... anyone know exactly what I would need to do so that it would fit?? I can't find any cool side skirts either.. Thanks for the pics!
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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 09:37 PM
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Anyone know where I can get the TSUNAMI lip for a good price? Thanks..





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Old Mar 28, 2002 | 10:30 PM
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Anyone know where I can get the TSUNAMI lip for a good price? Thanks..





[Modified by BranzLS, 12:37 AM 3/29/2002]
hey lookie, its my car, damn i gotta fix that fog light wiring still

anyways i'm selling the lip that tsunami hooked me up with. drop me an email if your intrested, its practically brand new, never painted, drilled 2 holes on the sides to test fit it.




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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 09:20 AM
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I instant messaged you, get back to me whenever you can! Thanks
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 09:24 AM
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Personally I don't like the OEM kit sideskirts or the rear apron. I think it looks goofy.

i agree



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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 07:59 PM
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Thanks again Jack!!
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Old Mar 29, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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BODY KIT!! CWEST, or better yet MUGEN
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 02:01 AM
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Uh..those would require a JDM conversion on top of a $1500 body kit.
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 09:08 AM
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Personally I prefer the lip kit's... I have an OEM kit on my Teg and I love it... Looks really clean and simple... Also lipt kits tend to fit better than body kits where you replace the whole bumper... Just my .02...
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Old Mar 30, 2002 | 10:02 AM
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Personally I prefer the lip kit's... I have an OEM kit on my Teg and I love it... Looks really clean and simple... Also lipt kits tend to fit better than body kits where you replace the whole bumper... Just my .02...
Agreed, that is why I want a lip kit!! Easy install, simple fit... easy to take off and very clean!!
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 06:32 AM
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[QUOTE]

C-west for USDM tegs, its a copy but its all gravy its still pretty sweet

that kit donsn't have any turn signal lights. other wise it would be pretty sweet.
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 05:48 PM
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OEM kit without a doubt.. forget all the ill-fitting outrageous kits.
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 08:24 PM
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OEM


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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 08:41 AM
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 08:58 AM
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Soooo clean... I don't like fog lights tho, but still speaking for the OEM kit, very nice.
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