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04-02-2009, 04:27 PM
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Hi guys,
i am thinking of buying a hamann replica full bodykit for about $1050 US dollars. its suppose to be high quality fibreglass blah blah blah
i called up the bmw bodyshop here to ask for a quote to get it painted and fitted.
the thing is, they go they would paint it but would not touch it with a 20foot pole to fit it because fibreglass material is apparently really bad or something and it easily cracks and warps.
has anyone have experienced before or currently have a full fibreglass kit? i like to know what the quality of it is. thanks!
i am thinking of buying a hamann replica full bodykit for about $1050 US dollars. its suppose to be high quality fibreglass blah blah blah
i called up the bmw bodyshop here to ask for a quote to get it painted and fitted.
the thing is, they go they would paint it but would not touch it with a 20foot pole to fit it because fibreglass material is apparently really bad or something and it easily cracks and warps.
has anyone have experienced before or currently have a full fibreglass kit? i like to know what the quality of it is. thanks!
04-02-2009, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by borisnewn' post='834602' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:27 PM
Hi guys,
i am thinking of buying a hamann replica full bodykit for about $1050 US dollars. its suppose to be high quality fibreglass blah blah blah
i called up the bmw bodyshop here to ask for a quote to get it painted and fitted.
the thing is, they go they would paint it but would not touch it with a 20foot pole to fit it because fibreglass material is apparently really bad or something and it easily cracks and warps.
has anyone have experienced before or currently have a full fibreglass kit? i like to know what the quality of it is. thanks!
i am thinking of buying a hamann replica full bodykit for about $1050 US dollars. its suppose to be high quality fibreglass blah blah blah
i called up the bmw bodyshop here to ask for a quote to get it painted and fitted.
the thing is, they go they would paint it but would not touch it with a 20foot pole to fit it because fibreglass material is apparently really bad or something and it easily cracks and warps.
has anyone have experienced before or currently have a full fibreglass kit? i like to know what the quality of it is. thanks!
lol wow
i had a full fiberglass kit before on my wrx, and they are very good but if you get hit it will shatter
fiberglass is a really good option but a lot of people have hate for them and I dont know why
04-02-2009, 04:35 PM
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because fitting one is a pain in the ass.
Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='834610' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:32 PM
lol wow
i had a full fiberglass kit before on my wrx, and they are very good but if you get hit it will shatter
fiberglass is a really good option but a lot of people have hate for them and I dont know why
i had a full fiberglass kit before on my wrx, and they are very good but if you get hit it will shatter
fiberglass is a really good option but a lot of people have hate for them and I dont know why
04-02-2009, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='834616' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:35 PM
because fitting one is a pain in the ass.
i dont know what kits you guys bought but mine fit on like oem and didnt need any modification for it
04-02-2009, 04:38 PM
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did you buy a replica?
Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='834620' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:37 PM
i dont know what kits you guys bought but mine fit on like oem and didnt need any modification for it
04-02-2009, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='834621' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:38 PM
did you buy a replica?
nope i try not to buy anything replica....EVER just for that very reason
04-02-2009, 04:43 PM
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and that's why for him it'll suck. he's buying a hamann replica kit.
Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='834626' date='Apr 2 2009, 05:42 PM
nope i try not to buy anything replica....EVER just for that very reason
04-03-2009, 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Mark' post='835025' date='Apr 3 2009, 05:28 PM
That surely depends on how good their mould was ??
there were talk that replicas "may" not fit so snugly as OEMs...but heck, it cost triple to buy OEM in any case.
but there r some good local fitters, so network ard is good to ensure the best of both worlds.
04-03-2009, 07:12 AM
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so interms of of fitting its a hassle, but in the long run would it last with the environment (not sagging or cracking) ?