body kit information

[drift junkie s14]

i currently own a 1995 nissan 240sx, and i want to add a body kit for under 300-400 bucks...ive seen bomex kits which are really nice..im not thinking about putting a rear bumper/or lips..just the front bumper...2 side skirts...and the hood spoiler...what should i do? -drift junkie s14 aka the economic buyer..(lol):ak47 :aug2

[Anand]

OK..If you want a REAL Bomex kit... you will not get it for that price. unless you have some hook up! but I like your style!! What color is your car?

[Daunttless]

Even with a hookup, bomex kits aren't that cheap. : ( Also, it won't look even, you'll need something on the *** end as well or when people look at your car from the side it will look uneven. : ( Thats just my opinion though, I could be wrong.

[Anand]

You are right Dauntt (about the rear)... but with hook up.. you could get it cheap.. ask me.. I got it for mad cheap...

[drift junkie s14]

the s14 rear is like the 93 and up supra...its like a huge rear bumper and a hassle to remove..and plus im on a budget a tight budget..(with college and what not the holiday season is coming too)

[Daunttless]

Front + Side Skirts + Rear Bumper for less than 400? : ) Thats MAD cheap. =P

[drift junkie s14]

and o yeah ..i kinda entered too early....ive seen s14's with out a rear bumper and it looks pretty sweet..i mean come on..it isnt a honda civic...where you have to buy everything to make it look decent (lol) and the color of my car is maroon..soon to be candy apple red..and you go a sweet kit on your car too..is that invader or wha?

[Anand]

with the Bomex... you don't have to remove anything. there are these 2 add on's that continue the flow of the kit....

like this:can't see it too much but you can tell something is there:

[Daunttless]

Hehe, no, thats not an invader, thats an actual bomex kit. Also, most companies use rear valence skirts, they attach to the sides as Black is pointing out for you. It follows the contours of the rears. You can get whole replacement bumpers if you like, but a lot are valence skirts.

[drift junkie s14]

o yeah..i do see it..its like 2 lips right?..and plus..you got bomex too..is that real bomex...or a generic brand..i mean..i dont wanna go cheap for my car..but i still pinching that penny..

[Daunttless]

His is real Bomex. The problem with cheap is that it cracks and it doesn't fit right, then your expensive paintjob goes to waste when the kit starts warping and cracking, and/or it isn't molded properly.

[drift junkie s14]

o yeah your right..it is BOMEX!! duHH.. i cant see man..sheeshus..well..what do u think is cool for the s14(1st gen) kit?

[Daunttless]

I like Do-Luck, but its difficult to get away with it for less than like 2k. http://www.do-luck.com/sil/s14.html

[drift junkie s14]

o man..your right....my friend..who owns a 200sx got an aftermarket kit..although not real "bomex" got it painted and it started to crack..but it only cracked when he scrapped..(i.e going down dips or off the drive way) so i mean the real this is excellent..but generic kits can also hold up its own

[drift junkie s14]

wow..do luck is sweet...its clean and mean lol..and its fully JDM..sweet..

[Anand]

see.. it's like this... you pay $500 for a fake bojmex and pay like $1000 for the paint job because belive me you.. the shop will have to put hours and hours in to prep work and then it will warp like Dauntt said so you will have to get it redone over and over... or you can cough up the $1200~ for the real thing and not spend that much at the shop. I paid $500 to get it painted and put on! They also told me that this was one of the best kits they have seen!! and they do alot of work with fiberglass kits... overall it is worth it to get a GOOD kit and not a cheap imitation

[drift junkie s14]

good point man...i think imma save up a little more..i shouldn't go cheap on my 240..and another thing..i noticed that your head lights are quite white and clear...the thing ive noticed with s14(ist gen) that it tend to become yellow..what do u use to clean it to make it clear again?

[Anand]

I used good old nail polish remover... be carefull and not get it on your paint. get a cotton cloth and rub it gently... and that's all it takes! don't scrub hard or you will scratch up the plastic and if you do get any on your paint.. make sure you wipe it off quickly...let me know if you need any more help...

[drift junkie s14]

..o wow..thats a good idea man..sweeeet..finally..becaused ive tried...wax....mad soap (lol) ...and other weird stuff..but nail polish remover..sweet man..so its kinda like paint thinner right? or like paint remover?

[drift junkie s14]

..o wow..thats a good idea man..sweeeet..finally..becaused ive tried...wax....mad soap (lol) ...and other weird stuff..but nail polish remover..sweet man..so its kinda like paint thinner right? or like paint remover? thanks for your help guys!