bodykits- bumper with no sides and rear?

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S14Zilvia
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I really like the looks of the stock s14 (95 pearl white) but I think the aftermarket fronts for the car are pretty tasteful in general, and I would consider putting one on. The only thing is that I'd rather not spend the extra 800 for sides and rear when I don't think they add too much to the car.

Are there any fronts that look ok by themselves, and if so, do you know of any pictures of cars like that?

It would probably have to not be any wider and not much lower than the stock front to look alright without sides.

I can't find any examples of what I'm looking for.


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IMO, adding an aftermarket front bumper or airdam without the sides and rear to match is bordering on rice. The stock one is really sharp to begin with.

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S14,Traditionally these are the stand options that have been considered acceptable in Germany and Italy of thelate 60s's were much of our car ettiquete in those areas comes from (mostly pioneered on BMW and Alfa owners, then crossed over to other brands, especially japanese ones.

1) Only front spoiler generally ok if the spoiler is not excessive, if its functional and matched by a rear spoiler2) Complete bodykit all around3) rear spoiler as a stand alone.

options number 1) and 2) generally should be accompanied by aftermarket wheels, unless the factory fit consists of sporty alloys to begin with.

Fred....:)

S14Zilvia
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True, I would definitely not want something excessive... but something slightly more aggressive than stock might be nice.

I like the stock front spoiler too... I'll probably just end up dropping the car a bit w/ aftermarket wheels and rear spoiler.

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I like the greddy front lip spoiler, it extends out just a couple of inches, to me it gives it a little more defined look. I plan on keeping the body nice and stock otherwise.


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