Should it stay or should it go?

Post by **I drive naked** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:21 am

Picked up a 1991 Nissan 240sx coupe for cheap.

Question is, it has a body kit... a mock Ferrari Testarossa kit to be exact.

I *kinda* like the look, but at the same time I hate it.

So here's my 3 options:1.) Keep it on there, and restore it back to a proper state.2.) Rip that sumb**** off and give it away/trash it3.) Take off the door pieces and make the side skirts more "flush", abandoning the Testarossa look thus creating a decent lip kit.

Oh... 1st thread ftw!Stumbled upon this site when Googling for info about timing chain rattle.

Post by **zeause** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:28 am

Trash that s*** and do OEM aero man. Welcome to nico your probly bouta get flamed.

Post by **I drive naked** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:30 am

I've been around cars long enough to know how not to take s***.

Post by **Nali** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:38 am

I bet that kit looked relatively clean when it was whole.If you can find another front lip id say keep it.

But i dont see that kit as is being fixable just rip it off and go OEM Clean.

P.S If you find any cheap E30s or SXs in or about Hammond be sure to give me a shout, im looking for a cheap project car to literally f*** with

P.P.S Im really curious as to what the kit looked like new.

Post by **sr20power** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:41 am

o yeah....You really need to make a thread to make up your mind on whether to keep that hideous kit on there?

I say keep the kit on there, it fits you.

Post by **zach-Ka** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:42 am

Welcome sir. Sexy style aero FTW

Post by **sean@z1** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:45 am

I say replace that kit it could be repaired but go ahead and get a front end conversion and go OEM AERO

Post by **heartofaskyline** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:46 am

is that a beretta?

Post by **Steady_One_S13** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:04 am

Get rid of it and start fresh. Just doesn't look right.

Post by **I drive naked** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:12 am

Nali wrote:I bet that kit looked relatively clean when it was whole.If you can find another front lip id say keep it.

But i dont see that kit as is being fixable just rip it off and go OEM Clean.

P.S If you find any cheap E30s or SXs in or about Hammond be sure to give me a shout, im looking for a cheap project car to literally f*** with

P.P.S Im really curious as to what the kit looked like new.

German Auto Center on church street had a beautiful white e30 m3 for sale a few weeks ago.I can ride by there on my way home from work and see if it's still available.

I'm going to trash this kit.The more I stare at it, the stranger it looks. I will keep the rear bumper lip though, but mold it flush.I don't plan on going crazy with the car, just suspension and wheels.Plan on it being a dd / weekend autox car.

Post by **troskinatior** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:53 am

Post by **240dx** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:53 am

+1 for being different.I think you should keep it and restore it. paint it.It would be unique.

Post by **Dittoz7** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:02 am

I've Only Seen The Side Skirts Of This Kit Before.

Post by **Flicktitty** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:07 am

i've been into the s-chassis scene for a long time, and i don't believe i've ever seen that before....

neat. i wouldn't run it though.

Post by **Hooked on 240** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:26 am

Flicktitty wrote:i've been into the s-chassis scene for a long time, and i don't believe i've ever seen that before....

neat. i wouldn't run it though.

Me either. Nor would i ever buy / accpet for free.

Take it off -

A. Sell to a 16 y/o that says its JDM tyte.OrB. Take off. Put in your backyard fire place and roast marshmellows

Post by **zenki-S13** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:36 am

its different

it would look better on a hatch

but get rid of it and start on a clean slate

and welcowe

Post by **Doya** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:42 am

Did you really need to make a thread to ask everyone if you should keep some ugly a**, beat up body kit. RiCeR fAn BOi FTW

Post by **AZhitman** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:54 am

I'm about to bust out the banhammer on some smartasses...

OP: Yeah, it's bad. Ditch it. And welcome aboard.

Post by **S13Teddy** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:04 pm

I would personally keep it, restore it, and repaint the car red with some cool wheels.

But that's just me.

Seriously though, keep it. Otherwise you'll have the exact same thing EVERYBODY else has.

Post by **Nali** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:10 pm

I drive naked wrote:
German Auto Center on church street had a beautiful white e30 m3 for sale a few weeks ago.I can ride by there on my way home from work and see if it's still available

Ouff please do and tell me how much they want for it.

Im willing to drive out to hammond if its really clean.been looking for a decent E30 for a while now.

Post by **adrianfromthecastle** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:08 pm

You're almost there man! DOn't give up on her now!!

jk.... I'd say restore it. At least that kit is only an add on instead of a whole bumper

Post by **Pento240sx** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:40 pm

Hey at least is not as bad as the 240SX Enzon kit:Now this is something nasty

Post by **I drive naked** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:44 pm

Nali wrote:
Ouff please do and tell me how much they want for it.

Im willing to drive out to hammond if its really clean.been looking for a decent E30 for a while now.

pm me your phone number and I'll hit you up about it tomorrow evening.I took a pic of it with my iPhone, once it uploads to photobucket I'll post it for ya.

Post by **Nali** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:11 pm

I drive naked wrote:
pm me your phone number and I'll hit you up about it tomorrow evening.I took a pic of it with my iPhone, once it uploads to photobucket I'll post it for ya.

PM? I think i past my PM limit like 6 months ago.But you are more than welcome to email me pics and any details you may have.My email addy is on my profile.Just click the username.

Post by **I drive naked** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:33 pm

Alright sounds good.I'm emailin you now.

Post by **SGT_Coene2** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:00 pm

Ghost518 wrote:
Me either. Nor would i ever buy / accpet for free.

Take it off -

A. Sell to a 16 y/o that says its JDM tyte.OrB. Take off. Put in your backyard fire place and roast marshmellows

im with ghost518 ill bring the mallows. nice find tho

Post by **I drive naked** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 3:18 pm

Front bumper piece has been ripped off:D

Post by **kurama240sx** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:47 pm

I am shocked!! I cannot believe no one has seen this before. I have seen that kit at least 20 different times. I always thought it was a option the dealership had or the only option for body effects in the early 90's.

I have never seen one in good condition.I would keep it.

FYI I have only seen this on a coupe never a hatch.

Post by **Chris28** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:57 pm

Keep it.

Slam it, get some wheels that fit, and enjoy rocking a kit that no one else has.

Website · Post by **mRodiek** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 5:41 pm

Hideous, doesnt flow with the body lines whatsoever.

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