people with body kits

92 sedan POS · 01-30-04, 09:36 AM

where did you buy your body kit from and how much

and whats the difference between fiberglass and urethane body kit ?? do fiberglass break easier and cost cheaper

**Mike Diaz** · 01-30-04, 10:03 AM

Urethane kits = Stronger and less likely to break and crack. More expensive, but well worth the money

Fiberglass kits = cheap, and likely to crack. Not easy to fix, and who wants to roll around with a crackedy ass body kit until they get to the paint shop.

Basically, buy the urethane kit. Buy the best, cry once.

Legendtoo · 01-30-04, 10:23 AM

Urethane may tear...and that's hard to fix. As far as fiberglass being cheap, that's not necessarily true. If you buy a cheap kit for like $600 for the entire thing , then yes, it will be a cheap kit and prone to cracking. 95% of the kits coming out of Japan are FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) and the quality is excellent and does not crack easily. Also, if you crack or break a fiberglass kit, it's pretty easy to repair.

Sorry.... just my $.02 ....

BTW: I pulled the front bumper off my Lexus on a driveway (and it's fiberglass) and the sheet metal gave before the fiberglass did.

skate4volcom007 · 01-30-04, 01:42 PM

No urethane legend kits though.

What about blue class fiberglass, *** is that? cuz that is what my kit will be made out of.

Sh0ck3d · 01-30-04, 05:42 PM

I have a friend in an Integra club who has several bumpers for his car and is into the bodykit stuff. He says Urethane is the best until you hit or scrape, because you are basically screwed and have to buy new stuff. Fibreglass is very easy to repair even missing chunks apparently...

If you get a good brand the fibreglass can be very good and very stiff... I believe that Blue Class is the cheapo stuff that comes blue coated, but when I saw some of it at the local speed shops I was surprised by how thin the material was and how easily it flexed... Looked like it would blow off the car in high winds, let alone driving with it on there. I went "middle of the road" and got an Andys kit. Best quality have I seen in a fibre kit.

PS: Finally got a NICE EAI air ride kit. If you go with the Andys kit you will have to more than likely. I could not pull into a single parking lot with the front bumper on. Literally 2 inches off the ground at STOCK RIDE HEIGHT!

**Mike Diaz** · 01-31-04, 12:17 AM

Kamanari is a urethane kit and I never had any problems with it.

SaGe69 · 01-31-04, 01:23 AM

From my experience, I'd say that if you can actually find a urathayne kit that you like and want to fork out big $$$ for it, then by all means, spend the money on a urathayne kit only because they are known to be more durable. The downside however, as I mentioned is 1) the price and 2) I have not found many kits made of this material that actually look good.

Basically, fiberglass is much cheaper to make and produce. Unless you have a bad habit of hitting curbs and potholes on a regular, a fiberglass kit will last you the lifetime of your car (as long as you maintain your cars finish). The good thing about fiberglass is that it is very inexpensive to repair so in the event that you do accidentally crack it, it can be repaired very easily and cheaply.

If you plan on driving your car with a fiberglass kit installed during the winter, this is when the kit is most likely to crack only due to the fact that fiberglass becomes extremely brittle in cold conditions.

Keep in mind that although urathayne is more durable, it is next to impossible to repair since cracks are very difficult to bond back together.

Hope this helps.

SaGe69

imaginasian vboy · 01-31-04, 03:25 AM

urethane kits are heavier also! just a fact...

92 sedan POS · 01-31-04, 04:10 AM

so urethane is pretty much kinda like plastic right ? and are flexible enough that it doesnt just crack and break in half ?

where can i order one of those evolution kit (i think thats what its called) for the sedan in urethane or fiberglass if urethane isnt available ?

lDneGeL · 01-31-04, 04:12 AM

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Originally posted by 92 sedan POS
so urethane is pretty much kinda like plastic right ? and are flexible enough that it doesnt just crack and break in half ?

where can i order one of those evolution kit (i think thats what its called) for the sedan in urethane or fiberglass if urethane isnt available ?

you can try www.importfan.com

01-30-04, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
92 sedan POS Now = 94 L sedan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: dsm, ia Posts: 508 Car 1: 94 L sedan iTrader: (0)	people with body kits where did you buy your body kit from and how much and whats the difference between fiberglass and urethane body kit ?? do fiberglass break easier and cost cheaper __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/fd2d8460.jpg http://www.cardomain.com/id/legendl94

01-30-04, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mike Diaz WHAAAAAH! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N Canton, Ohio Posts: 10,987 Car 1: 3.5L 1991 LS Coupe 5 Spd Blk/Blk Car 2: 1994 Civic EG Hatch Car 3: 03 Honda TRX400EX iTrader: (2)	Urethane kits = Stronger and less likely to break and crack. More expensive, but well worth the money Fiberglass kits = cheap, and likely to crack. Not easy to fix, and who wants to roll around with a crackedy ass body kit until they get to the paint shop. Basically, buy the urethane kit. Buy the best, cry once. __________________ 2nd Gen FAQ \| Newbie FAQ \| Bleeding Coolant DIY \| Manual Trans Flush DIY 3.5L DIY \| Crank-No Start Diagnosis \| How I built My Legend

01-30-04, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Legendtoo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 1,500 Car 1: KA8....(SOLD) Car 2: Junction Produce M45 Car 3: Element114 2G Lex IS iTrader: (0)	Urethane may tear...and that's hard to fix. As far as fiberglass being cheap, that's not necessarily true. If you buy a cheap kit for like $600 for the entire thing , then yes, it will be a cheap kit and prone to cracking. 95% of the kits coming out of Japan are FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic) and the quality is excellent and does not crack easily. Also, if you crack or break a fiberglass kit, it's pretty easy to repair. Sorry.... just my $.02 .... BTW: I pulled the front bumper off my Lexus on a driveway (and it's fiberglass) and the sheet metal gave before the fiberglass did. __________________ _____________________ mark@highsocietyVIP.com http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...g?t=1164987466

01-30-04, 05:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sh0ck3d Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 476 iTrader: (0)	I have a friend in an Integra club who has several bumpers for his car and is into the bodykit stuff. He says Urethane is the best until you hit or scrape, because you are basically screwed and have to buy new stuff. Fibreglass is very easy to repair even missing chunks apparently... If you get a good brand the fibreglass can be very good and very stiff... I believe that Blue Class is the cheapo stuff that comes blue coated, but when I saw some of it at the local speed shops I was surprised by how thin the material was and how easily it flexed... Looked like it would blow off the car in high winds, let alone driving with it on there. I went "middle of the road" and got an Andys kit. Best quality have I seen in a fibre kit. PS: Finally got a NICE EAI air ride kit. If you go with the Andys kit you will have to more than likely. I could not pull into a single parking lot with the front bumper on. Literally 2 inches off the ground at STOCK RIDE HEIGHT! __________________ -Sh0ck3d

01-31-04, 12:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Diaz WHAAAAAH! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N Canton, Ohio Posts: 10,987 Car 1: 3.5L 1991 LS Coupe 5 Spd Blk/Blk Car 2: 1994 Civic EG Hatch Car 3: 03 Honda TRX400EX iTrader: (2)	Kamanari is a urethane kit and I never had any problems with it. __________________ 2nd Gen FAQ \| Newbie FAQ \| Bleeding Coolant DIY \| Manual Trans Flush DIY 3.5L DIY \| Crank-No Start Diagnosis \| How I built My Legend

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01-30-04, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
skate4volcom007 --->REBEL<--- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,100 Car 1: 93 Black Legend Coupe iTrader: (0)	No urethane legend kits though. What about blue class fiberglass, *** is that? cuz that is what my kit will be made out of.

01-31-04, 01:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
SaGe69 LeGeNdS NeVeR DiE! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,331 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	From my experience, I'd say that if you can actually find a urathayne kit that you like and want to fork out big $$$ for it, then by all means, spend the money on a urathayne kit only because they are known to be more durable. The downside however, as I mentioned is 1) the price and 2) I have not found many kits made of this material that actually look good. Basically, fiberglass is much cheaper to make and produce. Unless you have a bad habit of hitting curbs and potholes on a regular, a fiberglass kit will last you the lifetime of your car (as long as you maintain your cars finish). The good thing about fiberglass is that it is very inexpensive to repair so in the event that you do accidentally crack it, it can be repaired very easily and cheaply. If you plan on driving your car with a fiberglass kit installed during the winter, this is when the kit is most likely to crack only due to the fact that fiberglass becomes extremely brittle in cold conditions. Keep in mind that although urathayne is more durable, it is next to impossible to repair since cracks are very difficult to bond back together. Hope this helps. SaGe69 __________________ SaGe69 - Reprezentin T.O. since 2000

01-31-04, 03:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
imaginasian vboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So Cal/Bay Area Posts: 980 Car 1: 00 RL \| 95 Legend (RIP) iTrader: (0)	urethane kits are heavier also! just a fact... __________________ Link to cardomain (My old Legend): http://www.cardomain.com/id/imaginasianvboy

01-31-04, 04:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
92 sedan POS Now = 94 L sedan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: dsm, ia Posts: 508 Car 1: 94 L sedan iTrader: (0)	so urethane is pretty much kinda like plastic right ? and are flexible enough that it doesnt just crack and break in half ? where can i order one of those evolution kit (i think thats what its called) for the sedan in urethane or fiberglass if urethane isnt available ? __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/fd2d8460.jpg http://www.cardomain.com/id/legendl94

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