Best place for body kits?

[Terridax]

So I recently acquired a 2000 Camry XLE, and I've been looking at different body kits to put on it. I've decided I want to go with an R34 style front bumper, an Evo5 style rear bumper, and spyder sideskirts.

The only problem is, I've been looking around to see where I can get them the cheapest, and I came across this place, but I don't know how trustworthy they are: drivenbystyle.com

So basically, these are what I'm looking at buying:
http://www.drivenbystyle.com/1997200...-p-129870.html
http://www.drivenbystyle.com/1997200...-p-129847.html
http://www.drivenbystyle.com/1997200...-p-129850.html

And maybe this wing, if I can come up with the money: http://www.drivenbystyle.com/univers...-p-241212.html


Has anybody here dealt with this company before? Or, does anyone know where I can get the same parts for a decent price (spoiler doesn't need to be the same)?


Originally I was looking at bodykits.com, but from what it seems like, they don't combine shipping if you buy multiple things, so I'd have to pay them around $500 for shipping

[RichieRichJP]

There is no best place for fiberglass body kits. If you wanted a real polyurethane kit, Japan would be your place to go, but expect to pay at least $1300 for jump the front bumper w/ shipping. Besides, I'm pretty sure there aren't any genuine kits from Japan except for the Gen 4 Gracia.
100% of them will boast about their high quality material blah blah blah, but about 99.99999% of the time, you will have to do some modifying to get them to fit. They offer promises and guarantees on quality, but not fitment.
It's all buyer beware in essence. Since you're in Colorado, I'd buy from Extreme Dimensions. They're located in Cali so shipping won't be as expensive.

[Chris Crash]

Don't bother with that wing. Really, don't bother with a body kit...but definitely not that wing. That's just adding soy sauce to your rice...

[Terridax]

Originally Posted by RichieRichJP

There is no best place for fiberglass body kits. If you wanted a real polyurethane kit, Japan would be your place to go, but expect to pay at least $1300 for jump the front bumper w/ shipping. Besides, I'm pretty sure there aren't any genuine kits from Japan except for the Gen 4 Gracia.
100% of them will boast about their high quality material blah blah blah, but about 99.99999% of the time, you will have to do some modifying to get them to fit. They offer promises and guarantees on quality, but not fitment.
It's all buyer beware in essence. Since you're in Colorado, I'd buy from Extreme Dimensions. They're located in Cali so shipping won't be as expensive.

Extreme Dimensions doesn't carry the rear bumper or side skirts that I want, otherwise I would order from them.

I'm not necessarily looking for the BEST place to buy a kit from, just a place that carries the parts I want, and is trustworthy (I don't want to pay $600 and get nothing in return).


Edit: @Chris - I happen to like the kit, AND the wing, which is why I'm buying them
I can't please everyone, but I can definitely please myself (not intended to sound wrong).

[RichieRichJP]

FACT: People will laugh at you for putting on that wing, maybe not in your face, but they surely will.
Another fun fact is that you're actually going to increase drag on your car which will result in a loss of power. Also, that fugly wing will increase the weight on your car and although it takes a lot to make a noticeable difference, it will also slow down your car.
Lastly, the body kit itself will increase aerodynamic drag and you'll feel a "wobble" because the wind is pushing your car around.
Give it a good year and your front bumper will have rock chips all over it and you'll want to replace it.
Not sure who else carries those kits, but I'd definitely keep away from the EVO one. If you want your car to look like an Evo, buy an Evo. The Skyline one like fine on a Gen 4 IMO, but to each his own.
As Chris said, don't do it.

But to answer your question, I'm not sure where else to get that. I own a Gen 3. There's millions of places that sells body kits so you'll just have to search.

[Terridax]

Not looking for opinions on the kit. I like the way it looks, and am going to purchase it.

Also, I have looked around quite a bit, and have found quite a few sites that sell the parts I want. I just want to know a place that is confirmed to be legitimate, so I don't end up getting scammed, and had hoped that someone here would share a site that they've used in the past.

[iovaykind]

Personally never heard of that website. Extreme dimensions backs their stuff, you can try to cut your losses if you're afraid of being scammed by getting what you can from them and then risk the last part with the website you found.

Can I ask how old you are and if you've been in the car scene for awhile now? Sounds like you haven't been in it long, so you might want to take our advice and skip out on the wing. I for one like the kit, but I wouldn't buy it, for said reasons.

[camrtm3]

Originally Posted by Terridax

Not looking for opinions on the kit. I like the way it looks, and am going to purchase it.

You have the right Idea. If I listened to people on what I bought I would have a different car.... wait I am going to have another car. HUH. I would never have bought my coilovers. I would have never installed a 5spd transmission. I would have never had my clear tail lights which a lot of people now love.

I don't like it, but it might look good when you install it.

Anyway, best way to do this is see if Extreme Demensions makes it. They are like one of the best. From there grab the part number and go to google and paste the part number into google. Click on shopping and it will give you a list of the prices.

[Terridax]

Originally Posted by camrtm3

You have the right Idea. If I listened to people on what I bought I would have a different car.... wait I am going to have another car. HUH. I would never have bought my coilovers. I would have never installed a 5spd transmission. I would have never had my clear tail lights which a lot of people now love.

I don't like it, but it might look good when you install it.

Anyway, best way to do this is see if Extreme Demensions makes it. They are like one of the best. From there grab the part number and go to google and paste the part number into google. Click on shopping and it will give you a list of the prices.

Haha, thanks
I've never really been one to make decisions based on what people will think of me. I do what will make me the most happy, and if others don't like it... sucks for them I guess xD

Sadly, I can only get the front bumper from Extreme Dimensions. I'd love to buy all the pieces from them, but can't :/
And, I'd like to order them all from the same place if possible, for shipping reasons.

That's a great idea though, I will definitely try that out. I'd think it should work for other companies too, not just Extreme Dimensions. The rear bumper and sideskirts are made by a company called vfiber.


@iovaykind - I'm 19, and grew up in the car scene. Never really been around many imports, mostly American muscle cars. But, I don't see how that makes any difference really... I couldn't care less if people call me a ricer. If modifying my car so that I think it looks cool makes me a ricer, then a ricer I shall be



Edit:I just found a seller on Ebay that has all the pieces I want. I'm gonna contact them and see if they will combine shipping... if they do, I will go with them. Will report back when I get an answer.

[oopssorryy]

Well, when you get your pieces, you'll have to post pics.

[RichieRichJP]

No, not Ebay
Try VIS racing, they make good quality stuff.

[Terridax]

Originally Posted by RichieRichJP

No, not Ebay
Try VIS racing, they make good quality stuff.

Out of curiosity, why not Ebay? The parts will still be made by Duraflex and vfiber, I'll just be buying them from a reseller instead of directly from the companies.

I can't go with VIS racing, cuz they don't make the parts I want. That's why I couldn't go with Extreme Dimensions either


@oopssorryy - There will be lots of pics, and videos
I'll probably film the whole process of installment and everything, and make a couple videos to throw up on YouTube.

[BrightExplorer]

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Its your car, do what you want.... Just be wary of resellers.... though you shouldn't run into issues with the items, since Ebay is pretty good at watching out for the buyers.
Just make sure you read the return policies incredibly well if you're going to do that.

[Terridax]

Not really sure what you were trying to say with that post, but I'm gonna take a guess that you're saying I'm a ricer and am trying to make make car look like it should be in The Fast and The Furious.

If that's the case, well... I like that supra, except for the erector spoiler that's on it. So, jokes on you I guess... if my car turns out looking a similar style, I'll be quite happy with it

[BrightExplorer]

Originally Posted by Terridax

Not really sure what you were trying to say with that post, but I'm gonna take a guess that you're saying I'm a ricer and am trying to make make car look like it should be in The Fast and The Furious.

If that's the case, well... I like that supra, except for the erector spoiler that's on it. So, jokes on you I guess... if my car turns out looking a similar style, I'll be quite happy with it

Relax man, it was a joke... as I said at the bottom of my post...

Its YOUR car, do what YOU want to it...
And that if you choose to go with Ebay, since they seem to have the entire body kit you want, just be careful and read the fine print of their return policies if you get equipment that isn't exactly what you wanted or faulty.

I actually plan on something along these lines for my Camry.... as far as body kit goes. Something simple to square off the front end.