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I'm about to get a used 98 black camry LE(4 cylinder)...I want to work on it a little bit, but I really don't know much about this stuff...I tried reading thru what you guys have done, but you're all way ahead of me- I can barely understand half the stuff you guys discuss...I just need some guidance on some basics....for now, I'm just interested in exterior improvements- its really just the front of the car that bothers me...I want it to look more boxy...from the kits I've seen online, the EVO 4 seems to do this the best...any others I should look at?...and how much should I be looking to spend on the whole process?...I'd really appreciate any help you guys can give me...thanks
About 300+ to get it installed and painted. I think my approximation is low though.
But i'd say get springs/struts first. It will make your car handle better and when you get a kit after it will look much better. It'll sit much lower and look wayyyyyyyy better. Same thing if you got rims after springs/struts.
Originally posted by CamNub About 300+ to get it installed and painted. I think my approximation is low though.
But i'd say get springs/struts first. It will make your car handle better and when you get a kit after it will look much better. It'll sit much lower and look wayyyyyyyy better. Same thing if you got rims after springs/struts.
yeah 300 fitted aand painted is way low... shops in CT want 250 just to paint 1 bumper
If you're going to do the fitment yourself, as a novice (like me), expect to spend alot of time & you'll need a helper or 3. It's do able though. I have the better part of 4 days work done on mine, and the front and sides are starting to look pretty good. However I will probably spend two weekends on the backend as it's pretty bad .
yea man...that is the exact picture that got me into the idea in the first place...it would look sick in black...but the whole thing seems like it will cost more than I had imagined so I cant say anything for sure yet....and the lowness was another thing I was worried about- I definitely cant afford rims if I get the body kit- what you guys think about just lowering the car and putting rims on it instead?....I wish there was something minor you could do to the stock front bumper to make it more boxy...
one more thing- if i got the kit, i would have to get it professionally installed for sure...itzsteven- the car is actually in mansfield, ohio(my parents house)...where did you get yours done?...you think they would cut me a good price since they've already worked on a camry?
sks is a good garage I can trust. They will cost u around $1200 to put it on and painted.
or rifle auto body shop. They will cost u $1200. My friend can hook up at rifle. He's working there, and he can put it on for u around $400, and you can find a cheaper place to paint. Macco or something
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