Picked up 05' Matrix

[evolution8]

Hey guys, we picked up 05' Matrixs' (actually sisters). They opted for a base models w/b package and auto. I was working the day they made the purchase, so I was not on hand to recommend the XR. It's silver. I drive a 02' Accord V6 (lowered, strut bars, sway bars, rims & engine mods here and there; 200whp) but i'm a Toyota fan.

I want to get them oem XRS bodykits along with other cosmetic mods, but I have a few questions.

1.)Will the 03-04 ones fit the 05? If anyone has OEM matrix kits for sale, please PM me. The dealer has sideskirts for $1000 (!!!) and front/rear lips for $450. Prices CDN.

2.)I also want to swap out thet 05' altezza lights for the older red/white lights.

3.)What is the offset for the Matrix? I have spare TL-S rims and i'm wondering how they would look. The offset on those is 5x114.3 (something like that), 215/45/17.

4.)Where can I purchase OEM foglights?

[slipknot490]

Pretty good timing...My wife wanted to swap the '04 taillights for the '05 ones but we didn't want to pay the dealer prices for the new lights. Maybe we could work a trade somehow.
I don't think the '04 front skirts will fit the '05 front bumper, but I could be wrong. The '05 front fog light location is different and that may interfere with the skirts. But, like I said, I am not sure whether they will fit or not.

[mistamatrix]

1. The 03-04 sideskirts and rear skirts are the only pieces that will fit the 05. The 05 has a completely new front bumper so the 03-04 front skirt is NOT compatible.

2. I would have been willing to trade an extra set of 03 taillights I had but I've already sold the passenger side. Oh, and you should have no issues swapping w/ 03-04 taillights.

3. Bolt pattern and offset for:
16" x 6.5" = 5x100 & 39 offset
17" x 7" = 5x100 & 45 offset

4. Unfortunately, the dealer is pretty much the best place to buy OEM foglights but at a crazy cost.

[xrs22]

I have '03 tailight w/ smoke covers. I was gonna use them for summer 'cause i don't know how well other people can see them in the fog. I have some altezza's on them right now and i have '03 side skirts (indigo ink pearl) if interested.

[mikes_matrix]

Where in Canada are you ??

When you do the fog lamps you will also have to get a switch....for the the factory look you will have to buy the turn signal arm.... Oh ya the OE lights are not Cheap....

Im to tired to type anymore ......dont know what to say......... Yawn

MIKE