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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 02:19 AM
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After ages of waiting to put the damn kit on, I finally dropped off my baby.
This is the ings half kit. (replica) also not pictured is the spoiler. Also that Nissan burger is getting removed and the space filled.Took some pics of work in progress to show yall. It will be done on Friday!!






Edit Next up Carbon Creations N-1 sideskirts. That is if anyone can tell me how the fitment is on them!

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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 02:23 AM
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Also in an unrelated coincidence I ran into a gentleman at the Bodyshop with a 911 Turbo. He tuned out to be Quirex, A former poster and now a lurker on this forum. You can see him in th first thumbnail in the blueshirt.
Glad to see a fellow Z owner graduate to a Porsche.

No big deal I just thought it was interesting that I didnt know this guy from Adam and we both turned out to be forum members!
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 06:04 AM
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congrats, post finished pics. i love that rear bumper. its the cleanest i've seen on the Z.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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Joust, you have the HUR kit right? I think thats the same one I got. I still dont have the rear though. Just wondering, did the front need to be extended on both sides? When trying to see how low it was in my garage, I noticed that it was short on either side. Please fill me in. The rear and sides seem to be a damn good/decent fit though.

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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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Also joust if you dont mind please pm me what they are charging you and what they mentioned about fitment. Thanks bro and cant wait to see the finished ride.

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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 08:00 AM
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how much was that kit?also, how do the side skirts fit?
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who makes this replica? how is the fitment and if you don't mine me asking how much did you pay for the kit?
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tsex On 19s
how much was that kit?also, how do the side skirts fit?
Who makes? How much? Hows the fit? Where did you get it?

Thanks,
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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I think i can answer that.

HUR Kit, about 550+shipping, average fitment, no idea where u can purchase it.
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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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congrats on the new kit. Are you located in New York?
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Originally Posted by B-Unit
I think i can answer that.

HUR Kit, about 550+shipping, average fitment, no idea where u can purchase it.
if its HUR's then i guess you can only get it from HUR it's self....since HUR stands for hop up racing(hopupracing.com)

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Old Jul 20, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by GQ 350z
Joust, you have the HUR kit right? I think thats the same one I got. I still dont have the rear though. Just wondering, did the front need to be extended on both sides? When trying to see how low it was in my garage, I noticed that it was short on either side. Please fill me in. The rear and sides seem to be a damn good/decent fit though.

ravi
Yes HUR kit. No no modifications necessary like extensions or what not.
However fiberglass was very thin and we had some cracks on application. Lip and fender had to be bonded to existing body panels and then prepped. Quality was not what I expected. But hey I paid next to nothing for it and my friend at the shop is reasonable.

My Ings style wing was from another manufacturer and the fiberglass was sturdy thick and primer finished unlike the HUR kit. Just had to get a minor chip (from shipping damage) molded out. I got the wing through Unlimited Tuning. Sadly I dont think it is available anymore.

Originally Posted by Tsex On 19s
how much was that kit?also, how do the side skirts fit?
$200 for lip $200 for rear valance panel $200 for spoiler. I did not order the skirts and I am glad I did not considering many skirts can be bolted on directly. Considering the quality of the lip and valance the skirts would have been a ***** to attach. I reccomend only the lip from HUR.

Originally Posted by Reggi914
congrats on the new kit. Are you located in New York?
Thanks. No San Diego CA.

Originally Posted by illudezion
if its HUR's then i guess you can only get it from HUR it's self....since HUR stands for hop up racing(hopupracing.com)
Yes I got it from Hop Up Racing. No HUR does not stand for this. Nice guess though. Hop Up is owned by a a high school buddy of mine and he will assure you that he is not designing these kits. i know he ordered it from Wholesale Hyperperformance. Thats what it said on the box I recieved.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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Subscribed...

Hop Up Racing,
where I got my poly veilside v1 lip, when they first came out, before the international veilside "mark up".

Joust,
I don't remember your buddies name, was it Jim? It's been so long.
Anyhow, awesome guy to deal with...he "kept it real".
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Its gonna look good joust, nice choice.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rayden2001
Its gonna look good joust, nice choice.
Coming from you thats a hell of a compliment! Thanks.

Hey Antoine, my buddies name is Steve. If yall need anything just ask for him and tell him Julien sent you!
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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So I shouldnt order the Ings Half Sides? Cause I was about to order this kit, maybe ill jus get the replica Ings Full sides...instead of the half
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any update?
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subscribed for finished pics
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 01:19 AM
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Sorry guys I have not posted pics yet. Had to take the car back to the shop because of several things. Lots of imperfections. Not only that they forgot to put the plastic panels of the rear back in! I didnt notice till I was home!

I got it back todayIt looks sweet. i will post pics tomorrow.

However I cannot reccomend the HUR replica kit. Okay fitment but shitty quality. Looks good now but it did cost me extra. Not nearly as much as the authentic kit and install but it still was pricey.

My B+G springs I already had on lowered the car 1-3/4. (When I ordered them I thought it was only 1 inch.)

WRONG! Between the springs and the Lip on the front the practicality is ridiculous!!! I was already high centering over big speedbumps, now the lip scrapes on moderate bumps no matter the angle of approach. I ordered the TEin S tech springs (roughly .7 inch lowering) So I dont have to worry about Effing up the weakass fiberglass of the kit.

Part of the reason I took the car back was to fix a crack that devloped on the outer corner of the lip (driver side) When I was driving home. It happened at a shallow dip on a twisty road on the way home.

Anyways, pics tomorrow dudes.
I will post my sig to give you an idea of how low my car was before the kit...
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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well...? ahhahah pics dammit
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