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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by gmueip
Reading your sentence hurts my brain
NP, take two of these and call me in the morning.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Risky_Business
your Z into a bullet-proof machine is expensive. Vests are cheaper...
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sry110
Lately the car has really been sluggish and I bet it's due to all of the drag created by the door handles ending so abruptly. I was considering selling the car. Are you telling me that for a measly $835 I can reduce the overall aerodynamic resistance and therefore keep driving the car??????? That's a MUCH cheaper solution!

Absolutly
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by sry110
Lately the car has really been sluggish and I bet it's due to all of the drag created by the door handles ending so abruptly. I was considering selling the car. Are you telling me that for a measly $835 I can reduce the overall aerodynamic resistance and therefore keep driving the car??????? That's a MUCH cheaper solution!
Actually, removing the door handles all together would be a cheaper solution all together.

Remove Handles- Get KP Windows up Mod- Drop Windows to open doors using inside handle.

Drag that bytches.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Damn that's expensive
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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something about fools and their money.....
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dave079
My bad. I just never hear from them or people using them. Probably due to high prices.
I got all of my aero mods from bulletproof but only because there were only a couple vendors who brought in the stuff I wanted and the other one was on the east coast (and at the time a brand new vendor with no reviews). I don't really recommend them to anyone though unless you've used up all your other options.
Let's just say that they are reputable that you don't have to worry about not getting the part you ordered but the price you pay isn't paying for quick service.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ThriceAndPTW
unless im missing something, shouldnt a simple peice of carbon fiber cost less than $835?

granted its imported from japan, but their are cf hoods that cost less than this.

http://bulletproofautomotive.com/cat...il.php?ID=6416
it's because bulletproof automotive is a business. not a charity.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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OP get a better job...seriously.I would prefer Mines CF and Products over companies such as Seibon,Vis,Carbon Creations..ect. that are poor, if not sh*tt in quality.It's been said "you get what you pay for" "Cheap work isn't Good/Good work isn't Cheap".I am ashamed of how many Cheap A$$ Ricers in here come crying to Jim@Showstoppers for Replicas/KnockOffs, his sites just littered with all this crap.
But hey, it's a business right?Will people care when there are almost no new products coming out with proper R&D because no true innovating company(the ones getting knocked off) can find a way to make their money back?
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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the real reason is that the manufacturer can list it for whatever price they want. if you want it, you're going to have to pay for it. they have a product that we want, simple as that.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:12 AM
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lol @ people seriously defending this part.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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omg that freakin site is so overpriced its not even funny. get the f outa here
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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It's all about the brand. Same thing as a Prada shirt is going to cost 10x more than one from Walmart.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruthless18x
It's all about the brand. Same thing as a Prada shirt is going to cost 10x more than one from Walmart.
But we drive Nissans, not Porsches.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by robbinsj
Yea bulletproof is horable with there prices. There worst price gougers than the saudi royal family.
you all realize those are only list prices and that everything is negotiable. I bought my WALD kit from them, a blitz spoiler (before everyone had it) and an authentic Strosek kit through them. I will not complain about pricing. I listed my price and they met it. My first two purchases were outstanding. The strosek deal was complicated and the guy I was working with was terrible, and no longer works there. That said, in terms of pricing, they were more than fair... then factor in, they can get you just about anything for any car. I will continue to shop them when looking for aero parts
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sofa king
lol @ people seriously defending this part.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sofa king
lol @ people seriously defending this part.
not trying to defend the cost, but just pointing out human greed
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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You all forget Bulletproof Automotive does beat any Advertised Price.Look around and Research information before bitching about price.

"Bulletproof will be happy to match/beat competitor’s prices on equivalent parts and conditions. If you would like us to price match a competitor, please fill out all of the information below."
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by robbinsj
Your paying for the name and the design, that is not made by anyone. God knows cuss I have tried to talk jim from showstopper to make it and even Peter from M1. God I would kill for this part!
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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I will write out for all you guys hating on the companies e.i ARC,MINES,TOP SECRET...etc...PLAIN AND SIMPLE ITS BALLER S***! DO SOME research and get your facts straight before you run your mouth!
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