Sunline body kit
 

Hey guys im looking to purchase the sunline racing body kit but i realized that different vendors sell the replica kit for different prices. If anyone can let me know where i can get this kit for the lowest price or if there are any differences in quality between the different vendors i would really appreciate it. Thanks

Look for VIP status. They're vendors here, they can get the kit for you.

do your research on that company before you go buying stuff.

Yes ita a good kit. We can get it for you or call shine auto

Are there any other places that i can get the kit from ? Any input from people that already have the kit would be very helpful too. Thanks

Docaam has had the Shine Auto kit installed on his ride, and has stated that the fitment and quality were spot on. Kevr6 has the Suline kit installed...you might hit him up with a PM if you have any questions.

Pics please!!!!!

Shine Auto Project - Shine Auto /thread

jamaica/...you can get it and how much

Look more at the quality and reliability of the company than their price (when shopping for the exact same item from different vendors).

Remember that some of these aftermarket places are little more than a teenage guy sitting in his bedroom, ordering on line from the actual manufacturer and then reselling it for a small profit. If like, he has a big algebra exam next week or something, your order might get put on the back burner.

It's easy to make yourself look 'big' with the internet, but a lot of aftermarket companies are just part time gigs for these guys to feed their mod habit. Go with reliability over price - it will be cheaper in the long run.

+1 scottIN... couldnt have said it better.

Jamaica is not a vendor here...

+1 ScottIN... Some vendors are not always trust worthy and have shown to be problematic with delivery.


To the OP or others reading:
If your looking for this kit. Aero Jacket makes it but may take time to get to you. Shine auto makes them quickly but may be more expensive. Those are the two companies that make a decently fitting replica.

Mike

So you guys (as in UAM) do not sell one anymore?

I do but just not on the forum because I am no longer a vendor here.

^ where i bought my front lip and rear spoiler from :tup:

thanks for the input. i like the origional sunline kit. heard about minor fitment issues with the shine auto kit, some memors required molding to have nice fit. so i know sunline is a tad more expensive than the replicas, but for me thats what i am aiming for. if anyone knows a vendor ( i have seen a few already) that the would vouch for, please let me know.

bullit do you sell the kit?

he is not a vendor on this forum.


call shine auto project. They have specials for thanksgiving.

Yes he does.

Actually, with regards to the fitment, it's my understanding that the Shine kit fits better than the original.

If you buying CF lip then shineauto fitmet is little off very little for few and too much for few.

:confused: I did not understand what you just said. Just the first part.

Was typing from a phone let me rephrase it. If you are buying a carbon fiber lip then shine auto lip has small gaps which for you might be nothing. But for me it was something so that why I moulded it. In other case if lip is FRP then you should be ok as there is some flexibiility to push the lip and remove the gap

got ya. thanks. frp sounds good. hey does anyone know which screws / clips go where on the bumper and undersplash guards(s) now that its been several weeks since I removed them? lol

You should have at least 5 mounting points. One on each side of the fenders and three spread out evenly on the front.

I have mine set this way. Starting from drivers side to the passengers side. Screws and mounting points at 9 o'clock, 10:30, 12 (center point), 1:30 and 3 o'clock. I use bolts on the front three and screws on the fenders with retainer clips. Also, if you can swing it, mount 1/16 inch steel plates on the lowest points so that when your car bottoms out or scrapes on dips, you have metal plates that protect your frp or carbon -- especially the carbon.

thanks for the tip axmea?. Did you install yourself or did you have a reptable body shop do it? Yours is sunline? It looks great btw. will you go for the sideskirts and rear as well? Did your kit include the hardware?

I live in san jose ca but there is a great autobody i heard about in sac town, may go out there for a few days and have them preform the work.

^^^ Hey. Thanks bro. It is a replica, had it painted, and installed it myself. I just bought it thinking it will be temporary until I decide what I want to do. The kit came with brackets and self tapping screws. I used the screws and bought retainers from Home Depot and used them on the fenders. I also bought nuts and bolts with the brackets to hold the lip. The brackets were surprisingly well built stainless steel. It is very solid and holds pretty well. If you decide to go with this, pm me it is a pretty straightforward installation. FRP will fit better than carbon fiber because it flexes, unless you get the Sunline from Japan which will run about $1600 (carbon fiber) for the entire kit - lip, skirt, and the spats ($1200 for FRP). I say go with a replica from Shine or Aerojacket. Fitment is just as good and you really hard to tell the difference. Warning: If you buy the kit from ebay, you will be able to tell the difference. If you're handy, just DIY especially for this kit. Save the labor cost for another mod. I like this style kit. Looks aggressive. Mine does not look complete because it is missing the skirts and spats. The front is not tied to the rest. Still looking around on what I set up I like.

so yours is the rep from shine? as you did it yourself, any gaps or have you heard of any other users that needed to "mold" on the fitment? I aint trippin about saving a lil money of course, but on this car i only want the best. if you cant tell the difference 1 bit, then sunline might not be my way to go.

what about the fitment of the replica sideskirts and rear skirts?

You've also got Seibon that sells a Carbon Fiber replica through just about anyone, in addition to Aerojacket and Shine Auto. I have Seibon front, and Aerojacket sides and rear spats. All fit fairly well with minimal gaps.

I had to secure the front on w/ bolts, nuts and locktite, instead of self tapping screws; because I had one fall off on the highway and shatter into a thousand pieces. :shakes head: No issues now.

Not from shine. I did it myself, gaps are minor and really depends on strong taping. Save your money, get one from FRP from ShineAutoProject. I cannot speak to the skirts and rear spats. I don't have it. Most pics you see have no visible issues. I don't get the molding idea. You need a little flex because of scraping issues. It has to move a little in my opinion and that is why good taping and sound mounting practices help keep the lip and bumper in good shape. If you mold it, you either crack it a the seams or move the entire bumper when you hit or scrap. To me, there should be a little "give" when the lip hits pavement. My lip is under 4 inches from the ground, scrapes often, and stays intact. If I molded it, I know it would crack at the seams or move the bumper at it's mounting points. Use good tape and an adhesive agent from 3m.