Originally Posted by cooltoy (Post 3205140)

3.5 hours maybe.:icon23: (not real but identical.)

Originally Posted by wheee! (Post 2922790)

The front was considerably easier...

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The side skirts just need a small amount of prep. One had a bit of a wow in it but I will discuss that later.

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Primer

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Then the sacrilege! I had them sand down the CF Seibon spoiler and prep it for paint. The shop wanted me to keep it CF, but I wasn't going that route...

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Then into the paint booth!

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Followed by final fitting.

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Finally it was out of the body shop! It was there for 6 weeks.... over 40 hours of labour to get the kit done. The quote was $2100 for paint, body work and mounting/fitting. The actual bill was over $6000...! :eek:

The owner and I sat down and worked it all out to $3500 for the work. He underestimated the time for his body guy to fit and finesse the panels to look just right. I wanted a good job and knew the quote was going to be low, but I was not prepared for a 300% surcharge! Bottom line is: talk to the body shop and make sure they are accurate with their quote. You don't want a cheap job, but you don't want to put their kids through college either!

Finally home!

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A couple final touches like the Fairlady emblem and a custom made tow hook!

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The stock HKS tips still on here. I had the FringeXVO tips sent out for new powdercoat!

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As you can see here, the side skirts have still not been put on at this time. I would need to find some time to 'fix' the slight wow in the driver side skirt.

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A couple with the Fringe tips on!

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Then up into the air to have the skirts mounted finally!

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This pic shows the side that had the wow. If you look you can see the white silicone filler in place by the driver door corner. It dries to a clear finish and then coloured black to hide the small gap. The passenger side attached no problem.

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And that is it!

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Thanks for reading! I am happy to answer all questions.

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Originally Posted by mag_black (Post 3205111)

Just to add, I've told myself I will never go rep kit again. Only authentic from here on out.

Originally Posted by madeinjapan (Post 3538795)

guys that have bought both in the past

know the difference

:tiphat:

Originally Posted by sgosh (Post 3540508)

How does the end-state cost compare, genuine Amuse vs. clone? Not specifically asking you, madeinjapan, but anyone who can weigh in.