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Glock_86 04-13-2021 11:03 AM

Do not buy Duraflex kits!!!!
 
FYI: THIS IS FOR PEOPLE TO BE AWARE!! I KNOW THERES PEOPLE OUT HERE THAT KNOW ABOUT DURAFLEX ALREADY. I MADE THIS POST FOR PEOPLE TO KNOW AND BE AWARE OF WHAT PRODUCTS ARE OUT THERE.

I want everyone to be aware why you shouldn’t buy Duraflex kits. In the pictures shown I have two replica kits one from VSaero and one from duraflex. They are both v3 replica front bumpers. Duraflex material is fiberglass and vasero is fiber reinforced plastic. This is also what the authentic kit is made with. Shown in the pictures you will have to take headlight covers off, Frame brace bar for installation to fit correctly. Duraflex does not go off flanges, clips, or insert pieces. Duraflex goes straight off the 3D demsions of what the bumper looks like on the car. (Another reason why you shouldn’t buy from them) I know the prices are what gets people to buy from them, but it’s not worth the pain and suffering. Do not buy fiberglass pieces from off brands unless you know they’ve done extensive research to fit these bumper correctly to the chassis. Picture below.

Glock_86 04-13-2021 11:08 AM

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These attachment show the Duraflex kit on the car

Glock_86 04-13-2021 11:11 AM

Here is the vsaero kit that fit perfect
 
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!!!! VSaero kit

Glock_86 04-13-2021 11:12 AM

I would also like to mention to point out I do have a v1 widebody kit on. That’s why the front bumper pokes out a bit with the VSaero kit on the sides.

KR-S 04-13-2021 01:39 PM

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The last time I saw the word Duraflex, it was imprinted on a trash lid.

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KMA KiCKz 04-13-2021 01:48 PM

"Buy nice not twice"

Glock_86 04-13-2021 02:38 PM

:lol::clap:
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Originally Posted by KR-S (Post 3422973)
The last time I saw the word Duraflex, it was imprinted on a trash lid.

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86TOYO2k17 04-13-2021 08:51 PM

Thought everyone knew duraflex was cheap for a reason and not to be purchased buy a DIYer, lots of custom molding, modifications, bondo work etc... what you save in cost you payback to a professional body shop to get the kit fitted properly.

Tcoat 04-14-2021 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17 (Post 3423099)
Thought everyone knew duraflex was cheap for a reason and not to be purchased buy a DIYer, lots of custom molding, modifications, bondo work etc... what you save in cost you payback to a professional body shop to get the kit fitted properly.

Ya, those 12 year olds in China need to get their act together when they make this stuff!

Glock_86 04-15-2021 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17 (Post 3423099)
Thought everyone knew duraflex was cheap for a reason and not to be purchased buy a DIYer, lots of custom molding, modifications, bondo work etc... what you save in cost you payback to a professional body shop to get the kit fitted properly.

This post is to make people aware that want to buy cheap, cause we’ve all been there.

Wally86 04-15-2021 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Glock_86 (Post 3423708)
This post is to make people aware that want to buy cheap, cause we’ve all been there.

Don't say all because plenty of people adhere to "buy once, cry once"... that said... I definitely purchased BaysonR stuff and wasn't sad about it. :D

There's a kid on the 86 FB group who literally bought a $150 rocket bunny wide body kid and spray painted it and it turned out nice. lol

Glock_86 04-15-2021 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wally86 (Post 3423719)
Don't say all because plenty of people adhere to "buy once, cry once"... that said... I definitely purchased BaysonR stuff and wasn't sad about it. :D

There's a kid on the 86 FB group who literally bought a $150 rocket bunny wide body kid and spray painted it and it turned out nice. lol

well im happy for him. Again this post is to let every be aware of whats out there for them.


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