LF-A Style body kit

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by KevinDuMa

Definitely was the shit back then. To me its the equivalent to everyone wanting the 86 LED headlights and changing the Scion emblems to Toyota emblems...lol next generation same old jdm thing

Originally Posted by Exhaust

Sadly we've come across our first difference. this was exactly what i was talking about... and never enjoyed

Really!?! This is definitely a first!

I've seen a JDM Integra front on a Civic and that was weak but a JDM front end conversion on the same US spec car, I thought was good if done right.

Same for the JDM CRX front on a US spec CRX, A Levin front end on a US spec AE86 or a S13 front on a flip up headlight US Spec 240sx.

[BLikeWater]

^Same car to same car makes sense. I don't mind those at all and agree with you RRnold.

[Saibot]

oh god that kit is so boss! im swear im gona get it just for lulz Hahahahahaa

[Sushi Boy]

Originally Posted by KaliKev

Whatever. I think it looks better than the original.Lol

:happy0180:

[WingsofWar]

Originally Posted by RRnold

Wait, are you talking about the JDM conversion? If so, this was a must if you had an Integ no matter which model you had!! When I had my DC, the only JDM fronts were the entire front end clip which cost about 4K and the reason why I never got around to doing that mod. Now they are a lot easier to get but by then, my car was long gone.

Not directed at RRnold...just a general clarification..
California Type R conversion is basically THE definition of rice using Acura CL headlamps on the shittiest designed body kits. NOT to be confused with JDM Type R conversions.

[ttknf]

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

Not directed at RRnold...just a general clarification..
California Type R conversion is basically THE definition of rice using Acura CL headlamps on the shittiest designed body kits. NOT to be confused with JDM Type R conversions.

Oh god, California Type R.....I know a guy who owns a body shop who did that to his DC2....completely restored the car, CL headlights, Lamborghini orange paint with an S2000 tail light conversion...talk about rice....awful

Regarding the DAMD 86 kit, it fits well with their other offerings considering they have a reputation for making kits that transform cars from one model into another (ie their 350Z, G35, Miata to Aston Martin-look kit).

[WingsofWar]

The thing for me is, i really just want to leave that era of automotive "tuning". I consider it the equivalent to the dark ages for us. Body kits and accessories to make a car look like another car, for the purpose of popularity. Serving no design function or poise. And those designers......i just really want to know what they were thinking when they thought this was ok...




Even if i love the LFA, i just don't want to see our bad habbits from the 90s happen to our beloved Zx6.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

The thing for me is, i really just want to leave that era of automotive "tuning". I consider it the equivalent to the dark ages for us. Body kits and accessories to make a car look like another car, for the purpose of popularity. Serving no design function or poise. And those designers......i just really want to know what they were thinking when they thought this was ok...




Even if i love the LFA, i just don't want to see our bad habbits from the 90s happen to our beloved Zx6.

Why do I think of Predator when I see that front end!

I dunno, reading the wheel thread and some of the wheels choices some folks are choosing got me cringing.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=2832&page=64

[Rockstar]

It looks cool but feels too weird...maybe in a couple more years i'll feel right like the 180 with the s15 front

[me_izz]

nahhh

[yuli8466]

It was not meant to be an extremely fast car, not require such body kit.



but it's cool indeed

[noAE86]

Originally Posted by yuli8466

It was not meant to be an extremely fast car, not require such body kit.



but it's cool indeed

agreed
better be packing much more then the factory 200hp for that sort of kit, and gobs of carbon fiber/Kevlar too

[WingsofWar]

body kits are generally for show...

aero kits are a must however on any vehicle regardless of power.

[yuli8466]

Originally Posted by noAE86

agreed
better be packing much more then the factory 200hp for that sort of kit, and gobs of carbon fiber/Kevlar too

The best choice is a 4A-GE style engine tuning:
9000-9500 redline
250-275HP
2.0NA
6MT


Only personal opinion

The body kit should be light, convergent, and stock-like.