LOL I guarantee that the cost to buy that kit, paint it, and put it on will cost a lot more than you are thinking. I took my front bumper (a kit just like that for my neon back in the day) in to get it painted and it ended up costing more to paint than it was to buy the kit. Not to mention painting the rear bumper Do it right the first time and you wont regret it, even if that means waiting/saving money. It will be worth it in the long run

 

Being too expensive is reason enough not to buy a kit, being affordable is not a good enough reason to buy a kit. That kit looks like it came off a bulldozer. If you want to change the look, like everyone said go for the lip or even just up to a IX front and the JDM rear does look good. There's bound to be plenty available second hand.

 

Agree with everyone. Do not get that kit. You'll have more headaches than you can imagine. I can't say from experience but I've read multiple complains on that manufacturer. Simple is best and if you're looking for suggestions, were here to help. If you're on a tight budget check out the private sales.

What do you have done to the car already? Color?

Of course, at the end of the day it's your car so you should do what you want, not anyone else.

 

i havent done anything cosmetically to the car yet. its a stock 8, in AS. And I appreciate the heads up about the manufacturer complaints.

I guess i hadnt thought about the painting aspect of the kit...maybe it's time to start saving some monies then, and look for a JDM rear

 

I suggest purchasing a good set of rims and springs before considering a body kit. Also, I agree that kit is hideous. =)

 

Just get a nose chop done to your evo 8 bumper.

Leave the cheap body kits to the honda crowd.

 

Getting that body kit would be like hiring a group of midgets to punch you in the nuts for the rest of your life. You will never live it down.

 

Ummmmm, I don't know about the midgets and junk punchin part but that kit is straight honda rice... like something you would buy from auto zone for ya kah. Just don't do it man! IMHO a front and rear CF diffuser with some CF canyards for the front bumper would be extremely clean. Check out the stuff APR has to offer. Now True... anything CF is gonna run a lil more, money wise but the reward bang for buck wise astheticly speaking is well worth it and you don't have to paint anything. And when it comes to asthetics it's ALWAYS better to spend the money money once and be happy with quality parts vs. trying to save a few nickels and dimes buying ebay, knock off, or no name parts that will only look good for a month and then you have to replace them anyway(spend twice). My .02c

 

+1 wheels and lowering the car will make it look better. Cf lip and jdm rear is a plus.

 

Subtle, yet effective:





And now with JDM IX MR taillights:





And on the other end of the spectrum is what you are proposing. Which will look alot like this gem:

 

Yes, I vote for the aftermarket lip, JDM rear bumper, a possible nose chop a cool set of wheels and a drop. Then you're set! Save your money and buy quality parts not a cheap body ricer kit.

 

I agree with Jason. Get a nose chop and a lip.

 

Like as said above, do a nose chop if you have an evo 8 bumper and add a subtle lip like the do-luck style.


(Evom member Vitamin's car)

 

wow we pretty much posted the same thing at the same time lol. I think it looks better with an emblem though :P

 

Here's it done on an AS with a different lip. haha, just saw your posts Onizuka. I agree, looks better with the Mitsu emblem.