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DGibb

11-06-2002, 10:31 PM

...if it cost $2500 or less?

I'd get the kit installed on a 03' Solar Yellow Celica with 19" 5Zigen Copse wheels (http://www.speedoptions.com/articles/3129/), but what friggin wing would match it?!

bickley

11-06-2002, 10:42 PM

I don't think I'd get an aftermarket wing...I'm not into those, and no rinky dinky side mirrors either. And, I am definietly getting this kit after I have FI.

Chiznarles

11-07-2002, 01:15 AM

DGibb, looks like that rim isn't the right bolt pattern.. they got 5x114.3, and not 5x100..

skatamatic

11-07-2002, 06:00 AM

i'd like to think that i would but i dont even have that much $ right now :(.

bwiechert

11-07-2002, 06:02 AM

I think that I would just consider it at $2500!!!

Coolwheels00

11-07-2002, 06:14 AM

I'd love it if I could afford it and the wheels to boot.

2kcelicaGT

11-07-2002, 06:41 AM

would this kit have to be molded on as it appears to be in the pic, if so, wouldn;t that be some substatial body work and re-painting.,...Tim

Coolwheels00

11-07-2002, 06:45 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1872111068

Mistrimeat

11-07-2002, 08:21 AM

Looks ok, but I dont think its worth that kind of money. I'd rather spend it on performance parts than a crapload of fiberglass. But I guess if you have everything else for the car, go for it.

SKYLINERY2K

11-07-2002, 09:40 AM

some guy did a post on price couple week ago and the price is really cheap is under 1g
is very afforable is fiberglass
if it is over 1g i rather buy trial

celicaGT

11-07-2002, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Coolwheels00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1872111068

is this for real? just curious...

TRD-CELICA-GT02

11-07-2002, 10:01 AM

I would consider this kit but you have to be aware of the factors involved. This kit upgrade could be permanent on the celica due to molding work with the flares. The front flares would be molded to the fender and the flare work in the back.

Now think about, say you get tired of the widebody look and want whatever kit is out at that current moment. Then it'd be hella expensive to get all that changed. Example, for those whould want to go back for some reason would spend money out the a** to get it fixed.

Plus say you get into an accident or say something cracks where the flares are or what not. Then again, that's major body work to be done. It's not going to come cheap as suppose to a regular kit that can come off and on. The flares on the body kit will be there and wouldn't be able to come off

But if that person has all the money in the world to get things done then hey, more power to you...

I definately have to consider this since a lot of us are on a budget with mods.

NeSyO03

11-07-2002, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by Coolwheels00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1872111068

Damn, i wish i had $1,000 right now ;)

Coolwheels00

11-07-2002, 10:38 AM

:stupid: I know it's a knockoff buy hey. If sure would be fun to get.

LaW

11-07-2002, 08:33 PM

If my celica was running close to 250-300 whp I would get it...... otherwise I just say no to rice

Ntence99

11-07-2002, 08:43 PM

why would it be rice if u didnt have 250 hp.Point is the kit looks good.some peeps dont go fro performance(me i just get into alota trouble with spped) so why would they be a ricer if they didnt have a superfastcar to back up the looks.Hey wouldnt that just help w the slogan
LOOKS FAST!!

baNanA_ryCe

11-07-2002, 09:09 PM

and here we go with the rice argument...

i agree LaW...it would be rice to have a nice looking car w/o the speed...you gotta have it to flaunt it.

evocelica

11-07-2002, 09:33 PM

i agree with banana_ryce is rice looking car is better then speed.
but i won't mind to have both
hahahahaah
LOOKS FAST.........IT IS FAST!!!!

Sirk_2

11-07-2002, 10:34 PM

I can't even begin to imagine how badly the a knock off of that kit could fit....

Oh yeah, I agree...performance b4 appearence...Unless you are 100% show...trailer queen style.

LaW

11-07-2002, 10:35 PM

Originally posted by Ntence99
why would it be rice if u didnt have 250 hp.Point is the kit looks good.some peeps dont go fro performance(me i just get into alota trouble with spped) so why would they be a ricer if they didnt have a superfastcar to back up the looks.Hey wouldnt that just help w the slogan
LOOKS FAST!!

Look at the car... it looks like a ****ing high horsepower touring car..... and what do you actually get...... a slow slow car (without all the power that is)

just seems untasteful to me

NeSyO03

11-08-2002, 12:46 AM

I understand if the owner would try to race it and it was slow....but to have a car that nice looking just to cruise around in wouldn't be rice....its done tasteful too, so its all good...as long as the owner doesn't race it :)

LaW

11-08-2002, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by NeSyO03
I understand if the owner would try to race it and it was slow....but to have a car that nice looking just to cruise around in wouldn't be rice....its done tasteful too, so its all good...as long as the owner doesn't race it :)

That is where our opinions differ :) I don't think the kit is very tasteful, its overly aggressive and trying to be something its now :)

skatamatic

11-08-2002, 07:03 AM

actually, in reference to the "knockoff" kit, my friend bryan (2000bluegts) emailed them and they said that's the real kit that was just released at the SEMA show. they told him $850+$300 for the flares.

Ntence99

11-08-2002, 02:32 PM

im all about performance but it would be a double standard to have 2 cars with the kit 1 bein called rice becouse it isnt as quick..i agree on havin the power to back it up though

I just wouldnt call it RICE.

Hungster

11-08-2002, 03:04 PM

the kit is alot plus just to do the body work and painting will cost an arm and a leg, if i maxed my car out on performance and wanted to just do looks, than i would consider but it will cost a lot

baNanA_ryCe

11-08-2002, 03:51 PM

back needs to be higher up....by the back wheels i mean. It doesn't look good with the hard contrast to where to wide body ends..and the big line on the side of the celica.

pdawg

11-08-2002, 04:39 PM

personally, as a daily driver, i wouldn't get one. trd-celica-gt02 brought up my thoughts exactly. not only is it prone to getting damaged on the streets/parking lots but gas milage would be a biz too!!! it would be a great "show kit." knowing that you have to pay an arm and a leg for the kit, you'd still have to pay your other arm, leg, head and privates for rims to go w/ it; not to mention paint and install. it's a lot more difficult to install a wide body...

scotty01

11-08-2002, 06:32 PM

Me personally I don't give a rats ass how quick the car is.. when do you need to drive fast if you don't go to the track? (which I don't)... as long as the car looks sweet and can keep up with the rest of the traffic then who cares how fast it is.. that's my opinion from someone who prefers looks over performance..

Ntence99

11-08-2002, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by baNanA_ryCe
back needs to be higher up....by the back wheels i mean. It doesn't look good with the hard contrast to where to wide body ends..and the big line on the side of the celica. :werd: yea i was thinkin the same thing too

Fourgig

11-08-2002, 09:54 PM

I bid $200 on it and had the highest bid for about 2 hours. :chuckles:

riceimp0rtz

11-08-2002, 10:51 PM

laws just afraid to be classified as a "ricer" haha

soceur

11-11-2002, 11:35 AM

just get me the mirrors:) how would the car look with that kit without the deep dish wheels...like on some 17's