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Old Jun 1, 2006 | 01:02 AM
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Ground effects - cheap?

I am looking to a body kit for a 98 V6 Camaro, debating b/t the xenon package and the RK sport packages. I want a little lower and more aggressive look but not something too "rice" if you know what i mean. Are there any other packages that anyone recomends? Also does anyone know anyplace in particular that sells them at a good price. I have tried ebay and classifieds on forums to try and pick up a used set but there seems to be little resale of these items.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 01:15 AM
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The paint will cost much more than the kit. For reference, my Xenon front was about $225 shipped and cost $340 to get painted and installed. That's JUST for the front.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 02:13 AM
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I have Wings West on my Camaro. My only advice is NOT to order from Andy's Auto Sport. I never recieved anything after I ordered from them and waited three months to dispute the charges on my credit card. Got to the point I called multiple times a week and they always had excuses that they would ship my gfx soon but it never happened..
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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Be carefull on ebay as well. Same thing mentioned above happened to me but worst.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by camaro_chic17
I have Wings West on my Camaro. My only advice is NOT to order from Andy's Auto Sport. I never recieved anything after I ordered from them and waited three months to dispute the charges on my credit card. Got to the point I called multiple times a week and they always had excuses that they would ship my gfx soon but it never happened..
Thanks for the heads up, I was actually contemplating putting in an order with Andy's Auto Sport but I guess I'll look around somewhere else
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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Re: Ground effects - cheap?

Originally Posted by mikerulzu
The paint will cost much more than the kit. For reference, my Xenon front was about $225 shipped and cost $340 to get painted and installed. That's JUST for the front.
I can't tell from pictures on the web and haven't seen any in person, it looks like the Xenon front consist of two seperate splitters or am i mistaken and is it a one piece front end. I will be lucky for painting, a have a friend whose dad owns a body shop and will paint for a very reasonable amount.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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The Xenon front is one big piece that goes over the bumper. I was surprised as hell when I found that out.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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You cant get any better than the OE RS kit. I would search for a set of them. They have the best look/fit out of all everything.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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maybe i'll think twice if the xenon kit is a cover for the bumper. I think i'd prefer just a lip, thanks for the info. Anyone know if the OEM RS kit for 98-02 is available only from dealers (apart from take-offs) or is there any other place to get them, other than checking ebay.
Old Jun 1, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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I got my complete RS kit from a member at ls1tech.com for $200. They're out there you just have to be paitent. The kit is a fortune if you order it from the dealer.
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