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Old 19-02-2007, 02:45 AM   #1
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hey guys i just brought a ts50 bodykit i got it painted. about the fitting should i do it myself or should i get a pro to do it. if i was to do it myslef are there any instructions or mannuals. plaese advise :

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Old 19-02-2007, 10:20 AM   #2
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I fitted one myself but i fitted it up before it was painted because not all bodykits fitup like a glove first up you got to play around with the brackets and you are liable to scratch the kit.

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Old 19-02-2007, 12:02 PM   #3
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Pay that bit extra and get a Professional to do it ,
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Old 19-02-2007, 12:44 PM   #4
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man if the kit is fibreglass you definately should have test fitted it. 8 times out of 10 it won't be a perfect fit
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Old 19-02-2007, 09:33 PM   #5
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Should be right to fit yourself, just make sure you have plenty of glue, sellotape, and staples.
In reality - check the fit yourself but probably get pro's to fit it. Mouldings used for making kits can loose shape with time and usuage and this alters the fit. Likewise your car may not be perfect, e.g. side doors may sag a little causing clearence problems over the side skirts when opening/closing doors.
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Old 19-02-2007, 09:37 PM   #6
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Should be right to fit yourself, just make sure you have plenty of glue, sellotape, and staples.
In reality - check the fit yourself but probably get pro's to fit it. Mouldings used for making kits can loose shape with time and usuage and this alters the fit. Likewise your car may not be perfect, e.g. side doors may sag a little causing clearence problems over the side skirts when opening/closing doors.
Exactly why you should get it done Professionally ,
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Old 19-02-2007, 09:45 PM   #7
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im giving mine a go by myself. Its only the side skirts im worried about because i'll need to drill holes in metal and need to make sure they're perfect. Also buddy make sure to smooth down the inside edges before you test fit.
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Old 19-02-2007, 09:51 PM   #8
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One tip if your think of putting the kit on your self, get a friend to help you fit it.
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Old 20-02-2007, 12:25 AM   #9
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Just make sure you do have someone to help you.
and you would probably need to screw in the rear bar from inside the boot aswell ! just the sides though either left or right, depending on the kit. From personal experience you would need someone help that knows what they doing, if you crack it would cost you bit to get it fixed back.

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Old 23-02-2007, 01:36 AM   #10
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hey thanks for the advise people but i think that i will have to get it done professionally
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Old 24-02-2007, 02:20 AM   #11
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great way to go about it... dont forget to post pics when its done

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Old 07-03-2007, 02:02 PM   #12
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hey guys my car has been sent on monday to get the kit put on should not be long now they say on thursday i should get it back ill post some pics when i get it back
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