Bodyshop in LA/Orange County

Aristo · 04-22-2002, 04:49 PM

Which bodyshops would you guys recommend for aftermarket fiberglass bodykit in LA and Orange County?

They must provide a quality service 'cause it took me awhile to import this kit from Japan.

Thank you.

palayah8ta · 04-23-2002, 11:35 AM

o man good luck finding a shop that doesnt rip u off and use half ur gas tank taking ur car for joy rides around the block. i say go to someone with a reputation and a good shop, not some chinese of hispanic in some junk yard. Heres the best i can do :
Body shop locator

btw wat kind of car is it, and what slammin kit did u get?
peace

Aristo · 04-23-2002, 12:54 PM

Lexus GS430 and soon to be Toyota V300 (clip swap to 2JZ-GTE, already in the warehouse), probably this summer. The kit, sorry, can't tell you the name but I'm sure less than 1% of people has ever heard about it before. Very small japanese company that has never dealt with exporting their kit to U.S. yet according to what they told me.

It's a very clean kit, not ricy at all.

Lots of friends recommend me to JT since they do lots of show cars but on the other hand, I've also heard some negative things about them....

If anyone is interested in purchasing a '01 Lexus V8 VVTi 4.3liter engine (300hp) with 25000 miles, PM me with your offer.

palayah8ta · 04-23-2002, 08:49 PM

HOLY SH_T, UR R THE F'N MAN!!!!!
Now thats what i like to see, front clips, not body kits, japanese conversions, not euro lights, and OMG 2JZ. PLEASSEEEE post pics when ur done, crap man that must be a crapload of dough!!
good luck bro. If u have n e $$ left over, import a S15 too, and maybe a R34, we need more of those in our country.

Aristo · 04-23-2002, 09:47 PM

Well.... I was going to import a R34 in exchange of my 430 but.... don't really think a new R34 worth 90k+ via motorex.

However, I currently have some thought of putting the head clip and other parts of R34 into Infiniti G35 (Skyline). I talked about that idea w/my mechanics and we are all very excited by this idea. However, this is not gonna happen soon 'cuz I want to use an used G35 and as you know, G35 just released in U.S. this year so.... maybe 2 or 3 years later? Maybe Nissan will start the Skyline GTR in U.S. in the future? One can only hope.

Aristo · 04-23-2002, 09:50 PM

The clip costs around 5 to 6k and the installation is around another 5k or so. Estimate 11k for the conversion. Are you looking for some V8 engine?

I need to sell mine.

Burzhui · 04-23-2002, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aristo

If anyone is interested in purchasing a '01 Lexus V8 VVTi 4.3liter engine (300hp) with 25000 miles, PM me with your offer.

i'll give you 20... no 25 bucks for it

palayah8ta · 04-23-2002, 11:56 PM

I wouldnt wait for the infinity q35 or whatever the skyline jock is, its a very toned down version and is nothing compared to the jspec one, u would need to upgrade cams, pistons and intake manifold, etc. not worth it. i think what ur doing now is very unique and sweet as hell. the only think close to it is a GTR comin out in 03. but its gunna be a racer Z 350, still not as pimp as the V300.

04-22-2002, 04:49 PM	#1
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,579	Bodyshop in LA/Orange County Which bodyshops would you guys recommend for aftermarket fiberglass bodykit in LA and Orange County? They must provide a quality service 'cause it took me awhile to import this kit from Japan. Thank you.

04-23-2002, 08:49 PM	#4
palayah8ta Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: So Pasadena Posts: 423	HOLY SH_T, UR R THE F'N MAN!!!!! Now thats what i like to see, front clips, not body kits, japanese conversions, not euro lights, and OMG 2JZ. PLEASSEEEE post pics when ur done, crap man that must be a crapload of dough!! good luck bro. If u have n e $$ left over, import a S15 too, and maybe a R34, we need more of those in our country. __________________ George Dubya Quotes: "It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it." -Reuters, May 5, 2000 "They misunderestimated me." -Bentonville, Ark., Nov. 6, 2000

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04-23-2002, 11:35 AM	#2
palayah8ta Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: So Pasadena Posts: 423	o man good luck finding a shop that doesnt rip u off and use half ur gas tank taking ur car for joy rides around the block. i say go to someone with a reputation and a good shop, not some chinese of hispanic in some junk yard. Heres the best i can do : Body shop locator btw wat kind of car is it, and what slammin kit did u get? peace

04-23-2002, 12:54 PM	#3
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,579	Lexus GS430 and soon to be Toyota V300 (clip swap to 2JZ-GTE, already in the warehouse), probably this summer. The kit, sorry, can't tell you the name but I'm sure less than 1% of people has ever heard about it before. Very small japanese company that has never dealt with exporting their kit to U.S. yet according to what they told me. It's a very clean kit, not ricy at all. Lots of friends recommend me to JT since they do lots of show cars but on the other hand, I've also heard some negative things about them.... If anyone is interested in purchasing a '01 Lexus V8 VVTi 4.3liter engine (300hp) with 25000 miles, PM me with your offer.

04-23-2002, 09:47 PM	#5
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,579	Well.... I was going to import a R34 in exchange of my 430 but.... don't really think a new R34 worth 90k+ via motorex. However, I currently have some thought of putting the head clip and other parts of R34 into Infiniti G35 (Skyline). I talked about that idea w/my mechanics and we are all very excited by this idea. However, this is not gonna happen soon 'cuz I want to use an used G35 and as you know, G35 just released in U.S. this year so.... maybe 2 or 3 years later? Maybe Nissan will start the Skyline GTR in U.S. in the future? One can only hope.

04-23-2002, 09:50 PM	#6
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,579	The clip costs around 5 to 6k and the installation is around another 5k or so. Estimate 11k for the conversion. Are you looking for some V8 engine? I need to sell mine.

04-23-2002, 11:56 PM	#8
palayah8ta Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: So Pasadena Posts: 423	I wouldnt wait for the infinity q35 or whatever the skyline jock is, its a very toned down version and is nothing compared to the jspec one, u would need to upgrade cams, pistons and intake manifold, etc. not worth it. i think what ur doing now is very unique and sweet as hell. the only think close to it is a GTR comin out in 03. but its gunna be a racer Z 350, still not as pimp as the V300.

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