Body Kit Style: Need your opinion

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Apr 7, 2002 | 11:12 AM
  #1  
What do you guys think of this kit? It's Piopremier's custom modified Sarona kit. We've been talking and I really like it and I'm thinking about putting it into production, but obviously need to know what you guys think since you are my customer base and if you guys don't like it, then I lose money. I really like the work he did on the front. The sides and back are still standard Sarona. I don't think we'd do anything with the sides because everybody I've talked to agrees that not much could be done to them since they look really nice already. The back bumper we may work on some.

https://maxima.org/forums/showthread...5&pagenumber=1
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Apr 7, 2002 | 11:16 AM
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Improve on Sarona quality and find a place for the license plate to go and you're set. I think everyone agrees the Sarona kit looks good, especially Piopremiers, but their quality is another thing.
-Cyrus
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Apr 7, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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Oh the quality would be much better. I'm having the kit made locally now so I won't have to worry about quality control so much, I can just drive down to the shop. But I'm not really sure what can be done about the license plate thing. It's the inherent disadvantage with any fiberglass aftermarket bodykit. That's why you see so many Honda/Acura guys with license plates on the mesh in the bumper, or on their dashboard.

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Originally posted by Vyrus
Improve on Sarona quality and find a place for the license plate to go and you're set. I think everyone agrees the Sarona kit looks good, especially Piopremiers, but their quality is another thing.
-Cyrus
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Apr 7, 2002 | 11:25 AM
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Originally posted by Shadow
That's why you see so many Honda/Acura guys with license plates ...on their dashboard.
That's illegal around here. Maybe someone can make a mount for it to fit in the large air damn. I mean afterall it's just 2 screws. Or maybe a mount can be made to come out of the large airdamn so that it can hand where is normaly does. That seems feasible - the license plate would use the 2 screws on the bottom... Sorry to make a such a big deal of it but it might matter to some as it is the law around here.
-Cyrus
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Apr 7, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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No, I definitely understand. I'm just not too familiar with how to solve the problem. Here in Georgia, we don't need front plates, so I don't get a chance to see too many modified cars and how they attached their front plates. But any ideas you have I'll definitely consider.

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Originally posted by Vyrus

That's illegal around here. Maybe someone can make a mount for it to fit in the large air damn. I mean afterall it's just 2 screws. Or maybe a mount can be made to come out of the large airdamn so that it can hand where is normaly does. That seems feasible - the license plate would use the 2 screws on the bottom... Sorry to make a such a big deal of it but it might matter to some as it is the law around here.
-Cyrus
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Apr 7, 2002 | 11:30 AM
  #6  
Very Nice, I'd be in on it
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Apr 7, 2002 | 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by Shadow
Oh the quality would be much better. I'm having the kit made locally now so I won't have to worry about quality control so much, I can just drive down to the shop. But I'm not really sure what can be done about the license plate thing. It's the inherent disadvantage with any fiberglass aftermarket bodykit. That's why you see so many Honda/Acura guys with license plates on the mesh in the bumper, or on their dashboard.

It's illegal there?? Over here in MO, You just need a rear plate.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 12:22 PM
  #8  
Very nice. I really like the front and the sides. Though I am not a fan of the rear. Its way too friggin big.

Though I wont get this kit as I just put my Stillen on....
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Apr 7, 2002 | 01:40 PM
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where are you from that it is such a problem to not have a front plate.. i lived in new jersey and still do when i am not at school and i never had my front plate on, it was always on my dash in the corner... never had any problem.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 01:45 PM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler
where are you from that it is such a problem to not have a front plate.. i lived in new jersey and still do when i am not at school and i never had my front plate on, it was always on my dash in the corner... never had any problem.
Virginia. I couldn't even pass inspection with a windsheild banner on my car (and it was less that 6" down from the top). This damn state sucks (no radar detectors, no banners, have to have plate )
-Cyrus
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Apr 7, 2002 | 02:49 PM
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Re: Body Kit Style: Need your opinion
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Originally posted by Shadow
What do you guys think of this kit?
https://maxima.org/forums/showthread...5&pagenumber=1
It's original and very hot but I think it might look better with more of a lip/flare at the front instead of boxed.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 03:10 PM
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Shadow,

I love the sides. Will they flow good with my Stillen front lip? They look like they would. And about that rear peice, is it a whole bumper replacement? If so then I couldn't get it becuase of my duals.

Any idea's of the prices? Hopefully these will be polyurethane like stillens. I would probubly be looking into the side skirts and finish my kit off with $tealin's rears.

Can anyone photoshop those pics and make the car black? (*cough* GTR_Rider, Soundmike, *Cough*). I love the air damns on the side skirts, but would it really be worth it, I don't know if it would be entirely visible on a darker car.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 03:20 PM
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shadow: did you see how maxgurl97 mount her plate? what about that way like inside the grill? or outside the grill.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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Why don't we remanufacture Sarona's kit so that its quality is not an issue? The kit Shadow has on his car looks great and no changes are necessary except quality.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by JoJo428m


It's illegal there?? Over here in MO, You just need a rear plate.
actually, you need the front also....check your laws, my buddy just got a ticket for it a couple monthes ago.....
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Apr 7, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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Originally posted by Soon2BMaxed
actually, you need the front also....check your laws, my buddy just got a ticket for it a couple monthes ago.....
I musta read wrong then. I was seein if neons were illegal cuz in some places it is. And I thought it said you only needed your rear. O well, my bad
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Apr 7, 2002 | 04:22 PM
  #17  
Yea, I got it mixed up right about here:

If the Department of Revenue gives you two plates, you must place one on the front and one on the back of your vehicle. If you have a trailer or a motorcycle, you will only receive one plate, which must be on the back of your vehicle.

I mixed the two sentences together
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Apr 7, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack


And about that rear peice, is it a whole bumper replacement?

yes
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Apr 7, 2002 | 06:16 PM
  #19  
Once again you guys are going off topic from the original post. I know the front license plate is important but shadow is asking opinion about the kit.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 06:25 PM
  #20  
It looks sweet . I'm just not feelin the rear. It's just, Out there i guess. Keep the rear, use the front bumper and get the stillen skirts/sides. If only I could put it on a 3rd gen, that would be pretty phat!!!
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Apr 7, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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shadow i like the kit and would definately be interested. piopremier did a great job on it.

as for the plate... in ny we need a front plate (yes it's a big deal in queens - i get a ticket for it everytime i try to go a few days without it). the modded cars around here just put it in the lower grille onto some mesh and it works fine.
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Apr 7, 2002 | 06:45 PM
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Apr 7, 2002 | 06:48 PM
  #23  
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Originally posted by gtr_rider
Do you mind posting a picture that works?
-Cyrus
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Apr 7, 2002 | 07:28 PM
  #24  
not a fan of the kit. With me its leaning on the side of: wouldnt mind seeing it or a little ricy, but me personally i would not buy one.

What happen to ur kit shadow?
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Apr 7, 2002 | 08:16 PM
  #25  
well thanks to those who have said good things about it i worked pretty hard on it. As far as what were asking here is the front bumper only. Were trying to guage intrest on if it will sell or not. As of now there are only 3 kits we can get as a maxima driver. The Razzi kit, the stillen which is just a lip, or the Sarona which is really a stillen lip attached to the stock bumper. I wanted another option. Something that wasn't the regular wide body, super aggressive, riced out look. So i figured that the maxima is a nice clean car and i wanted to keep that look and add a little kick. That is what i came up with. I wanted to get it done in time for spring break in daytona since that is the hopped up car meca. In a sea of black widow, and large mouth kits mine stood out. The guys in the car with me were like, People are taking pics of your car like crazy man. People were asking me where i got it, and telling me how much they like it so i was pleased. Bottom line is were trying to give Maxima owners another choice so if ya like it let us know so we can get it to ya. Later
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Apr 7, 2002 | 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by piopremier
well thanks to those who have said good things about it i worked pretty hard on it. As far as what were asking here is the front bumper only. Were trying to guage intrest on if it will sell or not. As of now there are only 3 kits we can get as a maxima driver. The Razzi kit, the stillen which is just a lip, or the Sarona which is really a stillen lip attached to the stock bumper. I wanted another option. Something that wasn't the regular wide body, super aggressive, riced out look. So i figured that the maxima is a nice clean car and i wanted to keep that look and add a little kick. That is what i came up with. I wanted to get it done in time for spring break in daytona since that is the hopped up car meca. In a sea of black widow, and large mouth kits mine stood out. The guys in the car with me were like, People are taking pics of your car like crazy man. People were asking me where i got it, and telling me how much they like it so i was pleased. Bottom line is were trying to give Maxima owners another choice so if ya like it let us know so we can get it to ya. Later
I think it's time you, me, and nada meet up here in lake mary!
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Apr 8, 2002 | 02:14 PM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack


I think it's time you, me, and nada meet up here in lake mary!
sure, we need to have another o-town/tampa meet.
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Apr 8, 2002 | 03:21 PM
  #28  
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Originally posted by Vyrus

Do you mind posting a picture that works?
-Cyrus
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Apr 8, 2002 | 07:45 PM
  #29  
before may 2nd let's meet up..
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Apr 8, 2002 | 07:49 PM
  #30  
before may 2nd let's meet up.. orlando please, my car does not enjoy 95 in miami!!
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Apr 8, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler
before may 2nd let's meet up.. orlando please, my car does not enjoy 95 in miami!!
95 in miami? Whats wrong with it? Maybe some holes here and there but its pretty good Highway, just ride the Turnpike if you gots money.
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Apr 8, 2002 | 10:24 PM
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Originally posted by gtr_rider


95 in miami? Whats wrong with it? Maybe some holes here and there but its pretty good Highway, just ride the Turnpike if you gots money.
worst section of road ever. i swear i almost lost my life over some of those bumps..
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