Who else is a fan of the Australian ST-R lip kit?
09-12-2006, 06:22 PM
#1
Who else is a fan of the Australian ST-R lip kit?
Ever since I came to this site, I've always like the way leei35, metaorbit, and kingofsorrow's cars looked. While getting the lip kit from Australia is no problem, and can be done, I think if a sponsor....cough Paradox can make a replica for like $200 for the front or something and same $ for the back, it'll sell really well! Anyone else agree?
09-12-2006, 07:17 PM
#2
Re: Who else is a fan of the Australian ST-R lip kit?
I think it sucks.
Eh, that'll never happen, especially considering how Harry's already spent the time and money to copy a kit for the A33 that [seemingly] no one has bought.
Just cough up the money and have it shipped from down under or buy the kit Harry's got now. I seriously doubt there's enough interest/potential sales to warrant what you suggest. Not that it's a bad idea...it's just probably not a good business idea.
I think it sucks.
Eh, that'll never happen, especially considering how Harry's already spent the time and money to copy a kit for the A33 that [seemingly] no one has bought.
Just cough up the money and have it shipped from down under or buy the kit Harry's got now. I seriously doubt there's enough interest/potential sales to warrant what you suggest. Not that it's a bad idea...it's just probably not a good business idea.
09-12-2006, 07:21 PM
#3
Originally Posted by MetaOrbit
Eh, that'll never happen, especially considering how Harry's already spent the time and money to copy a kit for the A33 that [seemingly] no one has bought.
09-12-2006, 08:12 PM
#4
I would love to go spend tons of money on my car, but I'm broke. I'm trying to pay this thing off at the end of 6 months. (21.85% interest SUX) Not to mention I spend 470 a month on Insurance. I'm just doing DIY mods right now. (Other than suspension and side markers)
Otherwise, I'd easily dish out cash for a body kit.
Otherwise, I'd easily dish out cash for a body kit.
09-12-2006, 08:15 PM
#5
Originally Posted by mydecember1985
I would love to go spend tons of money on my car, but I'm broke. I'm trying to pay this thing off at the end of 6 months. (21.85% interest SUX) Not to mention I spend 470 a month on Insurance.
09-12-2006, 08:36 PM
#6
Originally Posted by n3985
21.85% interest and 470/month insurance!!??? O_O What's your credit history and driving history like
Absolutely NO credit history. Had a cell phone for 2 years in my name. Every thing else I pay cash for. Rent, bills, insurance, CARS. This is the very first thing I've financed. I dont even have a credit card. (I'm a server and I constantly have cash on me)
The driving record's a lil bad. (I'm a magnet for cops
)I KID YOU NOT WHEN I SAY I HAVE GOTTEN OVER 50 TICKETS/WARNINGS.
most of them are non-moving violations like loud music, minor equipment violations, etc... but my moving ones(points on my license) are:
Driving while license suspended
Speeding
Speeding
Failure to yeild
Passing in no passing zone
and Driving with no headlights
I've had my car searched I think 8-9 times. Sniffed by K-9 twice. Patted down bout 5-6 times.
I've really learned to keep the music down and my foot off the gas. Last time I got a TICKET was almost a year ago, but I got a warning 2 months ago for the blue lights in the side markers.
09-13-2006, 04:10 AM
#7
Originally Posted by n3985
hang on, the Paradox kit is a replica of the Signature kit? (or whatever the VIP style one is in Japan which costs $2000)
09-13-2006, 07:10 AM
#8
I don't understand why the Paradox guys refuse to update their site with some decent pictures of their body kit. I probably would have bought it a long time ago, but I have yet to see some quality pictures.
09-13-2006, 08:47 AM
#9
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The reason I believe nobody is buying the Paradox Evolution copy is because I don't even think anyone has heard if the kit is even done yet. I've seen pics of the front lip and side skirts, but even after many requests still haven't seen ANY pictures of the rear. If the kit is actually in production Paradox needs to do a much better job promoting it or they are bound to take a loss on this one.
The main reason I am staying away from the paradox kit is the fact that it is fiberglass. I have seen way to many FG kits start cracking and looking like crap. Side skirts and rear are probably fine as long as it is a quality glassing job, but the front will not last long especially if you are lowered which many of us are. I scrape my chin all the time, so with a fiberglass lip that is an inch or two lower... I foresee problems. If someone were to come out with a Poly replica of the signature kit I would be all over that.
So for now Ill just keep looking at the ST-R lips with the stock side skirts, and the rear will just be lonely (Not a big fan of the ST-R rears). Sometimes it makes me glad to be back at school and not have money burning a hole in my pocket.
The main reason I am staying away from the paradox kit is the fact that it is fiberglass. I have seen way to many FG kits start cracking and looking like crap. Side skirts and rear are probably fine as long as it is a quality glassing job, but the front will not last long especially if you are lowered which many of us are. I scrape my chin all the time, so with a fiberglass lip that is an inch or two lower... I foresee problems. If someone were to come out with a Poly replica of the signature kit I would be all over that.
So for now Ill just keep looking at the ST-R lips with the stock side skirts, and the rear will just be lonely (Not a big fan of the ST-R rears). Sometimes it makes me glad to be back at school and not have money burning a hole in my pocket.
09-13-2006, 09:11 AM
#10
Toally Agree
Originally Posted by clayman88
I don't understand why the Paradox guys refuse to update their site with some decent pictures of their body kit. I probably would have bought it a long time ago, but I have yet to see some quality pictures.
09-13-2006, 09:47 AM
#11
There are pictures of the rear piece on the website. Just not pictures of it mounted.
And the kit is flexible fiberglass, so it will be more flexible/durable than conventional fiberglass.
And the kit is flexible fiberglass, so it will be more flexible/durable than conventional fiberglass.
09-13-2006, 02:06 PM
#12
Originally Posted by clayman88
I don't understand why the Paradox guys refuse to update their site with some decent pictures of their body kit. I probably would have bought it a long time ago, but I have yet to see some quality pictures.
The price on our website is the price of the kit including shipping. We have
been waiting for installed pictures from one of our customers but he has
not been able to come through yet. I must also let you know that we will be
discontinuing this kit soon so it will no longer be available from us once
it has been. There is no specific date yet as it is still under negotiation.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Harry Liu
President
Paradox Systems, LLC
hliu@paradox-systems.com
been waiting for installed pictures from one of our customers but he has
not been able to come through yet. I must also let you know that we will be
discontinuing this kit soon so it will no longer be available from us once
it has been. There is no specific date yet as it is still under negotiation.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Harry Liu
President
Paradox Systems, LLC
hliu@paradox-systems.com
I'll share pics if I do though 
09-13-2006, 02:36 PM
#13
WARNING to those who are going to purchase the STR side skirts from Australia:
They are little bit different from the OEM I35s side sills!!! They look more sporty to me, but i can't say they're better at all. Also the skirts are unpainted and made by a company in New Zeland for Nissan-Australia.....
That's all
They are little bit different from the OEM I35s side sills!!! They look more sporty to me, but i can't say they're better at all. Also the skirts are unpainted and made by a company in New Zeland for Nissan-Australia.....
That's all
09-13-2006, 02:54 PM
#14
Originally Posted by brio_max
WARNING to those who are going to purchase the STR side skirts from Australia:
They are little bit different from the OEM I35s side sills!!! They look more sporty to me, but i can't say they're better at all. Also the skirts are unpainted and made by a company in New Zeland for Nissan-Australia.....
That's all
They are little bit different from the OEM I35s side sills!!! They look more sporty to me, but i can't say they're better at all. Also the skirts are unpainted and made by a company in New Zeland for Nissan-Australia.....
That's all
09-13-2006, 03:25 PM
#15
Originally Posted by MetaOrbit
Probably a non-issue for the US folks. Makes more sense $ wise to purchase the side skirts here.
The price was 560 USD shipped to Europe, but that's not important...!
09-13-2006, 03:53 PM
#16
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Posts: 45
Originally Posted by clayman88
I don't understand why the Paradox guys refuse to update their site with some decent pictures of their body kit. I probably would have bought it a long time ago, but I have yet to see some quality pictures.
09-14-2006, 07:26 AM
#17
So $560 shipped for the ST-R sideskirts? How about for the front & rear? I keep hearing about these Australian kits, but is there an actual website to see this stuff and order it? Or, is it all over the phone? Whats the actual company that mekes them? Can anyone give me a total cost for front/rear/skideskirts shipped? Thanks!
09-14-2006, 07:33 AM
#18
Originally Posted by clayman88
So $560 shipped for the ST-R sideskirts? How about for the front & rear? I keep hearing about these Australian kits, but is there an actual website to see this stuff and order it? Or, is it all over the phone? Whats the actual company that mekes them? Can anyone give me a total cost for front/rear/skideskirts shipped? Thanks!
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