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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 01:09 AM
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I just noticed the bedsides are the stock bedsides that they yanked outwards to get a pre-runner look instead of going with legit aftermarket panels. The more I look at that thing, the crappier it gets. Seriously half-assed workmanship.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 02:00 AM
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Hmmmmmm, my bumpers not going into production for another 4 weeks... Could always just get the hood and fenders and source the rest myself. I need to replace both fenders as it is anyways...
Good gravy you mean you like the craftsmanship of that craptastic piece of shipoopie?

Wow.

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The fit and finish of that set up is absolute shipoopie. That grill is nothing but a blow-molded shell over the stock surround and then held in place by those massive Torx bits. Black ABS plastic valance is more shipoopie on top of the overwhelming shipoopie that kit represents. While I'm sure a bunch of blind monkeys were chosen for fabricating that front end, the awesomeness of the shipoopie adds to the overall shipoopiness.

What absolutely kills it for me is the whole shipoopie craftsmanship. I mean, Apoc, even with your terrible Photoshop skills, if you used P/shop on a picture, your P/shop would look better
I fixed your post, Matt.

In closing, let me say this, about the craftsmanship...


And yes, before someone posts, that's how I really feel.

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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 06:37 AM
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And yes, before someone posts, that's how I really feel.

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Tell us how you really feel... it seems you're hiding behind your words


 
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 06:58 AM
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WOW, the fit and finish is very similar to the quality of a late 1980's Trabant some of which were actually comprised of papier-mâché.






But hey, for $1400 you can look like a complete douche.
 

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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 07:08 AM
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Compressed wool and cardboard. C'mon man, they weren't that bad. haha Need a Brezhnev hat to be stylin'.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 01:51 PM
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For those members named Apoc who have trouble hearing (reading? LOL) allow me to reiterate....




Clarity ensues.

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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Stewart_H
For those members names Apoc who have trouble hearing (reading? LOL) allow me to reiterate....




Clarity ensues.

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If you want one but are afraid to "Come out of the 2010 swap closet" just do it already. We love you, no matter what choices (even this horrid one) you make.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2015 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Krazee Matt
The more I look at that thing, the crappier it gets. Seriously half-assed workmanship.
This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Your not as krazee as I thought
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by LivingLarge
This ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Your not as krazee as I thought
Well hey thanks bud

I'll probably prove you wrong as soon as the trans is rebuilt and the new turbo and tunes are done... Top speed record will be shattered, and my body will probably be shortly behind that lol.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 07:56 AM
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I think I like my burned fender, busted out grille and body-slammed hood better...

It looks like someone's 16-year old busted out the bondo can for the first time, and dear ol' dad painted over it to make him feel better.

And that hood- it just has way too much going on for my tastes. Way to busy up there...
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse
If you want one but are afraid to "Come out of the 2010 swap closet" just do it already. We love you, no matter what choices (even this horrid one) you make.
We are a judgement free group.......NOT! LOL
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 10:03 AM
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I think a big part of it is the paint color. Had they gone with a simple color it wouldn't be as bad.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 11:14 AM
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I think a big part of it is the paint color. Had they gone with a simple color it wouldn't be as bad.
Get your eyes checked. The thing is ****ing nasty.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Get your eyes checked. The thing is ****ing nasty.
What I mean is flashy paint makes everything more noticeable. Had they painted it white of a simple grey it wouldn't show the flaws nearly as bad
 
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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Also it looks like a nitro truck the more I look at it lol
 
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