Costs Relating To Fitment Of Bodykits

[DECIM8]

Hey guys and gals,

Interest in the costs related to fitting a bodykit, Ive been quoted in the range of $400 for just a front bar and up to $1500 for full bodykit fitment.

Is this normal? It seems overly expensive for body work IMO but unsure as Im sure alot of time is taken with fitment and painting.

If anyone could give me a yey or ney on if this is correct pricing or not that would be great.

Thanks

Nathaniel

P.S search engine is down.

Edited January 29, 2009 by DECIM8

[vidospace]

I paid 600 for a full fit and paint on my front bar. Well worth the extra. Came out a treat!

[Pattygtst]

Put it this way here in WA at fibrevision (very well known) i paid 1100 for Paint & Fit of a full bodykit.

$1500 for fitment only is a f**ken joke. Even if it was paint (stock colour) and fit thats still expensive.

[stuartr32]

I paid $1800 for a full kit painted and fitted on the S15. that was expensive but i got a good job

[PSI Parts]

That is a pretty normal quote. There can be a lot of work to create a seamless look. The most expensive part is the actual painting.

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

yeah.. parts require modifications here and there.. had the front bar cut at the back and side holes to fit intercooler & piping.. but yeah majority is in the painting... usually more expensive gives better job.. or don't accept it and tell them to do better LOL

i'd get a written quote cause you get some who add more costs as it goes along due to some fiberglass requiring modification to fit (some fiberglass can be shocking fitments)

[PR34CH]

it shouldnt be too much more than 1.2K

try XTREME Bodykits at warwick farm they quoted me $950 for a kit and $400 for a front bar is normal

[DECIM8]

It is the "premier" body kit fitter in sydney, and will be sprayed by the most known sprayer on here so I assume its all in line then. Perhaps test fit before it goes in to see if its needed.

[PR34CH]

out of curiosity.. what bodykit did you get??

[DECIM8]

time will tell combined a few

[s13_Skyline_inside]

if your going to keep us in teh dark then you gotta post up pics of the finished product

[R-SPEC]

i dont get it... whats so hard about fitting a kit? why not get it painted profesionally and bolt it on yourself?

ive pulled mine apart a million times, nothing to it. should save you a decent amount...

[DECIM8]

Yeap, dont think there is alot to fitment I may go about it with fitting and painting myself however unsure If I have the time. Time will tell.

Photos will be posted Id imagine 1 months time you'll spot a new post in the R34 photos section.

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

hey r-spec do you mean you've fitted yours before.. or you've just unbolted what was already there.. some of these kits don't always line up correctly and require some modifications.. or need some grinding out to clear parts.. now im not saying it's hard but they arent just a simple unbolt.. bolt on job.. they come as a blank.. no holes.. my do-luck bar was also diferent to the impul bar that used to be on it.. it required some brackets to be made..

EDIT: But +1 for having a crack yourself.. should be able to have a go without wrecking anything.. just remember.. Check twice.. Cut once..

Edited February 3, 2009 by .:: GimpS-R34 ::.

[DECIM8]

Wow... you have a do luck bar, how hard is that to drive around with? You hit alot of shit?

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

LOL depends.. it has alot more hassle yeah.. i'm getting my driveway cut to the road so i don't gotta crab the driveway.. it isnt the best bar for gettting everywhere.. but it looks absolute porn and it well worth it.. but i also had an extremely lowered VT and am quite used to noticing where to be careful and how to tackle ostacles.. i really would love it in plastic cause then they are so much better taking the knocks..

[Lil_Lucky]

Give it a go yourself first mate. No harm in trying i guess. But like others have said, most a lot of fiberglass kits are a pain to fit. Jus a matter of CBFness lol

[DECIM8]

mmm I do have alot of CBF-ness! This is a very good point lol

Doluck might be a choice ive got something else in mind though... See how she goes.