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Need some advice/tips on getting a body kit -
12-21-03, 05:42 PM
i think the saleen kit looks awesome, and im thinking of getting one, only i need some more general info on it im only 15 now, so i dont even have the car yet, but im paying for an 03 gt in a few months. so if some of u guys could help me out here, i'd appreciate it.
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12-22-03, 02:16 PM
What information in particular?
I have read about many people’s experience adding Saleen kits to their Stang. Often, they report needing to do a lot of prep work on the body pieces before they are ready to paint. Also, make sure the paint shop you choose is experienced painting urethane parts. The paint needs flex additive added in order for it to adhere well to the urethane.
Good luck with your plan.
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12-22-03, 05:54 PM
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What information in particular?
I have read about many people’s experience adding Saleen kits to their Stang. Often, they report needing to do a lot of prep work on the body pieces before they are ready to paint. Also, make sure the paint shop you choose is experienced painting urethane parts. The paint needs flex additive added in order for it to adhere well to the urethane.
Good luck with your plan.
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thanx, some info like where to paint it, where to install..how to install it. u know, generally.
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12-28-03, 02:00 AM
would the dealer paint shop be good enough? I also heard that the overall cost would be around $3k-$5k including the $1k body kit... is that what I should be expecting?
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i just had a saleen kit installed -
01-05-04, 04:39 PM
I just had my Saleen kit installed about a week ago. The body shop that did it for me said that it did require alot of prepping before paint. The Saleen parts are pretty much raw and in bad condition. It takes $$$ to get it looking right. My body shop in particular had problems with the back bumper, they couldnt get it to fit right for two days. It still is on wrong, I scrape the ground when I drive. They are fixing that tomorrow though. The kit looks awesome though and I would recommend buying it over any other kit. It just looks the best. I have paid 2800.00 just to buy the kit and get it painted/installed.
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01-05-04, 10:59 PM
Not to discourage you but.... if you are even contemplating installing the kit yourself.... be prepared for a possible nightmare! my brother installed his own and although it came out decent.... it was a PITA!! they definitely do not slip right on in the slightest bit.
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I just had my Saleen kit installed about a week ago. The body shop that did it for me said that it did require alot of prepping before paint. The Saleen parts are pretty much raw and in bad condition. It takes $$$ to get it looking right. My body shop in particular had problems with the back bumper, they couldnt get it to fit right for two days. It still is on wrong, I scrape the ground when I drive. They are fixing that tomorrow though. The kit looks awesome though and I would recommend buying it over any other kit. It just looks the best. I have paid 2800.00 just to buy the kit and get it painted/installed.
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09-11-04, 03:33 AM
I've heard that Cervini's Saleen copy kit for Fox bodied Mustangs are better quality and better fitting that the real Saleen kits. Anyone know about this for sure?
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09-11-04, 12:35 PM
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I've heard that Cervini's Saleen copy kit for Fox bodied Mustangs are better quality and better fitting that the real Saleen kits. Anyone know about this for sure?
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We just hung new (factory Saleen) sides and front on my '85 earlier this year, and there was not anything that was too dificult about it.
Work was done mostly by my friend who is also a Saleen owner, and he didn't complain too much.
I would get the OE Saleen parts for a real Saleen.
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09-11-04, 03:38 PM
i got my kit from saleen for my 01 for about 1500. painted and put on for about 800. the only thing that didn't fit good was the rear bumper, but it only needed to be cut to fit.
go fast stuff, and shiny stuff.
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09-15-04, 11:03 AM
1500.00 for prep and paint on mine, and yea it needed alot of prep work.
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09-27-04, 04:22 AM
has anyone seen those kits advertised on Ebay for around $350? I think they are made by Ground Dynamics ( http://www.grounddynamics.com/merchant/mainpage.htm ) who has a Saleen replica kit in there for around $450 (not including wing or graphics)...couldn't be too much worse than what I'm hearing for the Saleen kits as far as fitment goes? Plus its about half price...
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