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04-11-2012, 08:56 PM
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#1 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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240SX 89-94 GPS Z1 style side skirts 2/3D
And have any of you bought from rocketz? they're located in Richmond. Might pick up the whole kit tomorrow, as i plan on painting my car white. My car currently looks like this 
89 240sx
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04-11-2012, 09:04 PM
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#2 | | 10psi aint enough...
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Rocketz has been in operation for years...Dealt with them since 2002.
Good guys and service.
Fitment should be ok depending if mold was made correct to fit lol...
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04-11-2012, 09:07 PM
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#3 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by HondaGuy  Rocketz has been in operation for years...Dealt with them since 2002.
Good guys and service.
Fitment should be ok depending if mold was made correct to fit lol... | Hmm thx bro. I hope it fits considering my car is a 1989 240sx.
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04-11-2012, 09:10 PM
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#4 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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You get what you pay for. They're good guys there though. I've bought from them multiple times. It's convenient not having to wait for "ebay quality" items
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04-11-2012, 09:22 PM
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#5 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by smaggs You get what you pay for. They're good guys there though. I've bought from them multiple times. It's convenient not having to wait for "ebay quality" items | Yeah, I hate waiting for stuff lol. Glad to know that they're a reputable shop.
Its too bad that they dont have a wider selection though.....
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04-11-2012, 09:26 PM
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#6 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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rice....
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04-11-2012, 09:42 PM
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#7 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by ilmatic rice.... | how so?
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04-11-2012, 09:44 PM
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#8 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Originally Posted by infin8 how so? | Making a slow car look fast. To each his own though, it's not like you are going to put decals on the side and a fart can on the tailpipe...
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Originally Posted by infin8 ???...i have a RB20DET in my car....not slow.
Im looking to fix up the exterior of my car because the matte black paint job is horrible and I have no rear bumper.
edit: and no, I'm not going to put decals all over my car. However, it does have a 3" exhaust. It came like that when I traded my car for it. | Ah, my bad then. I wasn't aware of that. Carry on.
Last edited by Mr.C; 04-12-2012 at 01:02 AM.
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04-11-2012, 09:45 PM
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#9 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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Originally Posted by ilmatic rice.... | I'm actually diggin the old body skirts more than the new one but I'm not gonna go against your decision, its your decision.
I do not think it is rice at all. Although thats my opinion..
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04-11-2012, 09:46 PM
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#10 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by Mr.C Making a slow car look fast. To each his own though, it's not like you are going to put decals on the side and a fart can on the tailpipe...
...right? | ???...i have a RB20DET in my car....not slow.
Im looking to fix up the exterior of my car because the matte black paint job is horrible and I have no rear bumper.
edit: and no, I'm not going to put decals all over my car. However, it does have a 3" exhaust. It came like that when I traded my car for it.
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04-11-2012, 09:50 PM
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#11 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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read thread name
looked at op's name
Not Timpo? 
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04-11-2012, 09:50 PM
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#12 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by The_AK read thread name
looked at op's name
Not Timpo? | que?
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04-11-2012, 09:54 PM
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#13 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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For one all body parts on that website is rice.... if rocketz gave me a free body kit with the catch being I would have to install it onto my car I would decline.
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04-11-2012, 09:56 PM
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#14 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by infin8 ???...i have a RB20DET in my car....not slow.
Im looking to fix up the exterior of my car because the matte black paint job is horrible and I have no rear bumper.
edit: and no, I'm not going to put decals all over my car. However, it does have a 3" exhaust. It came like that when I traded my car for it. |
oh your car must be fast with the cheapest way of saying "i got a skyline engine" 
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04-11-2012, 09:58 PM
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#15 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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Originally Posted by infin8 que? | Timpo es una broma en revscene y le gustan ricer bodykits. 
No nosotros gustamos bodykits de Timpo.
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Originally Posted by toyota86 the guys over at lambo vancouver said there are 60-70 pre-orders already. don't quote me though. | | |
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04-11-2012, 09:59 PM
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#16 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Well this is discouraging...everyones hating lol. Anyways, what do you guys suggest?
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04-11-2012, 10:00 PM
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#17 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by ilmatic oh your car must be fast with the cheapest way of saying "i got a skyline engine" | Do you even have a car?
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04-11-2012, 10:00 PM
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#18 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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^get an legit aero kit where one piece cost more than a replica kit combined
EDIT:  I have a s13 too and im saving up for the oem type x kit which the front bumper kit is 720 alone.... doing it right > doing it wrong then right
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04-11-2012, 10:02 PM
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#19 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by ilmatic ^get an legit aero kit where one piece cost more than a replica kit combined
EDIT: I have a s13 too and im saving up for the oem type x kit which the front bumper kit is 720 alone.... doing it right > doing it wrong then right | Lol, i was just wondering. Damn...I guess im gonna use my tax return on a new kit. Im lookin at pics of the aero...looks nice
Any websites that you could recommend... Other then ebay? really appreciate it.
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04-11-2012, 10:03 PM
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#20 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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Originally Posted by infin8 Well this is discouraging...everyones hating lol. Anyways, what do you guys suggest? | Would suggest not getting any bodykits by manufactures that have an X or a Z in their name.
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04-11-2012, 10:04 PM
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#21 | | I am Hook'd on RS
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Originally Posted by The_AK Would suggest not getting any bodykits by manufactures that have an X or a Z in their name. | Whats a reputable place to buy kits from? Im looking to buy it this month...
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04-11-2012, 10:07 PM
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#22 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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^look into some of the sponsors here, i'd suggest checking with Image In Motion and Overseas Auto.
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Originally Posted by toyota86 the guys over at lambo vancouver said there are 60-70 pre-orders already. don't quote me though. | | |
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04-11-2012, 10:14 PM
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#23 | | Ask me about how I answered the question "How fat is TOO fat?"
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Also, looking at their website it looks like this might have potential given that you plan to swap your rims out too Nissan S13 Silvia BB Wide style Front Bumper FRP
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Originally Posted by toyota86 the guys over at lambo vancouver said there are 60-70 pre-orders already. don't quote me though. | | |
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04-11-2012, 10:16 PM
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#24 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Hey rockets has some decent replicas! It is true tho u get what u pay for, some reps fit fine
Some are terrible!
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04-11-2012, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ilmatic ^get an legit aero kit where one piece cost more than a replica kit combined
EDIT: I have a s13 too and im saving up for the oem type x kit which the front bumper kit is 720 alone.... doing it right > doing it wrong then right | 
This reminds me of that stupid FC thread a couple years back...
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