body kit or no bodykit

blueoval · 19-10-2009, 10:41 AM

Ok guys I need you guys opinion on whether to body kit my car or not. There has been many a discussion as to whether or not it will kill the 'sleeper' appeal or not.

My initial idea for my car was to do under bonnet mods and keep the outside looking fairly basic. But since I have got the 18s and the rear bootlip, the rest of the car looks kinda average in my opinion and in someway doesnt really match. But Id like others opinions.

Please vote and perhaps give me an explanation or suggestions to what would be best.

Fairmont kit
FRONT

REAR

black mamba · 19-10-2009, 10:47 AM

what sort of body kit you looking at. Seen some sick looking kits on AU's. Probably not worth it if you want to have "stealth"

KR1STO · 19-10-2009, 10:48 AM

I'd go bodykit Shav...

Your colour looks awesome with a kit..

It will change the whole stance of the car giving it a lower, fatter stance..

I don't think it will detract form the sleeper look, as you won't be going over-board with huge bars and wings...

I think with those wheels and bootlip spoiler, your car is screaming for a kit..

i don't think you'll be disappointed with a kit...

DO IT!!!!

blueoval · 19-10-2009, 10:48 AM

was thinking of Fairmont front lip skirt and rear lip skirt for the bumpers.

V3RSAC3 · 19-10-2009, 10:53 AM

Shav you know where I stand.

black mamba · 19-10-2009, 10:58 AM

some xr6 kits going cheap on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-AU-XR6-X...3D10%26ps%3D63

blueoval · 19-10-2009, 11:00 AM

thats a series 1 kit, I want a series 2 IF I were to go the XR one. Which Im not so sure I will.

blueoval · 19-10-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

Shav you know where I stand.

Just say again mate ;)

black mamba · 19-10-2009, 11:02 AM

you only live once Shav - go the xr6 kit! you won't regret it.

RG · 19-10-2009, 11:03 AM

Fairmont front lip with the SII XR side skirts and rear lip.

That way you still get the sleek kit but retain the sleeper look too.

V3RSAC3 · 19-10-2009, 11:04 AM

Go the S3 Fairmont lip kit! It will go off perfectly with your colour!.

Or even the S2 XR Kit.

But go a kit ;) it won't ruin the Stealth look, it will enhance it!.

Or what RG said!. ... But don't go the full XR kit with the lights and everthing. Ew

But it's not a sleeper, deffinalty shav :P

**DJM83** · 19-10-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by RG

Fairmont front lip with the SII XR side skirts and rear lip.

That way you still get the sleek kit but retain the sleeper look too.

Beat me to it Russ, id also add a bobtail too.

Edit- Shav already has one

divine_afg · 19-10-2009, 11:09 AM

One word - KIT

Mr Hardware · 19-10-2009, 11:12 AM

anything BUT the XR kit.

LeadFoot81 · 19-10-2009, 11:32 AM

S2 XR kit with Fairmont lip and no spoiler/or with a boot lip.

Dave_Obsession · 19-10-2009, 11:38 AM

The Fairmont kit FTW IMO - it's so beautifully understated & classy!!! And it won't be too over the top. If I ever went down this path, I'd be getting a S2/3 Fairmont Kit as well...

It's not an XR car, so don't do the XR kit!!! Keep it's identity, don't go creating a hybrid monster!!!

As a few have mentioned already, I think the word you are looking for now is 'sleek' rather than 'stealth'.......but the fairmont kit is tops.

frd906 · 19-10-2009, 11:38 AM

Ts50 Kit With Out The Wing

Cam · 19-10-2009, 11:39 AM

I vote the fairmont kit, its going to look "nice" but still keep it looking sleeperish. Do it!

Dont go XR kit...

Mr Hardware · 19-10-2009, 12:39 PM

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It's not an XR car, so don't do the XR kit!!! Keep it's identity, don't go creating a hybrid monster!!!

Exactly. Its these sort of imbred monsters that are dragging down the good, classy, futuristic look and reputation of the AU Falcon.

Sure, some are done well (JC's old wagon) but the vast majority aren't.

V3RSAC3 · 19-10-2009, 12:57 PM

Shav just ask yourself, "What would Nathan do?!"

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RG · 19-10-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dave93761

The Fairmont kit FTW IMO - it's so beautifully understated & classy!!! And it won't be too over the top. If I ever went down this path, I'd be getting a S2/3 Fairmont Kit as well...

It's not an XR car, so don't do the XR kit!!! Keep it's identity, don't go creating a hybrid monster!!!

As a few have mentioned already, I think the word you are looking for now is 'sleek' rather than 'stealth'.......but the fairmont kit is tops.

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

Exactly. Its these sort of imbred monsters that are dragging down the good, classy, futuristic look and reputation of the AU Falcon.

Sure, some are done well (JC's old wagon) but the vast majority aren't.

You two do realise that having the SII XR side skirts and rear skirt was actually an option for some non-XR's that quite a few chose from factory don't you??

blueoval · 19-10-2009, 01:10 PM

Please keep in mind fellas that I already have the factory fitted side skirts. If I can get something that will compliments these as well as the bootlip spoiler I already have, that would be beneficial.

I realise some have said that the XR side skirts would look the goods, but unless I HAVE to do it, I wont.

Has ANYONE got the fairmont rear bar addition fitted to their cars already?

V3RSAC3 · 19-10-2009, 01:13 PM

Josh!

Mr Hardware · 19-10-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

You two do realise that having the SII XR side skirts and rear skirt was actually an option for some non-XR's that quite a few chose from factory don't you??

Yes, but the vast majority of the public doesn't and just sees a XR clone.
Same story with the commodore of the time, you could get a real nice HoldenByDesign bodykit on your VX but everyone just thought you had mocked up a exec as a clubsport which is incredibly uncool.

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Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

Shav just ask yourself, "What would Nathan do?!"

Exactly! If every AU owner did this, they'd be one classy fleet of cars...

blueoval · 19-10-2009, 01:22 PM

I really dont want to be known as a copy cat. Does anyone here see me as that now?

Ive got nothing against people putting XR kits on fortes/futura's, but that isnt me. Id much rather attempt a milder approach.

But Im not sure if Im overdoing it.

Dave_Obsession · 19-10-2009, 01:29 PM

You wouldn't be Shav....it would look nice - just look at the first picture (with the fairmont front lip) - think about how nice your car (and your car colour) would look with that on!! Smooth!!!!

V3RSAC3 · 19-10-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

I really dont want to be known as a copy cat. Does anyone here see me as that now?

Nobody see's you as that shav!

And there's no way that you would be copying anybody.! ... I didn't mean that like oh what would I do do it as in like copying. I mean like I wouldn't do something to my car that would look poxy or out of place!. That is the only kit that I'd put on my car Shav. ... If I wouldn't put it on my car I wouldn't tell you to either Shav.

RG · 19-10-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

Yes, but the vast majority of the public doesn't and just sees a XR clone.
Same story with the commodore of the time, you could get a real nice HoldenByDesign bodykit on your VX but everyone just thought you had mocked up a exec as a clubsport which is incredibly uncool.

Exactly! If every AU owner did this, they'd be one classy fleet of cars...

So it matters what others think now does it? So what if people think you are "uncool" for having that HBD kit, not that I can recall that actually being the case. Also to the "vast majority" the AU is uncool anyway so what would it matter if an XR kit was added to a non-XR?

If people got upset and had their decisions of cars made by what others thought were "cool" & "uncool" then no one would be driving ex-taxi's either...

Shav just go with what you prefer the look of, not what people here think you should prefer.

HLC · 19-10-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

Go the S3 Fairmont lip kit! It will go off perfectly with your colour!.

Or even the S2 XR Kit.

that is the same kit. :togo: aside from the front bar/lip

anyway, ive got that kit on my car, bar the front lip because i kind of damaged the front skirt when fitting it.... it didnt fit real good...

and it looks awesome.

however, it doesnt make the rear look any lower, if anything it might make it look higher at the rear, however still looks awesome. check my build thread for pics.

HLC · 19-10-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Please keep in mind fellas that I already have the factory fitted side skirts. If I can get something that will compliments these as well as the bootlip spoiler I already have, that would be beneficial.

I realise some have said that the XR side skirts would look the goods, but unless I HAVE to do it, I wont.

Has ANYONE got the fairmont rear bar addition fitted to their cars already?

the Series 2 XR/Fairmont S2/3 skirts are different to the ones that you have fitted already and match up with the front and rear skirts a lot better.

View Poll Results: Bodykit or not bodykit?
Do a fairmont front/rear/side skirts, it will still keep the sleeper feel	19	48.72%
Do an XR kit all round, it will look killer	10	25.64%
Dont be stupid, you'll KILL the sleeper effect. DONT DO ANYTHING FURTHER!	2	5.13%
Just paint up your bootlip and fix your minor paint issues like you said originally.	4	10.26%
A real sleeper would have stock everything externally. Get rid of the wheels and bootlip	4	10.26%
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