i'll take one from Misha in a group buy

 

Just call him and tell him of the 6speed post and that you want the same deal as me (edwin). $1180 shipped with both lips can't be beat

Edwin

 

Edwin, I am considering going this route. Keep us posted! Thanks.

 

Chris,

Will do. I plan on doing a full write-up

Edwin

 

Sweet ... got a call from a freight company and they will be delivering my bumper tomorrow Will post pics when I get it in.

Edwin

 

Awesome. Take lots of pics.

 

There is no replicas in a urethane?? I live in queens and would not play with fiberglass

 

Bumper arrived as scheduled on friday. All parts were included (radiator ducts, two lips and front bumper).

Here are my first impressions:

LIPS: Large lip fits fine over the bumper but the small lip does not fit well. My bodyman came over to the house to look at it and says he can get it to fit but it will take work. Hoping to hear back from Misha on whether my small lip was a bad batch or they are all like this. The lips are extremely "flimsy". I'm not sure how the real ones are or even other replica kits but I will be having mine reinforced with fiberglass to make it thicker.


Ducts: The ducts appear to "fill" the bumper hole well. More results/pics on tuesday when we do an actual test fit. The finish on the ducts are not that clean. I'll have pics later on tonight to show you what I mean. It will need to be cleaned up by a shop.

Bumper: Bumper looks pretty good. As with all fiberglass replica kits, there are small waves in the fg but nothing extremely bad. Once again, my bodyman said it will take work to get it done "perfect" but it can be done. More on the actual fitment on tuesday night.

I've taken pics and will upload them tonight. Stay tuned

Edwin

 

Can't wait...

 

Cool! Looking forward to seeing it.

 

Update: Just got a response back from Misha and apparently the smaller lip is what it is. I guess I'll let my bodyman take care of it. Pics to come tonight

Edwin

 

thats too bad that so much works has to be done to get to look good... I wonder if other brands are any better?

 

Let me throw in a disclaimer

My thoughts/opinions of the kit is solely based on my own and my very meticulous, very experienced bodyman. I am goign to be as thorough and objective as I can so anyone interested in these replica kits will know what they are getting into. The lips aren't "that" big of a deal. Like I mentioned, the large lip fits well, it's just the lower one that needs some work/trimming.

The real test is tomorrow night when we actually try to mount the TA front on the car. I don't expect any problems b/c I believe that Misha has a reputation to uphold and won't sell/broker bad parts.

Edwin

 

This is the reason why I haven't done this yet, I have used Misha's products in the past and they have been of good quality.Can't wait to see the pics.....

 

Glad to be of service As we all know, Misha makes and sell good products. The TA bumper is not made by Misha but he "brokers" it I suppose. I'm sure he wouldn't do that if it's bad quality.

FYI, I know a lot of people that get these kits don't bother with the ducts b/c it can be difficult to mount. I'm determined and have confidence that my guy can do the work so I'll post before and after pics to show the "work" involved to get these things put on.

Oh, for those that are on the fence about getting this kit, remember that all FG kits need some work/trimming to be done. Any competent bodyshop can make it work if the kit is a good fit.

Edwin