body kit advice

[otto1]

I want to buy this bodykit for my jetta im just not sure abouthow nice fiberglass kits fit on jettas.and where would be a good place to get this put on and around what would it cost thanks everyone for all your help

[otto1]

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the rear

[Tuna]

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I'll let the experts chime in but I think fiberglass is not what you want for around this contry, it's flaw being that it cracks and gets stress fractures and whatnot and after a while looks a little worn. But I could be wrong.

I like the front bumper though.

[Kor]

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At Jason already said, Fiberglass has some drawbacks. Generally it is less precisely made, and so the fit of the body kit pieces will be "off". For example, the seams will not be lined up with your body panels. It is also harder to shape and generally will cost more to have installed for these reasons. Next, it is more likely to crack, especially on small impacts and at extreme temperatures.

Some companies these days have more advanced fiberglass materials, using a lot of plastics and creating a more durable kit. However, other companies, especially the cheaper/knockoff companies make infamously fragile pieces.

I do like the look of the front a lot, good luck with your decision!

[Mr. Burns]

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Take it from somebody who knows.... fibreglass sucks @$$.

[R_Ethug]

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yea fiberglass is bad.. especially in canada.. mikes bumper is hella haggard just cuz its fiberglass if it was eurathane it would be fine

[otto1]

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Does anyone know of a good eurathane kit I can get instead of fibreglass?

[Kor]

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Companies I know of that make the eurethane/plastic kits:

Rieger
Projektzwo (discontinued)
Caractere
Zender
Votex (VW OEM)
Emphase


Not sure about these but do the research:

Effekten
Konigseder
Hofele
Freedom Designs
Dubtechnik
Kerscher
Erebuni (knockoffs)

You open up more options if you consider changing to a Golf front on your Jetta (very possible).

[otto1]

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i cant find half of the sites can you help me out.. ya im dumb

[R_Ethug]

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go for the new reiger RS4 kit



simon (eutuning) should be able to get it for you..

[otto1]

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is the polyeurathane kit if it is for sure

[R_Ethug]

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yea the rieger is ABS plastic which is the same stuff the OEM bumpers are made of .. very flexy and won't crack..

[uv23]

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All I know is you should definitely start your bodykit purchase by buying my votex sideskirts. 100% fiberglass free.

[AMI Motorsports]

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How about Caractere kit, the rear is not very low. We use Caractere front and side on our cars with a Rieger rear. But they don't get winter driven, so the low Rieger back is not an issue.

[Kor]

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Have you ever used the Caractere front with other sides? Just curious.

PS the TSW wheels in the 2nd pic rock!