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Hey guys,

Im in the process of choosing a body kit i have chosen two and shown it to a couple of people and some are saying

"yeah sexy" other "no way"

i just need some outsider views to what i should do

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Most people (me included) aren't fans of the veilside kit, so don't expect too many nice replies :D

Ive been told to get a GTR kti but not being a GTR might look to try hardish lol :ban: . Ive been looking for kits everywhere but stil cant seem to find one that really takes my fancy ar there any sites you could show me with a variety on it??

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Best thing for R33's and skylines in general is to keep it simple as far as body mods, A lot of aftermarket kits ruin the factory lines by being too chunky or have way too much overhang (ala veilside's creases and folds), R34's especially look horrid with most aftermarket kits (I do like the top secret one though)

As much as people will bag the 400r front bar for being too common, it's that way for a reason, prolly the best looking bar getting around aside from a gtr style bar.

When I had my R33 I had 400r sideskirts and a cutom rear lip on the bumper to match. I was going to put on a gtr style bumoer but ended up selling it and getting my R34

This is a pic of a genuine 400r, there are many fibreglass copies available. Similar styling to this would be my pick, aggressive but understated, not over the top like veilside

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I personally hate the veilside kit... looks like a Darth Vader on steroids... ugly and just doesn't flow with the R33's lines (like another member said above)... GTR kit is fine as long as with no badge... the TRUST or TOP SECRET front bar is fine.

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how the hell is 400r understated? serious question

Agreed. However, the 400R 's front bar looks too crowded... too much vents and stuff, i.e. I hate that vent thing on the side... personally, the GTR kit is king of the pack. Simple but tough.

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i personally disliked 400r kits before i had a r33.

but i find the 400r kit looks alot better in person then it does in picture!!

the car i ended purchasing had a 400r front bar and i fell in love when i saw it ><

Thanks

So where would i be able to find a 400r kit from? Are there any sites which u could recomend.

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what kit do you have on your car at the moment?

i personally thing the stock type m front bar and the gtr bars look the best

i have a 400r front bar which is good as well

oh and i have excreted feces that look better than the veilside kits

I havnt got any kit on my car at the moment just stock 33, thats why i wanna try make the right choice. I have looked at a fair few kits but nothing is really taking my eye.

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