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Old 10-27-2005 | 12:36 AM
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Thumbs up Body Kit Is Finally ON!!!

I must admit, the combination of the Veilside Front Lip with the MazdaSpeed sideskirts did take some time to get used to but it turned out better than I had thought. Once my front lip was painted, I took it immediately to get a custom clear bra on it.

I took it to Omega Tintwerks in Pleasanton, CA. Vincent was the owner and installer. He's a very cool guy...and I automatically knew he was a perfectionist when he started judging the guy who did my original tint and clear bra...noting all of the imperfections and the unprofessionalism that showed on the car. Of course, I'm just your average joe who thinks it looks good as it is. I highly recommend him since he did it fast and he did it good.


The only thing that I have to gripe about this entire process was:

1) The Veilside front lip doesn't sit completely flush to the car as much as I had hoped. I guess the double-backing tape doesn't stick as well and my front end sagged slightly.

2) The Titanium Gray paint code 29y seems to matches the darker lower portion of the MazdaSpeed sideskirts. I guess that is more of the bodyshop's fault than anything. Sometimes I look at it and I like the darker color...but sometimes I want it to match more to the body color. Who knows, must be a mood thing.

I'll post some pics up soon.
Old 10-27-2005 | 01:01 AM
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Old 10-27-2005 | 01:13 AM
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Ha....I was wondering how many posts it would take before someone starts picketing....haha.

I didn't take pics because it was already dark when I got home. But there will be some tomorrow.
Old 10-27-2005 | 03:03 AM
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you shoulda posted tomorrow then....
Old 10-27-2005 | 03:14 AM
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No pics = BAN!

lol jk
Old 10-27-2005 | 03:19 AM
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*patiently waiting for pictures*
Old 10-27-2005 | 04:43 AM
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I think u should secure the front lip better since u wouldn't want to run over them.
Old 10-27-2005 | 11:50 AM
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I like the 2 color look of the M/S kit. Especially on silver. I'm sure it looks hot.
Old 10-27-2005 | 04:21 PM
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bring on the pics
Old 10-27-2005 | 05:14 PM
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Here you go boys and girls....let me know what you think.
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Old 10-27-2005 | 05:18 PM
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the paint matching on your front lip :x bleh ;/ is that what you were talking about?
Old 10-27-2005 | 05:45 PM
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the lip looks a little more grey than the rest of the body
Old 10-27-2005 | 05:48 PM
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The factory appearance package looks better imo, sure you paid quite a bit for it but, blah
Old 10-27-2005 | 06:02 PM
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you guys are crazy
that veilside lip is sweet
goes perfect with the ms sides
Old 10-27-2005 | 08:52 PM
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Yeah, the paint thing bothers me a little bit...

but it does match the MazdaSpeed sideskirt trim. However, depending on the lighting conditions, it matches the body and on bright days, it doesn't.
Old 10-30-2005 | 01:41 AM
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does your front lip lower than your sideskirt? or is it just my eye can i see the side view of it anyway i like your front lip

ps:i've problem too with those lip,seem the tape doesn't stick much with it,so my man just made some brackets to hold and put 2 screw on it.
Old 10-30-2005 | 06:31 PM
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That looks great. I have an appearance package and think that looks much better than mine, Nice choice
Old 10-30-2005 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeb
you guys are crazy
that veilside lip is sweet
goes perfect with the ms sides
gonna have to disagree with you on that one... the veilside lip is nice, but no where near perfect with the ms sides...
the lines dont match
and the veilside lip sits lower then the side skirts...
these two together IMO dont go along with eachother very well at all
nice try though
Old 10-31-2005 | 12:19 AM
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^ ^ i thought about it too, the line and the kits doesn't goes well just my opinion

try these
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Old 10-31-2005 | 07:08 AM
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hmm.. looks tacky IMO.. but thats me.. it just doesnt flow.. it lookss.. wierd..for a lack of a better word... and again IMO..
Old 10-31-2005 | 08:40 AM
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Foo77: Yeah, that tape thing really sucks so I had to improvise. That pic that you posted with the sideskirts are just FUGLY! That is what I'm trying to avoid.

Well, I'm glad that people are voicing their opinions on the kit. I personally don't expect everyone to like it, but I'm just glad that people are telling me as it is instead of BSing me just to make me feel better.

I personally think it looks pretty good. I don't like the sideskirts to look super dramatic and just lines everywhere.
Old 10-31-2005 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue_Chameleon
Yeah, the paint thing bothers me a little bit...

but it does match the MazdaSpeed sideskirt trim. However, depending on the lighting conditions, it matches the body and on bright days, it doesn't.
that the biggest broblem with trying to match paint colors on plastic or fibergalss compared to painting metal .they just don't match perfectly.
Old 10-31-2005 | 10:42 AM
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that front lip looks to big and the color is wrong
Old 11-07-2005 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by blue flash
that the biggest broblem with trying to match paint colors on plastic or fibergalss compared to painting metal .they just don't match perfectly.
Depends, there are two Titanium paint codes, the code Mazda specify for the titanium (29Y i think) is good for metal - the other 31Y matches perfectly when used on plastics. My INGs front matches the bodywork better than the stock bumper! Go figure Mazda... !

As for the Veilsdei V1 Lip. I prefer full replacements, don't like the Mazda front air dam either as both look to 'stuck on' the Veilside especially, give the car that Jimmy Hill chin look... but as long as you like!
Old 11-07-2005 | 02:22 PM
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I'm not a fan of the front lip. But, it would look a lot better if it lined up with the lines of the car (red lines below). Why doesn't it? fitment issues? looks very tacked on the way it is now.


Maybe try to massage it up there.
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