mk1 body kits/ground effects

mk1pro12 · 08-21-2010, 01:35 AM

hey so i am thinking of putting a body kit or ground effects kit on my 87 mk1 mr2 but i dont know which one to do? also what is a good brand to get? is there any brand or kind that is direct bolt on and doesnt have to be messed with. i am looking to bold on sand and paint. if anyone knows if there is such a kit besides stock...lol... that would be great!

beachbum · 08-21-2010, 12:39 PM

If your looking for bolt on then plan on spending some $ and don't go for a cheap kit. pretty much when it comes to bodykits you get what you pay for literally.

mr3 · 08-21-2010, 12:42 PM

The only piece that actually looks decent is Buddyclub. Most if not all kits are rounded out and do not fit the styling of the AW at all.

mk1pro12 · 08-21-2010, 05:56 PM

but are there kits that dont need extra fiber glassing? if so which brands? thanks

bquick222 · 08-21-2010, 08:23 PM

+2 on buddy club i think it looks nice

328FTW · 08-26-2010, 10:39 AM

DA1 bumper ftw

Cause it's cheap lol

xclusive_s · 04-16-2011, 01:09 PM

Where can you order the DA1 bumper from?

dragraceman21 · 04-17-2011, 02:16 AM

take a look at this one it might work for you.

:: Toyota Catalog Supra, Paseo, Celica, MR2 ::

firenz0 · 04-17-2011, 05:48 PM

the Fx rear bumper doesn't do it for me

dragraceman21 · 04-20-2011, 06:27 AM

well it looks a whole lot better than the defender body kits most eveyone uses!

firenz0 · 04-20-2011, 08:18 PM

what does the defender look like?

dragraceman21 · 04-22-2011, 05:13 AM

go out on ebay, and type in body kit for mk1 MR2

San Anto AW11 · 05-14-2011, 01:10 AM

Woodsport sells the nicest looking rear bumper out there, but they are in the UK so shipping to the states is high. I just had them price me one and it was about $500 US not including shipping. I would have got it but he said it would be several weeks to ship due to them moving locations recently.

q-authority · 05-16-2011, 10:02 PM

Getting Woodsport to even ship you anything would be a first, as up till know he has completely refused to ship any of the body parts that he has made, claiming that it is just too difficult, lol. Otherwise, he has made what appear to be very good replicas of the German 'Style Auto' front and rear pieces. Unfortunately, his refusal to ship them has cost him a lot of business.

muffinman · 05-25-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by q-authority

Getting Woodsport to even ship you anything would be a first, as up till know he has completely refused to ship any of the body parts that he has made, claiming that it is just too difficult, lol. Otherwise, he has made what appear to be very good replicas of the German 'Style Auto' front and rear pieces. Unfortunately, his refusal to ship them has cost him a lot of business.

The problem is that the shipping can cost more than the part itself.

Also the parts could be easily damaged and imagine what a pain it would be to ship back.

q-authority · 05-25-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by muffinman

The problem is that the shipping can cost more than the part itself.

Also the parts could be easily damaged and imagine what a pain it would be to ship back.

Sorry, but I think that is an all too common excuse, and some of it is perhaps a bit exagerated. Also, Woodsport does not even ship locally, so that would exclude any issues regarding shipping costs being an issue as a whole, plus if people want the item enough, they certainly are not going to be bothered by the shipping cost unless it is absolutely sky high. Even then ocean shipping is an option that can reduce costs significantly. I just got a front lip from Japan, via ocean shipping, which is just about the most expensive place to get parts shipped from. The cost was reasonable, and it got to my door in about exactly one month, so shipping time was not an issue either.

I have now ordered large fragile body components from both Germany and Japan, using both FedEx and ocean transport, and none of the boxes, or the components inside have been the worse for wear. I especially expected the ocean transport one to look a bit beat up, but it was in great shape. The one from Germany, which had quite a home-made box, was actually in pretty good condition as well.

Considering how many items like these must be shipped every day, it is unlikely that they will be abused any more than any other item being shipped by the same method. If shippers actually did as much damage as people tend to let on that they do then they would soon go out of business. Plus that is also why any such item should have shipping insurance when available.

FC88MR2 · 05-25-2011, 02:47 PM

I dont blame any shop that doesnt ship body parts. It is a royal PITA! Most people dont want to spend the extra on insurance and when the part arrives broken, they want a refund and dont want to pay shipping back. It also limits how many parts are out there and increases value because of the limited supply. I would love Pauls front bumper he put on his V8 project and I dig the rear too, but I wouldnt be able to make it fit like he made it.

flatline16 · 05-25-2011, 05:22 PM

Kaminari rear looks or my custom rear lip look the best imo. For the front either 87+ lip or buddy club.

Andrew D · 06-09-2011, 12:35 AM

I'm trying to hunt down a buddy club, or a buddy club knock off... Anybody have any leads? If none I'll have to go with the los lip.

q-authority · 06-09-2011, 02:37 AM

If you could afford an arm and a leg you could get one like this (straight from Japan land).

08-21-2010, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
mk1pro12 Some Skills Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	mk1 body kits/ground effects hey so i am thinking of putting a body kit or ground effects kit on my 87 mk1 mr2 but i dont know which one to do? also what is a good brand to get? is there any brand or kind that is direct bolt on and doesnt have to be messed with. i am looking to bold on sand and paint. if anyone knows if there is such a kit besides stock...lol... that would be great!

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08-21-2010, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
beachbum Cage Fighter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 118 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	If your looking for bolt on then plan on spending some $ and don't go for a cheap kit. pretty much when it comes to bodykits you get what you pay for literally.

08-21-2010, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	The only piece that actually looks decent is Buddyclub. Most if not all kits are rounded out and do not fit the styling of the AW at all.

08-21-2010, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
mk1pro12 Some Skills Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	but are there kits that dont need extra fiber glassing? if so which brands? thanks

08-21-2010, 08:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
bquick222 Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	+2 on buddy club i think it looks nice

08-26-2010, 10:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
328FTW Crazy Nasty Honey Badger Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,235 Thanks: 24 Thanked 266 Times in 239 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	DA1 bumper ftw Cause it's cheap lol

04-16-2011, 01:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
xclusive_s Some Skills Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Where can you order the DA1 bumper from?

04-17-2011, 02:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
dragraceman21 race car fabricator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st louis missouri Posts: 1,660 Thanks: 128 Thanked 113 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	take a look at this one it might work for you. :: Toyota Catalog Supra, Paseo, Celica, MR2 ::

04-17-2011, 05:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
firenz0 im a magic cow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 59 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	the Fx rear bumper doesn't do it for me

04-20-2011, 06:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
dragraceman21 race car fabricator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st louis missouri Posts: 1,660 Thanks: 128 Thanked 113 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	well it looks a whole lot better than the defender body kits most eveyone uses!

04-20-2011, 08:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
firenz0 im a magic cow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 59 Thanks: 9 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	what does the defender look like?

04-22-2011, 05:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
dragraceman21 race car fabricator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st louis missouri Posts: 1,660 Thanks: 128 Thanked 113 Times in 107 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	go out on ebay, and type in body kit for mk1 MR2

05-14-2011, 01:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
San Anto AW11 Through being Cool Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Woodsport sells the nicest looking rear bumper out there, but they are in the UK so shipping to the states is high. I just had them price me one and it was about $500 US not including shipping. I would have got it but he said it would be several weeks to ship due to them moving locations recently.

05-16-2011, 10:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
q-authority Professional Multislacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 506 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Getting Woodsport to even ship you anything would be a first, as up till know he has completely refused to ship any of the body parts that he has made, claiming that it is just too difficult, lol. Otherwise, he has made what appear to be very good replicas of the German 'Style Auto' front and rear pieces. Unfortunately, his refusal to ship them has cost him a lot of business.

05-25-2011, 02:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
FC88MR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: No where Posts: 242 Thanks: 19 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I dont blame any shop that doesnt ship body parts. It is a royal PITA! Most people dont want to spend the extra on insurance and when the part arrives broken, they want a refund and dont want to pay shipping back. It also limits how many parts are out there and increases value because of the limited supply. I would love Pauls front bumper he put on his V8 project and I dig the rear too, but I wouldnt be able to make it fit like he made it.

05-25-2011, 05:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
flatline16 Some Skills Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Kaminari rear looks or my custom rear lip look the best imo. For the front either 87+ lip or buddy club.

06-09-2011, 12:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
Andrew D No Skills Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Bend, WI Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I'm trying to hunt down a buddy club, or a buddy club knock off... Anybody have any leads? If none I'll have to go with the los lip.

06-09-2011, 02:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
q-authority Professional Multislacker Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 506 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	If you could afford an arm and a leg you could get one like this (straight from Japan land).