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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Japanese Aero Kit

http://www.es-site.com/glamorous/parts/aerokit.html



Hmmm... I was browsing stuff and randomly came across this.
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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hey that looks pretty darned nice.. I'd even consider soemthing like that! Needs a different spoiler though, perhaps a 5" hawks?
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Not too bad! Looks stock to those who don't know these cars but adds a little extra for those that do. I'm not sure about the front vents, but it would be cool to maybe incorporate fog lights or something of the sort in those holes. I always wondered how the ground effects would look if they were extended.

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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Needs a different spoiler though, perhaps a 5" hawks?
looks like one to me
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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This is the first "kit" that I approve of
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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just bondo the two holes in the front and thats a very nice kit! for once something unlike all the other body kits for 3rd gens that are waaaay out there...

i would put that on my car
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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i like it as well. it really looks like it could have been stock
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 01:40 AM
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Fianally a body kit for a camaro that doesn't look retarted I actually like it, I think the front piece could use some improvement but other then that looks great
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 02:10 AM
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so... how much does this kit cost, and what is avaliability like??
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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yeah more information please!
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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hmmm. i am actualy quite impressed. Doesn't really look bad at all. I actually think this is the nicest body kit I've seen before.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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I agree not a bad looking kit at all. but that chin spoiler could use a bit of tweaking, i dont like the little vents and i tink it could probably be a couple inches lower....
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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The front vents would be great for brake cooling ducts.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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I like that rim/tire combo the best..
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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I like that rim/tire combo the best..
i want those rims anyone know what they are
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 08:22 PM
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they look like steel wheels guys... go to a junkyard to get them and paint them gloss black
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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They look like the stock car rims like what they run in nascar. Brands like Aero, and Bart.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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Thats a nice kit. Anyone know who sells it and how much it costs?
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Well if you click over a little on the site, you can see that they are selling Camaros... So They much sell the kit also?

Who can read Chinese/Japanese/Weird Language?!?!

http://www.es-site.com/glamorous/car/index.html
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Z28, well I can't read Kanji but I know the price for that 54K KM black 91 (1,250,000 yen) is about 10,500 bux. Not too bad of prices if they're in good condition. Good luck trying to get one of those cars back across the big lake to the states though 8(. I'd be interested too to find out abou their side skirts and front lower valiance's.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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i want those rims anyone know what they are
Cragar 342's

http://www.cragar.com/WheelSearch.asp?type=ST

Phyte
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Im pretty sure you can make out the AERO logo on the wheels in that pic. You can usually find them on ebay from 25-75.
http://www.aeroracewheels.com/59series.asp

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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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OOps...forgot I can translate Kanji. The 3rd gen orginal aero kit pages say's:

オリジナルエアロフルキットtranslates to Original aero full kit
(税込) translates to Including tax
フロントスポイラー\ translates to front spoiler
サイドステップ\ translates to side step (lower side gfx)
リアスポイラー\ translates to The ria jauntily Ra (damned if I know what that is )
リアバンパー\ translates to "rear bumper"

No mention of price that I can see though 8(
There telephone # is: 0296-28-8383 0296-28-8386 incase anyone wants to call 8)
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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We need someone who is fluent to call and get us some details.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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That paint job with the 1 big stripe looks neat...

AC, Is there a way you can translate an email or something? ASK them?

LOL
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Heheh....I could call and ask. It'd sound something like this:
Me wanta automobile part for rearrie fast car! Cheap cheap, few dolla(remember I have to say automobile like in 16 candles when grandpa loses his car). Okay now that I've offended anyone of Asian decent. I used to work with a crew of about 4 guys in Japan. I can email them this week to find out who still works around that office. There were 2 guys I interacted with on a daily basis.
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Heheh....I could call and ask. It'd sound something like this:
Me wanta automobile part for rearrie fast car! Cheap cheap, few dolla(remember I have to say automobile like in 16 candles when grandpa loses his car).
Rosie O'Donnell?




I think 91-92 Camaro looks better then that kit, by far..
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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i really like that..its really clean and doesn't look r i c e like most the kits usually do!
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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photochop

Cleaned it up a bit with a few mods in photoshop. Much cleaner and meaner.
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 08:41 PM
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looks much better without the vents in the front valance!
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Not to be critical, but don't you think it's bizzare that a japanese company is making a body kit for an american car that looks better than any that are made here in america? Just food for thought. I would buy one though.
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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try this for english: Click Here

Phone #: 0296-28-8383

Fax #: 0296-28-8386

They specify no email address, phone inquiries only. Price on body kit not specified however they do mention taxes, packaging, shipping, and postage extra.

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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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What is the name of this kit so we can get in the US?
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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I think they are sweet!!
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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Is that a reproduction dash pad I see they have listed in there parts section, or is that a dash pad cover?
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by spartyon
They look like the stock car rims like what they run in nascar. Brands like Aero, and Bart.
yey go fast turn left..........
i like the chin spoiler... wait... am i offending the Japanese when i say "chin"....
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 01:52 AM
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Wow I thought you guys knew about this already. This was one of the kits I saw that gave me ideas about the kit I wanted to make. They also make some different looking exhaust stuff (I think it looks cool but everyone got their own preferance)

http://babelfish.altavista.com/babel...2fmuffler.html
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by klause83z28
Not to be critical, but don't you think it's bizzare that a japanese company is making a body kit for an american car that looks better than any that are made here in america? Just food for thought. I would buy one though.
Think about it........the Camaro is an Import over there. Body Kits and Imports just go hand in hand. I do like the way it looks though..
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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there is a website called babelfish ?.. that will translate webpages for you.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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I used Babelfish. That's what Google is good for. You type Japanese to English translation and it gives you 4000+ sites that do it, babelfish being one of the top ones. I emailed my ex-coworker Norihisa to see if he can get some info (PRICING!!) for us. I should get something back by next week.
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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hope he can find something out for us. maybe a group purchase?
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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ya I'll be interested in pricing too..
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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It doesn't surprise that the Japanese are the only ones to make to half-way decent body kit for 3rdgen's. Look at the carbon-fiber hoods they make for our cars. (Way better looking stuff than any US company has made thusfar, IMO).
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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On the flip side of them making good parts for our cars over there. I wonder how much they know of our US aftermarket vendors (Spohn,BMR,etc). Do they import Spohn Kmembers or other parts? There seems to be atleast at that site a sizeable following for racing our cars.
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Old Jan 8, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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GOOD news guys. My guy Nori (Norihisa) came through and emailed me back. It's been d*mn near 2 years since we last spoke but he was glad to hear from me. We chatted and he's going to call the company and ask:
1. What are the prices for the parts shown on that page (aerokit page)
2. Can they export to the states and approx cost
3. Give a schtick about thirdgen.org and maybe drive some international sales from it (Japanese guys buying stuff from US for a change!!!)
I should hear back from him again this week.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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I heard back from my guy in Japan:

"Adam

I talked with the guy from Glamorous.

- They do not speak any English, (OK I will be your translator).
- Price of Aero Kit is JPY 148,000- (about US$1276 by Rate $1/JPY116)
- They do not have a experience that ship out part to states, they will ask several forwarder for shipping cost.
- Payment, They do not take credit card. - Again They will consider the way how they gonna charge you.

If you have more question let me know.

Regards,
Nori"

The language barrier is no issue
The price is a bit steep!!!!
Shipping is easy if you use BAX Global or FedEx
Payment....hmmmm...that's a tricky one.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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Wow, somehow the T/As and firebirds seems to get left behind on these finds, even though I know alot of Japanese love Night Rider.

Really good looking though.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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I like those wheels, I cant find the size I want on aero's website with the silver wheels, though.

The ones I do find that are the size and color I want are "dirt" wheels... wtf does that mean?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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And all this time I've been cracking jokes on my Import firends telling them im gonna get some JDM parts for my Camaro only to find out, it exists.
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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Re: Japanese Aero Kit

It sure would be nice to hear something new about this kit. Like how to pay, or if you could just buy the front spoiler...
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