Body Kits!

[breaker91]

I've got a VY Executive 2003. I'm looking to put a kit on it but have only heard bad things about fibreglass kits. Would anyone be able to tell me where to get a plastic SS kit and roughly how much it would be? Also if anyone is able to recommend somewhere to get a quality fibreglass kit that would be helpful. Thanks

[VYCamo]

I ordered a fibre VE Clubby kit (For my VY SII) a few months back, fitted it all on a few weeks ago (prepped it myself), I paid about $700 all up, (including postage to Perth), and im pretty happy with it, there were a few issues (ie, a few spots that needed a bit of filling, but nothing too dramatic, overall very happy with it, although i now fear speedbumps with a passion, 1 hit from em and i think ill wipe out the sideskirts, but at the end of the day, you just have to take it easy, and remember, you get what you pay for, you could spent a few thousand on a proper ABS plastic kit, and still rip it to shreds in a week, wich was my reasoning for going the cheaper alternative (im a P plater, im going to bust the kit eventually, know matter how carefull i am lol).

[cannlia]

mate so happy to hear ya lookin for a good kit! i went the fibreglass and now i regret it no end! nothing but head aches i tell ya!

[adamc11]

Do NOT get a fibreglass kit or aftermarket kit unless you want the kit to not line up with your car properly, to be all uneven when it's sprayed, to make your car look like rice. Whenever i see commodores with aftermaket, overdone kits it just looks crap. Get a Genuine Holden S/SS kit.

Something to consider from above posts:

there were a few issues (ie, a few spots that needed a bit of filling, but nothing too dramatic

i went the fibreglass and now i regret it no end! nothing but head aches i tell ya!

[DUK13Y]

what about these bonnets? Would they be fine?

HOLDEN

[VYKING]

I have a VY Exec with a clubsport kit and was considerin about a monaro bonnet.

but afraid it may be to over the top.

wot do you guys think?

[one_and_only2004]

Do NOT get a fibreglass kit or aftermarket kit unless you want the kit to not line up with your car properly, to be all uneven when it's sprayed, to make your car look like rice. Whenever i see commodores with aftermaket, overdone kits it just looks crap. Get a Genuine Holden S/SS kit.

you sound like you got a rough deal with a fg kit in the past - generally if you buy shit you'll end up with a shit end product. I have no problems with mine - it lines up, it's even, and it doesn't look ricey thanks...

[adamc11]

you sound like you got a rough deal with a fg kit in the past - generally if you buy shit you'll end up with a shit end product. I have no problems with mine - it lines up, it's even, and it doesn't look ricey thanks...

I'm not so much against fibreglass kits alone but any aftermarket kit. Fitting on an aftermarket kit never gives you that clean look that you'd otherwise get with a genuine kit.

[VYCamo]

I'm not so much against fibreglass kits alone but any aftermarket kit. Fitting on an aftermarket kit never gives you that clean look that you'd otherwise get with a genuine kit.

I agree, it does depend alot on the quality of the kit in question, but genuine kits are always top notch, and they dont make you cry when you enter a shopping centre car park with speedbumps

[VYCamo]

Also, i was under the impression that any form of fibreglass bonnet was illegal ???? Anyone here know any details

[ShadowMyst86]

Blits does ADR approved fibreglass bonnets. Look pretty good.

[DUK13Y]

but being fibreglass will they last?

[sp001in]

my fibreglass maloo kit has been nothing but fine. 2years, no cracks, no chips, lines up almost perfectly. the only shit part is I'll have to fill in the teardrops for the HSV lights and it is a bitch to fit driving lights into because of the way it is made.

[one_and_only2004]

If you're thinking of going fibreglass i suggest you stay clear away from the ebay ones - i've seen 3 in person and they were all about .5mm thick, one just cracked to pieces in the fitting stages. Talon make excellent glass kits, i fitted up a VU enforcer front bar and it was perfect - only needed a little bit of sanding around the edges. There's a mob called SVE - they do a really good job also

[lukeyVY]

I ordered a fibre VE Clubby kit (For my VY SII) a few months back, fitted it all on a few weeks ago (prepped it myself), I paid about $700 all up, (including postage to Perth), and im pretty happy with it, there were a few issues (ie, a few spots that needed a bit of filling, but nothing too dramatic, overall very happy with it, although i now fear speedbumps with a passion, 1 hit from em and i think ill wipe out the sideskirts, but at the end of the day, you just have to take it easy, and remember, you get what you pay for, you could spent a few thousand on a proper ABS plastic kit, and still rip it to shreds in a week, wich was my reasoning for going the cheaper alternative (im a P plater, im going to bust the kit eventually, know matter how carefull i am lol).

Hi mate, wouldnt have any pics of ya car would ya? VE clubby kit on a VY! Sounds wicked.

I was thinking of getting a monaro bonnet for my VY, cause mine is all crooked and bent from previous owner.