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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: bladerunner on 06 November 2003, 19:52

Title: Clipper body kit
Post by: bladerunner on 06 November 2003, 19:52

I bought a genuine VAG one for my cab a while ago, having second thoughts about fitting it though, I know they look the biz but the bumpers weigh a ton, no wonder the cab is slower, so what do you think, is the look worth the weight penalty ?.

Title: Re:Clipper body kit
Post by: AdamB on 07 November 2003, 08:24

in a word - yes.
cabs aren't meant for tearing around the streets like a tin-top. They are good at one thing, and they do it well - making you look so d@mn cool 8)

Title: Re:Clipper body kit
Post by: tattyoldwagon on 07 November 2003, 11:11

Bladerunner,

I'm personally not a fan of the clipper kit, not because of what it looks like but because bodykits are often fitted to hide dodgy bits of rust/accident damage. It's only a resale thing, so if you plan on keeping the car forever (like many on here) then do what you want. Look at Adam's for example, it looks great with the kit on (looks better in the flesh) and in Red would probably look wrong without the bodykit. My ragtop is one of those bizarre brown/burgendy types that would look stupid with a clipper kit.

Besides, if it slows you down too much you've then got a good excuse to put something a little bigger under the bonnet.

Michael

Title: Re:Clipper body kit
Post by: bladerunner on 07 November 2003, 19:25

Thanks for the opinions, I have the use of other cars and a bike for the fast driving/riding and I suppose I,ve always thought of the cab as a cruiser rather than a performance car, my car is white and has mint bodywork, though I ,ve always thought it needed the kit to finish it off, though when I bought the kit I thought it was very heavy, I suppose when I get the car running I should bolt the bumpers on and see if I notice the weight difference. and as for keeping it, I,ve had it three years without putting it on the road so I suppose I will have it for a while. :)

Title: Re: Clipper body kit
Post by: batman04 on 07 August 2006, 15:30

hi there, would u know anyone or have your self some clipper arches and side skirts as im needing some for my ride so the body shop can finish, it would be great help. if u do how much and would u post them. thanks for your time
aaron
aaronbatson@hotmail.com

Title: Re: Clipper body kit
Post by: Madone_si on 07 August 2006, 23:36

Quote from: batman04 on 07 August 2006, 15:30

hi there, would u know anyone or have your self some clipper arches and side skirts as im needing some for my ride so the body shop can finish, it would be great help. if u do how much and would u post them. thanks for your time
aaron
aaronbatson@hotmail.com

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