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Offline Exonian

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Re: This one will divide opinion
« Reply #10 on: 02 May 2015, 13:50 »
I've woken up today and looked at it and really don't like it now. Seeing it in full screen on the Mac really shows it up as a visually unappealing kit that disguises some of the best styling features of the prettiest car in the range.

On a side note, I visited this dealer to look at a Lapiz R some time ago and the presentation of that wan't what I'd call of professional quality either. Lapiz either looks fantastic when polished or dull as hell if not and this example (admittedly in winter) looked pretty uninspiring for a car they were selling at close to £30k.
Someone obviously disagreed as it didn't hang round too long.
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Re: This one will divide opinion
« Reply #11 on: 02 May 2015, 18:57 »
Its not that bad, but this is admittedly after looking at the 'like the new front end' thread.  Why would anyone do that to their car?  Back on topic I don't really see the point in this kit, it just isn't needed.  The MK7s been so well designed why mess with it? Presumably thats why I haven't seen this kit before.   Perhaps it looks better in the flesh?
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Re: This one will divide opinion
« Reply #12 on: 02 May 2015, 19:14 »
The kit spoils it - remain true to the original I say!
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Re: This one will divide opinion
« Reply #13 on: 03 May 2015, 10:11 »
The kit spoils it - remain true to the original I say!

I'd agree but to be fair it'd probably look better if it had some bad-ass wheels on it and a slight drop.
The original looks best and prettiest but if you're going to beef it up a bit then you can't go about it in a half arsed fashion - all or nothing!  :evil:
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