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Old 09-27-2010, 07:43 PM   #1
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One worst body kit installations I have ever seen! The body work was horrible. I just sat there and laughed.



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Old 09-27-2010, 07:56 PM   #2
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Old 09-27-2010, 07:57 PM   #3
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WHISKY TANGO FOXTROT OVER!?!? What in the hell was the guy thinking!?! ITS GREEN! AND MISSING THE SIDE SKIRTS!! Jesus... i hate seeing these things all Riced out, he should put a huge wing and fart cannon on while hes at it...
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Old 09-27-2010, 08:00 PM   #4
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I woulda went in there and punched him and took his keys.
Or just took the cordless sawzall and left a note that said "There was some crap on your truck, I removed it for you, Happy Explorering!"

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I'm gonna feel bad if that guy comes on here and sees what I posted. To the guy that owns that Explorer, I'm not trying to be mean by saying what I said, it's all fun. Everyone likes there Explorer differently.




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Old 09-27-2010, 08:00 PM   #5
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I'm sure it'll look better once its finished.




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Old 09-27-2010, 08:09 PM   #6
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Yeah it's obviously a work in progress, give the guy a chance to get it done before you decide if it's ugly or not.
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:08 PM   #7
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yeah, meanies

personally, i like it. ive seen some expeditions with the "saleen" style upgrades and the windshield visor, looks pretty mean
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Old 09-27-2010, 10:15 PM   #8
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I agree- I think it's going to look awesome.




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Old 09-28-2010, 12:33 AM   #9
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ya no... it could look good. but thats not what an explorer is for. you gotta take it off roadin. its 4wd for a reason! use it.haha




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Old 09-28-2010, 01:12 AM   #10
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ya no... it could look good. but thats not what an explorer is for. you gotta take it off roadin. its 4wd for a reason! use it.haha
They aren't all 4wd
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Old 09-28-2010, 01:22 AM   #11
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Old 09-28-2010, 09:32 PM   #12
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i no that. but its still an suv




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Old 10-01-2010, 10:46 PM   #13
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Old 10-01-2010, 11:10 PM   #14
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Says he, oh ye master of fabrication - who can make judgement before the final end-product.




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Old 10-01-2010, 11:34 PM   #15
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So far its horrible. Maybe when its done it will look good, but don't put something on your car unless your finished with it...this especially is true for the exterior.




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Old 10-02-2010, 01:17 AM   #16
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there is no way it will ever not look horrible.




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Old 10-02-2010, 04:25 PM   #17
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Needs bigger rims........




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Old 10-02-2010, 04:48 PM   #18
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I personally think he should leave it like that.




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Old 10-02-2010, 04:59 PM   #19
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So far its horrible. Maybe when its done it will look good, but don't put something on your car unless your finished with it...this especially is true for the exterior.
You can't finish a bumper and bondo it to the truck before you put it on.

Just sayin'. Not sure where you're coming from.




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It does need side skirts and I woudn't mind seeing it finished. I wouldn't do a body kit anyway because I prefer the stock look, but he seems to be doing it for show and I have seen worse work




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