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My 6 was kissed by a semi that wasn't paying attention and needed some repairs. Interested in something different, I decided to go with an aftermarket bumper. So it would match, I ordered the full kit from TSP Racing in California. It arrived in reasonable time, but wow, I was disappointed upon opening the box. I understand fiberglass kits have some flaws, but this one really needed some work. The corroded "chicken wire" used as mesh on the front bumper further detracted from its quality.
I took the kit to a reputable body shop that specializes in fiberglass and body kits. He said they could fix it up, but he was concerned about the fit. A full day was spent on it. Neither the front, nor the back bumper fits in an even remotely acceptable way. I called the TSP guys and he said something about it maybe being for a Japanese spec, "but they're not sure" and I would have to mod my front end supports. These supports not only support the radiator, but the body shop guy said it would be unsafe to work on these. It would be nice if the website stated the kit was not for an NA vehicle. Then they couldn't sell this poor quality stuff to people.
TSP said they would take the kit back if I paid shipping. They were already closed when I called to say I don't want it. Best case scenario at this point is I lose a lot of money on shipping, plus the wasted time. Worst case, I get burned on the whole deal. I'll see how it goes.
Has anyone here had a good experience with Mazda 6 body kits that fit and are decently manufactured?
I took the kit to a reputable body shop that specializes in fiberglass and body kits. He said they could fix it up, but he was concerned about the fit. A full day was spent on it. Neither the front, nor the back bumper fits in an even remotely acceptable way. I called the TSP guys and he said something about it maybe being for a Japanese spec, "but they're not sure" and I would have to mod my front end supports. These supports not only support the radiator, but the body shop guy said it would be unsafe to work on these. It would be nice if the website stated the kit was not for an NA vehicle. Then they couldn't sell this poor quality stuff to people.
TSP said they would take the kit back if I paid shipping. They were already closed when I called to say I don't want it. Best case scenario at this point is I lose a lot of money on shipping, plus the wasted time. Worst case, I get burned on the whole deal. I'll see how it goes.
Has anyone here had a good experience with Mazda 6 body kits that fit and are decently manufactured?