OSV Has Arrived

[Oldsnut]

My OSV kit arrived this morning!

It was packed well except for the spoiler laying loosely in the carton. We were told that we would be able to inspect the kit for damage at delivery, WRONG! The shipper would not let me inspect it. There was absolutely no damage to the box so I accepted it. For those that have not been shipped the kit yet, I wouldn't bother with the COD. If there is no damage to the box then accept it, but it's your choice.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1827/osv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1411/osv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/42/osv2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The rear bumper has a couple of issues as shown below. Not sure if all the bumpers will have it but I will addresss it with Bodykits.

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/9727/osv5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is a bump on the rear bumper, not sure what caused this but it is flat on the reverse side. It probably can be sanded with no difficulty but is annoying.
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7710/osv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[AleroB888]

Stuff looks good.....
Does that white color correspond to GM #9753, by any chance? :)

[hok666]

Hmmmmmmmm.........:dry: I dont see your spoiler???

[StoopidAlero]

it appears to be laying under his rear bumper

[HazMatt24]

so, you should have it on in a week or so I'm taking it

[surreal_awakening]

Sweet...I told Bill on Monday to ship me COD. Haven't heard anything more since then. Originally it was to arrive yesterday or today, but i delayed shipment a day by hesitating on the COD issue, so I'm hoping to see mine tomorrow.

[Alerosaint]

1 down and how much left to go...gee I hope I can crack open a box with a OSV kit in it soon...:ninja:

[AftermathAlero]

That spot is just a run in the gelcoat. It can be sanded out easy before paint. Anyway it needs to be sanded primed/base/clear.

Looking good! Can't wait to see it installed.

Stuff looks good.....
Does that white color correspond to GM #9753, by any chance? :)

That is just the gelcoat. It needs to be primed, basecoat, clearcoat still. LOL

[Alerosaint]

Stuff looks good.....
Does that white color correspond to GM #9753, by any chance? :)

Trying to take the easy way out huh?...lol

[Oldsnut]

There is flaw in the side skirts. They built in a notch for a 2 door that was not visible in the progress pictures they sent to us. I am didscussing this with Aldo currently and Scot is coming over to the house tonight. I have issues with the side skirts and the rear bumper.

If anyone else receives their kit tale pictures of the rear bumper.

[[ion] C2]

your skirts also look strikingly similar, as if they're both made for the same side

[99alerogirl]

i noticed that too, but figured i just didn't know much about body kits :(

[lonnie]

C2;433901']your skirts also look strikingly similar, as if they're both made for the same sideThey sure do!

[Alerosaint]

dum dum dum......are the kits pre-drilled? And yeah if they effed up the need to fix that...like asap

[Oldsnut]

C2;433901']your skirts also look strikingly similar, as if they're both made for the same side
Yup they are both passenger sides. I have been on the phone with him already.

[Oldsnut]

I need someone with a 2 door to take a picture of their stock side skirts with the door open so I can send it to Bodykits.

[sburke]

Give me a couple minutes and I'll load it up on here. BTW don't make fun of my currently craptastic car. It should be done soon :)

[hok666]

take your time oldsnut make sure they get their shxt straight before they give us all shxtty kits<-----that sounded funny LOL

[AftermathAlero]

The back bumper where area the trunklid meets looks pretty thin. And looks like it has already warped. it bubbled up it looks like on the 4th pic.

[sburke]

Alright I'm an idiot and can't figure out how to load the pics without overloading my limit of pics I can load.

PM your email address and I will just shoot you an email.

[cherrington17]

go to control panel, click "attachments" and you can delete some old pics.

[black00gt1]

i want to see a spoiler pic

[[ion] C2]

go to control panel, click "attachments" and you can delete some old pics.

or use an external image hosting site like ImageShack, Photobucket, etc.

[Oldsnut]

Alright I'm an idiot and can't figure out how to load the pics without overloading my limit of pics I can load.

PM your email address and I will just shoot you an email.
Go into my profile and go by the area to send a PM and it will give you an option to sen a message via email.

[black]

http://tinypic.com is great

[kwhauck]

so should I refuse the kit when it arrives? or are these problems things that can be taken care of after received?

[Oldsnut]

so should I refuse the kit when it arrives? or are these problems things that can be taken care of after received?
I believe you have a 2 door, correct? They made the side skirt with some goofy ass notch for the door on a 2 door, why we don't know. Bodykits is trying to tell me that it was on Jose's car and I told him he was wrong. Our Aleros have a straight line all the way across the skirt. You should be fine with that.

The bigger issue is the warping on the rear bumper area where the trunk lid closes. We think that they pulled the mold off and picked up the bumpewr while it was still wet because they were in a hurry. They were supposed to be making 2 kits a day and all of a sudden the they were ready.

The choice is yours, I would accept it at this point since you own it and won't give you a refund. I will be talking to them tommorrow.

[bdyman]

iam ready to paint it when you are

[Oldsnut]

Hahahahahaha Chris, I don't think anyones will be ready to paint without some work.

[Bad99Olds]

I believe you have a 2 door, correct? They made the side skirt with some goofy ass notch for the door on a 2 door, why we don't know. Bodykits is trying to tell me that it was on Jose's car and I told him he was wrong. Our Aleros have a straight line all the way across the skirt. You should be fine with that.

The bigger issue is the warping on the rear bumper area where the trunk lid closes. We think that they pulled the mold off and picked up the bumpewr while it was still wet because they were in a hurry. They were supposed to be making 2 kits a day and all of a sudden the they were ready.

The choice is yours, I would accept it at this point since you own it and won't give you a refund. I will be talking to them tommorrow.


good luck with the conversation. great news the kits are done and getting ready, shame theres problems.

[clutch1]

The notch looks easy to fix..prolly a little grinding and filling and sanding and it'd be done for.

That warped rear.. now that looks pretty ugly, and like a PITA to fix.

[Oldsnut]

The notch looks easy to fix..prolly a little grinding and filling and sanding and it'd be done for.

That warped rear.. now that looks pretty ugly, and like a PITA to fix.
Yes, a little grinding and glass work might fix. We shouldn't have to fix anything, they had the car for 7 months. Some small detail work maybe and is normal with glass kits. Between this and the misinformation of shipping details and other hassles getting clear accurate/timely pictures is total BS.

[adam337]

C2;434432']way to skim

hey man. screw you. :(

[Cliff8928]

Yes, I know the pictures are big... It's for detail.

It's the best I could do at night. It's hard to tell what is and what isn't going to be in focus when it's darn near pitch black.

http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/rockers/1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/rockers/2.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/rockers/3.jpg

[Oldsnut]

Wow Cliff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those are really close. I need pic that are a normal shot of the side skirt at, lets say 6-8 feet with the door open.

[Cliff8928]

How's this?

http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/rockers/4.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/rockers/5.jpg

[Midgear]

if photo size is a problem, press and hold CTRL while pressing + or - ... it'll make the entire browzer bigger / smaller

[lonnie]

Those pictures are ridiculous. I pushed the back button thinking it would take me back to the regular page....Ban him...LOL

I understand you guys may be upset with this and I agree that if you pay for it and they had plenty of time to work on it, it should be right. I also think that this is alot closer then anyone else on this site will come to having a OSV kit for there cars, and I would take that kit any day. There's alot of kits out there that you have to do work to, and these guys are no exception. All and all I think the kits looks pretty good, although quality leaves a little to be desired. I still think its going to look really good!

I hope they send you a drivers side side skirt..thats just plain dumb to send the same one.

[paulyb]

Yes, a little grinding and glass work might fix. We shouldn't have to fix anything, they had the car for 7 months. Some small detail work maybe and is normal with glass kits. Between this and the misinformation of shipping details and other hassles getting clear accurate/timely pictures is total BS.

Sucks there are some flaws,but there small and can be fixed. Bodykits.org did a hell of a job on the kit, exspecialy seeing they made it from pictures. Every kit has its issues and prep work needed before putting them on, so its not just there kit.......

[sburke]

Sorry it took so long to get these pictures up. Seriously.....no making fun of my car until I can show you all before and after pics. Give me another month or two then you can rip on the way the car used to look.

[Oldsnut]

Stop crapping up the thread. I am trying to resolve issues with Bodykits as I am typing but thie BS is making it even harder.

[Oldsnut]

Cliff, are these to pictures of your car.

Was the left one taken at a higher angle?

Is there an indentation on the side skirt?
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2192/sodesode.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Cliff8928]

Yeah, I took them both at the same time last night...

The left one is a higher angle, unfortunately since it was dark out there's that shadow on the bottom there.

The rocker moulding is completely linear all the way back. No indentations or anything.

I could take some new pics in the daylight if you really need them.

[Oldsnut]

Thank You Cliff.

[hok666]

nutty go back and compare Jose's pics for reference you'll notice the (overlap???)on the1,2,3,5,6 pics...

and damm I'm still drooling of the kit....

[surreal_awakening]

OK, the kit arrived a few minutes ago. The box was a little beat up. The driver warned me before he unloaded it. He said I was really supposed to just accept it or reject it, but it happened to come open when we were unloading it, so I could see that it looks ok. He had me sign the ticket noting "subject to inspection". I am at work, so either this afternoon or in the morning I will get it unpacked and snap pics.

[Oldsnut]

Check to see if they sent you 2 of the same side skirts.

[surreal_awakening]

OK....I'm limited on space here in the office but I pulled out the skirts...looks like 2 passenger side skirts. Sorry for the crappy low-res pics. I'm working with just my camera phone here.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/surreal_awakening/OSV%20Pics/0227091250.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/surreal_awakening/OSV%20Pics/0227091250b.jpg

[cherrington17]

look the same to me... :glare:

[StoopidAlero]

WTF? This company is named BODYKITS! You would think they would know better than to send 2 of the same side skirts... And to multiple people! At least the kits arent damaged..

[lonnie]

Damn what are they doing to yall...you mean to tell me that they cant tell that those are the same when they send them. I'd be through the roof!

[StoopidAlero]

Lol.. I bet the rest of yous are hoping to get a cracked kit. At least you would be able to fix it and put it on. Its a PITA when you buy a pair of shoes that have 2 of the same feet, but I couldnt imagine waiting this long for a body kit and having this happen.

[hok666]

:drink:I need a new job I can tell the difference between left and right:drink:

[ALMOD]

To the people that have ordered the OSV Bodykit and have received to of the same side skirts PLEASE email aldo@bodykits.org with pictures and the name on the order.


Thank you,

[HazMatt24]

Hey Andy, did Scot or Mark get two left sides? You guys could just swap locally

[Oldsnut]

Scot is being delivered today and Marc has not left Cali from what I know.


This so effing frustrating.

[kwhauck]

Just called alliance, could possibly be here today, but most likely Monday.

[HazMatt24]

Scot is being delivered today and Marc has not left Cali from what I know.


This so effing frustrating.

I know you must be boiling, you worked you ass off on this, but isn't there a little unwritten rule about buying the first run of any product?

[black]

right now, i am half hard, half limp.

because i am still waiting...

[ALMOD]

We can fix our problem...NOT YOUR GIRL PROBLEM!!!!!LOL LOL LOL LOL

[ALMOD]

Lol....lol.....lol....lol.....lol.....lol

[natedawg9640]

yeah... all the kinks will work themselves out and what remains will be 10 of the best kits in the world for aleros... relax... be patient, it's still winter... get it figured out and then get em put together. it'll all be just fine.

[black]

yeah... all the kinks will work themselves out and what remains will be 10 of the best kits in the world for aleros... relax... be patient, it's still winter... get it figured out and then get em put together. it'll all be just fine.

i kinda feel the same way..

i know bodykits will make sure all is well.

[Silentalero]

We can fix our problem...NOT YOUR GIRL PROBLEM!!!!!LOL LOL LOL LOL

I didn't want to say anything but this issue hits a sore spot because a company who made a kit before you had the same EXACT issue with fitment and did nothing to fix it and basically told everybody to deal with it themselves. I guarantee you that company sold very few kits because nobody wants to pay a shop to fix a mistake a manufacturer made. Do us and yourself a favor and fix the problem you created with the bodykit. Word of mouth goes a very long way on the internet and I'd hate to blame your response for the lack of sales.

[Bad99Olds]

I didn't want to say anything but this issue hits a sore spot because a company who made a kit before you had the same EXACT issue with fitment and did nothing to fix it and basically told everybody to deal with it themselves. I guarantee you that company sold very few kits because nobody wants to pay a shop to fix a mistake a manufacturer made. Do us and yourself a favor and fix the problem you created with the bodykit. Word of mouth goes a very long way on the internet and I'd hate to blame your response for the lack of sales.

reputation is everything. quoted for truth.

[Oldsnut]

If the rear bumper doesn't get fixed, there is always this option. Always wanted a car bed as a kid. :lol:

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5216/osvbed0011296x972.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=osvbed0011296x972.jpg)

[Cliff8928]

I got mine today too... I guess I'm the lucky one that got a right and left rocker moulding.

The front looks pretty good, but the rear is just so-so.. Not the quality I expected that's for sure.

[Oldsnut]

I got mine today too... I guess I'm the lucky one that got a right and left rocker moulding.

The front looks pretty good, but the rear is just so-so.. Not the quality I expected that's for sure.
When you get a chance take a pics of your rear bumper, especially the area that is warped.

[Cliff8928]

http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/osvrear/1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/osvrear/2.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/osvrear/3.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/osvrear/4.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/osvrear/5.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/osvrear/6.jpg

[Oldsnut]

I think yours might be warped more than mine but not by much.

[Oldsnut]

For thos that are lazy or can't get the pics from Cliff.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2816/87553461.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=87553461.jpg)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7053/43581126.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=43581126.jpg)

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9608/21520799.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=21520799.jpg)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8416/69262378.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=69262378.jpg)

[black00gt1]

did they pop it out of the mould before it ws done curing?

[Oldsnut]

did they pop it out of the mould before it ws done curing?
That is what we think. Picked it up wet due to them being in a hurry and pulled the whole dam piece up, especially right where 2 hands would grab it to move it.

[StoopidAlero]

OH come on guys! It doesnt look that warped.. :blink:

That part looks really thin.. How solid is that piece right there? Looks like if you picked it up by it, it would crumble in your hands.

[Cliff8928]

OH come on guys! It doesnt look that warped.. :blink:

That part looks really thin.. How solid is that piece right there? Looks like if you picked it up by it, it would crumble in your hands.

It's definitely flexible and doesn't feel sturdy at all... After all, that edge is only 1.86mm as measured! Most of the areas are around 2.5 I'd guess, I didn't measure that much of it.


On another note, I gotta say i haven't had much to take pics of recently, but I really like my new lens (http://www.tokinalens.com/products/tokina/atx165prodx-a.html) after taking some of these pics..

(it's a 16-50mm zoom f/2.8)

Wow, those pics got small :)

[Oldsnut]

OH come on guys! It doesnt look that warped.. :blink:

That part looks really thin.. How solid is that piece right there? Looks like if you picked it up by it, it would crumble in your hands.
When I try to move mine downwards it creaks like it wants to snap an dthe side of the bumper bows outwards.

[Oldsnut]

I gotta say, i haven't had much to take pics of recently, but I really like my new lens (http://www.tokinalens.com/products/tokina/atx165prodx-a.html) after taking some of these pics..

(it's a 16-50mm zoom f/2.8)
We like it also, AWESOME PICS!! Crystal clear.

[StoopidAlero]

I will get some pics of my A3D rear tomorrow. I just got it back from the shop on thursday. It looks and fits better than it did when I got it. My rear lip under the trunk I would say measures around 2.8ish-mm.

The warp is definatley annoying and is going to take some skill to get fixed, but I would be more worried about drilling into it and cracking it for the 4 mounts under the trunk

[Oldsnut]

I will get some pics of my A3D rear tomorrow. I just got it back from the shop on thursday. It looks and fits better than it did when I got it. My rear lip under the trunk I would say measures around 2.8ish-mm.Why didn't you tell me you didn't have total acces to your car when I asked for pictures? Get them to us when you can.

[Oldsnut]

spoiler pic?
Spoiler appears to have no issues but I also cannot put it in place due to the fact that my stock spoiler is blocking the way for an accurate fit.

If someone on the buy can post these PLZ do so.

[black00gt1]

so take off the spoiler and put the osv on for us to see pix,tape it on if ya godda.

[Silentalero]

andy if you want to bring the spoiler by and test fit it on mine your more than welcome. I can yank razzi off

[kwhauck]

hmm...so is that the only place the kit is warped? Because there are the 6 clips that hold that particular area down, you could always double it to 12 clips if you were really anal, i want to see a test fit on a car to see if the bumper is wavy and still noticeable after the 6 clips are in and the trunk is closed

[black00gt1]

is there any other problems with the kit? sides are ok?frount ok?

is the frount bumper thicker than the rest of the kit?

[surreal_awakening]

OK, so here's pics of mine. They are large, so I'll spare everyone and just give you a link to the photobucket.

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/ii247/surreal_awakening/OSV%20Pics/

I have the same issue with the bow on the rear bumper. It does seem quite thin through there. Don't try to pick it up by grabbing it in the middle, it tends to make noises like it's getting ready to crack. You'll also note that the drivers side of the rear bumper seems to curve outward....alot. Also, the passenger side of the front bumper seems to curve outward too. A few blems in the finish surface that can be cleaned up when i get it installed & painted. I've never had a kit before, so I don't know what passes as acceptable. The rear bumper seems to be the big issue though. And the side skirts. Unfortunately, I can't check fitment right now, so I'm not sure how that is.

[AftermathAlero]

Wow.. those pics of the OSV kit .. It is seriously thin. The A3D kits were at least 1/4" thick in fiberglass. (not bashing anyones product, Just stating the facts, so I dont want to see anyone bad mouthing a3d or bodykits.org... I'm trying to help them resolve the issue)

Maybe bodykits.org can add more fiberglass on the backside to make them a hair thicker (like 1-2 more layer of mat). That should make the rear bumper not warp like that in the middle.

[Oldsnut]

We were told that they would be 1/4" but this is what we got.

[Oldsnut]

andy if you want to bring the spoiler by and test fit it on mine your more than welcome. I can yank razzi off
I may be in your area on Sunday, you gonna be around?

[AJules]

I just did a Google search and there are some other vehicle forums who are looking to go the same route you all did with bodykits.org.

It wouldn't be too hard to send them an e-mail with a link to these threads if Bodykits isn't doing things that were expected of them.

Just throwing it out there...

[Oldsnut]

I just did a Google search and there are some other vehicle forums who are looking to go the same route you all did with bodykits.org.

It wouldn't be too hard to send them an e-mail with a link to these threads if Bodykits isn't doing things that were expected of them.

Just throwing it out there...
PM'd you.

[tnalero99]

My kit was delivered today and got some quick pics of it. The top of the rear is wavy but may not be the worst. A chip on the front low middle but that is no big deal. Not sure about the sides, they look the same but seem like they could go on either way. Spoiler looks like it my fit ok but didn't come with any way to attach it to the car, thought it was going to be 3M automotive tape or something.

[tnalero99]

Another that wouldn't fit in previous.

[tnalero99]

The spoiler looks ok, it was just how he was holding onto it. I think it will line up fine. Once I get time I will talk to some body guys I know and get feedback on how much work it may take to get it fixed, might not be as bad as I think. I at least am still hopeful that it may not be that bad after all.

[lonnie]

I'd say this. Looks like you got some incomplete stuff, but...and there is a but....you are alot closer to having an osv kit then anyone else. You will just have to modify these to work. This is the kind of stuff that happens when no one is there to keep tabs on the project but oh well its done now. We shall see what kind of guys these people are depending on how they solve all of these issues. I can't imagine how much it would cost for some one to send the whole kit back for repairs or modifications. If this was me they would pay for it to be shipped back and make the repairs and pay for shipping back. Did anyone get anything in writing about what was expected..I take it that there was no paperwork drawn up at all?

I feel bad for you guys cause it pisses me off to get screwed out of 10 bucks couldn't imagine what it feels like to get screwed out of 1200 maybe more.

[Oldsnut]

I'd say this. Looks like you got some incomplete stuff, but...and there is a but....you are alot closer to having an osv kit then anyone else. You will just have to modify these to work. This is the kind of stuff that happens when no one is there to keep tabs on the project but oh well its done now. We shall see what kind of guys these people are depending on how they solve all of these issues. I can't imagine how much it would cost for some one to send the whole kit back for repairs or modifications. If this was me they would pay for it to be shipped back and make the repairs and pay for shipping back. Did anyone get anything in writing about what was expected..I take it that there was no paperwork drawn up at all?

I feel bad for you guys cause it pisses me off to get screwed out of 10 bucks couldn't imagine what it feels like to get screwed out of 1200 maybe more.
Nobody has to return a kit for them to make corrections. they can make all the bumpers they want, they have the molds.

[Oldsman]

Well I got all my bumpers and rocker mouldings off and I also got 2 passenger side skirts and started checking fitment and found quite a few problems that bodykits HAS to fix.

[Oldsnut]

Holy .........

Those side skirts look a little short.

[Oldsman]

the first 2 pics is the area to where the kit is too thick and it sticks out from the body and will need to ground down.

As for the rocker mouldings.............they are fucking short as you can see from the pics. I compared to a 2dr and 4dr rocker and as you can see they are too short and won't fit. I will be emailing bodykit about this.

[Oldsman]

a few more pics

[jayson_waltz]

how on earth did they get that far off? they had an alero RIGHT THERE to check stuff on

[Dhoyle]

god damn, a blind man could do better than that lols

[SittinOnChrome]

Wow I feel bad for you guys. Hopefully they will make things right for you.

[Bad99Olds]

wow. this is really not even excusable. this looks like a job that was rushed/halfassed. sad. very sad.

[Oldsnut]

wow. this is really not even excusable. this looks like a job that was rushed/halfassed. sad. very sad.
What is sad is they had Jose's car for 7 months. He has reported to me that he has some issues with his kit.

The front bumper and spoiler have minor issues. The rear bumper is bad and the side skirts are the worst. I spoke with Scot in great length and detail about all the issues.

The rear spoiler just needs some minor grinding and sanding to make it fit properly. On the front bumper the only problem there seems to be is that on the bottom area it does not extend out towards the plastic that the bumper clips into.

The rear bumper needs some grinding around the tail light area and the area that attaches to the car around the bumper is severely warped and extremely thin and brittle. I can I mine sound as if it wants to crack when I push down on it. If it cracks it will create a lot more work and $$.

First off, Scot was shipped 2 passenger side skirts. The side skirt is rediculously short and Scot can't get it to fit on his 2 door which is the same as the donor car. As his pictures show the bodykits skirt fits inside of a stock 2 door skirt off of Scots car and also a 4 door skirt from Crazy Taxi's car. How the hell this happened, I don't know. This plus the fact that they put a groove for a 2 door in it just adds to the problems because our cars don't come with that and the people that have 4 doors are gonna have a lot morte work involved.

We will be talking with Bodykits on Monday to resolve these isues.

Any member of the group buy that has received duplicate skirts of the same side can go ahead and email Aldo your info.

[Alerosaint]

i cant believe these flaws are from the same guys who did big name sema cars....i guess since we were a small group they didnt deem it neccasary to give our project that attention to detail....thats a shame

[darksobsession]

this totally sucks. hope you can solve all the issues. lotta shady people in the auto world

[rustyballs_69]

this totally sucks. hope you can solve all the issues. lotta shady people in the auto world

I don't think bodykits are shady, I think they ran out of time and had to bust ass to get it done because they fucked around for so long.

Oldnut, looking forward for the update on this Monday after you talk to them. I know you busted your ass to get this done. I hope bodykits does the right thing and fixes their screw up and makes it right.

[meadus101]

Aldo is on the board here, i think he owes some answers, Explanations, or something in the public eye.

[99-alero]

damn hopefully the second batch doesnt SUCK!

[lonnie]

I was wondering why the donor car looked like it fit good, but apparently not. Seems fair to me that Bodykits.org pay for shippment of the parts of the kit that don't work back to there shop, and fix the problems, and pay for shipment back to the clients.

This will be interesting to see how this pans out!!

[paulyb]

holly crap of all fitment....

thats rediculos, and i retrack my previous statment ofevery kit needs work. is it just me or in oldsman pics of the front bumper from the side view, it looks like the bumper doest come to a point to fit the fender right..........

what a hackery of epic proportions......I was definitly going to get this kit, but after all this, ill pass and finish what im doig with the kombat kit.

Im sure with oldsnut's tenacity and atention to detail and grumpyness itll get fixed.

[Oldsnut]

holly crap of all fitment....

thats rediculos, and i retrack my previous statment ofevery kit needs work. is it just me or in oldsman pics of the front bumper from the side view, it looks like the bumper doest come to a point to fit the fender right..........



According to Scot the front fits pretty good. In his pictures it is just hanging in place so it might appear off a little. The only real issue with the front is the bottom are which show that they did not extend it towards the engine far enough.

[Silentalero]

Wow, good lord I cant see how i didn't see Scots pics. That's just absolutely horrible fitment. The rear bumper is even worse than I originally thought. Bodykits.org needs to do the right thing and make the kit right. Where is Aldo to answer these questions? If he can come on here to post about their "amod member sale" he can come on here to answer the issues to.

[joserivas19]

my car looked good, but there are a lot of issues with mine as well. specially with the rear bumper and side skirts. im taking my car to a bodyshop on monday and see how much it'll cost to fix all the mistakes. and then im gonna send all that info to aldo and see if they'll replace the parts of pay for the rapairs at the shop.

I was wondering why the donor car looked like it fit good, but apparently not. Seems fair to me that Bodykits.org pay for shippment of the parts of the kit that don't work back to there shop, and fix the problems, and pay for shipment back to the clients.

This will be interesting to see how this pans out!!

[mfuller]

I really feel bad for everyone who signed on for the OSV kit. My hopes were high since you guys (Scot and Andy.....I may be forgetting someone) researched the crap out of it with measurements/dimensions and detailed pictures of everything. Everyone knows how snazzy it looked on the OSV concept cars.
I understand that nothing will be perfect, and there would have been some prep work required - nothing is ever just a bolt-it-on-and-go situation, and I'm sure Gregg will agree after the substantial amount he spent in getting his body kit from that other company to fit right.
But from what I see in the pictures, some errors are simply inexcusable. I really hope everything works out.

[mach3]

I'm sorry to hear about the issues that you guys are having. Now I'm having second thoughts of getting this kit especially how much it's going to cost to buy it now.

I can't imagine why anyone would want to pay $1600 for it and still have to do a lot of work to make it fit.

[kwhauck]

mine's for sale for $1030

[jayson_waltz]

My hopes were high since you guys (Scot and Andy.....I may be forgetting someone) researched the crap out of it
Mark did too

[Oldsnut]

Mark did too
Marc and Scot took the pictures several year ago. I along with Scot have been working on the production of the OSV kit. Jose Rivas was the donor car and went way beyond the call of duty in lending his car. That is who is involved.

[sburke]

For the guys with the sideskirt problems.........

I had the same issues with the A#E#D Kit. In case you haven't tried this, put the rear of the sideskirt onto the car with your other end (front) of the sideskirt hanging off. (IMPORTANT: It will not fit over your stock sideskirt)

Hold it in place w/some good tape. (I use the green automotive painters tape from 3M, it works well and leaves no sticky residue when removed)

Move to the front end and gently pull the sideskirt around the metal lip while pushing up on the bottom.

If it still isn't fitting, remove it all, do some light sanding on the INSIDE of the sideskirt and attempt to reinstall.

Repeat until it fits.

(I'm not trying to insult anyone's intelligence, just throwing this out there in case you aren't thinking about it.)

[cavaliers60]

^The only issue with that is, I believe the sideskirts are almost an inch too short to even attempt that. But I see what you are talking about. Sounds like the good way to install them.

[Oldsnut]

For the guys with the sideskirt problems.........

I had the same issues with the A#E#D Kit. In case you haven't tried this, put the rear of the sideskirt onto the car with your other end (front) of the sideskirt hanging off. (IMPORTANT: It will not fit over your stock sideskirt)

Hold it in place w/some good tape. (I use the green automotive painters tape from 3M, it works well and leaves no sticky residue when removed)

Move to the front end and gently pull the sideskirt around the metal lip while pushing up on the bottom.

If it still isn't fitting, remove it all, do some light sanding on the INSIDE of the sideskirt and attempt to reinstall.

Repeat until it fits.

(I'm not trying to insult anyone's intelligence, just throwing this out there in case you aren't thinking about it.)

There is no way you can sand them down and have any material left to hold the skirt on.

[paulyb]

For the guys with the sideskirt problems.........

I had the same issues with the A#E#D Kit. In case you haven't tried this, put the rear of the sideskirt onto the car with your other end (front) of the sideskirt hanging off. (IMPORTANT: It will not fit over your stock sideskirt)

Hold it in place w/some good tape. (I use the green automotive painters tape from 3M, it works well and leaves no sticky residue when removed)

Move to the front end and gently pull the sideskirt around the metal lip while pushing up on the bottom.

If it still isn't fitting, remove it all, do some light sanding on the INSIDE of the sideskirt and attempt to reinstall.

Repeat until it fits.

(I'm not trying to insult anyone's intelligence, just throwing this out there in case you aren't thinking about it.)


dude its short by like an inch or more....thats not going to work

[sburke]

I know they appear short.....but has anyone even tried it without sanding.

Mine measured out to be about a half inch short, but I was able to get them on. I'm not saying it will work for everyone, but I am sure that some people on here have one that didn't cure up quite so tight.

[Oldsnut]

I know they appear short.....but has anyone even tried it without sanding.

Mine measured out to be about a half inch short, but I was able to get them on. I'm not saying it will work for everyone, but I am sure that some people on here have one that didn't cure up quite so tight.

They not only appear short but are short. Scot put them up to the care and could not get them on the car, they would not fit. These parts were to be plug and play for the most part, these are not.

Either way they were not produced as we asked. We said that they needed thes to fit a 2 & 4 door Alero as they are the same. They made the skirt for a 2 door only and we don't know why. We asked them to make the skirt to look like the OSV which it does not. The clearest pictures of the groove they put in the skirt is covered by masking tape and not visible in the pictures they sent to us. Their overall picture quality sucked after about a month.

[cavaliers60]

sounds like you all just need to send them back and get your money back.... They obviously did not take this buy seriously and don't deserve the money.... This was one major reason why I definitely did not take the chance at getting it..... Money was somewhat of an issue, but I had plenty of time to save up and could have had enough to get it... I'm a picky buyer though and like to see the finished product before committing.... I'm glad I was not in the buy. I feel bad for you guys though... all that money and not the product you asked for.... they better fix it...

[Oldsman]

I know they appear short.....but has anyone even tried it without sanding.

Mine measured out to be about a half inch short, but I was able to get them on. I'm not saying it will work for everyone, but I am sure that some people on here have one that didn't cure up quite so tight.

dood, i tried to see if sanding it would make it work but by the time you get it sanded enough it would be paper thin and end up just breaking when you would force it on.

Like Andy said they were suppose to fit 2 or 4 dr but was not. They do look like the OSV but the notch was put in for some reason. It could be ground down the rest of the way of the skirt because the notch is not on the inside of the skirt.

THE biggest issue is they are short. But I wonder if others will have this same issue. Some else needs to see how short they are on their car.

[surreal_awakening]

I will try to check fitment on mine in the next couple of days. We are getting some pretty heavy snow here today, though. By weeks end it should be warmer and the snow should be gone. I can try midweek to go check things out again. The kit and car are at my old house, and I don't get there every day. I do have the skirts with me and can take measurement pics for reference though. I'll jump on that later today or this evening.

And for the record, despite issues with Bodykits and the finished product, I think it should be said that we still appreciate everything that Marc, Scott, Andy & Jose have done for this group buy.

[kwhauck]

my kit will come in today but unfortunately my car is in colorado......

[Oldsnut]

Anyone who has receive side skirts that are both for the same side must email Bodykits with a picture and info. So far 3 of have received duplicate sides.

aldo@bodykits.org

[tnalero99]

I can't tell if they are the same sides or different. They seem like they could go on either way.

[surreal_awakening]

I can't tell if they are the same sides or different. They seem like they could go on either way.

You should see a notch along the top edge near one of the ends where they notched for the door for 2-door models. Find the notch on both of them and see if they are on the same ends or opposite ends.

I emailed Aldo this morning with my pics of my same-side skirts.

[Oldsman]

well i got the front bumper mounted last night and it fits pretty darn good. It will need a little sanding and smoothing but all and all front bumper 2 thumbs up.

Also wife asked what I was doing with front plate and i said mount it on the bumper like stock and she told me NO. put it in the front window and don't crap the bumper up. It's not like I drive it that much. +1 for the old lady.

[kwhauck]

and i said mount it on the bumper like stock

:blink: see scot, that is why your wife is cool, cuz if you would have said that around me, i would have felt bad for bitch-slappin an old man!! :eek: :scpimp:

[Oldsman]

:blink: see scot, that is why your wife is cool, cuz if you would have said that around me, i would have felt bad for bitch-slappin an old man!! :eek: :scpimp:

LMAO.............but you i would slap back.:lol:

[surreal_awakening]

I was thinking about making a bracket that goes through one of the openings of the bumper and mounts up inside on the support. Maybe make it out of some aluminum stock.

Also wife asked what I was doing with front plate and i said mount it on the bumper like stock and she told me NO. put it in the front window and don't crap the bumper up. It's not like I drive it that much. +1 for the old lady.

[Silentalero]

well i got the front bumper mounted last night and it fits pretty darn good. It will need a little sanding and smoothing but all and all front bumper 2 thumbs up.

Also wife asked what I was doing with front plate and i said mount it on the bumper like stock and she told me NO. put it in the front window and don't crap the bumper up. It's not like I drive it that much. +1 for the old lady.

What about the fold away plate?

[Oldsman]

What about the fold away plate?

fold away to where

[Oldsnut]

I spoke with Scot, Jose, Alerosaint and Aldo today.

Alerosaint is possibly willing to take his car to bodykits and have them use one of the side skirts and try to fit it and see what the issues are with the fit. The choice is his to make.

Jose sent me several pictures that show may little cracks forming on his rear bumper around the tail lights side skirt issues.

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And then we have the side skirt that obviously doesn't fit properly from the start. Obviously the installer knew it wouldn't fit and have it hanging on by a thread and does not go all the way up. The obviously rushed his installation and didn't bother grinding down the area near the tail lights like Scot has suggested. They just put it in place and screwed it in. They even installed the skirts with rivets, WTF.

When Jose went to pick up his car it was right in the middle of a torrential downpour and they had the car outside. Kind of hard to inspect a car in the middle of a huge storm. The least they could have done was have the car inside for him to inspect.





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[Midgear]

what in the blistering hell is the problem with these guys? and they build bodykits for JAGUARS?!

[clutch1]

Those little cracks look like just gel coat cracks, I've seen them on other kits, and they weren't a problem a problem after they got sanded them out/ after it's been fitten and they all show up.

that skirt's inexcusable though, absolutely ridiculous.

[Oldsnut]

Those little cracks look like just gel coat cracks, I've seen them on other kits, and they weren't a problem a problem after they got sanded them out/ after it's been fitten and they all show up.

that skirt's inexcusable though, absolutely ridiculous.

Mine and Scots both have small cracks in this area.

[Oldsnut]

I invited him to take a look at the thread today so he could see how they are getting trashed. He said he didn't need to. I jst checked his profile, he was on at 1:37 today.

[AftermathAlero]

Those little cracks look like just gel coat cracks, I've seen them on other kits, and they weren't a problem a problem after they got sanded them out/ after it's been fitten and they all show up.

that skirt's inexcusable though, absolutely ridiculous.

in the pic is stress cracks. From the car flexing. Every kit (no matter who makes the kit) will have these. Thats why you need to drive w/ the kit unpainted for 2 weeks. To let everything settle in. Then fix it before paint.

[cavaliers60]

So basically, the only issues there seems to be is side skirts, rear bumper is a little messed up, and the spoiler has fitment issues... So it's not ALL bad...


The guy who did the skirts needs to be kicked in the head.... I would have done better than that and I've never worked with fiberglass or any of that stuff....

[Oldsnut]

So basically, the only issues there seems to be is side skirts, rear bumper is a little messed up, and the spoiler has fitment issues... So it's not ALL bad...


The guy who did the skirts needs to be kicked in the head.... I would have done better than that and I've never worked with fiberglass or any of that stuff....
The spoiler is minor sanding, not an issue Chris.

[hok666]

I would rather have this worked out more than anything else, so I agree hopefully andy does^

[clutch1]

in the pic is stress cracks. From the car flexing. Every kit (no matter who makes the kit) will have these. Thats why you need to drive w/ the kit unpainted for 2 weeks. To let everything settle in. Then fix it before paint.

That's what I was trying to say, but you worded it soo much better :lol:

[Midgear]

So basically, the only issues there seems to be is side skirts, rear bumper is a little messed up, and the spoiler has fitment issues... So it's not ALL bad...


The guy who did the skirts needs to be kicked in the head.... I would have done better than that and I've never worked with fiberglass or any of that stuff....

you would think that after having the car for more than half a year, they would get the shit straight the first time, and then look how they mounted that shit to the car.. LOL

the things needing fixin' isn't all that bad, the fact is, it should'a been done right the first time.. getting two of the same side skirts? who the hell is packaging this stuff?

[Oldsnut]

the things needing fixin' isn't all that bad, the fact is, it should'a been done right the first time.. getting two of the same side skirts? who the hell is packaging this stuff?
I am glad I don't drive near there, do they know which is the rights side to drive.:p

[bigdaddyD]

You mean you can't drive in the middle of the road? I did not k ow that.

[natedawg9640]

as far as the fitment is concerned... it is fiberglass... so there will never be a completely "plug and play" install... from the stress fractures to the warp and flex, each kit will have to be fit to it's respective car. the side skirts are a bit short but it's not unheard of... both kits that i have installed i needed to physically cut the skirt in half and extend it... must be a common issue... i dunno. just work it out

[kwhauck]

as far as the fitment is concerned... it is fiberglass... so there will never be a completely "plug and play" install... from the stress fractures to the warp and flex, each kit will have to be fit to it's respective car. the side skirts are a bit short but it's not unheard of... both kits that i have installed i needed to physically cut the skirt in half and extend it... must be a common issue... i dunno. just work it out

i was i think 3rd or 4th with the AAS kit and i had to do that on one side, and cut off an inch in the middle on the other side.....

[Oldsnut]

as far as the fitment is concerned... it is fiberglass... so there will never be a completely "plug and play" install... from the stress fractures to the warp and flex, each kit will have to be fit to it's respective car. the side skirts are a bit short but it's not unheard of... both kits that i have installed i needed to physically cut the skirt in half and extend it... must be a common issue... i dunno. just work it out
I am sorry Bro, a side skirt that is short is totally unacceptable. The whole skirt is effed up. Yes glass kits are not plug and play but the skirts and rear bumper are a joke. God help the person that buys one off their site at full price that has no clue how bad it is.

The fact that they gave Jose his car like that is a crime. Installer should have been shot.

[hok666]

The fact that they gave Jose his car like that is a crime. Installer should have been shot.


I second this, but in all seriousness conduct yourself professionally than them Oldsnut... I have confidence in your ability to work this shxt out...

[billytheman1188]

I just sent a huge email to bodykits letting them know how i feel about their product and what other people think. This is just fucking ridiculous.....they had plenty of time to work on this to make it PERFECT yet there are still problems to be worked out. They said they offer high quality products at low prices......:lol: The thing that pisses me off the most is that they dont come on here and respond to any of our posts concerning their half assed work.

[Oldsnut]

I just sent a huge email to bodykits letting them know how i feel about their product and what other people think. This is just effing ridiculous.....they had plenty of time to work on this to make it PERFECT yet there are still problems to be worked out. They said they offer high quality products at low prices......:lol: The thing that pisses me off the most is that they dont come on here and respond to any of our posts concerning their half assed work.
Why do you want to piss them off even more Billy? We are trying to work things out with them at this time. If they tell us to go eff ourselves then fine.

Let us handle it for now, there are more details that you don't know about because your not part of the buy.

Put down the bottle and step away from the keyboard.

[Redog]

Stop posting the shit, guys

[KenshinZero]

conduct yourself professionally

@ Billytheman, Your understandably angry, but E-Mailing them angrily is not going to solve anything, more so if you didn’t buy the kit, they will probably ignore the e-mail, or if they did read it and it is absurd, as in F bombs and the such, itl only make us all look bad. So please refrain from sending any more angry e-mails, let the people who have purchased the kit work it out, they probably know more about it than us who have not purchased said kit ^_^

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

holy crap Billy, I am pissed of FOR these guys too, but I haven't said anything in this thread until just now....and it's not even to talk about the kit, cuz I don't have anything new to say. Billy, you definitely shouldn't be emailing a company to complain about a product that you aren't even in the market for. Plain and simple.

[Silentalero]

I just sent a huge email to bodykits letting them know how i feel about their product and what other people think. This is just effing ridiculous.....they had plenty of time to work on this to make it PERFECT yet there are still problems to be worked out. They said they offer high quality products at low prices......:lol: The thing that pisses me off the most is that they dont come on here and respond to any of our posts concerning their half assed work.

Billy, I know you want to be apart of the solution to this now but please dont! You emailing them and laughing about it just lumps the rest of us in the crap with you. I wouldn't trust your professional ability to handle a situation like this. Also knowing your business knowledge I'm almost afraid to see what that email said.

[CiscoPath]

@ Billytheman, Your understandably angry,

No, it's not understandable. He didn't go through what everyone in the groupbuy did. If anyone at Bodykits ask about the person who sent the email, hopefully oldsnut can spin it and just say billy is like that "special" kid down the street we let hang out with us. There's certainly enough posts by him to back it up.

[Naich]

holy crap Billy, I am pissed of FOR these guys too, but I haven't said anything in this thread until just now....and it's not even to talk about the kit, cuz I don't have anything new to say. Billy, you definitely shouldn't be emailing a company to complain about a product that you aren't even in the market for. Plain and simple.

Well said. Keep out of it. Let them try to get the issue settled. We don't want another situation like we had with the forbidden kit. So far they seem to be willing to work out the issues with the guys in the group buy. Lets give them a chance to resolve the problems before we jump down their throat. Leave it to the people involved.

[Gr1m]

ya billy you were smart enough not to get in the group buy like most of us, be smart enough not to get involved by emailing them

[Oldsnut]

ya billy you were smart enough not to get in the group buy like most of us, be smart enough not to get involved by emailing them
I wish you would shut your pie hole also. So basically you just called me and 14 others Stupid for going thru with something nobody else has succeeded at. Yes there are issues that we need to work out with them but the project is not a loss. Your "I told you so" comment was real mature and was going to ignore but thought it fitting to comment.

[AGT]

Billy, ... Also knowing your business knowledge I'm almost afraid to see what that email said.


Email from Billy:

Hey! How come it didn't come painted blue?
--------------------------------------------

In all seriousness, I hope you guys can get what you need fixed. I am really looking forward to seeing a daily driver OSV Alero.

Next Project: Alero Alpha :wub:

[HazMatt24]

Oldnuts, dude I don't even know what to say man. While I'm personally not involved in the buy, I feel for those of you who are. I don't know whether to feel worse for you guys because this thing you wanted is so close, yet so far, or because a fellow amodder is potentially screwing it up for you by jumping in where he doesn't belong. I don't know what the correspondence between you and body kits has been like, but I have 10 years experience writing to government agencies trying to abate tax penalties and shit, I'm sure I could help you out if you need some sort of professional letter or something sent to them, but I gurandamntee I'm not doing anything like that without you asking me to do so.

Billy -

dude, this act makes the blue engine bay look smart, and I never thought I'd say that. This is just proof your mom should have swallowed you when she had the chance

[Gr1m]

I wish you would shut your pie hole also. So basically you just called me and 14 others Stupid for going thru with something nobody else has succeeded at.

im entitled to my own opinion, if you dont like it get over it. and by the look of the pictures and the kit owner's responses, it still looks like nobody has been successful in doing this task that you alloted them almost a year with a donor car.

[joserivas19]

you are entitled to your own opinion, however when your pissing off other members, thats when it starts getting out of hand. we were successful in doing the kit. you can see it for yourself. the issues is a different story. if your gonna post something, make it useful or dont post on this thread. we are trying to resolve alot of issues to be dealing with your smart ass remarks.

im entitled to my own opinion, if you dont like it get over it. and by the look of the pictures and the kit owner's responses, it still looks like nobody has been successful in doing this task that you alloted them almost a year with a donor car.

[black]

jose,

you have already made a huge sacrifice, i feel that you should not have to deal with stupid useless comments also.

Just shows that they are jealous that we have something unique.

[mfuller]

im entitled to my own opinion, if you dont like it get over it. and by the look of the pictures and the kit owner's responses, it still looks like nobody has been successful in doing this task that you alloted them almost a year with a donor car.
Of course you are entitled to your opinion....this isn't a dictatorship.
But it just seems like you are making a huge fuss over something that you didn't invest your hard-earned cash in.

[kwhauck]

just took a look at my kit, will post pics afer lunch, i'm hungry.....

[ALMOD]

Hi everyone ,

Just want to update you guys. We are trying to resolve this Side Skirt issue in a timely matter and the rear bumper wave. We apologize for all of the inconvenience the side skirts have brought to the people WHO HAVE PURCHASED THE OSV KIT.

[[ion] C2]

Good to hear.

It inconveniences those who haven't bought it too, since they see the quality and choose whether or not to buy.

[lonnie]

Hi everyone ,

Just want to update you guys. We are trying to resolve this Side Skirt issue in a timely matter and the rear bumper wave. We apologize for all of the inconvenience the side skirts have brought to the people WHO HAVE PURCHASED THE OSV KIT.Good that you have responded on the site about these issues even for those WHO HAVE NOT PURCHASED THE OSV KIT......AND ARE POTENTIAL BUYERS. Very good step in the right direction, now time will tell!

[lonnie]

nevermind didn't know we couldn't embed videos here....had something I thought would fit the situation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMfr2CgIPhg

[surreal_awakening]

So, Aldo emailed me to let me know they would send a replacement skirt since I received two of the same. I'm guessing from reading the thread that this will wait until we get the issue worked out on the length?

[kwhauck]

some pics of my kit, talked to the body guy that helped me mold the first alero 4-6hrs, just to get the kit ready for paint ($52hr) you do the math....

[ALMOD]

Hey kwhauck,

4-6 hrs ($52hr) WOW ... Here in Los Angels to install a bodykit and paint they charge a flat fee.

[kwhauck]

normally it is a flat fee, but this time 4-6 hrs includes cutting both sideskirts in half and lengthening them an inch a piece so they both fit, and polishing all the blemishes and also thickening some key weak points such as the waviness above the rear bumper. They do a lot of fiberglass work and he said he wouldn't even install the bumper unless he could add some glass in certain areas because of how thin and unacceptable it is...

[Oldsnut]

I have just spoken with Alerosaint, he will be bring his car to bodykits in about a week, maybe sooner if possible. The are going to ckeck out the issues with the skirts so we can get this resolved ASAP.

They just need to work out the details to hook up.

[kwhauck]

any updates?

[Oldsnut]

any updates?
No, Alerosaint is going to have to bring his car down to bodykits sometime next week. He didn't know the exact day last time I spoke to him. When we have more details and info we'll let all of you know.

[Oldsnut]

I spoke with Alerosaint this afternoon. He has informed me that there will be a delay on getting his car over to Bodykits Etc. He got his car back from the shop, but it has returned to the shop for work to be done on the bottom end. He figures it to be around two weeks.

When we know more you will know.

[kwhauck]

damn do i need to trailer my car out there?

[hok666]

^git r done

[HazMatt24]

damn dood. You guys pay for this and I'll drop my Alero off over there for as long as you continue to foot the bill

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[hok666]

I'm not paying anymore dude I can wait til saint gets his car there

[black]

i am going over to see my kit tonight...

is anything being done if my kit is not right???

and, who do i report it to??

[Oldsman]

i am going over to see my kit tonight...

is anything being done if my kit is not right???

and, who do i report it to??

Bodykits is working on fixing the issues with the kit and will take care of us.

Now far as who you report to............Just to clear this up.

If you are part of the Group Buy.........your contact on issues is Oldsnut or me, period.

After the group buy then you can contact Silent.

[hok666]

^kool thanks for clearing things up...

[Oldsman]

so everyone knows. I will be cutting off my exhaust this weekend and try fitting the rear bumper on and see what it looks like. I still have finish fitment on the front bumper but very, very minor.

[Oldsman]

Here is the latest info I have received from bodykits

"We will be test fitting all the parts on the Alero next Saturday. So I
should have an answer bye that Monday morning."

Not sure where the alero is coming from but hopefully they get it.

[black]

SORRY, OT.



[root@smtp ~]# ping alerochapter.com
ping: unknown host alerochapter.com
[root@smtp ~]#
[root@smtp ~]# ping www.alerochapter.com
ping: unknown host www.alerochapter.com

the site is dead???

[Nate's Alero]

SORRY, OT.



[root@smtp ~]# ping alerochapter.com
ping: unknown host alerochapter.com
[root@smtp ~]#
[root@smtp ~]# ping www.alerochapter.com
ping: unknown host www.alerochapter.com

the site is dead???

SIte Fail.....its down here too

[Oldsman]

SORRY, OT.



[root@smtp ~]# ping alerochapter.com
ping: unknown host alerochapter.com
[root@smtp ~]#
[root@smtp ~]# ping www.alerochapter.com (http://www.alerochapter.com)
ping: unknown host www.alerochapter.com (http://www.alerochapter.com)

the site is dead???

it is. Nick never got the chapter site back up after the server upgrade. So now I have to redo it all and get it tranfered.

[Naich]

Yes, I never changed it, and I need to speak with Jeremy about it.

[Oldsman]

went fitting the rear bumper today or yesterday. Here is a few pics from it. Outside of the wrapped area it didn't fit too bad. not as good as the front bumper.
I'll post pics later today when i get them resized

[Oldsman]

here is the pics.

I finished the fitment late last night. I will get some pics today. I took care off the cracks and chips in the kit on both bumpers and did some wet sanding for defining the OSV shape.

[Naich]

Looks great Scott. Well, except for the parts that dont fit well. But the overall look is killer.

[hok666]

Looks alittle better:)

[HazMatt24]

Looks great Scott. Well, except for the parts that dont fit well. But the overall look is killer.

cosign, but what's with the keys hanging from the trunk? Do you not have a remote to pop the trunk with?

[Oldsnut]

cosign, but what's with the keys hanging from the trunk? Do you not have a remote to pop the trunk with?
His battery is unplugged.

[HazMatt24]

His battery is unplugged.

I assume you meant the car's and not the pacemaker

[Vinalero]

I assume you meant the car's and not the pacemaker

:lol:


Looking good when the trunk is closed. I'm no body guru, but it looks like it could be easily fixed by a body shop.

[Oldsman]

a few from today

[Oldsnut]

:lol:


Looking good when the trunk is closed. I'm no body guru, but it looks like it could be easily fixed by a body shop.
It may appear good but it had to be strongly manipulated in to position and Scot has not even tried to attach the area under the trunk yet. When you push down on that area it puts pressure on the bumper and moves the area around the tail lights, we are worried that it will crack due to stress in that area due to lack of fiberglass in that area.

Yes, a body shop could fix it but at what cost, it's not what we paid for. They found a flaw in the mold and are fixing it.

[darksobsession]

it does look good. i really like the center exhaust

[Vinalero]

It may appear good but it had to be strongly manipulated in to position and Scot has not even tried to attach the area under the trunk yet. When you push down on that area it puts pressure on the bumper and moves the area around the tail lights, we are worried that it will crack due to stress in that area due to lack of fiberglass in that area.

Yes, a body shop could fix it but at what cost, it's not what we paid for. They found a flaw in the mold and are fixing it.

I see. Hope you guys have a good ending with this :)

It will have taken a long time, but at least it will give an awesome result!


Oldsman, is that primer I see at two different spot on your trunk, just below where the wing would be??

[Oldsnut]

I see. Hope you guys have a good ending with this :)

It will have taken a long time, but at least it will give an awesome result!


Oldsman, is that primer I see at two different spot on your trunk, just below where the wing would be??
That is what wew are hoping for.

Scot removed his wing to test fit the kit and will be filling those holes eventually so he can install the OSV spoiler which just need to be fitted.

[black00gt1]

looks really good

[paulyb]

i think i have said this before, but in the front view t doesnt look like the fron umper is long enough when it connects to the wheel well, is it just the pic?

the rear looks like it has fender flares on the bumper, was that how theosv was shaped?

Over all thow it looks killer, with the OSV wheels, its defnitly going to a real eye catcher,,,,,,,

[black]

we got anything for the emblem on the front???

[Oldsnut]

we got anything for the emblem on the front???
Your old one ;)

If you don't want one on the front then you will have to fill in that area.

[kwhauck]

lookin better.....thanx scot and andy

[black]

Your old one ;)

If you don't want one on the front then you will have to fill in that area.

i asked because, my thought was, an OSV emblem...

[joserivas19]

i asked because, my thought was, an OSV emblem...

good thought, i wonder how much it would be to get an actual emblem made??

[cherrington17]

contact natedawg for that.

[Cliff8928]

the rear looks like it has fender flares on the bumper, was that how theosv was shaped?

I think that's just the color difference making it look like that.

i asked because, my thought was, an OSV emblem...

Those were only on the fenders...

[black]

Those were only on the fenders...



just my little tweak then, i think ima gunna have one made...

[AGT]

We want paint!
We want paint!
We want paint!
We want paint!
We want paint!

[pimpalero2003]

That front fits perfect wow

[Oldsman]

i think i have said this before, but in the front view t doesnt look like the fron umper is long enough when it connects to the wheel well, is it just the pic?

the rear looks like it has fender flares on the bumper, was that how theosv was shaped?

Over all thow it looks killer, with the OSV wheels, its defnitly going to a real eye catcher,,,,,,,

you are correct it is a little short but i will be fixing it to match the stock bumper. It like about 1/4" short.

the rear OSV bumper did have flares on them.

[Alerosaint]

lookin good

[Oldsnut]

I just got a PM from Alerosaint, his car is still in the shop and was not able to get it over to Bodykits to have them test fit parts. He will see where his mechanic stands with putting his motor back together.

I appreciate everyones patience in this matter, I am as frustrated as you all are.

[kwhauck]

seriously I could pick up my car tomorrow and drive it to california if necessary.......

[hok666]

:drunk: Git R Done:drunk:

[TheMeaningOfLife]

I WANT MY F***ing alero back!

[hok666]

Ok????

[Jibbs.]

where do you get the OSV wheels??

[[ion] C2]

from the OSV vehicles that were crushed

[Alerosaint]

UPDATE: The alero is under the knife still......I ask my mech today will he be finished by not this sunday but the next one so i can make a tune appointment...he said possibly but its not a definite....so Im keeping my fingers crossed....sorry for the long ass delay fellas =(

[kwhauck]

damn!!! you know it doesn't have to run for bodykit fitment.



damn thinkforyourselfer........lol

[Oldsnut]

UPDATE: The alero is under the knife still......I ask my mech today will he be finished by not this sunday but the next one so i can make a tune appointment...he said possibly but its not a definite....so Im keeping my fingers crossed....sorry for the long ass delay fellas =(
Make sure they build it right so you can make it to ASS. A couple more weeks doesn't matter at this point.

[Silentalero]

Rumor has it they had another alero there? Also I heard that they were gonna have an answer back last monday? What ever happened with that?

[Oldsman]

Rumor has it they had another alero there? Also I heard that they were gonna have an answer back last monday? What ever happened with that?

they were talking about alerosaint's car. so being his car can't make it there no issues resolved.

I just wish all these issues would get resovled in time for ASS.

Andy, since they found the issues with the rear bumper mold and supposely fixed it, are we going to get new bumpers or what?

[Silentalero]

Also, does everybody have to ship theirs back? Is Bodykits.org picking up the bill?

[Oldsnut]

Also, does everybody have to ship theirs back? Is Bodykits.org picking up the bill?
If they want them back they can pay the freight on it.

[Silentalero]

If they want them back they can pay the freight on it.

Is that from Aldo? I wouldn't want anything to be confused in the end with everything involved. There cannot be any assumptions with this.

[[ion] C2]

I thought you were working with Aldo? :blink:

[Silentalero]

C2;449499']I thought you were working with Aldo? :blink:

I do work with Aldo on other business. This is all Andy now until the group buy is done.

[Oldsnut]

Is that from Aldo? I wouldn't want anything to be confused in the end with everything involved. There cannot be any assumptions with this.
He has never told me or emailed me that he wants them back so lets leave it at that. In fact getting him to respond to myself or Jose has been very difficult. He still has not returned Jose's spoiler or muffler and keeps avoiding him.

Getting him to answer the phone is always a joy. Last I heard, he hung up on Jose.

[Silentalero]

He has never told me or emailed me that he wants them back so lets leave it at that. In fact getting him to respond to myself or Jose has been very difficult. He still has not returned Jose's spoiler or muffler and keeps avoiding him.

Getting him to answer the phone is always a joy. Last I heard, he hung up on Jose.

That is an issue then that needs to be resolved somehow. Just so I have this correct. It appears Aldo doesn't want anything to do with you or Jose for whatever reasons. Why not have Scot call and get answers about those? You cannot just assume the the shipping is going to be placed on them. What if they want the rear bumpers in return to re manufacture them? These are questions I'm sure everybody has and need an answer to so people know exactly how they are shipping and what account they are billed to if even at all. If they do not require the old parts back then Aldo is the person that decides that, not the customer. Then they can work out whatever method they feel is best. No offence Andy, but its not up to you to decide that for them.

[joserivas19]

That is an issue then that needs to be resolved somehow. Just so I have this correct. It appears Aldo doesn't want anything to do with you or Jose for whatever reasons. Why not have Scot call and get answers about those?

im sorry, but im not gonna ask scott to handle my business about the spoiler and muffler. Aldo has to take action for his screw ups. every other week i talk to him he tells me hes gonna send them to me and nothing.

i was in L.A two weeks ago and called him to go and pick up the things and he said "dont go out of your way, thats my job." then we agreed to meet up at a location to get my things. i showed up, he didnt. whats up with that??? i called him and he gave me the excuse that he forgot my number. how can you forget someone number when its programmed in your phone and i called him four times that day plus left him voicemails. there isnt an excuse for that. then when i confronted him about having my car at a different location than what i was told, he hangs up on me. what kind of person does that? obviously not someone who is honest and loyal to their job.

so, when is he gonna send it??? who knows. as far as the shipping for the rear bumper, im sure andy will get an answer for you guys on that. just give him a lil break. he's working on this as much as he can. there's only so much he and i can do when were hundreds of miles away from Cali.

[Nate's Alero]

this isint going well, is it

[joserivas19]

honestly for me, no. for you guys in the buy, i think everything is getting taken care of. i havent been talking to andy lately to get updates on the replacement parts for the cars. ive been on vacation and now im in georgia for more submarine schooling, so ive had little time to get things done. im sure andy will post something once he gets a bit more info for you guys.

[Nate's Alero]

honestly for me, no. for you guys in the buy, i think everything is getting taken care of. i havent been talking to andy lately to get updates on the replacement parts for the cars. ive been on vacation and now im in georgia for more submarine schooling, so ive had little time to get things done. im sure andy will post something once he gets a bit more info for you guys.

sounds like your life is ultra busy, ever tried kicking back and relaxing?

[joserivas19]

i tried, it was supposed to be my vacation. and it ended up in more work and tons of driving. lol.

[black00gt1]

on a side note car looks good with the kit on

[lonnie]

To the people that have ordered the OSV Bodykit and have received to of the same side skirts PLEASE email aldo@bodykits.org with pictures and the name on the order.


Thank you,

Hi everyone ,

Just want to update you guys. We are trying to resolve this Side Skirt issue in a timely matter and the rear bumper wave. We apologize for all of the inconvenience the side skirts have brought to the people WHO HAVE PURCHASED THE OSV KIT.

What happened to this?