Post by: awj2005 on July 09, 2008, 13:16:51
ive done some digging around about the i30 body kit and i went and spoke to hyundai.
The salesperson told me the following:
Body Kit Primed: $1300.00
spoke to a mate of mine and he said to paint it will prob be around 2 gran.
does this sound resonable to all of ya's?
ash
Post by: Dazzler on July 09, 2008, 21:56:46
$1300 primed seems fair... another $2000 to paint it seems over the top. If you can find a good backyarder you should be able to more than halve that....
Post by: EymaTeapot on July 10, 2008, 00:04:50
I would be questioning your dealer to make sure that they can supply that body kit.
The reason I say that is because another one of our members, Jessi3 ordered a I30 with a body kit. She waited 2 months and was told the good news is your car has just arrived. The bad news, the side skirts are no longer available. They gave this storey that there was a poroblem with fitting, and that the skirts had a tendancy of coming off [sounds a bit like a girl I new in college,LOL] Jessi3 was not happy with this and pulled out of the deal, and hasnt been sighted on this site since.
Anyway, it sounded a bit sus to me, not being able to fit the skirts which come standard anyway on the SR model. So i spoke to my dealer the other day as I was considering the skirts myself.[Well not for myself, for the car, honestly] He firstly told me skirts were available but than when he jumped on the computer to get the part number, a disclaimer appeared stating that the part had been withdrawn from hyundais accessories.
As far as I know, there are no after market side skirts available in Australia yet, but its only a matter of time before someone makes them.
It may be that your dealer can supply them, but I would be careful.
Post by: awj2005 on July 10, 2008, 10:59:03
yeah that does sound a bit suss nd i have been told to go to perth (cause im from w.a) and go to some body kit places up there and see if they can custom do something for the car. dont know how much but i will have to find out.
if you cant get the sr side skirts anymore then what will be going on the car with the body kit then? thats another question i'll have to ask.
it seems really strange but i will check these out and get back to ya all.
ash
Post by: awj2005 on July 10, 2008, 11:02:11
and my mates dad isnt a spray painter (worse luck) but he gave me that price cause he is getting a body kit onto his vx wagon and they are charging him a gran and his is the two tone white colour. it was just a rough price will have to talk to some qualified people about it.
cheers
ash
Post by: kennyhoht on August 25, 2008, 11:55:21
I've found a bodykit for i30! Have a look!
Material : ABS Plastic
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/DSCN2797.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/DSCN2793.jpg)
Post by: EymaTeapot on August 25, 2008, 12:03:16
This is your first post? Welcome.
The kit looks good but does'nt appear to be colour matched to the car. Am I right.
Also, I may just be niave, but what is ABS plastic?
Post by: simon on August 25, 2008, 12:34:30
The date I placed the order with the lease company, it was available. When I signed the paperwork around a week later, I was told it was no longer available and had been recalled. I called another dealer and spoke to the spare parts area. The guy said they had issues with the paint/glue on the skirting, so Hyundai Australia recalled them - that confirmed the story in my mind.
The gentleman also provided the parts manager @ Hyundai Australia (which surprised me) and she also said the parts were recalled, but avoided the reasons why.
They are currently redesigning the kit to iron out the bugs, but for all intents and purposes I'm told it will look pretty much identical. Target date for release - December 08.
If you really want it now, then consider importing one of the following:-
http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/ima ... atoI30.pdf (http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/images/TomatoI30.pdf)
http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/ima ... ospekt.pdf (http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/images/i30_Bildprospekt.pdf)
Hope this helps.
Simon
Post by: eye30 on August 25, 2008, 12:35:42
Where do you hail from.
To help with discussions etc put location in profile.
Any price for the kit?
Post by: simon on August 25, 2008, 12:47:11
http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/ind ... =28_29_432 (http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/index.php?cPath=28_29_432)
Check out the rear tail light covers - makes it look like a 1 series BMW ! I like the carbon fibre door handles and fuel cap.... Christmas is just around the corner
Unsure if this is the same site... but it has similar items:-
http://www.koreanautoimports.com/store/ ... ath=31_158 (http://www.koreanautoimports.com/store/index.php?cPath=31_158)
Regards
Simon
Post by: kennyhoht on August 26, 2008, 04:23:17
Quote from: "EymaTeapot"
Hi Kennyhoht,
This is your first post? Welcome.
The kit looks good but does'nt appear to be colour matched to the car. Am I right.
Also, I may just be niave, but what is ABS plastic?
Hi !! Yes it was my first post! I was told by my mate that the kit was not painted yet. It is only primed. Waiting for the top coat... the ABS plastic is the identical material used on most original factory fitted bodykits.. i supposed it is better than fiberglass ??? anyone can help me here?
Post by: kennyhoht on August 26, 2008, 04:30:45
Quote from: "eye30"
Welcome kennyhoht
Where do you hail from.
To help with discussions etc put location in profile.
Any price for the kit?
I am actually working in Australia @ Perth now, i.e flying in/out every 2 weeks... According to my mate in Singapore, he bought it around SG$1000
Post by: kennyhoht on August 26, 2008, 04:38:03
Quote from: "simon"
I've also got the i30 body kit on order.
The date I placed the order with the lease company, it was available. When I signed the paperwork around a week later, I was told it was no longer available and had been recalled. I called another dealer and spoke to the spare parts area. The guy said they had issues with the paint/glue on the skirting, so Hyundai Australia recalled them - that confirmed the story in my mind.
The gentleman also provided the parts manager @ Hyundai Australia (which surprised me) and she also said the parts were recalled, but avoided the reasons why.
They are currently redesigning the kit to iron out the bugs, but for all intents and purposes I'm told it will look pretty much identical. Target date for release - December 08.
If you really want it now, then consider importing one of the following:-
http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/ima ... atoI30.pdf (http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/images/TomatoI30.pdf)
http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/ima ... ospekt.pdf (http://www.koreanstyling.dk/webshop/images/i30_Bildprospekt.pdf)
Hope this helps.
Simon
Hi Simon, I heard about it too.. and I also found out the reason why.... the original kit was made of PU (Some form of rubber like, soft and very heavy) and it is not a suitable material for bodykit (my mate in Singapore told me also..) this new bodykit that i've discovered, is made of ABS plastic and it is very light... well, at least that was the reason given to me by hyundai service general manager...
Post by: Dazzler on August 26, 2008, 12:58:06
I was in Burnie today 50Km west of where I live with some time to spare. So I dropped in to the Burnie Hyundai Dealer to drop off some club cards and admire the bodykit on a Petrol SX (see Pix)
She's been in the yard a bit long so they've dressed her up with full bodykit and nice wheels. Things seem to have really slowed down in the car industry in Aus over the last couple of months and they have about half a dozen i30's in stock including at least one diesel so hopefully Jamiec or someone will go in and win me a spotters fee....
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/SportySX.jpg)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/SXBodykit.jpg)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/SXBodykit2.jpg)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/SXWheels.jpg)
P.S. Not sure if it is the full kit (Might be just the skirts and spoiler?) Looks good anyway
Post by: EymaTeapot on August 26, 2008, 13:15:20
I am more confused than ever now about the body kit.
There has been much discussion on this site about the availability of the Hyundai body kit, and I thought that we had come to the agrrement that the kit was no longer available in Aus?
Maybe they have rectified the earlier fault with fitting.
Post by: Shambles on August 26, 2008, 13:23:39
Noticed you seem to be wearing a pink dress there Dazz (second picture, reflection in bumper)
Post by: Dazzler on August 26, 2008, 13:36:33
Quote from: "Shambles"
Noticed you seem to be wearing a pink dress there Dazz (second picture, reflection in bumper) :lol:
Actually, I did see a pink dress I wouldn't have minded getting into but that is another story...
Post by: awj2005 on August 27, 2008, 11:21:03
so what type of body kits are available??
and i thought the body kit for the i30 was available for the car.... will have to check with dealer tomorrow or wheneva i get time as i just got a new job as a it technician.
anyway
cheers
ash
Post by: encountar on August 28, 2008, 13:02:38
rear spoiler was on the car when i took delivery
however side skirts were to be fitted at first service...
they only had 1 side skirt and were waiting for the 2nd one to appear which was fitted at about 5,500k's (instead of the 1,000 promised)
When they were fitted... they were the wrong colour still blue but totally wrong,
im now in the process of them being removed, and if not destroyed they will repaint and refit, else they will supply me with new sideskirts fitted and painted.. cost added to car was 1,500-2,000
in the mean time im driving around a loan car...
Post by: Dazzler on August 28, 2008, 14:16:38
What did they give you for a loan car??
Post by: awj2005 on August 28, 2008, 16:36:32
cheers
ash
Post by: Hemmi on August 28, 2008, 21:35:28
To bad it's not available everywhere.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2648991296_6ff7fcc662.jpg)
Post by: awj2005 on August 29, 2008, 15:08:41
i like that body kit to but i dnt know if it would look any good on a vivid blue hyundai if u get my drift?
cheers
ash
Post by: encountar on August 30, 2008, 13:37:42
Quote from: "dazzling_darryl"
Hi Petey.. Good to see you M8.. Guess you've been busy...
What did they give you for a loan car??
Heya
yeah been bit busy mate things just a bit too hectic to sit on compy too much atm.I got a tucson to drive around.. not bad but its only a pov pack... i reckin a model up or 2 would be nice to drive, i miss my i30 :'(
Post by: bumpkin on August 30, 2008, 20:30:25
My i30 has the MS Kit on it, I agree with Hemmi, it is probably one of the best looking kits I have seen and it definitely works on vivid blue.
You can see here
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=807 (https://i30ownersclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=807)
Cheers
Brian
Post by: awj2005 on August 31, 2008, 14:46:07
cheers
ash
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 01, 2008, 14:19:17
Keep us posted about how you get on with the body kit.
There seems to be a lot of confusion here about it's availability....or not?
Post by: awj2005 on September 02, 2008, 11:29:11
i havnt got a reply yet and i havnt got the body kit on my car yet but its work in progress ive been doing a little bit of work on her for the last 2 weeks and yeah it sounds good..
anyway hyundai aus havent sent an e-mail back and im slowely getting pissed and they said three days and three days are nearly up so hopefully the give me a good excuse.
cheers
ash
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 02, 2008, 12:03:37
Keep us posted.
Post by: awj2005 on September 02, 2008, 13:25:28
ash
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 02, 2008, 13:39:30
Where is Busselton?
Post by: awj2005 on September 03, 2008, 11:46:28
Busselton is in the lower south West of Australia which is about a 3hr drive from Perth.
anyway got a reply back from Hyundai Aus:
Further to your recent enquiry, I would like to advise that the UK is a
very different market, as is every country, hence they would have their own
requirements as do we.
The Australian i30 SR which includes mag wheels, side skirts and rear
spoiler is only sold in Australia. We in Australia currently do not have
the i30 wagon. I have not heard of any cases where the side skirts have
fallen off, but they can be difficult to install.
hope this helps everyone whose been reading this but i reckon its a load of crap as Australia has nearly or about the some amount of people with Hyundai i30's. Hence we could have what the uk has with the body kit. australia's body kit is shite it only has the side skirts and spoiler.
well anyway
catchya's
ash
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 03, 2008, 11:56:03
Not much of a reply from Hyundai.
Still no wiser as to what the hell is going on with your body kit!
Post by: awj2005 on September 03, 2008, 12:13:34
cheers
ash
Post by: kennyhoht on September 09, 2008, 07:08:54
Quote from: "awj2005"
Hey, yeah i know. its pretty stupid but now im guessing that the 1300 was only for the side skirts and rear wing so i dunno will have to walk to hyundai tomorrow and check it out.
cheers
ash
Hi ash,
did you managed to find out the exact deal? curious to find out.
i did some searching too on the other kit (M+S or MS), which is made from fiberglass, it cost about the same around 1.2k...
Post by: awj2005 on September 10, 2008, 13:11:49
cheers
ash
Post by: kennyhoht on September 11, 2008, 04:48:41
Post by: simon on September 15, 2008, 04:37:33
The bodykit has been recalled by Hyundai Australia, apparently due to paint/glue issues. It's currently being redesigned, and should be available in December.
This was confirmed to me directly by the Australian Hyundai product manager.
The bodykit comprises of front, read, and side skirts - the spoiler is an additional cost. I'm led to believe that around $1500 will have it painted and fitted to your car.
I have one on order, and will be notified when it's ready - I'll post in here to let you guys know.
Rgds
Simon
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 15, 2008, 07:13:41
Look foward to the pics
Post by: Dazzler on September 15, 2008, 09:00:35
Post by: Manny on September 17, 2008, 04:03:47
Symon can you please let us know where did you make your order?
Thanks, Ollie.
PS I will post some pic's of my car with the black headlights.. just ordered.
Post by: Dazzler on September 17, 2008, 06:35:30
Post by: EymaTeapot on September 17, 2008, 07:30:13
What colour SR did you order?
Post by: Shambles on September 17, 2008, 08:15:27
Can't wait to see those pics.
Welcome Manny
Post by: eye30 on September 17, 2008, 10:47:39
Black headlights?
What colour is your car to blend in with them?
Post by: encountar on September 17, 2008, 11:23:05
Post by: Dazzler on September 17, 2008, 12:48:35
Look forward to hearing more...
Post by: Manny on September 20, 2008, 15:58:33
Manny
Post by: Manny on October 06, 2008, 01:59:17
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/car3.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/car2.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/car1.jpg)
(http://i384.photobucket.com/albums/oo286/i30ownersclub/car.jpg)
Post by: Thumper on October 06, 2008, 05:00:03
Nice kit, linky to where you got it from? (And the lights)
Post by: eye30 on October 06, 2008, 07:17:02
Nice car and add on's
Post by: Hemmi on October 07, 2008, 00:38:03
Post by: donc on October 07, 2008, 05:35:25
Post by: bumpkin on October 07, 2008, 08:52:56
Post by: Dazzler on October 07, 2008, 09:30:16
Post by: EymaTeapot on October 07, 2008, 10:03:04
Quote from: "Thumper"
I swear that looks like it has been taken down by the lake, in Canberra. (Where the old hospital was)
Nice kit, linky to where you got it from? (And the lights) :D
Post by: Manny on October 08, 2008, 23:45:53
http://www.auto-show.co.kr/en/front/sho ... e=00000048 (http://www.auto-show.co.kr/en/front/shop/shop_view.asp?goodsCode=00000048)
I made my order with a guy call Bruce Hong. he told me the price and I paid via paypal. I was very lucky to purchased the body kit before the AU dollar droped.
It took 2 1/2 week to get it.
The front black light got it from here: http://www.koreanautoimports.com/store/ ... 7af5da58d2 (http://www.koreanautoimports.com/store/index.php?cPath=31_158&osCsid=bb666fda3ed6329c2fba827af5da58d2)
Have a nice day guys
Post by: awj2005 on October 09, 2008, 00:48:45
anyway cheers for the links
ash
Post by: donc on October 09, 2008, 01:25:01