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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Top Secret Body Kit

Does anyone know where i can purchas the Top Secret body kit state side? or anywhere for that matter. I've called Gilman Nissan in Houston and this Ken person that i saw on other threads and who seemed to be the contact guy no longer works there.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Do a search of how many people on this forum are sporting "TS-P" or "TS style" or "AIT" or just falsely representing their cars as having "Top Secret" body kits and you'll have your answer as to why this kit is so hard to find...


"No matter which side you take, the truth is knock offs and counterfeits have hurt this industry in a big way. Less and less companies want to innovate in this market because of fear of having their products being copied and if you look at the track record of consumers these days, they are willing to buy whatever is cheapest despite the lackluster quality or fitment issues associated with knock off parts. Sadly, I don’t think it’s going away anytime soon. The best way to fight the problem is with awareness. As a consumer, think long and hard before buying a knock off product. What you may be saving initially will more than likely cost you in the future. It’s no secret that cheap parts don’t last as long, or that they need to be modified to work or fit (which costs money). Plus, think of the company that spent the time and money to actually design the product. That should count for something." - Peter Tarach, Editor of Modified
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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i understand the persentage of people that have them is low. i just didnt know i i was looking in the wrong places or if anyone knew something i didnt
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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I think swat performance sells it on their website....They used to be a vendor here but left because no one buys the real deal here
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:13 PM
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They used to but I think they don't sell it anymore.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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well i'll definetly give them a try, if they dont maybe they can point me in the right direction
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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Are you looking for authentic one or just want that style?
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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i would really at least have the same style front lip
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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i would really at least have the same style front lip
Of course... Well, there are a number of vendors on here who will happily sell you the fake **** and further harm the industry one bumper at a time. Best of luck...
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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thanks man, i appreciate it
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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You'll be sol if you want genuine TS parts for your G37. There's only ONE US distributor for Top Secret G37 parts and apparently he's a crook.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 03:55 PM
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i believe i saw some threads on that. Sucks that a couple people can mess up a good thing for everybody
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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i believe i saw some threads on that. Sucks that a couple people can mess up a good thing for everybody
I believe forum member "ucla bruin" says he has access to genuine Top Secret
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Well, that's kind of Top Secrets fault - if they only want to distribute their legitimate product through one crook, it's hard to see why people wouldn't end up buying the knock-off bullsh!t.
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Old Jul 24, 2011 | 05:43 PM
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Well, that's kind of Top Secrets fault - if they only want to distribute their legitimate product through one crook, it's hard to see why people wouldn't end up buying the knock-off bullsh!t.
In a past life, I sold aftermarket parts and often as not, the problem with genuine parts was in the supply chain, not with the consumer/reseller. I couldn't tell you how many times I tried to get JDM, authentic parts and wound up being balked by shady or erratic suppliers. If Top Secret can't be bothered to set up a reliable distribution arrangement in the States, they don't deserve the business.
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