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Old 01-14-2005
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Say goodbye to Wings West
For those of you who don't know, VIS Racing Sports recently bought Wings West. Based on my understanding, VIS intended to allow Wings West to continue operating under their guidance (basically a subdivision of them). However, for whatever reason VIS shutdown Wings West last Friday. I don't know about you all, but I think that Wings West produced some really good products. VIS used to be known for producing shaddy products. I am not sure if their rep has become more positive, but I hope so given the fact that we will no longer be able to purchase Wings West products.

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I don't typically like Wings West products, but the company definitely seemed to be more reputable than VIS Racing.
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Does that mean that wings west products should be sold at a higher price since they aren't available anymore?
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wing west isn't too great.
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yeah there is better kits out
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eh that still sucks, they had some good contributions to the import scene
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eh that still sucks, they had some good contributions to the import scene
I second that. Some of their kits weren't the greatest but they certainly contributed to help the import crowd grow.

Sucks there closing down.
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eh that still sucks, they had some good contributions to the import scene
Mos def. I've only got one WW product on my car, but I think it's a great product. That's really unfortunate that they're getting shut down.
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Wings West is the only thing I have ever put on my cars.

Sorry to see it go..
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thats why they were so ugly....

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eek and i was liking the wings west body kit for my truck it was so subtle almost looked stock
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Where did you here that? I just checked out their website http://www.wingswest.com and it appears to be live and functional. I also Googled Wings West and VIS and came up with nothing. IMO Wings West has the best quality construction out of any other body kit company. It would be a shame to lose them.
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Originally Posted by GuliziaN
I second that. Some of their kits weren't the greatest but they certainly contributed to help the import crowd grow.

Sucks there closing down.
I really hate all of their kits, so nasty. but they helped alot of... wait... everyone makes body kits anymore so one less kit wouldnt change much
Please take no offense, but im glad someone stopped them.

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I really hate all of their kits, so nasty. but they helped alot of... wait... everyone makes body kits anymore so one less kit wouldnt change much
Please take no offense, but im glad someone stopped them.

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yea but this is pretty sexy
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Originally Posted by Civicious
Where did you here that? I just checked out their website http://www.wingswest.com and it appears to be live and functional. I also Googled Wings West and VIS and came up with nothing. IMO Wings West has the best quality construction out of any other body kit company. It would be a shame to lose them.
Try callin the 800 number on their website...
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