Very unique first gen...from Japan

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Sep 30, 2012 | 03:46 PM

Starfox07

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Very unique first gen...from Japan

Check this rear suspension out!

The whole car looks very well done inside and out. Love to see original thought with SA/FBs.

Sep 30, 2012 | 06:47 PM

DreamInRotary

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Cool! Definitely a cool concept, fun to watch.

Speakers in back are cool as well, I've been contemplating that idea for a while now and I'm glad to see its feasible...

Sep 30, 2012 | 07:05 PM

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But....... why?

Sep 30, 2012 | 08:05 PM

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You'll put your eye out!

Sep 30, 2012 | 09:08 PM

Stevan

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You'll put your eye out!

Nah.. it's pointless.

Oct 1, 2012 | 06:51 AM

dream36realms

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what a waste

Oct 1, 2012 | 07:05 AM

Starfox07

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If you watch his other videos the car has a wide, wide-body kit and a PP12A (I think)

I'm guessing the stock suspension geometry was not working with his widebody. I kind of wonder if he has a solid axle under there...

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Oct 1, 2012 | 09:35 AM

t_g_farrell

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What about the lambo doors! Got to have!

Oct 1, 2012 | 09:54 AM

sctRota

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Lmfaooo, I don't think that will pass safety in Canada. Just saying.....

Oct 1, 2012 | 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Starfox07

I kind of wonder if he has a solid axle under there...

I'd highly doubt it, with the amount of independent travel the video shows. I'd bet he's done an independent rear from somewhere.

& you know, if you had a truly wide body kit, upswing doors might make sense. Might be the only way to open 'em!

Oct 1, 2012 | 10:50 AM

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makes a cool video, and he can change the ride height and shock settings without getting out of the drivers seat

Oct 1, 2012 | 12:28 PM

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Wow! That is ridiculous!

Oct 2, 2012 | 12:27 AM

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out of control and overkill if you ask me..

Oct 2, 2012 | 12:40 AM

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cantilever suspension is for the hardcore and/or the ultra-slammed vehicles...i wonder which one this is

Oct 2, 2012 | 12:52 AM

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Cool engineering project. Must be overseas or a flipped video. Driver and cars on the wrong side.

Oct 2, 2012 | 12:58 AM

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Definitely some potential for tuning there with the multiple shock mount holes to change the pivot ratios.

Oct 2, 2012 | 01:32 AM

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Starfox07

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From: Ennis/Arlington Texas

Another video of it, it is indeed RHD so the video in the OP must be flipped/mirrored for some reason. I like how he went with a rather obscure body kit, that being the Le Mans aero from 1982 I believe?

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:08 AM

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Wow, made from scratch!!! Looks fantastic too, doesnt hide or ruin the lines like the daytonas and other widebody set ups iv seen.
Id laugh if its still running live axle. But id doubt it.

Oct 2, 2012 | 10:15 AM

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Guy's got some serious fab skills, that's sure.

Oct 8, 2012 | 09:55 PM

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Absolutely amazing car. And it's being enjoyed too, that's the best part. I'd straight up trade both of my RX-7's for the parts to build that car. (I only have FC's though, so probably not much value there...)