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anybody intrested in a front air dam

Old May 3, 2005 | 11:12 PM
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anybody intrested in a front air dam

ive posted before but never got pictures up. im not sure on the price yet but i would like to know who would be intrested in buying some of the price is right. the pictures arent very good because they were taken at night. but i will try to get some pictures of it painted and in the day. according to the guy who is making them for me. they were the first air dam to be used on a racing FB. but not totally sure on the history of. but as you can see it has 2 circles you can cut out for brake ducts or put some fog lights in it whatever you want to do with it






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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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its nice...looks like a cassette player...go old skool!
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:32 PM
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it sure does. im gonna have some side skirts and a wing and a rear valance to go with it all
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Old May 4, 2005 | 12:22 AM
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i love that one.. i would be interested but i wouldnt have money for that until early summer
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Old May 4, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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So how much?????
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Old May 4, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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yea how much, i used to have the imsa style bumper that seanrot took off my hands and i regret ever getting rid of it! i'm diggin this version you have created. let us know the price siiirrrr.
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Old May 4, 2005 | 12:41 AM
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yeah im gonna have to talk to the guy thats making them for the price, i'll try to find out tomarrow. i'll try to get him to bring me the side skirts and wing and rear valance

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Old May 4, 2005 | 02:00 AM
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looks good, but what's up with the opening?
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Old May 4, 2005 | 02:10 AM
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the opening id guess is for more air to the filter, kinda looks out of place IMO. rest of the bumper is very nice!
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Old May 4, 2005 | 02:22 AM
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Hmmm, a home for my spotlights at last......
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Old May 4, 2005 | 03:51 AM
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they sell the same piece at mariah motorsports IIRC. side skirts and rear valance as well.
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Old May 4, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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Nice AirDam, If you have not yet, take it out on a HighWay, you will be very pleased with how the car handles at higher speeds now that it is installed ..
( i got my for looks, and was blown away with the improved handling on way home from the install)
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Old May 4, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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it looks good btw. clean lines. you gonna go with brake ducting or fogs?
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Old May 4, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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Fill the big hole and we might talk1
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Old May 4, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by John64
Fill the big hole and we might talk1
I have to agree. The large opening offset like that looks out of place.
I think it needs filled to match the rest, for best looks. Of course, opening the entire hole up to that size would prolly look good too.
I would imagine the large offset opening had a purpose on the original design, and if we were talking about added functionality for racing, then looks would not be an issue. But, most people would likely want this item for looks along with improved handling.
Just my $.02
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Old May 4, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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Cold air intake?

Originally Posted by Rogue_Wulff
I have to agree. The large opening offset like that looks out of place.
I think it needs filled to match the rest, for best looks. Of course, opening the entire hole up to that size would prolly look good too.
I would imagine the large offset opening had a purpose on the original design, and if we were talking about added functionality for racing, then looks would not be an issue. But, most people would likely want this item for looks along with improved handling.
Just my $.02
I was thinking that the enlarged opening on one side might be a good location for a cold air intake...
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Old May 4, 2005 | 10:24 AM
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If it's reasonably priced, i'll buy one, and I like the offset opening.
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Old May 4, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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keep em coming, anybody have any other idea's of other peices they would want made. like a head light scoop or something like that
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Old May 4, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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yeah that was the front they used when they raced the rx7 back in the early 80s
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Old May 4, 2005 | 07:40 PM
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Are you getting a screaming deal on this stuff or what? Just asking, because as I mentioned before Mariah Motorsports already has a full lineup of these "aero packages" and full wide-body kits. I'm not trying to offend you by asking this, but unless you are getting a significant discount, why try to immitate what's already available?
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Old May 4, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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I need one, my front lower valence is MIA. The offset opening is OK. I would prefer getting rid of it, but whatever i'm sure it'd grow on me. Let us know the price.

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Old May 4, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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maybe put the opening on the other side too. just a thought i really like it but at the same time i dont. i will probobaly buy one if its a good price.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 02:18 AM
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Nice street car version/ copy of the airdam first used by Kent Racing back in 1981 during the GTU era, later on used by other teams like Downing and Mandeville.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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ok i talked to the guy today and they are going to be 220$ pm if intrested. i dont htink anybody else makes this bumper, this bumper sits nice and flush with the body. it has little lips that sit on the ede of the turn signals to hold it up. i love it on my car, i'll try to get some pics up of it in the day and painted

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Old May 5, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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let me know what you guys think of the price, tell me if its to high i can try and work something out with the guy that is selling them, maybe a group buy or something
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