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"Blitz" airdam preorder.

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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 03:08 AM
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Oh ok cool! I ahve some other things I have to buy first but yea put me down! I really like that front bumper!

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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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take more pix when you finish the first reproduction....

I'm interested, meanwhile I'll put some money apart for this.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Gonna start posting on here more...

Anyways, I think it looks pretty sweet! IMO the first gens have more of a classic look to them, and this really brings to it more of a modern import racer look.
Price is a lil bit high when you compare the fact that I spent half of that just to buy my rex, but it's not bad I suppose. Right now I'm workin on my motor swap but I would buy one in a second. I hope you keep it around for a while!
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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What is needed for install? Is it completly bolt on or do you have to do body work too?
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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It of course could bolt-on, but would require modification to clear the side moulding (i would precut them, but i no longer have an FB so the measurements would be off). I'd suggest moulding it in to the fenders with fiberglass and bondo.
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 11:00 AM
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That seems like alot of work for that much cash. Maybe if it was a complete bolt-on but not if you have to FG it on. a shop will charge an extra $100-$250 to do the work and why do it myself when there are other bolt-on kits for about the same cash.....But the be truthfull.....Thats the most insane front spoiler I have ever seen on a 7
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 12:02 PM
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Originally posted by Tx_antonio
That seems like alot of work for that much cash. Maybe if it was a complete bolt-on but not if you have to FG it on. a shop will charge an extra $100-$250 to do the work and why do it myself when there are other bolt-on kits for about the same cash.....But the be truthfull.....Thats the most insane front spoiler I have ever seen on a 7
Buy a bolt on kit if you want but this one is more modern and cool. Fiberglassing isnt that hard anyway.
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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Originally posted by Tx_antonio
That seems like alot of work for that much cash. Maybe if it was a complete bolt-on but not if you have to FG it on. a shop will charge an extra $100-$250 to do the work and why do it myself when there are other bolt-on kits for about the same cash.....But the be truthfull.....Thats the most insane front spoiler I have ever seen on a 7
Like i said, it could be bolted on with the minor modification of cutting the sides down to clear the side moulding. Fiberglassing isn't too hard, just very messy, they could be glassed on by the buyer for $15 and color matched spray paint could be picked up for an additional ~$20.

My suggestion for installation is:

Mould the bumper in, sand it, cover any imperfections with bondo, sand, remove fenders and airdam piece as a unit, sand entire unit, primer, use color matching paint.

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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 03:40 PM
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I really like the air dam. I think with the right sides and back it could be really awesome. With something that extreme I would want the whole kit as a group so i know I can get something that looks awesome as a package, where the lines flow right and balance looks good. Just a few inches here or there can make or break the design in my opinion.

But it is awesome, Id like to see more !
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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Dude See if you can make one more consertive looking and I'll bet you'll sell plenty Good luck

Bam!! Nail on the head!!
I love it ...But, I would buy it if it were a little smaller , as in closer to the body and or conservative. I would not want you to change the lines just bring it in so it does'nt seem so overwhelming. I personally think for the street that would be the better approach. Items like these can be to overpowering,I like a more "integrated look". Please don't take this the wrong way,it's just my opinion.Btw it is beautiful work, I think it would be great on a race car with skirts and rear bumper. Take a look at the 95's, with a complete factory body they are very tough! I would like to do one of my 85's in the same manner, very aggressive but not obviously "bolted on".

Please post if you might be making something similar to want I am suggesting,I will be your first customer.No offense to some fellas who like the "rice" look.
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 09:46 PM
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Let's see how these sell before i decide to redesign it.
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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