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Okay, this is a bit crude but just meant to convey the idea. When I had Pamela my low profile tires were just a bit too square of shoulder for the wheel arches, and the front lips had to be rolled subtly. I thought a more modern 'flared' lip would be apropose.
In addition, I prefer modern integrated bumpers to the separate bumperskins-over-hydraulics of the 80's. The latter is heavy and a bit ugly, IMHO.
So I'm playing with the lines of the car subtly - something that'll clean up these niggling details while preserving the overall look of the gourgeous wedge-comin-atcha look of the FB. It's crude, but again just meant to convey the idea, not be a photorealistic mockup.
BTW the lower facia would of course have integrated ducting to prevent front-end lift. The RX-8 inspired ducts are on there for fun and controversy
Constructive feedback and just plain worship are welcome.
In addition, I prefer modern integrated bumpers to the separate bumperskins-over-hydraulics of the 80's. The latter is heavy and a bit ugly, IMHO.
So I'm playing with the lines of the car subtly - something that'll clean up these niggling details while preserving the overall look of the gourgeous wedge-comin-atcha look of the FB. It's crude, but again just meant to convey the idea, not be a photorealistic mockup.
BTW the lower facia would of course have integrated ducting to prevent front-end lift. The RX-8 inspired ducts are on there for fun and controversy
Constructive feedback and just plain worship are welcome.
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front and rear i am diggin! the fender flares i'm not so sure about. maybe if they were even mooore subtle. hell, i would just be happy if you could make a version that was the front and rear only. bam. set! overall, not too damn shabby Manntis!
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what about trying to move the back end...i think they call it a defuser today...down 3 or 4 inches so our exaust systems would be hidden by it...and would poke out an arch cut out of the back...Mazda 6/ audi A4 style...??
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It needs something in the front, a lip or something. Do you remember the drawing I gave you a while ago Manntis? Something like that. I love the shape of the integrated nose, but I think a lip would totally make the design.
When I get home, I'll see what I can whip up...
When I get home, I'll see what I can whip up...
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Manntis, i want this http://www.selectmaz.com.au/images/bodykits/moffcbl.jpg
http://www.selectmaz.com.au/images/bodykits/moffcal.jpg
can you do some screw on flares? please? i have a full widebody but i want pop on's for my street car.
http://www.selectmaz.com.au/images/bodykits/moffcal.jpg
can you do some screw on flares? please? i have a full widebody but i want pop on's for my street car.
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Manntis, i want this http://www.selectmaz.com.au/images/bodykits/moffcbl.jpg
http://www.selectmaz.com.au/images/bodykits/moffcal.jpg
can you do some screw on flares? please? i have a full widebody but i want pop on's for my street car.
Manntis, i want this http://www.selectmaz.com.au/images/bodykits/moffcbl.jpg
http://www.selectmaz.com.au/images/bodykits/moffcal.jpg
can you do some screw on flares? please? i have a full widebody but i want pop on's for my street car.
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i like the look except for the flairs. just not my style. not trying to change the subject but what wheels are those and size. i have sort of been looking for some wheels dont like the 13 in. stock steel wheels. you can just pm me w/ the details if you want
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Originally posted by wzr27
i like the look except for the flairs. just not my style. not trying to change the subject but what wheels are those and size. i have sort of been looking for some wheels dont like the 13 in. stock steel wheels. you can just pm me w/ the details if you want
i like the look except for the flairs. just not my style. not trying to change the subject but what wheels are those and size. i have sort of been looking for some wheels dont like the 13 in. stock steel wheels. you can just pm me w/ the details if you want
Manntis, would the front bumper replace the front valance as well?
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Originally posted by REVHED
You mean the white 1st gen? That's my old car. They're 15" Simmons V4's.
Manntis, would the front bumper replace the front valance as well?
You mean the white 1st gen? That's my old car. They're 15" Simmons V4's.
Manntis, would the front bumper replace the front valance as well?
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...94% correct.
I personally don't think the flares...as you've got them (it's hard to envision them from the front or at anothr angle)...suit the car reall well. The whole think from the view point you've given us looks like a ballistic slug.
I personally think flares should always be avoided. They make sense on race cars because race cars aren't meant to look good...function over form. If flares must be used they must flow with the body well...be built into the body if possible. I think that if any effort is going to be put into widening the stance it should be done via a "real" wide body kit. Nothing as aggressive as whats available today. I'll draw something up and show you what I mean.
Also, from the looks of it the front air dam isn't changed dramatically over stock. Not many people are going to be very interested in such a subtle change for significant money...as has been stated. Nothing resembling modern should be used...or nothing any mroe modern looking than the IMSA dam...but I think deviating from the bullet look might be worth it.
I personally think flares should always be avoided. They make sense on race cars because race cars aren't meant to look good...function over form. If flares must be used they must flow with the body well...be built into the body if possible. I think that if any effort is going to be put into widening the stance it should be done via a "real" wide body kit. Nothing as aggressive as whats available today. I'll draw something up and show you what I mean.
Also, from the looks of it the front air dam isn't changed dramatically over stock. Not many people are going to be very interested in such a subtle change for significant money...as has been stated. Nothing resembling modern should be used...or nothing any mroe modern looking than the IMSA dam...but I think deviating from the bullet look might be worth it.
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I am liking that hood on the yellow GSL. Those air vents would look really nice - anyone know any more about that car?
I am liking that hood on the yellow GSL. Those air vents would look really nice - anyone know any more about that car?
Any more info on it?
And what Steering wheel is that?
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